MassChallenge is a global nonprofit startup accelerator headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2009. It supports early-stage entrepreneurs from various industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance, by providing mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities. With locations in countries such as Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, and Texas, MassChallenge operates a non-equity model, allowing startups to retain full ownership while benefiting from expert guidance and connections. The accelerator conducts various programs tailored to specific sectors, such as MassChallenge HealthTech and MassChallenge FinTech, which facilitate partnerships between startups and established enterprises to drive innovation and market growth. Through its extensive global network, MassChallenge aims to strengthen the innovation ecosystem and empower high-potential startups to create meaningful impact.
Equal Threads offers designing materials, garments, fabric, wearable microfilm, textiles, soft materials, innovative materials, covering, upholstery, new materials, and stone materials for sale.
Crimagno
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Crimagno is a fully sustainable high-end hybrid of a design & sports shoes for men and women realized with sustainable materials
The PS Collective
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
The PS Collective operates a tech-powered clothing rental platform that specializes in providing special occasion attire. Customers can engage with the service by completing a style assessment quiz and uploading a selfie, which allows the company to curate a selection of suitable products tailored to their individual needs. The PS Collective offers a diverse range of products, including accessories, activewear, dresses, handbags, jackets, jeans, jewelry, lingerie, outerwear, and swimwear, among others. By connecting customers with independent designers, the platform ensures that users can find well-fitting, stylish options for any event.
Genuino
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Genuino is a sports technology company based in Italy that specializes in transforming sports memorabilia into certified assets. The company’s innovative platform allows users to buy and sell game-worn apparel directly through a peer-to-peer system. Utilizing blockchain technology, Genuino has established a certification protocol that authenticates and certifies match-worn apparel, ensuring its legitimacy. This approach not only provides provenance and ownership evidence for each piece but also enhances trust between consumers and brands. Genuino supports its operations with proprietary web and mobile applications, complemented by Internet of Things (IoT) technology, which facilitates bidding on authenticated game-worn items. Through its focus on transparency and data integrity, Genuino aims to reshape the landscape of sports memorabilia.
SheFly
Grant in 2021
SheFly is a retailer of women's outdoor-based apparel products intended for women and people of all genders. Founded in 2018 by co-founders Georgia Grace, Bianca Gonzale, and Charlotte Massey. The company operates in Gunnison, Colorado.
Nuw (The Nu Wardrobe LTD)
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
The Nu Wardrobe is a circular fashion platform that allows users to digitize their wardrobes and share clothing with others in their community. By facilitating borrowing, sharing, and swapping of garments, the platform extends the life cycle of clothing and significantly reduces garment waste while maintaining a focus on style. Users can participate in innovative events designed to raise awareness about sustainable fashion, providing a fun alternative to traditional shopping. Through a subscription model, The Nu Wardrobe enables individuals to enjoy a sustainable fashion experience, giving new life to existing clothing within their communities.
NERAMCO
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
NERAMCO develops smart polyethylene fibers and fabrics, SVETEX, for the textile industry. SVETEX materials have superior functionality and can be used as a sustainable/recyclable material that reduces water consumption and pollutants. The company develops apparel for children with skin disorders, and temperature-reducing underwear for menopausal women (for comfort) and all men (for improved fertility).
Uwila Warrior
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Uwila Warrior is a women's underwear company specializing in women's silk and seamless underwear. Their underwear is as comfortable as it is functional and beautiful. Their styles include silk underwear, lace underwear, seamless underwear, and hipsters.
HanaBi
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
HanaBi wants to offer these customers a ready-to-go solution to penetrate the in-wash fabric solid scent booster market, and to their consumers better product to fulfill their long-lasting fragrance expectations.
The VISIT Kit
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
VISIT is a monthly activity kit & app supporting family and friends of people living with dementia by guiding positive social interaction.
Moxie Apparel
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Moxie Scrubs is a Boston, MA based medical apparel startup born out of the Harvard Innovation Lab. Our company creates innovative medical apparel designed by nurses for nurses. Here at Moxie Scrubs, we're disrupting the medical apparel market as the first direct-to-consumer brand for nurses. While one can define Moxie as having 'force of character, determination or nerve, this definition represents the nurses who are part of the movement behind our brand - Our mission is to enhance, inspire, and empower the MOXIE in every nurse.
CONBODY
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
CONBODY is a fitness company that specializes in prison-style workouts led by formerly incarcerated individuals. Founded by Coss Marte in 2018, the company operates from New York and offers online fitness classes that require no equipment, allowing subscribers to access workout videos created by ex-cons. In addition to its fitness offerings, CONBODY sells apparel for men and women through its website. The company aims to raise awareness about criminal justice reform and provide employment opportunities for marginalized individuals, having hired over 50 former inmates with a notable 0% recidivism rate. By bridging the gap between young professionals and formerly incarcerated individuals, CONBODY seeks to normalize the reintegration of these individuals into society while promoting a healthy lifestyle.
HANGIO
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Hangio is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in hangers for fashion clothing. The company focuses on optimizing the everyday closet experience by providing flexible and durable hangers designed to prevent stretching, wrinkling, bumps, and creasing of garments. With a commitment to accommodating various collar types, Hangio aims to enhance clothing care while making a positive impact on the fashion industry.
RADIAN jeans
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
RADIAN jeans is a designer and manufacturer specializing in casual wear and jeans for women. The company operates an online store where customers can purchase a range of products, including deep-pocket straight jeans, shoes, bags, and accessories. RADIAN jeans focuses on providing comfort and style, incorporating technical fabrics with performance features into their designs. The jeans are specifically crafted with deep, subtle pockets to accommodate everyday essentials such as phones, keys, and wallets, thereby enhancing the functionality and practicality of women's wardrobes. Through its offerings, RADIAN aims to support women in improving their everyday lifestyle.
MakersValley
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
MakersValley is an online B2B service platform that connects apparel manufacturers with luxury fashion designers globally. By facilitating access to high-end Italian manufacturers, the platform aims to democratize the manufacturing industry, making it more accessible to designers regardless of their location. MakersValley provides personalized guidance throughout the entire manufacturing process, ensuring that designers receive the necessary support from the initial stages until they obtain their finished products. This approach enhances collaboration between designers and manufacturers, empowering creativity and innovation in the fashion sector.
Wear Love joy
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Wear Love joy is a ecommerce company that provides clothing for women.
La Garde-Robe
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
La Garde-Robe is an online clothing rental platform that provides a diverse selection of high-end fashion items for rent. The service allows users to refresh their wardrobe by renting stylish outfits for a limited time, catering to their changing fashion needs. By offering access to a wide variety of premium clothing, La Garde-Robe enables individuals to experience unlimited dressing possibilities throughout the year.
Unsize
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Unsize is a clothing-fitting platform designed to assist online shoppers in finding the right size for their purchases. By leveraging proprietary technology, the platform allows users to take precise measurements, ensuring a better fit and enhanced comfort in clothing selections. Unsize aims to simplify the online shopping experience by addressing the common challenge of size selection, making it easier for consumers to customize their clothing choices effectively.
THE 1854 CYCLING
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
THE 1854 CYCLING focuses on addressing generational poverty by creating living wage job opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals. The company manufactures bicycles, including electric and cargo models, and offers cycling apparel and accessories, promoting an eco-friendly mode of transportation. By providing high-quality cycling products, THE 1854 CYCLING aims to support the health and fitness of its customers while serving as a symbol of a broader movement to empower those re-entering society.
John's Crazy Socks
Grant in 2017
John's Crazy Socks is spreading happiness through socks.
ETIQUETTE
Grant in 2017
Etiquette Inc is an innovative rental technology company focused on the bridal market, offering a platform for renting designer wedding dresses and accessories. By providing a unique digital experience, Etiquette allows brides to try on dresses at home, enhancing the traditional bridal shopping process. The company connects brides with individuals looking to rent out their unused wedding apparel, including dresses and jewelry, facilitating an accessible and cost-effective solution that can save up to 80% off retail prices. Additionally, Etiquette ensures a perfect fit guarantee and handles dry-cleaning, making the rental process convenient and hassle-free for users. Through this model, Etiquette not only offers brides an affordable option but also enables dress owners to monetize their idle assets during peak wedding seasons.
StyleBot37
Grant in 2016
StyleBot37 is an online personal stylist powered by a learning algorithm.Revenues of online clothing retailers keep growing, but margins are contracting. On average, e-shoppers return 30-50% of what they purchase. The chief reason for an item being returned is that the customer is disappointed with the fit. To get the fit right and dramatically lower returns they need everyone to shop with a personal stylist! This motivated them to create StyleBot37, a plug-in for e-commerce which mimics the brains of human stylists and solves the major problem that retailers face today.
Connect One Threads
Grant in 2016
Conscious apparel for the world citizen.
Clover Lewis Swimwear
Grant in 2016
Clover Lewis Swimwear specializes in the design and manufacture of stylish swimwear tailored for women, particularly those who have undergone mastectomy and other breast cancer surgeries. The collection includes bikinis and one-piece swimsuits that combine elegance with thoughtful features to ensure comfort and support. While originally intended for post-surgery needs, Clover Lewis Swimwear has garnered admiration from women across various backgrounds, appealing to a broader audience with its fashion-forward designs. The brand emphasizes the importance of providing comfortable and beautiful swimwear options, making it a notable choice for all women seeking both style and practicality in their swimwear.
Induo
Seed Round in 2016
Induo is a textile company that specializes in the production of innovative fabrics designed for apparel brands. The company's flagship product, INDUO® fabric, is engineered to be resistant to stains and perspiration while maintaining the soft touch and comfort characteristic of high-quality cotton. Induo utilizes advanced technology to create breathable and repellent fabrics, focusing on sustainability by recycling complex material blends and poorly sorted apparel waste. This approach allows the company to offer comfortable clothing options at an affordable price, catering to the needs of both consumers and apparel manufacturers.
Induo
Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Induo is a textile company that specializes in the production of innovative fabrics designed for apparel brands. The company's flagship product, INDUO® fabric, is engineered to be resistant to stains and perspiration while maintaining the soft touch and comfort characteristic of high-quality cotton. Induo utilizes advanced technology to create breathable and repellent fabrics, focusing on sustainability by recycling complex material blends and poorly sorted apparel waste. This approach allows the company to offer comfortable clothing options at an affordable price, catering to the needs of both consumers and apparel manufacturers.
Estrenon
Grant in 2015
Estrenón pioneers the "reuse clothing movement" in Latin America through dignifying stores that empower the people to improve their lives. Estrenón pioneers the "reuse clothing movement" in Latin America through dignifying stores that empower the people to improve their lives. In LATAM, lack of affordable access to decent clothing perpetuates social inequality. Poor appearance limits educational, professional, and personal development opportunities. Estrenón, a for-profit social enterprise, disrupts poverty’s cycle of low self-esteem and exclusion by pioneering the reuse clothing movement in LATAM through a replicable model for buying and selling pre-owned clothing. Their retail stores create dignified & empowering experiences for families to begin improving their lives
Gormley & Gamble
Grant in 2015
Gormley & Gamble is a pioneering women's tailor located on Savile Row, founded by Phoebe Gormley, who embarked on her journey in the tailoring industry at a young age. After gaining experience through internships and pursuing studies in bespoke costume design, Gormley made the bold decision to leave university and invest her tuition fees into establishing her own business. The company specializes in creating modern, custom-made suits and offers personalized fittings, fashion consultations, and fabric suggestions for various occasions. Gormley & Gamble aims to provide women with the opportunity to own custom-fitted clothing at an affordable luxury price point, making it a distinctive player in the bespoke tailoring market.
Unshrinkit
Grant in 2015
Unshrinkit is a company that specializes in a patent-pending liquid solution designed to restore wool clothing to its original size after it has been unintentionally shrunk. This innovative product provides an effective way for consumers to address common laundry mishaps involving wool garments and accessories. The solution allows users to easily unshrink their clothing, making it a practical option for those looking to salvage their favorite wool items. By focusing on a specific need within the clothing care market, Unshrinkit offers a unique and valuable service to consumers who wish to maintain the integrity of their woolen apparel.
SidelineSwap
Grant in 2015
SidelineSwap, LLC is an online marketplace focused on buying, selling, and trading sporting goods. Established in 2012 and based in Franklin Square, New York, the platform caters to a wide range of sports, including lacrosse, hockey, soccer, skiing, baseball, softball, basketball, football, golf, and snowboarding. It offers a diverse selection of products, encompassing new, used, and vintage items, as well as apparel, electronics, and gear for various sports activities. In addition to facilitating individual transactions, SidelineSwap collaborates with retailers and brands to enhance circular shopping experiences through its trade-in program and marketplace technology.
Moteefe
Grant in 2015
Moteefe is an e-commerce platform established in 2014 that empowers individuals and businesses to create and sell customized merchandise through social media. It offers a comprehensive print-on-demand service that supports entrepreneurs of all sizes, from individual creators to larger retailers, in transforming their creative designs into marketable products quickly and efficiently. Moteefe's platform allows users to launch their own white-labeled stores or sell directly through their websites, minimizing upfront investment and promoting entrepreneurship. By facilitating the design and sale of custom clothing and merchandise, Moteefe enables users to reach a global audience and monetize their creative ideas.
Haute Elan
Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Haute Elan Limited is a London-based company that operates apparel stores and a marketplace platform specializing in modest fashion for men and women. Founded in 2013, it features clothing items such as hijabs, abayas, tote bags, designer apparel, accessories, and jubbas. The platform showcases around 200 emerging and established designers from various countries, catering primarily to the £2 trillion Muslim consumer market. Haute Elan aims to provide a customer-oriented shopping experience that integrates technology with fashion. Additionally, the company fosters community engagement through annual events, including the Modest Fashion Awards and the inaugural London Modest Fashion Week, highlighting its commitment to promoting modest fashion on a global scale.
ReFleece
Grant in 2014
ReFleece brings new life to old stuff. They partner with trusted clothing companies like Patagonia, Woolrich, Ibex and Polartec to upcycle their damaged clothes and scraps into beautiful, modern accessories like iPad sleeves and laptop bags. Started in 2012 by a former IDEO designer and former science teacher, ReFleece is dedicated to reversing the culture of disposability by demonstrating that upcycling can be scalable and profitable. ReFleece is a scalable model for upcycling: they make beautiful, modern accessories from clothes that would otherwise go to waste.
Nyopoly
Grant in 2013
Nyopoly is a members-only shopping experience where every price is personal. With Nyopoly, you negotiate your price on the most fabulous finds in fashion, getting coveted styles on your terms. Nyopoly is like walking into a store, grabbing an item off the shelf, and determining your purchase price with the cashier. It's not an auction, and you're not competing against anyone. It's personal. The site is curated exclusively for its members by its merchandising team, bringing new, authentic, and trendy must-have accessories, jewelry, watches, handbags, and more.
Mariwear
Grant in 2013
Mariwear was conceived and designed to address a universal issue shared by most women--how to get out of their bra but still feel dressed. This patent pending apparel was first introduced as lounge/sleepwear but has since proven itself as a new category of functional lifestyle clothing as it resonates with women for many uses. It's built-in shape and support with no wires or fasteners has transformed the way women dress to be comfortable. Braless comfort AND confidence – every woman’s dream.
Lallitara
Grant in 2013
lallitara is an environmentally conscious apparel brand that create stylish products by breathing new life into vintage sari fabrics. Their functional pieces allow you to showcase your sense of style while benefiting others. In particular, your purchase allows us to provide fair wages to India's informal recycling community, and support the 'Made in America' movement by manufacturing domestically.
99degrees Custom
Grant in 2013
99C manufactures build-to-order apparel for the growing me-commerce market and serves as an economic mobility bridge for the local workforce in Lawrence and Lowell. It provides quick-turn performance activewear production, advanced concept incubation, and wearable technology integration for global and emerging brands.
Bow & Drape
Grant in 2012
Bow & Drape Inc. is an online retailer specializing in custom-designed apparel and accessories for women, including bridal clothing and pet products. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company allows customers to create unique garments by choosing from a selection of silhouettes, colors, and trims. Once a design is finalized, Bow & Drape manufactures the item in the USA and ships it directly to the customer within two weeks. Formerly known as Zoora LLC, Bow & Drape Inc. has been operating as a subsidiary of Brand Value Growth LLC since November 2019.
LookFlix
Grant in 2012
They feel that shopping for clothes online is lacking the essences of shopping, such as trying things on, mixing and matching to create new looks, and socializing with friends. We wanted a virtual closet like in the movie “Clueless”, where discovering amazing looks is always at our fingertips. LookFlix currently has thousands of products from popular brands, with amazing looks you can't find anywhere else.
Pegasus Performance
Grant in 2012
Pegasus was established after its founder, an avid bike racer, had a severe accident that nearly cost him his life. Using a patent-pending system of strategically placed sliding fabric layers, the cycling garments are engineered to be light, breathable, and protective. Pegasus Performance produces patent-pending garments that reduce injuries from bike and other sports crashes, improving your safety.
Ministry of Supply
Seed Round in 2012
Ministry of Supply, Inc. is a company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in the design and manufacture of performance professional apparel for both men and women. Established in 2010, the company focuses on creating innovative clothing that addresses the limitations of traditional work attire through advanced materials and purposeful design. Ministry of Supply aims to enhance comfort and functionality in business wear, allowing individuals to perform at their best throughout the workday. By leveraging scientific research and human-centered design, the company produces garments that are tailored to the body's form while maintaining a commitment to sustainability. The products are primarily sold online, reflecting the company's contemporary approach to retail.
Day 2 Night
Grant in 2011
Day2Night Convertible Heels created patent pending convertible high heel shoes for women. There are 5 interchangeable heels heights ranging from 1.5 inches to 3.5 inches that can be placed on/ off by simply pressing a button. Day2Night Convertible Heels will allow women to commute from home to the office and from the office to an evening event without ever having to change their shoes.
Day 2 Night
Grant in 2010
Day2Night Convertible Heels created patent pending convertible high heel shoes for women. There are 5 interchangeable heels heights ranging from 1.5 inches to 3.5 inches that can be placed on/ off by simply pressing a button. Day2Night Convertible Heels will allow women to commute from home to the office and from the office to an evening event without ever having to change their shoes.
Open Runway
Grant in 2010
Users can create one of a kind, custom handbags at Open Runway, and have them delivered to their door in about 6 weeks. Start with a silhouette and finish with a concept bag that's entirely your own, created online from hundreds of Open Runway's colors, fabrics, leathers, silhouettes and add-ons.
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