Lyra Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Singapore that makes global investments in technology-enabled fashion and retail businesses. It backs startups across the fashion value chain, including alternative materials, new retail models, brand concepts and software as a service, prioritizing teams with proven product-market fit and a clear path to scale. The firm combines hands-on guidance with a deep network of fashion industry experts and Asia-focused advisers, offering market intelligence and introductions to partners in Japan and Southeast Asia. In addition to fashion, Lyra Ventures pursues opportunities in B2B, B2C, retail, information technology, agriculture, SaaS, big data, e-commerce and supply chain technology sectors across the United States, Israel and Singapore.
SuperCircle is a technology company that has developed a platform and reverse logistics system aimed at promoting circularity in the retail sector. By connecting retail brands with the waste management industry, SuperCircle seeks to address the issue of post-consumer clothing waste, thereby closing the loop on textile disposal. The company's platform enhances the recyclability of discarded textiles, enabling fashion brands to effectively manage the logistics of recycling from waste to reusable material. Additionally, SuperCircle provides transparency and insights into the program's performance and impact, ensuring that no textile is wasted in the process.
Entrupy
Series A in 2022
Entrupy Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in the authentication of high-value goods. It has developed a material detection device that can verify the authenticity of various materials such as canvas, leather, fabric, wood, paper, and metals. The company's platform employs artificial intelligence, computer vision algorithms, and microscopy to analyze physical objects and cross-reference the data with a comprehensive database. This technology allows businesses to authenticate luxury products and secure their inventory, thus protecting supply chains and enhancing trust in retail and resale transactions. By providing objective verification, Entrupy helps businesses, buyers, and sellers avoid counterfeit items, fostering customer loyalty and ensuring the integrity of high-value transactions.
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