Syntetica
Seed Round in 2024
Syntetica is a startup dedicated to recycling nylon waste in the fashion industry. It converts discarded nylon products into reusable, high-quality materials, aiming to reduce waste, conserve resources, and promote sustainability.
This is Unfolded
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Unfolded is an environmentally conscious company that specializes in the production of sustainable clothing. Its business model emphasizes minimizing waste throughout the manufacturing process. Instead of traditional returns, Unfolded encourages customers to participate in a swapping system, allowing individuals to exchange items within the community. This approach not only promotes sustainability but also provides consumers with cost-effective options for ethically produced clothing. By prioritizing waste reduction and supporting community engagement, Unfolded aims to offer reasonably priced apparel while fostering a circular economy in the fashion industry.
Apparis
Seed Round in 2020
Apparis is a New York-based vegan fashion brand and retailer that designs and sells animal-free apparel and accessories, including coats, outerwear, knitwear, dresses, masks, scarves, and other items, distributed through its brand channels and retailers. Founded in 2016 by Amélie Brick and Lauren Nouchi, it gained recognition for plush fur-free coats and has evolved toward a full line of vegan, cruelty-free fashion made from sustainable materials with a focus on style and accessibility. The company emphasizes environmental responsibility and aims to offer elevated fashion at approachable prices, maintaining a 100% animal-free philosophy across its product range.
Riya Collective
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Riya Collective, founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, is a unique business that provides Indian clothing rental services in the United States. The company sources a variety of brands from Indian stores, designers, and past customers who wish to consign their clothing. Riya Collective offers a range of traditional Indian attire, including Anarkalis, lehengas, kurtas, and sherwanis for both women and men, as well as kids’ apparel, accessories, and bridal collections. Additionally, Riya Collective operates as a community shopping platform for South Asian creators and their fans, facilitating a marketplace for sustainable fashion and home decor. The company enables members to consign clothing they buy from the platform back to other members, fostering a highly engaged community where users can connect and showcase their closets.
Paire is a premium women's wear brand based in South Gate, California, specializing in the creation of stylish and comfortable pants designed for both work and leisure. The company utilizes advanced performance materials combined with high-quality tailored construction to elevate women's trousers into the modern era. Paire offers its products online and at select retail locations across the country, catering to the needs of contemporary women seeking both functionality and fashion in their clothing.
Italic, Inc. is an online marketplace established in 2018 and based in Walnut, California, that connects consumers directly with luxury goods manufacturers. The platform allows users to purchase high-quality products, including bed linens, handbags, electric toothbrushes, and yoga gear, at significantly reduced prices—typically 50-80% lower than traditional retail. By facilitating direct sales from factories, Italic not only empowers consumers to access premium products without branding markups but also provides manufacturers with essential tools, distribution, and technology to reach a global customer base. This model enables suppliers to sell unlabeled or private label products, enhancing their profit margins and offering valuable performance insights.
Tuft + Paw
Seed Round in 2016
Tuft + Paw designs and manufactures modern cat furniture and related cat care products for indoor cats. Its offerings include cat trees, litter box furniture, scratching posts, beds, perches and shelves, houses, hammocks, teepees, blankets, carriers, collars, and bowls, as well as low-tracking flushable litter and nutrient-rich wet food. The products are designed to support sleep, climbing, scratching, play, and litter needs and are easy to assemble and machine washable. The company sells online and serves design-conscious pet owners seeking functional, aesthetically pleasing solutions for home environments. Founded in 2016 and based in Traverse City, Michigan, Tuft + Paw emphasizes contemporary style, practical usability, and reliability for households looking to maintain a clean, well-organized pet space.