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&Wider
Netherlands
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
AI / Digital
Evaluate human rights risks throughout your supply chain and facilities, tracking progress and identifying areas for improvement
Funding Seed stage. No disclosed rounds.
Investors SI3 Fund (impact investor)
Brand Partners Worker listening platform for global supply chains. Fashion brand clients undisclosed.
1888 Mills
United States
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Fibre Innovation
Vertically integrated textile manufacturer (towels, bedding) incorporating recycled fibres. AC trial partner.
Funding Private. Revenue est. USD 200M+
Investors Private. US home textiles manufacturer.
Brand Partners Walmart, Marriott, Hilton (hotel textiles).
9Fiber
United States
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Material Innovation
Converts purpose-grown, CBD, or agri-waste into hyper-clean, degummed, decontaminated particles and filament
Funding Pre-seed / seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed. Early-stage.
Brand Partners Hemp and agri-waste fibre processing. Pilots with textile manufacturers.
Agraloop
United States
TRL 7 – Prototype
Fibre Innovation
Converts crop waste into natural textile fibers through a micro-regional bio-refinery process
Funding Part of Circular Systems. No standalone rounds.
Investors Circular Systems (parent company). Patagonia (Tin Shed Ventures), Fashion for Good
Brand Partners Patagonia, Adidas, H&M, Outerknown (via Circular Systems)
Ahaya Without TM
Israel
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Recycling Technology
Plastic recycling
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Early-stage Israeli startup.
Brand Partners Sustainable fashion brand. Direct-to-consumer.
AIPER
Brazil
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Traceability
AIPER's biopigment is a dye of microbial origin produced by fermentation of bacteria fed with agro-industrial waste, transforming agro-industrial byproducts into high-value pigments. This technology allows the replacement of synthetic dyes derived from petroleum in textile dyeing
Funding Seed (approx. USD 48K disclosed)
Investors Seed-stage, specific investors undisclosed
Brand Partners Early brand trials, undisclosed
Alchemie Technology
United Kingdom
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Dyes & Finishes
Uses clean-tech digital fluid jetting for sustainable textile dyeing and finishing
Funding Undisclosed equity + UK Innovate grants. GBP 750K grant (2024). Total est. GBP 5M+
Investors H&M Group Ventures, At One Ventures, Fashion for Good, Innovate UK, EIT Climate-KIC
Brand Partners H&M Group, Inditex/Zara (pilot partners). Commercial deployment with JSRTEX (Taiwan).
Algaeing
Israel
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Dyes & Finishes
Develops microalgae-based biodegradable textiles and dyes in a closed-loop system
Funding Seed stage. Total USD 4.84M. H&M Global Change Award winner.
Investors Iron Nation Fund, Capital Nature, Purple Orange Ventures, Katapult Ocean, Closed Loop Partners. H&M Global Change Award. Total USD 4.84M+
Brand Partners Avgol (nonwovens partner), multiple fashion brand trials
Algeing
Israel
TRL 7 – Prototype
Bio-Based Materials
Algae based colours
Funding Seed USD 4.84M. H&M Global Change Award winner.
Investors Iron Nation Fund, Capital Nature, Purple Orange Ventures, Katapult Ocean, Closed Loop Partners. H&M Global Change Award.
Brand Partners Avgol (nonwovens partner). Bio-algae dyes and fibres for textiles.
Algreen
Netherlands
TRL 4 – Lab stage
Material Innovation
Bio-based PU, creates biobased materials to replace fossil-based polyurethane in textiles
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed. Early-stage.
Brand Partners Algae-based textile alternatives. Early development.
Alt Tex
Canada
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Recycling Technology
Recycling
Funding Pre-Seed CAD 1.5M (2021). Total est. CAD 3M+
Investors Pre-seed investors (undisclosed)
Brand Partners Canadian polyester alternative from food waste. Early brand trials.
Altmat
India
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Fibre Innovation
agri waste fibres
Funding Seed stage. Total est. USD 3M+
Investors Fashion for Good (Altag Fiber Club initiative), PDS Ventures, and others
Brand Partners Multiple Fashion for Good brand partner trials. Agri-waste fibre.
Ambercycle
United States
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Recycled Synthetics
Converts polyester textile waste into cycora yarns®, a sustainable alternative to virgin polyester
Funding Series A USD 21.6M (2022) + additional rounds. Total USD 44M+
Investors H&M CO:LAB (Series A lead), KIRKBI, Temasek, Bestseller Invest FWD, Zalando, Goldwin Play Earth Fund (2025), Drive Catalyst, Shinkong Synthetic Fiber, JANT Ventures, Fashion for Good, Inditex (USD 81M commercial deal)
Brand Partners Inditex/Zara (USD 81M commercial deal, 3yr contract), Reformation, Arc'teryx (2026 launch), Athleta, Far Eastern Group, Hyosung TNC, Highsun Manufacturing
Amendi
United Kingdom
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Traceability
Implements full transparency in garment production using blockchain technology
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Sustainable Ventures, and others.
Brand Partners Circular knitwear brand. Own DTC brand using recycled yarns.
Amphico
United Kingdom
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Performance Finishes
PFAS free waterproof textile and membranes
Funding Seed stage. Total est. GBP 2M+
Investors Venrex, Fashion for Good, Circular Innovation Fund
Brand Partners Commercial brand partnerships in development. PFAS-free waterproof textile and membranes.
AN HERBALS
India
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Dyes & Finishes
Focuses on natural herbal dyeing processes for sustainable textiles
Funding Bootstrap / grant stage.
Investors Undisclosed Indian investors.
Brand Partners Natural dye and herbal textile processing. B2B textile mills.
AnamXR
United States
TRL 7 – Prototype
AI / Digital
Virtual immersive B2B sell in and DTC gamified retail experiences that improve inclusivity and amplify sustainability narratives
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Digital fashion / AR try-on platform.
Aquaporin
Denmark
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Material Innovation
Develops water filtration technology inspired by biological membranes, reducing wastewater
Funding Publicly listed. Rights issue DKK 172M (2024). Total raised USD 159M
Investors Publicly listed on Copenhagen Stock Exchange (CSE: AQP). Total raised USD 159M
Brand Partners adidas, C&A, PVH Corp (Fashion for Good South Asia programme). Water filtration membranes for textile dye wastewater recovery.
Arda Biomaterials
United Kingdom
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Leather Alternatives
Next-gen leather made of wastes from beer industry
Funding Seed stage. Total est. USD 2M+
Investors Plug and Play Tech Center, Fashion for Good, and others
Brand Partners Multiple brand development partnerships in progress. Beer waste leather alternative.
Avix Materials
Netherlands
TRL 4 – Lab stage
Material Innovation
Elastane replacement
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Bio-based material innovation.
Aware
Belgium
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Traceability
Standalone traceability solution combining physical tracer and software
Funding Seed stage. Total est. EUR 3M+
Investors H&M Group, PDS Ventures, Fashion for Good
Brand Partners Bestseller, PVH, Li & Fung, Decathlon
Bagrotec
Italy
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Fibre Innovation
Initiates and executes various sustainable bamboo processing projects for textile fibre production
Funding Private/family business.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Mechanical textile recycling. Shoddy and garnetting operations.
Balena
Israel
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
AI / Digital
Bio-based plastics for shoes and 3D printing, Developed BioCir™, a fully compostable elastomer for flexible, sustainable footwear
Funding Seed stage. Total est. USD 3M+
Investors Raw Ventures (portfolio company)
Brand Partners Stella McCartney (BioCir Flex S-Wave Sport Trainer, Jan 2025), Vivobarefoot (3D printed shoes), ForEver (compostable soles)
Bananatex
Switzerland
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Material Innovation
Manufactures durable, biodegradable fabric from organically cultivated banana plants
Funding Self-funded / bootstrapped by QWSTION. No disclosed VC rounds.
Investors QWSTION (brand founder), strategic investors
Brand Partners QWSTION (founding brand), Salewa, FREITAG, Veja, Marimekko, A.P.C., many others. Commercial product across 20+ brands.
Bank & Vogue
Canada
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Sorting & Infrastructure
Large-scale used clothing collector and sorter. Key AC supply chain partner.
Funding Private. Revenue est. CAD 100M+
Investors Private. Canadian family business.
Brand Partners H&M Group (major vintage supplier), Urban Outfitters. World's largest vintage clothing supplier by volume.
Bear Fiber
United States
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Fibre Innovation
Produces cottonized hemp fibers using minimal water and energy
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed. Early-stage.
Brand Partners Recycled fibre products from post-consumer textiles.
Beglarian Fabrics
Germany
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Material Innovation
Deadstock fabrics in France
Funding Private.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Specialty sustainable fabrics. B2B textile supply.
Bext360
United States
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Traceability
Uses AI and blockchain to digitize and track global textile supply chains
Funding Seed stage. Total USD 4.75M
Investors Techstars, Plug and Play Tech Center, SKS Venture Partners. Total raised USD 4.75M
Brand Partners Supply chain traceability SaaS for agricultural commodities. Multiple brand pilots.
Bioastra (new name TBD)
TRL 3 – Early stage
Material Innovation
Alt to elastane
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Early-stage bio-based material startup.
Biofluff
Finland
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Material Innovation
Plant-based fur textiles
Funding Pre-seed / seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Plant-based fibre filling material for apparel and home textiles.
BioGlitz
United Kingdom
TRL 7 – Prototype
Material Innovation
Creates biodegradable glitter from eucalyptus tree extracts as a microplastic-free alternative
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Biodegradable glitter. Cosmetics and fashion applications.
Biomr Limited
United Kingdom
TRL 4 – Lab stage
Performance Finishes
100% biobased and plastic-free durable water repellent finishes, based on polysaccharide nanocrystals.
Funding Pre-seed (USD 400K)
Investors Pre-seed, USD 400K raised from undisclosed investors
Brand Partners Pre-commercial, brand trials undisclosed
Biophilica
United Kingdom
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Leather Alternatives
Alt leather, Manufactures Treekind™, a compostable leather alternative made from plant waste
Funding Seed GBP 1.2M (2023). Total approx. GBP 2M+ including grants
Investors Rhapsody Venture Partners (led Seed), Fashion for Good, Tech Nation Climate, Sustainable Ventures, Cartier Women's Initiative (EUR 100K prize 2024)
Brand Partners BESTSELLER (Fashion for Good pilot, footwear), ID Genève (watch straps), HYPE, Sappi North America (supply partnership)
Bioplastix
Mexico
TRL 4 – Lab stage
Material Innovation
We engineer bacteria to produce tailor made co-polymers. First copolymer PLA-PHB with different proportions of PLA. We transfer tech to sugar mills.
Funding Pre-seed (USD 255K)
Investors Pre-seed investors undisclosed, approx. USD 255K raised
Biothread
United Kingdom
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Material Innovation
it is a microbial consortia-a mixture of beneficial microbes reintroduced back into the soil to reduce fertiliser requirements
Funding Pre-seed (no capital raised per survey)
Investors Pre-seed, specific investors undisclosed
Brand Partners Early-stage, no public brand clients
Biova Project
Spain
TRL 4 – Lab stage
Material Innovation
Beer made from unsold pasta and bread
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Agricultural waste valorisation for textiles.
Bioweg
Germany
TRL 4 – Lab stage
Performance Finishes
Bio-based ingredients made of waste materials for food, personal-care, coating applications
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Bio-based materials from agricultural waste.
BlockTexx
Australia
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Recycling Technology
Chemical recycling, Uses S.O.F.T.™ technology to chemically recycle polyester and cellulose fibers
Funding Multiple rounds. Total AUD 20M+ (est)
Investors Queensland Government, Main Sequence Ventures, Fashion for Good, Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC)
Brand Partners Cotton On Group, various Australian retailers (collection programmes)
Bloom Labs
United States
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Fibre Innovation
High-performance fibers made of protein wastes
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Bioplastic startup. Undisclosed investors.
Brand Partners Seaweed-based bioplastic packaging. Brand trials underway.
Bloomgem
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Dyes & Finishes
Plant-based dyes for textile coloration
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Sustainable gemstone and jewellery alternatives.
Blue Hummingbird
United States
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Material Innovation
Tandem Repeat is revolutionizing textile production with its all-natural performance fabric Squitex created through existing manufacturing processes. Our protein-based material is sustainably produced with a patented biotechnology process. It is non-toxic, biodegradable, and circ
Investors Pre-Seed
Cadel Recycling Lab
Italy
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Recycling Technology
Removes ink and labels from plastics for high-quality mechanical recycling
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed Italian investors.
Brand Partners Chemical recycling of polyester. Italian textile industry partnerships.
Cambrium
Germany
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Material Innovation
Lab-grwon / Animal-free micro-molecular & skin identical collagen for skin-care products
Funding Seed EUR 8M (2023) + additional (2024). Total USD 11.6M
Investors Earth Venture Capital, Gradient Ventures (Google), Essential Capital, SNR, Valor Equity Partners, SeaX Ventures
Brand Partners Ginkgo Bioworks (collaboration on cell factory engineering). Protein-based biomaterials for fashion and beauty.
Capra Biosciences
United States
TRL 4 – Lab stage
Material Innovation
Funding Pre-Seed USD 1.8M (2022). Total USD 5.75M+
Investors Prithvi Ventures, E14 Fund, GS Futures, and others. Total USD 5.75M+
Brand Partners Enzymatic platform for sustainable chemicals. Textile dye feedstocks in development.
Capro-x
United States
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Material Innovation
Funding Seed stage. Total est. USD 3M+
Investors SOSV IndieBio, Fashion for Good.
Brand Partners Enzymatic nylon recycling (nylon 6). Early-stage.
CARBIOS
France
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Recycling Technology
Enzymatic depolymerisation of PET plastics and polyester textiles back to virgin-quality monomers. Industrial-scale plant operational in France.
Funding Multiple rounds + listed on Euronext since 2018. Total raised EUR 250M+
Investors Novo Holdings, L'Oréal, Michelin Group, Carbios is publicly listed on Euronext (ALCRB). Partnerships: Indorama Ventures (commercial plant partner)
Brand Partners L'Oréal (founding partner and investor), PepsiCo, Nestlé Waters. 50,000 tonne/yr commercial plant in France (Longlaville, with Indorama).
Carcel
Denmark
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Material Innovation
Employs incarcerated women to produce garments from 100% natural materials
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Own DTC brand. Luxury fashion made in prisons. Alpaca and silk from Peru and Thailand.
Checkerspot
United States
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Bio-Based Materials
Uses biotechnology to create algae-based performance materials for textiles
Funding Series C USD 55M (2022) + multiple prior rounds. Total USD 117M+
Investors ArrowMark Partners (led Series C), Viking Global Investors, Cox Enterprises, Builders VC, Breakout Ventures, Cavallo Ventures (Wilbur Ellis), KdT Ventures, Plug and Play. Total USD 117M+
Brand Partners Own brand WNDR Alpine (performance outdoor rec products), Beyond Surface Technologies (textile wicking finish). Commercialised bio-based materials in skis, snowboards, outdoor textiles.
Chlorohemp Agrotech
India
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Natural Fibre
Builds large-scale, fully integrated hemp processing units in India
Funding Grant / seed stage.
Investors Fashion for Good (Innovation Programme).
Brand Partners Integrated hemp processing. Indian hemp varieties research.
Circ
United States
TRL 7 – Prototype
Recycling Technology
Recycles polyester and cellulosic textile waste into high-quality raw materials
Funding USD 25M (Mar 2025) + prior rounds. Total approx. USD 125M+
Investors Inditex (strategic), Avery Dennison, Taranis Carbon Ventures (led USD 25M round), Flagship Pioneering, and others
Brand Partners Zara (H&M, Reformation (Fiber Club), Zalando, C&A, Madewell/J.Crew, Eileen Fisher, Everlane, Christian Siriano, United Arrows
Circ, Inc.
United States
TRL 7 – Prototype
Cellulosic Fibre
Chemical recyling of cotton, polyester, and polycotton blends returning the cotton to cellulosic value chains (MMCFs) and the polyester monomers to polymerization partners to be made back into PET.
Investors Series B
Circualr Way
TRL 7 – Prototype
Material Innovation
Circular e-commerce
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Circular fashion marketplace/platform.
Circular Systems
United States
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Fibre Innovation
Develops waste-to-fiber technology to transform agricultural and textile waste into fibers
Funding Seed and grant-funded. Total est. USD 3M+
Investors Patagonia (Tin Shed Ventures), Fashion for Good, GSBI (Santa Clara)
Brand Partners Patagonia, Adidas, H&M, Outerknown (pilot customers for Agraloop fibres)
circular.fashion
Germany
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Recycling Technology
Creates software solutions for circular design and closed-loop recycling in fashion
Funding Seed stage. No disclosed rounds.
Investors Undisclosed investors. Hamburg-based.
Brand Partners H&M Group, Zalando, s.Oliver (design for circularity pilots)
Circulose
Sweden
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Recycling Technology
Note: Renewcell filed for bankruptcy Feb 2024. Circulose brand acquired by Altor Equity Partners and continues to operate. Technology and factory in Sundsvall now under new ownership.
Recycles cotton-based textile waste into dissolving pulp for new fabric production
Funding Post-bankruptcy acquisition by Altor (2024). Renewcell raised SEK 300M+ prior to bankruptcy.
Investors Acquired by Altor Equity Partners post-bankruptcy (2024) from Renewcell. Now operating as standalone brand.
Brand Partners H&M (pre-bankruptcy offtake), Reformation, Ganni, Tommy Hilfiger, Levi's (historical)
Cirkel
Sweden
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Digital Platform
Second hand sales and rental platform
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed Nordic investors
Brand Partners Nordic brand recommerce partnerships.
CleanKore
United States
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Dyes & Finishes
Modifies denim dyeing processes to eliminate the use of harmful potassium permanganate spray
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Waterless denim finishing technology. Laser and ozone alternatives.
Cocoon Biotech
Canada
TRL 4 – Lab stage
Material Innovation
Converts silk waste into bio-compatible silk proteins for textiles
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed Canadian investors.
Brand Partners Silk cocoon-based biomedical and textile materials.
Coloreel
Sweden
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Material Innovation
Digital printing colour innovator
Funding Series A stage. Total est. SEK 100M+
Investors Eurazeo, Industrifonden, and others
Brand Partners Madeira (thread manufacturer partner). Digital instant embroidery thread colouring.
Colorifix
United Kingdom
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Dyes & Finishes
Bacterua dyeing, Uses DNA sequencing and microbes to produce and fix sustainable textile dyes
Funding Series B2 USD 18M (Jun 2025) + Series B GBP 18M (2022). Total approx. USD 49M
Investors Inter IKEA Group (led Series B2 2025), H&M Group Ventures, Sagana, Regeneration.VC, Goldwin Play Earth Fund, Ljungstrom family office, Youngone CVC, Bombyx Capital Partners, ARVOS Group. Total USD 49M+
Brand Partners H&M Group, Pangaia, Vollebak, IKEA (via Inter IKEA investment). Europe and Latin America; licenses in India and Sri Lanka
Common Objective
United Kingdom
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Digital Platform
Offers a B2B platform that connects fashion professionals with sustainable resources
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed impact investors.
Brand Partners B2B sustainable fashion sourcing marketplace. 70,000+ members globally.
Compare Ethics
United Kingdom
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Material Innovation
Regtech
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Sustainability ratings and data platform for fashion brands.
Cone Denim
United States
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Recycled Synthetics
Leading US denim mill with strong commitment to recycled-content fabrics.
Funding Private subsidiary.
Investors Ithaca Industries subsidiary. Private.
Brand Partners Levi's (historic exclusive supplier), Gap, Wrangler, Ralph Lauren. Oritain cotton traceability partner.
Cosyflex® by Tamicare
United Kingdom
TRL 7 – Prototype
Material Innovation
Uses 3D printing for additive manufacturing of textile layers
Funding Seed / grant stage.
Investors Undisclosed UK investors.
Brand Partners Spray-on fabric technology (Cosyflex). Licensed to apparel manufacturers.
Credibl
India
TRL 7 – Prototype
Traceability
Provides blockchain-based traceability solutions for supply chain transparency
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners ESG and sustainability data verification for fashion supply chains.
CuRe Technology
Netherlands
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Recycling Technology
Develops textile-to-textile polyester recycling for rPET pellets
Funding Grant + seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed Dutch investors. EU grants.
Brand Partners PET chemical recycling pilots.
Curie Co
United States
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Material Innovation
Bio-based ingredients for personal care products
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Sustainable deodorant and personal care. Own DTC brand.
Datini
Italy
TRL 7 – Prototype
Recycling Technology
Recycled wool
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Fashion supply chain transparency platform.
Dawn technologies bv (Avantium)
Netherlands
TRL 7 – Prototype
Recycling Technology
We produce industrial glucose from cotton waste(pcw) and provide clean pet to recyclers
Investors Pre-Seed
Demeta Solutions
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
AI / Digital
Develops catalysts for sustainable polymer production in textiles
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Circular material solutions for fashion.
DePoly
Switzerland
TRL 7 – Prototype
Recycling Technology
Uses chemical recycling to convert complex plastic waste into virgin-quality raw materials
Funding Seed round 1: USD 13.8M (Jun 2023) + Seed round 2: USD 23M (Apr 2025). Total USD 38M+
Investors MassMutual Ventures (led Seed round 2025), BASF Venture Capital (co-led first round), Wingman Ventures (co-led), Beiersdorf Venture Capital, Zürcher Kantonalbank, Angel Invest, Founderful, ACE & Company, Infinity Recycling, Syensqo. EIC Accelerator award.
Brand Partners Odlo (circular base layer pilot 2024), Plastic Technologies Inc. (closed-loop PET bottle). Fashion for Good Innovation Programme 2023. WEF Technology Pioneer.
Descatuk
Turkey
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Material Innovation
Produces linen-like fabric from wild grasses grown in the Indian highlands
Funding Private.
Investors Undisclosed Turkish investors.
Brand Partners Textile recycling and waste processing. Turkish market.
Deven Supercriticals
India
TRL 7 – Prototype
Dyes & Finishes
Specializes in sustainable supercritical fluid dyeing technology
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed Indian investors.
Brand Partners Supercritical CO2 dyeing technology. Waterless dyeing for Indian textile mills.
Dimpora
Switzerland
TRL 7 – Prototype
Performance Finishes
Produces non-toxic waterproof membranes for outdoor apparel
Funding Pre-Series A CHF 2.5M target (Q1 2026). Total est. USD 3M+
Investors Goldwin Play Earth Fund (Apr 2025), Venture Kick, Circular Innovation Fund, Safer Made. H&M Global Change Award 2019.
Brand Partners Goldwin (development partnership via Play Earth Fund investment). Multiple outdoor brand pilots.
dimpora AG
Switzerland
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Material Innovation
We produce sustainable waterproof breathable membranes from circular materials in a low impact, patented process.
Funding Pre-Series A CHF 2.5M target (Q1 2026). Total est. USD 3M+
Investors Goldwin Play Earth Fund (Apr 2025), Venture Kick, Circular Innovation Fund, Safer Made. H&M Global Change Award 2019.
Brand Partners Goldwin (development partnership via Play Earth Fund investment). Multiple outdoor brand pilots.
Dropel
United States
TRL 7 – Prototype
Performance Finishes
Develops biodegradable, non-toxic waterproof textile treatments
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Hydrophobic cotton technology. Applied at fibre level. Pilot with cotton mills.
Dryfiber
Spain
TRL 7 – Prototype
Performance Finishes
Creates polymer coatings for stain-resistant, oil-repelling textiles
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed Spanish investors.
Brand Partners Supercritical CO2 textile dyeing. Spain-based. Pilot with Spanish textile manufacturers.
DyeRecycle
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Recycling Technology
Recycling technology for colours and fibre, extracts and reuses dyes from discarded textiles, reducing chemical waste
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Dye wastewater recycling and recovery technology.
Eastman
United States
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Recycling Technology
Specialty materials company operating molecular recycling of polyester and polyamide textiles via methanolysis. ACTR member and AC trial partner.
Funding Publicly listed. Investing USD 1B+ in molecular recycling plants.
Investors Publicly listed company (NYSE: EMN). Market cap approx. USD 10B.
Brand Partners Gap Inc. (Tritan Renew recycled polyester). Methanolysis plant in Kingsport, Tennessee. Commercial plant planned for France.
eCO2Dye
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Dyes & Finishes
Waterless textile dyeing using CO₂ instead of water
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners CO2-based waterless dyeing. Early commercialisation.
Econic
United Kingdom
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Material Innovation
Converts waste CO2 into raw materials for textile polymers
Funding Series A GBP 7M (2021). Total GBP 10M+
Investors IQ Capital (led Series A), Clean Growth Fund, Innovate UK. Total GBP 10M+
Brand Partners CO2-based polyols for polyurethane foam. Furniture, footwear, automotive applications.
Ecovative
United States
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Leather Alternatives
Next-gen leather & packaging made of mycelium (AirMycelium™)
Funding Series E USD 30M (2023) + growth round USD 28M (Sep 2024) + USD 11M (Mar 2025). Total USD 155M+
Investors Viking Global Investors (led Series E 2023), AiiM Partners, FootPrint Coalition Ventures, Standard Investments, Breakout Ventures, Siam Capital. Total raised USD 155M+
Brand Partners PVH Corp (Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger), Vivobarefoot, Veja, Reformation (AirLoom hides 2025). Patagonia (prior Forager collaboration)
Enviu
Netherlands
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Circular Business Model
Netherlands-based venture builder developing businesses for just and circular textile systems. AC EU Steering Committee.
Funding Non-profit / impact fund. Total est. EUR 20M+
Investors Triodos Bank, and others. Dutch impact organisation.
Brand Partners Impact business incubator for fashion and other sectors.
EON
United States
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Material Innovation
Creates Digital IDs for garments, enabling enhanced material tracking and circularity
Funding Series A+ stage. Total est. USD 20M+
Investors Fashion for Good, and undisclosed investors
Brand Partners PVH Corp (Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger), Moncler, Mulberry, Ralph Lauren, H&M Group. Digital IDs embedded in 20M+ products.
Epoch Biodesign
United Kingdom
TRL 7 – Prototype
Recycling Technology
AI-powered enzymatic recycling of hard-to-recycle textile wastes & synthetics
Funding Seed USD 11M (2022) + Series A USD 18.3M (Mar 2025) + USD 12M strategic (Mar 2026). Total USD 50M+
Investors Extantia Capital (led Series A), Inditex/Zara (Series A), Lululemon (2026 round), Lowercarbon Capital, Happiness Capital, KOMPAS VC, Kibo Invest, Day One Ventures, Leitmotif, BoxGroup, Amadeus Capital, UK Government grant
Brand Partners Inditex/Zara (investor + 40+ fashion industry partnerships), Lululemon (investor + nylon recycling). Partnership with Invista (Koch Industries) for nylon 6,6.
Eslando
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Recycling Technology
marketplace connecting recyclers to sorters
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Sustainable fashion platform or material startup.
Ettitude
Australia
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Material Innovation
Funding Series A USD 5M (2022). Total USD 7M+
Investors Collaborative Fund (led Series A), Gaingels, Moonshots Capital, and others.
Brand Partners Own DTC brand. CleanBamboo lyocell. Wholesale partnerships with US retailers.
EverDye
TRL 4 – Lab stage
Dyes & Finishes
Natural dyes that can be fixed at room temperature
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Bio-based dye alternatives. Early development.
Evrnu
United States
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Recycling Technology
Recycles textile waste into high-quality engineered fibers
Funding Series B (USD 35M). Total USD 35M+
Investors Closed Loop Partners, Radicle Impact (led Series A), The Mills Fabrica, Bestseller, Fashion for Good, Tamar Capital, For Good Ventures (25+ investors total)
Brand Partners Levi's, Adidas, Stella McCartney, Zara, Pangaia, Target, Carlos Campos. USD 330M in purchase commitments
Excess Materials Exchange
Netherlands
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Material Innovation
A digital marketplace for brands to trade textile waste and excess materials
Funding Series A stage. Total EUR 5M+
Investors Invest-NL, Rabobank, and others
Brand Partners Metabolic (platform), KPN, IKEA, multiple industrial partners for material passports and surplus exchange.
Fabricure
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Material Innovation
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Fabric care and finishing innovations.
Fairbrics
France
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Recycled Synthetics
Note: Ceased operations 2024
Converts waste CO2 into polyester yarns, reducing reliance on fossil fuels
Funding EIC Accelerator + BPI grants. Total EUR 16.5M
Investors DeepTech France (BPI), Lanzatech, EIC Accelerator. Total EUR 16.5M
Brand Partners Hermès, Moncler, Decathlon (pilots)
FairlyMade
France
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Traceability
Product-level traceability software solution
Funding Series A stage. Total est. EUR 8M+
Investors ETF Partners (Environmental Tech Fund)
Brand Partners Lacoste, Maje, Sandro, Monoprix, Showroomprivé. Supply chain traceability SaaS.
FARFARM
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Material Innovation
Develops responsible fabrics using regenerative Agroforestry Systems
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Sustainable farming-to-fashion supply chain.
FastFeetGrinded
Netherlands
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Recycling Technology
Recycles all types of footwear into reusable materials
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed Dutch investors.
Brand Partners Shoe recycling and material recovery. Grinding rubber from end-of-life footwear.
Fermentech Labs
TRL 3 – Early stage
Material Innovation
Uses microorganisms to convert agricultural waste into textile enzymes
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Fermentation-based textile innovations.
Fibe
United States
TRL 7 – Prototype
Cellulosic Fibre
Paptoe waste to cotton like material
Funding Series A USD 8M (Apr 2023). Total USD 10M+
Investors H&M Group Ventures (led Series A), Bestseller Invest FWD, Fashion for Good, New York Ventures, Tech Council Ventures, FAB Ventures, Tre Ventures
Brand Partners H&M Group, Reformation, Inditex/Zara, Bestseller, Pangaia (pilot commercial)
Fiberly
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Material Innovation
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Fibre identification and sorting technology.
Fibre52
United Kingdom
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Cellulosic Fibre
Sustainable cotton processing reducing water and energy use
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Sustainable cotton fabric brand/platform.
Fili Pari
Italy
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Dyes & Finishes
Innovator for dyes and leather
Funding Private.
Investors Undisclosed Italian investors.
Brand Partners Recycled yarn producer. Italian textile mills.
Flocus
Italy
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Cellulosic Fibre
cellulosic fibre
Funding Seed stage. Private.
Investors Undisclosed Italian investors
Brand Partners Kapok fibre alternative to synthetic fill. Brands using Flocus: Petit Bateau, Save The Duck
Frankie Collective
Canada
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Material Innovation
Upcycles excess brand products into high-fashion streetwear
Funding Bootstrap.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Reworked vintage and deadstock fashion. Own DTC brand.
FreyZein Next-Gen Textiles
Austria
TRL 7 – Prototype
Material Innovation
The leading ingredient brand for high-performing cellulosic mono-materials from premium to workwear and beyond.
Funding Seed
Investors Seed investors undisclosed
Brand Partners Brand partners undisclosed
Frumat
Italy
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Leather Alternatives
Creates apple leather from industrial apple waste
Funding Grant-funded + private. Total est. EUR 2M+
Investors Undisclosed private investors. Italian innovation grants.
Brand Partners Apple leather material (apple waste). H&M (small pilot), Guess (accessory pilot)
Gaiacel
TRL 4 – Lab stage
Fibre Innovation
Develops innovative cellulose-based sustainable fibers
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Bio-cellulose material development.
Galy
United States
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Cellulosic Fibre
Lab grown cotton
Funding Series A stage. Total USD 33M+
Investors Mundi Ventures (Inditex), Astanor Ventures, Ponderosa Ventures
Brand Partners Inditex (investor/partner)
Gemell
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
AI / Digital
AI digital twins
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Circular fashion or material platform.
Gencrest
TRL 4 – Lab stage
Fibre Innovation
Develops plant-based fibers from agricultural waste using enzymatic processing
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Bio-based material or processing innovations.
Genomatica
United States
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Material Innovation
Funding Series F USD 118M (2021). Total USD 430M. Revenue approx. USD 48M (2020).
Investors Lululemon (led Series F), Novo Holdings (Series F co-lead), Viking Global Investors, Casdin Capital, L'Oréal (BOLD), Unilever, Kao Corporation, Hyosung TNC, Sojitz Corporation. Total raised USD 430M+
Brand Partners Lululemon (first bio-nylon products 2023), H&M (Project EFFECTIVE consortium), Aquafil, Hyosung TNC (USD 1B plant investment, bio-spandex), Vaude, Carvico. Commercialised bio-BDO (spandex) at scale.
Giotex
Global
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Supplier
Global textile manufacturing group.
Funding Private.
Investors Undisclosed Italian investors.
Brand Partners Technical textile manufacturer. Sports and outdoor fabric supply.
Good On You
Australia
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
AI / Digital
Rates fashion brands based on their sustainability performance
Funding Seed and Series A stage. Total est. AUD 8M+
Investors Fashion for Good (investor), Patagonia, and others
Brand Partners World's leading sustainability brand ratings platform. Ratings cover 3,000+ brands. Beauty ratings launched Oct 2024.
Gozen
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Material Innovation
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Sustainable textile or material startup.
GR3N
Switzerland
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Recycling Technology
Chemical recycler of PET and mixed-fibre textiles using microwave-assisted depolymerisation.
Funding Series A EUR 60M (2023). Total EUR 80M+
Investors Blue Earth Capital, Invest-NL, SFPIM, EIC Fund, Swiss Entrepreneurs Fund, and others. EUR 60M Series A (2023)
Brand Partners Accelerating Circularity (EU Steering Committee), Zara/Inditex (trial partner). Industrial demonstration plant launched.
Graviky Labs
India
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Dyes & Finishes
Converts carbon emissions into inks and pigments for textiles
Funding Seed stage. Total est. USD 2M+
Investors MIT Media Lab spin-off. Techstars, and others.
Brand Partners Tiger Beer (AIR-INK campaign), Mercedes-Benz, Kiehl's (carbon ink products)
Green Whisper
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Fibre Innovation
Manufactures banana fiber-based textiles through sustainable farming
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Sustainable fashion communication or material platform.
Greenhope
Indonesia
TRL 7 – Prototype
Material Innovation
Produces biodegradable starch-based bioplastics for textile applications
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed investors
Brand Partners Biodegradable technology for hard-to-recycle packaging. Brand trials in SE Asia.
GRINP
Italy
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Material Innovation
Develops atmospheric plasma technology to replace traditional textile pre-treatments
Funding Private.
Investors Undisclosed Italian investors.
Brand Partners Grinding and recycling of rubber and textiles. Italian market.
Haelixa
Switzerland
TRL 7 – Prototype
Traceability
Haelixa provides an easy-to-install solution for authenticating products. The focus is on innovative textile brands and suppliers, empowering businesses to ensure traceability across the supply chain. Advanced DNA markers link a distinct traceable fingerprint to each product from
Funding Pre-Series A EUR 2M (Feb 2026). Total EUR 5M+ (est).
Investors Verve Ventures, Zurich Kantonalbank, 212 NexT Fund, Temasek Trust Amplifier, Emerald Technology Ventures. EUR 2M pre-Series A (Feb 2026) + prior rounds. Total approx. EUR 5-7M.
Brand Partners Multi-year agreements with major fashion and textile brands (undisclosed publicly). Soorty partnership confirmed. Organic cotton brand clients confirmed via PUMA board member advisor.
Hedoine
United Kingdom
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Material Innovation
Biodegradable tights
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Sustainable hosiery brand. Own DTC brand. ECONYL nylon tights.
HeiQ AeoniQ
Switzerland (HeiQ parent), Austria (production)
TRL 7 – Prototype
Recycled Synthetics
Produces biodegradable cellulose filament yarns as alternatives to polyester and nylon
Funding Equity from Hugo Boss, MAS Holdings, Altri. Total investment committed USD 250M+ for gigafactory. Parent company HeiQ listed on Swiss Stock Exchange.
Investors Hugo Boss (equity investor + USD 4M arrangement), MAS Holdings (equity stake + USD 100M 5yr offtake agreement), The LYCRA Company (exclusive stretch/performance partner), Altri SGPS S.A. (majority stake acquisition, 2025). Planning USD 250M gigafactory by 2026.
Brand Partners Hugo Boss (four capsule collections), MAS Holdings (3,000 tonnes in 2025, 5,000 tonnes/yr 2026-2029), The LYCRA Company. Multiple early adopter fashion brands.
HempTex India
India
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Fibre Innovation
Produces eco-friendly textiles from hemp fibers
Funding Bootstrap.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Industrial hemp fibre for Indian textile industry.
Huminly
United Kingdom
TRL 4 – Lab stage
Recycling Technology
enzymatic recycling
Funding Pre-seed/seed stage.
Investors Fashion for Good, and others. UK-based enzymatic recycling.
Brand Partners In development.
Hurr
United Kingdom
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Digital Platform
rental platform (only succesful one in the UK)
Funding Seed GBP 2M+. Total est. GBP 4M+
Investors JamJar Investments, and others
Brand Partners Selfridges (luxury rental partner), Net-a-Porter (partnership). Peer-to-peer luxury rental platform.
huue
United States
TRL 7 – Prototype
Dyes & Finishes
Bio-based, sustainable alternative to synthetic dyes
Funding Series A USD 14.6M (2022). Total approx. USD 19M+
Investors Breakthrough Energy Ventures (Series A lead), AGBI, Collaborative Fund
Brand Partners AGI Denim (30th anniversary collection), denim mill commercial trials
Hyran Tech
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
AI / Digital
Ai manufacturing planning and brand trends forecast
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Waterless dyeing technology.
IBANSS
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Recycled Synthetics
Develops bamboo- and agri-waste-based alternatives to polyester pellets
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Supply chain traceability or sustainability platform.
IDELAM
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Recycling Technology
Uses supercritical CO2 technology for textile disassembly and recycling
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Sustainable textile laminating or finishing.
Imogo
Sweden
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Dyes & Finishes
Offers a high-speed spray dyeing system that drastically reduces water and chemical use
Funding Grant and seed stage. Total est. SEK 20M+
Investors Swedish state support (Vinnova), undisclosed private investors
Brand Partners Multiple Swedish and European textile manufacturers. High-speed spray dyeing.
Indidye
India
TRL 7 – Prototype
Dyes & Finishes
Manufactures natural dyes using ultrasonic dyeing technology to save water
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Natural indigo dye production and supply.
Indigo Mills Designs
United States
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Dyes & Finishes
Uses a foam dyeing system for cotton yarns to reduce water and energy usage
Funding Private.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Denim design studio and sustainable denim sourcing.
Indra Water
India
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Recycling Technology
Automated wastewater treatment and recycling for textiles
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Textile wastewater treatment. Indian market.
Infinited Fiber Company
Finland
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Recycling Technology
Recycles textile waste into high-quality regenerated fibers
Funding EUR 40M Series B (2024). Total EUR 70M+
Investors H&M Group (investment + offtake), Fast Retailing/UNIQLO, adidas, BESTSELLER, Zalando, Fashion for Good
Brand Partners H&M (Infinna jeans, offtake), Inditex (3yr commitment), PVH/Tommy Hilfiger, PANGAIA (100% Infinna shirts), Ganni, adidas (Stella McCartney collab)
Insempra
Germany
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Fibre Innovation
Lab-grown lipids, fibers and function ingredients to alternate petrochemicals
Funding Series A USD 30M (2023). Total USD 35M+
Investors Flagship Pioneering (led Series A), SOSV, and others. Series A USD 30M.
Brand Partners Fermentation-based sustainable materials platform. Commercial partnerships in development.
Ioncell
Finland
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Recycling Technology
Converts recycled cellulose fibers into premium-quality textile materials
Funding Grant-funded (Aalto University/Business Finland). Total est. EUR 5M+
Investors Aalto University spin-off. Business Finland, EU Horizon grants. No disclosed VC.
Brand Partners Marimekko, Spinnova (cross-collaboration). EU-funded cellulosic fibre research.
JSP Enviro
India
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Bio-Based Materials
Develops microbial fuel cell technology for wastewater treatment in textile production
Funding Private.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Environmental solutions for textile processing.
K18
United States
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Material Innovation
Funding Acquired by Unilever in 2022 for undisclosed sum.
Investors Unilever Ventures (acquired 2022).
Brand Partners Own brand (hair care). Acquired by Unilever. Biomimetic peptide hair treatments.
Kapdaa
India
TRL 7 – Prototype
Digital Platform
Ai sorting hardware and software
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed Indian investors.
Brand Partners Textile recycling platform for India. Working with Indian brands.
KBCols Sciences
India
TRL 7 – Prototype
Dyes & Finishes
Uses microbial pigments to create natural dyes for textile applications
Funding Seed / grant stage.
Investors Undisclosed Indian investors. BIRAC (Government of India).
Brand Partners Non-GMO natural biocolors for textiles. Pilots with Indian mills.
KEEL Labs
United States
TRL 7 – Prototype
Material Innovation
Funding Series A USD 13M (Jun 2022). Total USD 17.8M
Investors Collaborative Fund (led Series A), H&M Group Ventures, Starlight Ventures, Third Nature Investments, SOSV, Horizons Ventures, Aqua-Spark, Fashion for Good, GSB Impact Fund. Stella McCartney S☀S Fund.
Brand Partners Stella McCartney (Summer 2024 runway, bags), Outerknown (blanket shirt 2024). Revenue approx. USD 7M/yr
Kintra Fibers
United States
TRL 7 – Prototype
Recycled Synthetics
Creates a biodegradable, bio-based polyester alternative for textiles
Funding Series A USD 8M (Apr 2023). Total USD 10M+
Investors H&M Group Ventures (led Series A), Bestseller Invest FWD, Fashion for Good, New York Ventures, Tech Council Ventures, FAB Ventures, Tre Ventures
Brand Partners H&M Group, Reformation, Inditex/Zara, Bestseller, Pangaia (pilot commercial)
Lamoral Coatings
Belgium
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Performance Finishes
Manufactures fluorine-free, bio-based waterproof textile coatings
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners PFAS-free coating solutions for technical textiles.
LaundeRE
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Material Innovation
denim washing innovator
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Sustainable laundry or fabric care innovations.
Lignopure
Germany
TRL 7 – Prototype
AI / Digital
Develops lignin-based bio-materials as sustainable alternatives to fossil-based composites
Funding Seed EUR 4.5M (2023). Total EUR 5M+
Investors UVC Partners, BASF Venture Capital
Brand Partners L'Oréal, BASF (pilot partnerships). Lignin-based beauty ingredients.
LiteHide
TRL 4 – Lab stage
Carbon Innovation
Eliminates salt from animal hide preservation, reducing water use and carbon emissions
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Lightweight sustainable leather alternatives.
Livetrend
TRL 7 – Prototype
AI / Digital
ai for trend prediction
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Fashion trend forecasting with sustainability data.
Living Ink
United States
TRL 7 – Prototype
Bio-Based Materials
Uses algae-derived carbon black pigments for sustainable textile printing
Funding Seed stage. Total est. USD 3M+
Investors NSF SBIR grants, IndieBio SOSV, and others
Brand Partners Merck (biotechnology collaboration), multiple apparel printing applications. Algae-based inks.
Lizee
France
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Circular Business Model
Provides a reuse management system for fashion brands to enable rental and secondhand sales
Funding Multiple rounds. Total USD 10.2M
Investors Circular Innovation Fund (L'Oréal anchor), Lyra Ventures, MAIF Impact, Microsoft France, Alante Capital
Brand Partners Decathlon (major client), IKEA, Balzac Paris. Acquired Freepry 2024.
Lucro
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Recycling Technology
Recycles plastic waste into high-quality products for the retail and FMCG industries
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Sustainable material or packaging startup.
Made2Flow
Netherlands
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Traceability
Tarnsparency and traceability paltform, Uses AI to measure and validate environmental impact across the supply chain
Funding Seed stage. No disclosed rounds.
Investors Undisclosed European investors
Brand Partners Multiple European fashion brands for carbon footprint measurement per garment
Mango Materials
United States
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Material Innovation
Converts waste methane into biodegradable polymers for textiles
Funding Multiple seed and Series A rounds. Total approx. USD 25M+
Investors SOSV IndieBio, Patagonia Tin Shed Ventures, adidas Ventures
Brand Partners adidas (pilot collaboration), Patagonia
Manny AI
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Digital Platform
AI platform for On-demand production
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners AI-powered fashion design or supply chain tool.
Martex Fiber
United States
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Recycling Technology
Post-industrial and post-consumer fibre recycler producing recycled cotton and blended fibre for spinning. AC trial partner.
Funding Private subsidiary of Springs Industries.
Investors Private. Subsidiary of Springs Industries.
Brand Partners Recycled cotton fibre. Major US recycled yarn and fibre supplier to apparel industry.
Matereal
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Material Innovation
Isocyanate free / Bio-based polyurethane alternative
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Sustainable materials library or sourcing platform.
Materialist
TRL 7 – Prototype
Digital Platform
deadstock platform
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Material intelligence platform for fashion.
Materra
United States
TRL 7 – Prototype
Material Innovation
Funding Seed stage. Total est. USD 5M+
Investors H&M Group Ventures, PDS Ventures, Fashion for Good
Brand Partners H&M Group (investor and offtake), multiple brand trials for regenerative cotton
Matoha
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Sorting & Infrastructure
Sorting, Uses near-infrared spectroscopy for automated textile sorting and waste reduction
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Sustainable textile or material startup.
Modern Synthesis
United Kingdom
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Leather Alternatives
Microbial-grown non-woven materials to replace leathers and synthetics
Funding Series A USD 4.1M (Oct 2023). Total USD 7M+
Investors Collaborative Fund (led Series A), SOSV, Draper Associates, Faber Ventures
Brand Partners Nike (pilot sneaker collab), H&M (pilot), New Balance
MonoChain
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Traceability
Uses blockchain and NFTs to connect digital twins to physical fashion products
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Supply chain transparency and blockchain for fashion.
MTI-X
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Material Innovation
Uses Multiplexed Laser Surface Enhancement (MLSE) for energy-efficient textile pre-treatments
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Material technology innovations for textiles.
Must Had
TRL 7 – Prototype
AI / Digital
circualrity marketplace for brands and supply chain
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Sustainable fashion platform or brand.
MYCL
Indonesia
TRL 7 – Prototype
Leather Alternatives
Produces leather-like materials by binding agricultural waste with mushroom roots
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed Indonesian investors.
Brand Partners Mycelium leather from tempeh waste. Indonesian market. MYCL Mylea brand.
MycoFutures
Canada
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Leather Alternatives
MycoFutures develops next-generation leather alternatives made from mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Our proprietary process transforms agricultural and forestry sidestreams into premium, plastic-free materials designed for fashion, accessories, and hospitality applicat
Funding Friends and family
Investors Friends and family stage; no institutional investment reported
MycoTEX
Netherlands
TRL 4 – Lab stage
Leather Alternatives
Develops seamless, biodegradable mycelium-based textiles
Funding Grant and seed stage.
Investors Fashion for Good
Brand Partners Conceptual garment pilots. Seamless mycelium garments.
Nanollose
Australia
TRL 7 – Prototype
Fibre Innovation
Uses microbes to create sustainable, plant-free rayon fibers from food industry waste
Funding ASX-listed. Multiple equity raises. Total raised AUD 15M+ (est)
Investors Publicly listed on ASX (NC6). Market cap small cap. Multiple capital raises on ASX.
Brand Partners Lenzing partnership (development of Nullarbor branded fibre), fashion brand trials.
Nanoloom
TRL 4 – Lab stage
Recycling Technology
graphene based elastane and nylon
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Nano-fibre textile technology.
Natural Fiber Welding
United States
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Fibre Innovation
Note: Restructured operations in 2024; MIRUM partnerships paused; partial operations continuing
Manufactures durable, plastic-free textiles from natural fibers
Funding Series B USD 160M. Total approx. USD 160M
Investors AiiM Partners, Patagonia (Tin Shed Ventures), Collaborative Fund, and others. Series B USD 160M (total)
Brand Partners Karl Lagerfeld, Patagonia, adidas, Ralph Lauren (MIRUM). Restructured in 2024.
Nature Coatings
United States
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Dyes & Finishes
Develops plant-based, carbon-negative black pigments for textiles
Funding Seed and series A stage. Multiple undisclosed rounds.
Investors PDS Ventures, Regeneration.VC, Safer Made, The Mills Fabrica, Fashion for Good (Black Pigment Pilot)
Brand Partners BESTSELLER, Kering, PVH Corp (Black Pigment Pilot via Fashion for Good). Commercial bio-black pigment clients across denim and apparel
NEFFA
Netherlands
TRL 4 – Lab stage
Material Innovation
Seamless manufacturing using biomaterials and robotic arms
Funding Grant stage.
Investors Undisclosed Dutch investors. MycoTEX parent company.
Brand Partners Biofabrication and mycelium textiles research lab.
Newlight Technologies
United States
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Bio-Based Materials
Uses carbon-capturing microbes to produce bioplastic materials for textiles
Funding Series F USD 125M (Aug 2023). Total USD 220M
Investors GenZero (Temasek, led Series F), Oxy Low Carbon Ventures (Occidental), Charter Next Generation, Valedor Partners, TPG. Total USD 220M+
Brand Partners Fashion brand Covalent (own brand, carbon-dated products), 5,000+ delivery locations in fashion, hotel, foodservice. Global luxury goods manufacturer (undisclosed) in USD 125M round.
NFW
United States
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Material Innovation
Note: Restructured operations in 2024; MIRUM partnerships paused; partial operations continuing
Funding USD 160M total (Series B)
Investors AiiM Partners, Patagonia (Tin Shed Ventures), Collaborative Fund. Total USD 160M
Brand Partners Karl Lagerfeld, Patagonia, adidas, Ralph Lauren (MIRUM)
Nona Source
France
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Material Innovation
Funding Kering corporate-backed. No external VC.
Investors Kering Group (corporate owner)
Brand Partners Kering Group subsidiary. Excess material marketplace for Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, etc.
NOOSA
Belgium
TRL 7 – Prototype
Recycled Synthetics
Biosynthetic fiber & 100% recyclable (patented chemical recycling technology)
Investors Seed
Nordshield
Norway
TRL 7 – Prototype
Bio-Based Materials
Creates antimicrobial, insect-repellent textile finishes from natural forestry waste
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed Scandinavian investors.
Brand Partners PFAS-free waterproofing treatments for textiles.
Norman Hangers
Denmark
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Recycling Technology
Produces sustainable paper and recycled cardboard hangers for fashion retailers
Funding Bootstrap.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Sustainable wooden hangers for retail. B2B fashion retail clients.
NTX Cooltrans
Taiwan
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Dyes & Finishes
Waterless, high-speed print and dye process
Funding Corporate-backed (NTX Group).
Investors NTX Group (parent). Taiwanese textile manufacturing conglomerate.
Brand Partners Waterless cold transfer dyeing technology. Working with Adidas, H&M, Decathlon.
Ocean Safe
Switzerland
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Material Innovation
Byosynthetics
Funding Private.
Investors Undisclosed Swiss investors.
Brand Partners Bluesign-certified sustainable fabrics. B2B fabric supplier for outdoor brands.
OceanSafe AG
Switzerland
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Recycled Synthetics
Material science textile technology company. All materials are designed according to the cradle-to-cradle principle, and suitable for the biological and technical cycle. Always biodegradable, recyclable, free of toxicants, and true drop-in technology to replace conventional mater
Investors Undisclosed
Octarine Bio
Denmark
TRL 4 – Lab stage
Material Innovation
Funding Seed stage. Total est. EUR 5M+
Investors Novo Seeds, Ginkgo Bioworks, and others.
Brand Partners Synthetic biology platform for bio-based chemicals and pigments.
Officina +39: Recycrom
Italy
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Dyes & Finishes
Upcycles old textiles into colored powder dyes for sustainable dyeing
Funding Corporate-backed (Officina +39).
Investors Officina +39 (parent company, Italian denim chemistry specialist).
Brand Partners Recycrom powder pigment from textile waste. Clients: Madewell, Target, G-Star RAW.
OnceMore from Södra
Sweden
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Cellulosic Fibre
OnceMore® is the world’s first large-scale process for recycling blended fabrics and the solution to circularity for MMCF products The process combines post-consumer textile waste with wood from responsibly managed forests to produce high-quality textile pulp.
Investors Our company has not raised capital to date
Orange Fiber
Italy
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Fibre Innovation
Transforms citrus industry waste into biodegradable textile fibers
Funding Grants and angel investment. EUR 150K H&M Global Change Award (2015). Total est. EUR 2M+
Investors H&M Foundation Global Change Award EUR 150K (2015), Trentino Sviluppo, Smart&Start Invitalia, Business Angels, EIB (European Investment Bank)
Brand Partners Salvatore Ferragamo (first capsule collection 2017), H&M (Conscious Exclusive 2019), E. Marinella, Lenzing (supply partner). 15,000+ metres fabric produced. V&A Museum London.
Oritain
New Zealand
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Material Innovation
Uses forensic science to verify the geographic origin of raw materials in textiles
Funding Series C USD 57M (Jul 2023) + Series B USD 58M (2022). Total USD 115M+
Investors Highland Europe (led Series C USD 57M 2023), Long Ridge Equity Partners (led Series B), Chanel (investor and client), Agronomics. Total USD 115M+
Brand Partners Lacoste, Supima, Primark, Chanel (investor), Cone Denim (cotton traceability), Next Level Apparel. Also food brands: A2 Milk, Nescafe
OSM-Shield
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Performance Finishes
Develops high-performance, PFAS-free water and oil repellency coatings for textiles
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Odour and antimicrobial textile treatments.
Ourcarbon
United States
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Material Innovation
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Biochar and carbon sequestration for textiles and agriculture.
PACT
United Kingdom
TRL 7 – Prototype
Leather Alternatives
Inspired by generations of leather artisans and master craftspeople, Oval is a supple material made from natural collagen. Its environmental footprint is minimised across the entire production process, and the collagen is ethically gathered as a by-product from sustainable freshw
Funding Series A (USD 30M)
Investors Series A. USD 30M raised. Investors undisclosed publicly.
Brand Partners Lab-grown leather from cell culture. Early commercialisation.
Pact (formerly Hide Biotech)
United Kingdom
TRL 4 – Lab stage
Leather Alternatives
Next-gen leather made of collagen wastes from fish farms
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed. British innovation fund.
Brand Partners Lab-grown leather from cell culture. Early commercialisation.
Paptic
Finland
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Recycling Technology
Manufactures bio-based, recyclable alternative packaging materials
Funding Series A stage. Total EUR 10M+
Investors Stora Enso (strategic investor), Finnish Innovation Fund (Sitra), Tesi (Finnish Industry Investment)
Brand Partners Bestseller, Inditex, H&M (sustainable packaging pilots). Tringa material for fashion bags.
Paques Biomaterials
Netherlands
TRL 7 – Prototype
Material Innovation
Converts organic residues into home-compostable biopolymers for textiles
Funding Corporate-backed (Paques Group).
Investors Paques Group (parent). Dutch biotech group.
Brand Partners Bioplastics from waste streams. PHA-based materials for packaging and textiles.
Parkdale Mills
United States
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Fibre Innovation
Major US yarn spinner producing yarns from recycled cotton and blended fibres.
Funding Private. Revenue est. USD 1B+
Investors Private company. Duke Kimbrell family ownership.
Brand Partners Walmart, Target, PVH, Hanesbrands. Largest yarn spinner in US.
Parley for the Oceans
United States
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Material Innovation
Funding Corporate-backed (primarily adidas). No disclosed VC rounds.
Investors adidas (primary corporate partner + investor)
Brand Partners adidas (millions of pairs of shoes with Parley Ocean Plastic), G-Star RAW, Stella McCartney, American Express, Maldives National University
Pei Bio
TRL 4 – Lab stage
Material Innovation
stealth from US uni
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Bio-based fibres or materials.
Perfitly
United States
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
AI / Digital
Uses AR/VR to offer AI-powered virtual fitting solutions to reduce clothing returns
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners 3D body scanning and virtual fitting for fashion e-commerce.
Petit Pli
United Kingdom
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Material Innovation
Patented pleastign mechanisms that allow clothes to expand across 7 sizes
Funding Seed stage. Total est. GBP 3M+
Investors Regeneration.VC, Fashion for Good, and others
Brand Partners Own D2C brand (growing kids clothing). Sold to 80+ countries.
Phool
India
TRL 7 – Prototype
Leather Alternatives
Converts floral waste into Fleather™, a biodegradable leather alternative
Funding Seed + Series A USD 8M (Apr 2022) + debt round (2024). Total USD 12.7M. Revenue INR 77.2Cr (FY2025)
Investors Sixth Sense Ventures (led Series A), Alia Bhatt (celebrity investor), IAN Fund, Social Alpha (FISE), Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, Tata Trusts, IIT Kanpur. Total USD 12.7M+
Brand Partners PVH Corp (Fleather bags partnership 2022), pilots with multiple global luxury fashion houses (undisclosed). PETA Best Innovation in Vegan Fashion. UN Young Leaders Award.
Picvisa
Spain
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Recycling Technology
Provides AI-powered textile sorting and separation for recycling applications
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed Spanish investors.
Brand Partners AI optical sorting for recycling. Textile waste sorting pilots.
Pili-bio
France
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Dyes & Finishes
Uses microorganisms to produce organic textile dyes, replacing petrochemical dyes
Funding Series A EUR 13.5M (Feb 2023) + France 2030 grant USD 4.35M (Jul 2024). Total EUR 30M+
Investors Elaia Partners, SOSV, Bpifrance, Famille C Participations, France 2030 (grant). Total raised EUR 30M+
Brand Partners Citizens of Humanity / AGOLDE (first commercial bio-indigo garments, Jan 2025), Orta Anadolu (denim mill partner)
Pitri
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Bio-Based Materials
Microbial-grown pigments for personal-care and food applications
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Coconut shell-based sustainable material.
Pitri Ltd.
United Kingdom
TRL 3 – Early stage
Material Innovation
Renewable sources of color biofabricated from fungi.
Investors Pre-Seed
Planet of the Grapes
France
TRL 7 – Prototype
Leather Alternatives
We’re a Circular materials company converting agricultural waste, grape Marc, from our local organic vineyards into beautiful animal leather alternatives. We’re making to order with micro production runs
Funding Pre-seed
Investors Pre-seed, investors undisclosed
Brand Partners Small-scale fashion and accessories brands; undisclosed
PlanetCare
Slovenia
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Material Innovation
Creates microplastic-filtering solutions for domestic and industrial washing machines
Funding Seed stage. Total est. EUR 3M+
Investors Katapult Ocean, Fashion for Good (Innovation Programme 2020), and others
Brand Partners Patagonia (endorsed), Miele, IKEA (pilots). Sold in 30+ countries.
Pneuma
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Material Innovation
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Inflatable/air-based structural materials for fashion.
Polybion
Mexico
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Leather Alternatives
Next-gen leather made of fruit waste
Funding Series A USD 4.4M. Total USD 5.3M+
Investors Blue Horizon Ventures (led Series A), Fashion for Good (investor + Innovation Programme partner), MassChallenge, Redesign Everything Accelerator
Brand Partners Ganni (co-development collaboration), brand partnerships in fashion, furniture and automotive sectors in progress
pond Textile
TRL 4 – Lab stage
AI / Digital
Develops plant-based textiles with a focus on biodegradability and sustainability
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Algae-based textile or material startup.
Ponda
United Kingdom
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Material Innovation
Produces BioPuff®, a biodegradable insulation material
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed. Formerly Saltyco.
Brand Partners Seaweed-based packaging and textile alternatives.
Ponda (formerly Saltyco)
United Kingdom
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Fibre Innovation
Regeneratively grown plant fibers to replace animal feathers
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Seaweed-based material alternatives.
PoshaQ
TRL 6 – Demo scale
AI / Digital
Uses AI-powered computer vision for product discovery and quality control in fashion
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Sustainable fashion platform or AI styling tool.
PreSize
Germany
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Material Innovation
Uses 3D body scanning technology for improved sizing recommendations in fashion e-commerce
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners AI fit and sizing platform for fashion e-commerce.
Project Plan B
TRL 7 – Prototype
Recycling Technology
Thermomechanical recycling
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Sustainable fashion brand or platform.
Protein Evolution
United States
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Recycling Technology
Uses enzymes to recycle polyester and plastics
Funding Series A stage. Total USD 10M+
Investors SOSV (IndieBio), Collaborative Fund, and others
Brand Partners Enzymatic recycling of polyester and nylon. Commercial partnerships in development.
Protiva
Argentina
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Material Innovation
Protiva develops biotechnological textile pigments produced by bacteria as a sustainable alternative to conventional synthetic dyes. Using microbial fermentation, we generate natural pigment molecules that can be formulated into textile colorants compatible with existing dyeing p
Funding Pre-seed (USD 250K)
Investors Pre-seed, USD 250K raised
Provenance Bio
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Traceability
Uses blockchain to ensure transparency and ethical sourcing in the fashion supply chain
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Bio-based material provenance tracking.
Pure Waste
Finland
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Recycling Technology
Manufactures yarns and fabrics from 100% recycled cotton fibers
Funding Private. No disclosed VC rounds.
Investors Undisclosed private investors. Finnish impact investors.
Brand Partners Own brand (DTC) + private label for corporate clients. Recycled cotton and rPET garments.
PurFi
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Fibre Innovation
Rejuvenates pre-consumer textile waste into virgin-quality fibers
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Water purification for textile dyeing wastewater.
Qorium
Netherlands
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Leather Alternatives
Qorium has innovated a synthetic biology platform that cultivates real, beautiful leather that outperforms cow-derived leather while dramatically lowering the environmental and ethical impact.
Funding Series A (amount undisclosed)
Investors Series A investors undisclosed
Brand Partners Pre-commercial luxury partnerships
Quantum Polychemics
TRL 4 – Lab stage
Material Innovation
Develops biodegradable jute-based biopolymers as alternatives to plastic in textiles
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Bio-based polymer chemistry for textiles.
RBX Créations
France
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Cellulosic Fibre
Iroony(r) is a low-impact cellulose pulp suitable to be turned into versatile, high-quality textile fibers and packaging. It supports sustainable farming practices, preserving water, restoring the soil and welcoming biodiversity, while favoring a circular approach, sourcing mainl
Investors Friends & Family
RE-NT
TRL 7 – Prototype
Digital Platform
Enables brands to launch rental and resale platforms
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Rental or recommerce platform for fashion.
Re:lastane
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Recycling Technology
Separates and recycles polyester from blended textile waste
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Elastane recycling technology. Addressing hardest-to-recycle stretch fibres.
Recyclatex
Portugal
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Recycling Technology
Portuguese textile recycler specialising in mechanical recycling of post-consumer cotton and blended fabrics. AC EU Steering Committee.
Funding Private.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Textile recycling and fibre processing.
Refiberd
United States
TRL 7 – Prototype
AI / Digital
Uses AI and spectroscopy to automate the sorting of post-consumer textile waste
Funding Seed stage. Total est. USD 5M+
Investors Fashion for Good (Innovation Programme), SOSV (IndieBio), and others
Brand Partners Commercial pilots with major retailers and brands. AI sorting for post-consumer textiles.
Reflaunt
United Kingdom
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Material Innovation
Connects fashion brands with secondhand marketplaces to enable circular fashion
Funding Series A USD 11M (2023). Total USD 11M+
Investors Bombyx Capital Partners, Ventech China, TLF Ventures, Global Blue, Ganni founder Nikolaj Reffstrup and others. Series A total USD 11M.
Brand Partners Ganni, Balenciaga (test), Burberry, H&M (via The Mills Fabrica). Resale-as-a-service.
reGAIN app
Denmark
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Recycling Technology
Digital platform for clothing donations and recycling
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed Scandinavian investors.
Brand Partners Consumer textile take-back app. H&M, Bestseller, Jack & Jones brand partnerships.
Regeneley
TRL 4 – Lab stage
AI / Digital
Develops regenerative and sustainable textile solutions
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Regenerative agriculture or textile innovation.
Reishyo
United States
TRL 3 – Early stage
Material Innovation
Reishyo partners with local social enterprises who measure and grow new value by helping people. Together we serve textile waste producers with planning, sorting specifications, and regular pickups. We produce high quality, aggregated feedstock, by-products of feedstock productio
Investors No external capital raised
Brand Partners Local enterprise partnerships; no major brand clients
Reju
Netherlands
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Recycling Technology
PET chemical recycling company (INDITEX spin-off), building first industrial plant in Netherlands for polyester textile recycling. AC EU Steering Committee.
Funding Corporate-backed (Inditex). Undisclosed capital commitment. Plans for EUR 1B+ gigafactory.
Investors Inditex (Zara) spin-off. H&M Group (supplier), BASF. Financial investors undisclosed.
Brand Partners Inditex (founding parent), H&M Group (supply partner). Building large-scale Netherlands plant for polyester textile recycling.
RePack
Finland
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Sustainable Packaging
Creates reusable e-commerce packaging solutions to reduce waste
Funding EU grants + seed stage. Total est. EUR 5M+
Investors EU Horizon grants, Finnish investors, Posti Group (Finnish postal/logistics, strategic partner)
Brand Partners Zalando, Stadium (Nordic retailer), Packaging reuse. 400+ brand partners globally.
Republiqe
United Kingdom
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Material Innovation
Digital clothes
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed
Brand Partners Digital fashion platform. Virtual garment NFTs for gaming and metaverse.
RESCOLL
France
TRL 7 – Prototype
Material Innovation
Innovates composite materials and adhesives for textiles
Funding Private R&D organisation.
Investors Undisclosed French investors.
Brand Partners Chemical analysis and material recycling expertise. French R&D lab.
Resortces
Belgium
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Recycling Technology
Dissolvable threads and disassembly oven, Creates dissolvable stitching threads to facilitate garment recycling
Funding See Resortecs entry.
Investors Likely same as Resortecs (possible data entry variant)
Brand Partners Textile disassembly technology.
Resortecs
Belgium
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Material Innovation
Funding Series A EUR 6M (Nov 2025) + Seed EUR 2.2M (2023) + EIC grant EUR 2.5M. Total EUR 10M+
Investors Goldwin Play Earth Fund (led Series A), SFPIM (Belgian sovereign fund), EIC Fund, ScaleFund, Finance&Invest.Brussels, makesense, AFI Ventures, Trividend, PDS, Fashion for Good
Brand Partners H&M Group, Bershka (Inditex), Decathlon, HNST, Sioen. Products in 60+ countries
RESPONSIBLE
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Recycling Technology
Operates a circularity platform that helps brands resell, recycle, and extend product lifecycles
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Responsible sourcing or supply chain transparency platform.
Restalk
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Material Innovation
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Agricultural stalk fibre (rapeseed, corn) for textiles.
Returnity
United States
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Sustainable Packaging
Develops reusable shipping and delivery packaging for e-commerce brands
Funding Series A USD 6M (2021). Total USD 8M+
Investors Revolution, Closed Loop Partners, and others
Brand Partners Eileen Fisher, Rent the Runway, REI, Aldo, Anthropologie (reusable packaging)
Reverse Resources
Estonia
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Recycling Technology
Offers a SaaS platform for tracking and redistributing textile waste for recycling
Funding Seed and Series A stage. Total est. EUR 5M+
Investors Katapult VC, Sitra, Nordic Impact Fund, and others
Brand Partners H&M Group, PVH, Zalando, Li & Fung (textile waste mapping platform)
Revival
TRL 7 – Prototype
Material Innovation
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Textile revival / recommerce platform.
Revivivum
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Sorting & Infrastructure
Sorting
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Textile recycling or upcycling.
Rezero
Spain
TRL 7 – Prototype
Recycling Technology
ARecycling acetate
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed Spanish investors.
Brand Partners Zero-waste and circular economy consultancy / platform for fashion.
Rodinia Generation
TRL 4 – Lab stage
Material Innovation
On-demannd production hardware and sofwatre
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Sustainable fibre or material startup.
Rothy's
United States
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Recycling Technology
Makes sustainable shoes from recycled materials
Funding Series A USD 35M (2018). Total USD 42M
Investors Lightspeed Venture Partners (led Series A USD 35M), Goldman Sachs, GGV Capital. Total raised USD 42M
Brand Partners Own DTC brand. Knitted shoes from recycled plastic bottles. B Corp certified.
Rubi Laboratories
United States
TRL 7 – Prototype
Fibre Innovation
co2 to fibre, Converts industrial CO₂ emissions into biodegradable textile fibers
Funding Seed USD 4.5M (2022) + Series Seed USD 8.7M (2023) + USD 7.5M (Mar 2026). Total USD 21M+
Investors Talis Capital (led Seed), Necessary Ventures, H&M Group, Patagonia (Tin Shed Ventures), Collaborative Fund, Plug and Play Tech Center, Incite.org, Climactic VC, Darco Capital, and others. Angel investors include Nicolaj Reffstrup (Ganni founder), James Reinhart (thredUP CEO). NSF grant USD 1M (2024).
Brand Partners Ganni (world's first CO2-derived yarn, Jun 2023), Reformation, Walmart, H&M, Nuuly. USD 60M+ in multi-year offtake term sheets (2025). 15 commercial partnerships.
Sages
United Kingdom
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Dyes & Finishes
food waste dyes
Funding GBP 190K (Oct 2025). Pre-Series A stage.
Investors British Design Fund (GBP 190K, Oct 2025).
Brand Partners Food waste-derived biobased dyes (red cabbage, blueberries, avocado, onion skin). Brand and manufacturer trials.
Samsara Eco
Australia
TRL 7 – Prototype
Recycling Technology
Enzyme-based infinite plastic recycling
Funding Multiple rounds. Total AUD 50M+ (est)
Investors Main Sequence Ventures, Temasek
Brand Partners Lululemon (10-year supply deal signed Jun 2025 for recycled nylon and polyester)
Satma CE
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Traceability
Uses blockchain technology to ensure supply chain traceability for textile waste
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Circular economy solutions for textiles.
Save Your Wardrobe
United Kingdom
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Digital Platform
Provides a digital wardrobe management platform for circular fashion
Funding Series A GBP 3M (2022). Total est. GBP 5M+
Investors H&M Group Ventures (led), Founders Factory, and others
Brand Partners H&M (investor), Selfridges (partnership), Gap, Marks & Spencer. AI wardrobe management and repair platform.
Sci-Lume Labs
United States
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Material Innovation
Biosynthetics
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Banagrass-based cellulosic fibre. Zero-waste agricultural feedstock.
SeaChange Technologies
TRL 4 – Lab stage
Material Innovation
Develops zero-liquid-discharge wastewater treatment for textile production
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Ocean-based or marine textile solutions.
SEFF
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Fibre Innovation
Produces cottonized hemp fibers with significantly lower water and energy consumption
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Sustainable fashion or fibre technology.
Silana
TRL 7 – Prototype
Material Innovation
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Sustainable apparel or fibre brand.
Simplifyber
United States
TRL 7 – Prototype
Material Innovation
Funding EUR 10.5M (USD 12M) round (2025) + prior Series A USD 19.6M (2024). Total USD 31M+
Investors At One Ventures (led), Collateral Good, and others. Series A USD 19.6M.
Brand Partners Commercial workwear partnerships (undisclosed). Moulded cellulosic fibre for footwear and accessories.
SINBIOSYS
Italy
TRL 7 – Prototype
Traceability
We use luminescent materials embedded into fibers to help customers trace materials and goods along the supply chain
Funding Pre-seed (EUR 40K)
Investors Pre-seed, EUR 40K raised
Brand Partners Early trials undisclosed
Smartex
Portugal
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
AI / Digital
Uses AI-powered real-time textile defect detection to reduce production waste
Funding Seed USD 2.9M (2019) + Series A USD 24.7M (Nov 2022). Total USD 40M+
Investors Lightspeed Venture Partners (led Series A, Tony Fadell), H&M Group, DCVC, SOSV HAX, Spider Capital, Momenta Ventures, Bombyx Growth Fund, Faber, EX Capital, Fashion for Good. AWS Compute for Climate Fellowship 2024.
Brand Partners Kering Group (Gucci, Balenciaga), PVH (Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein), Pangaia (via Fashion for Good pilots). Customers: Tintex Textiles, Familitex, Toraman Tekstil, Ekoten.
Soarce
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Material Innovation
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Sustainable sourcing platform or material innovation.
Sodhani Biotech
India
TRL 7 – Prototype
Dyes & Finishes
Natural, chemical-free dyes for textiles
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed Indian investors.
Brand Partners Biotechnology solutions for Indian textile processing.
SoftWear Automation Inc
United States
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Material Innovation
Uses fully automated robotic sewing systems to improve textile production efficiency.
Funding Series B+ stage. Total USD 20M+
Investors SoftWear Automation. Walmart Stores, Hanes Brands, and others.
Brand Partners Sewbots for automated garment manufacturing. Walmart (major commercial contract), Adidas (pilot), HanesBrands.
Sojo
United Kingdom
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Digital Platform
Repair SaaS platform
Funding Seed GBP 2M (2022). Total est. GBP 4M+
Investors Fuel Ventures, Ada Ventures, Vinted, and others
Brand Partners M&S, Helly Hansen, Represent, Ganni (repair and tailoring platform UK)
Solena Materials
United States
TRL 4 – Lab stage
Digital Platform
Biomaterials platform to develop new synthetic proteins to create high-performing, sustainable textiles
Funding Seed stage. Total est. USD 3M+
Investors Fashion for Good, and other undisclosed investors
Brand Partners Material development partnerships with fashion brands. Synthetic protein platform.
Sonovia
Israel
TRL 7 – Prototype
Bio-Based Materials
Develops ultrasonic embedding technology for antimicrobial and water-resistant textiles
Funding Seed stage. Total est. USD 5M+
Investors Undisclosed Israeli investors.
Brand Partners Ultrasonic textile finishing technology. Antimicrobial treatments.
sonovia ltd.
Israel
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Performance Finishes
indigo yarn dyeing based on ultrasonic technology - we developed a machine and proprietary chemistry for sustainable cotton-yarn dyeing
Funding Seed stage. Total est. USD 5M+
Investors Undisclosed Israeli investors.
Brand Partners Ultrasonic textile finishing technology. Antimicrobial treatments.
Sortile
United States
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Traceability
Sortile is a textile waste management system that enables the identification, traceability and recycling of textiles. Our mission is to eliminate textiles from landfills by providing data driven tools to reduce the cost of processing and managing post-consumer textiles. Our hardw
Funding Pre-seed (USD 1M)
Investors Pre-seed investors undisclosed. USD 1M raised.
Brand Partners Working with textile waste generators and sorters
Sozie
TRL 7 – Prototype
Material Innovation
Uses user-generated content to enhance online fashion shopping and reduce returns
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Sustainable fashion resale or rental platform.
Sparxell
United Kingdom
TRL 7 – Prototype
Material Innovation
Funding Seed USD 3.2M (Apr 2024) + EIC grant EUR 1.9M (May 2025) + Pre-Series A USD 5M (Feb 2026). Total USD 8.6M+
Investors SWEN Capital Partners Blue Ocean 2 (led Pre-Series A), Alpha Star Capital, Cambridge Enterprise, Circular Innovation Fund (L'Oréal anchor), PDS Ventures, Katapult VC, Joyance Partners, Future Communities Capital, SNØCAP VC. EIC grant EUR 1.9M. LVMH La Maison des Startups.
Brand Partners Pangaia (world-first biodegradable logo prints), Patrick McDowell (first structural colour fashion piece), Positive Materials. Pilots with multiple global fashion and beauty brands.
Spiber
Japan
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Fibre Innovation
Microbially-brewed protein fibers to alternate animal fibers
Funding Series E USD 65M (Apr 2024). Total USD 489M. Unicorn (valued at USD 1.22B in 2021)
Investors Carlyle Group, Goldwin, Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities, ADM (Archer-Daniels-Midland), multiple Japanese institutional investors. Total raised USD 489M
Brand Partners Goldwin, The North Face, Patagonia, Burberry (scarf 2024), nanamica, Woolrich, United Arrows (15 products Jan 2025), Botto Giuseppe (premium Italian mill partnership 2025), Consinee Group, Marzotto, JNBY Group (first Chinese brand 2025), Shiseido Japan (cosmetics)
Spinnova
Finland
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Fibre Innovation
Note: Restructured in 2024; significant job losses; refocused on technology licensing
Produces chemical-free textile fibers from wood pulp and agricultural waste
Funding Total EUR 70M+. R&D loan EUR 12.7M (Business Finland, Oct 2024). Publicly listed on Nasdaq Helsinki (SPINN)
Investors Fibria/Suzano (Brazil, major shareholder), Marimekko (brand investor), Maki.vc, Beata Domus family office, Business Finland (government loans), Industrial Partners, VTT Ventures (exited). Total raised EUR 70M+
Brand Partners Marimekko (design partner and investor), H&M, Bergans (joint product development). Technology licensing model.
Spintex
United Kingdom
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Fibre Innovation
Develops spider silk-inspired fibers using a sustainable water-based spinning process
Funding Seed stage. Total est. GBP 2M+
Investors Oxford Science Enterprises, Royal Academy of Engineering, Innovate UK
Brand Partners Commercialisation partnerships in development. Spider silk-inspired fibres at ambient conditions.
Stony Creek Colors
United States
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Dyes & Finishes
Bio-based plant-derived textile dyes
Funding Multiple rounds. Total USD 10M+
Investors Ecosystem Integrity Fund (EIF), Builders VC, Indigo Ag (plant-based indigo)
Brand Partners Target (commercial collaboration for plant-based indigo), Wrangler, Levi's (pilot), True Botanica
Strung Bioengineering Private Limited
India
TRL 3 – Early stage
Cellulosic Fibre
Sustainable production of textile fibres from bacterial cellulose using green chemical process.
Investors Pre-Seed
Swatchbook
United States
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Digital Platform
Provides a cloud-based platform for brands to explore and visualize textile materials
Funding Acquired by PTC (2022). Previously raised USD 8M+
Investors PTC (enterprise software), and others. Material intelligence platform.
Brand Partners PVH, Adidas, Levi's, Target (digital material library and PLM integration)
Sway
United States
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Material Innovation
Funding Seed USD 5M+ (est). Total est. USD 6M+
Investors At One Ventures, Collaborative Fund, and others
Brand Partners Saltworks, Mars Petcare, Estée Lauder (pilots). Seaweed-based packaging as plastic alternative.
Sylvia Calvo BCN
Spain
TRL 3 – Early stage
Cellulosic Fibre
Developing alternative recycled natural material in different forms applying circular economy principles.
Investors No external investment reported
Brand Partners Design collaborations undisclosed
Synonym
United States
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Material Innovation
Funding Series A USD 35M (2022). Total USD 40M+
Investors DCVC Bio, Pillar VC, and others.
Brand Partners Contract fermentation and biomanufacturing platform. Enabling bio-based material scale-up for multiple clients.
Synthetica
TRL 4 – Lab stage
Recycling Technology
recycling of nylon blends
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Synthetic biology or bio-based textile materials.
Syre
Sweden
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Recycling Technology
Develops circular polyester recycling technology for high-quality fiber regeneration
Funding Series A USD 100M (May 2024) + founding investment ~USD 60M. Total USD 160M+
Investors H&M Group (co-founder + USD 600M offtake), Vargas Holding (co-founder), TPG Rise Climate (led Series A, USD 100M), Giant Ventures, IMAS Foundation (INGKA/IKEA), Norrsken VC, Volvo Cars, Leitmotif
Brand Partners H&M Group (USD 600M 7yr offtake), Gap Inc (10,000 MT/yr commitment), Target, Houdini Sportswear (50% polyester over 3yrs), Nike (multi-year strategic partnership)
T-Hues
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Dyes & Finishes
Develops eco-friendly natural textile dyes
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Natural or bio-based dye technology.
Tamicare
United Kingdom
TRL 7 – Prototype
Material Innovation
Uses 3D printing to manufacture textiles with reduced waste
Funding Seed / grant stage.
Brand Partners Cosyflex spray-on fabric technology. Licensed to manufacturers.
Tangara
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Material Innovation
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Sustainable material or fashion innovation.
Tereform
United States
TRL 4 – Lab stage
Recycled Synthetics
We focus on a strategy of recycling polyester, spandex, and nylon that functions well even in the presence of contaminants and additives that are present in these materials. Our focus is on recycling true postconsumer garments by enabling processing of these additives and contami
Funding Pre-seed (USD 1.25M)
Investors Pre-seed, USD 1.25M raised
Tereform, Inc.
United States
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Recycled Synthetics
We are scaling a chemical process that separates blends of synthetics, including nylon 6, spandex/elastane, nylon 6,6, and polyester, into their individual material types, before deconstructing to obtain their chemical constituents. These are then converted back into recycled pol
Investors Pre-Seed
Tersus Solutions
United States
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Recycling Technology
Provides waterless garment cleaning and recycling services for circular fashion
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed US investors.
Brand Partners Liquid CO2 textile cleaning/finishing. B2B textile processing solution.
TextileGenesis
Netherlands
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Traceability
Enables digital traceability of textiles using blockchain technology
Funding Series A stage. Total est. USD 10M+
Investors Lenzing Group (lead investor), H&M Group, Kering, and others
Brand Partners Lenzing (deep integration), H&M, Kering (Gucci, Bottega Veneta), Eileen Fisher, PVH, Zalando. 200M+ transactions tracked.
The Fabricant
Netherlands
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Material Innovation
Specializes in digital fashion design to reduce waste and emissions
Funding Seed USD 14M (2022). Total USD 16M+
Investors Sequoia Capital (seed), EQT Ventures, Karman Ventures, and others
Brand Partners Adidas (digital sneaker drop), Tommy Hilfiger, Puma, Selfridges, Dundas (digital fashion)
The Footwear Collective
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Material Innovation
Non-profit initiative dedicated to uniting the footwear industry to accelerate the transition to a circular economy
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Sustainable footwear brands collective/platform.
The Hurd Co.
United States
TRL 7 – Prototype
Fibre Innovation
Produces fiber pulp from agricultural waste for sustainable textiles
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Hemp hurd-based materials (shiv). Construction and textile applications.
THE NEST
United Kingdom
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Material Innovation
we are a retail consultancy specialising in supporting conscious maternity, baby and children's product businesses
Investors No external investment reported
Brand Partners Supports multiple conscious baby and maternity brands
The Renewal Workshop
United States
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
AI / Digital
Repairs and upcycles damaged apparel
Funding Seed and Series A. Total est. USD 8M+
Investors Closed Loop Partners, Patagonia (Tin Shed Ventures), and others
Brand Partners Patagonia, Prana, Kathmandu, Mountain Hardwear (renewal/resale programmes)
The8 IMpact
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Recycling Technology
Shoes recycling
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Impact-focused fashion or sustainability platform.
Thrift+
United Kingdom
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Material Innovation
Charty donations, collection, second hand sales
Funding Series B GBP 3M+ (2022). Total est. GBP 7M+
Investors Guinness Asset Management, and others. Series B.
Brand Partners Own resale platform. Charity-linked model. UK-based preloved clothing.
Thriftify
Ireland
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Material Innovation
Charty donations, collection, second hand sales
Funding Seed stage. Total est. EUR 1M+
Investors Enterprise Ireland, and others
Brand Partners Irish charity shops and sustainable brand resale platform.
TIPA
Israel
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Sustainable Packaging
Develops fully compostable packaging solutions to reduce plastic waste
Funding Series C USD 25M (2022). Total USD 60M+
Investors F2 Venture Capital, Hearst Ventures, Bridges Fund Management, Triton. Total raised USD 60M+
Brand Partners Organic Valley, GreenPad, multiple food and fashion brands. Compostable flexible packaging.
TMC
TRL 7 – Prototype
Digital Platform
finishing platform
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Textile manufacturing or circular solutions.
TOMRA
Norway
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Sorting & Infrastructure
Leading reverse vending and sorting technology provider. Deploys AI-based optical sorting for textile waste.
Funding Publicly listed (Oslo). Market cap approx. NOK 30B+. No VC funding needed.
Investors Public company (Oslo Stock Exchange: TOM). Revenue NOK 12.5B (2024).
Brand Partners Accelerating Circularity (Americas + EU Steering Committee), multiple textile sorter deployments globally.
Tomtex
United States
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Material Innovation
Funding Seed stage. Total est. USD 3M+
Investors Fashion for Good (Innovation Programme). SOSV (IndieBio), and others.
Brand Partners Commercial brand development partnerships. Mushroom and shrimp shell leather alternatives.
traceless
Germany
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Material Innovation
Compostable bio-based plastic alternatives
Funding Series A EUR 13M (2022). Total EUR 17M+
Investors SOSV (HAX), UVC Partners, Katapult Ocean, The Westly Group, and others. H&M Global Change Award runner-up.
Brand Partners dm-drogerie markt (retail partnership), Fleurop (packaging), pilots with multiple consumer brands.
Traice.ai
TRL 7 – Prototype
Traceability
Trandparency and traceability
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners AI-powered supply chain traceability for fashion.
Trove
United States
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Circular Business Model
Powers resale marketplaces for fashion brands through a white-label circular solution
Funding Series E USD 30M (Aug 2023) + further rounds. Total USD 150M+
Investors G2 Venture Partners, Capital One Ventures, Prelude Ventures, Mitsui Fudosan, and others. Total USD 150M+
Brand Partners Patagonia, Lululemon, Levi's, Canada Goose, Carhartt, Michael Kors, On, Steve Madden, Oscar de la Renta, Abercrombie & Fitch, REI. 75% of US branded resale market.
TrusTrace
Sweden
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Traceability
Provides a traceability platform to monitor supply chain compliance and sustainability
Funding Series A EUR 18M (2022). Total EUR 20M+
Investors Highland Europe (Series A), and others
Brand Partners Puma, H&M, Adidas, Hugo Boss, Esprit. Supply chain compliance SaaS.
UKHI Hemp Foundation
United Kingdom
TRL 7 – Prototype
Natural Fibre
Produces textiles and bioplastics from hemp while supporting rural farmers
Funding Non-profit / foundation.
Investors UK Hemp Industries Association affiliated.
Brand Partners UK hemp industry development and fibre processing.
Unfeigned
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
AI / Digital
Manufactures sustainable fashion with a focus on local European production
Funding Bootstrap.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Sustainable fashion brand using natural and recycled materials.
Unifi / REPREVE
United States
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Recycled Synthetics
Major producer of recycled polyester and nylon fibres from post-consumer plastic bottles and textile waste.
Funding Publicly listed (NYSE: UFI). Revenue USD 850M (FY2024).
Investors Publicly listed (NYSE: UFI). Market cap USD 500M+
Brand Partners Patagonia, Nike, Adidas, H&M, Levi's, The North Face, Under Armour. REPREVE recycled polyester in 30B+ bottles.
Unspun
United States
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
AI / Digital
Uses 3D scanning and AI to create custom-fit jeans, eliminating overproduction, zero-waste
Funding Series A USD 14M (Jun 2023) + Series B USD 32M (Jul 2024). Total USD 56.5M
Investors DCVC (led Series B), Lowercarbon Capital, E12, Decathlon (investor + European partner), SOSV, Alumni Ventures, HAX. Total raised USD 56.5M+
Brand Partners Walmart (multi-year deal for Vega 3D weaving machines, localised North American manufacturing), Eckhaus Latta (first 3D woven NYFW collection), Decathlon (European pilot), Teget brand by Ana Kraš.
Upcycle Labs
United Kingdom
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Material Innovation
Receiving fashion waste un-sorted, subjecting to Upcycle Labs manufacturing process into granulate then added with binding agents to produce retail goods
Investors Investors prefer not to disclose
Brand Partners Waste from fashion brands; end product clients undisclosed
Vaayu
Germany
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Digital Platform
Offers automated carbon-tracking software to help retailers measure and reduce emissions
Funding Series A EUR 10M (2022). Total EUR 14M+
Investors Salesforce Ventures (led Series A), Global Founders Capital, and others
Brand Partners Zalando, ABOUT YOU, Mango, Peek & Cloppenburg, Bestseller. Carbon accounting SaaS.
VeChain
Singapore
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Traceability
Uses blockchain for product authentication and supply chain transparency in fashion
Funding Public blockchain. ICO and enterprise partnerships. Market cap USD 2B+
Investors DNV GL (strategic partner), PwC (advisory), Breyer Capital, and others. VET token listed on major exchanges.
Brand Partners H&M Group (supply chain traceability), Walmart China (food traceability), BMW Group. Blockchain supply chain platform.
Vert Science
TRL 4 – Lab stage
Material Innovation
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Green chemistry or sustainable material science.
Vienna Textile Lab
Austria
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Dyes & Finishes
Develops bio-based textile dyes using bacteria-derived pigments
Funding Seed / grant stage.
Investors Undisclosed Austrian investors. EU Horizon grants.
Brand Partners Bacterial dyes for textiles. Collaborations with Colorifix and fashion brands.
Virent
United States
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Sustainable Packaging
Converts renewable resources into bio-based materials for textiles and packaging
Funding Series D+ USD 200M+. Acquired by Shell in 2023.
Investors Shell, Cargill, Honda, Tesoro, and others. Total raised USD 200M+
Brand Partners Bio-based aromatics (paraxylene) for PET bottles and polyester. Acquired by Shell.
VTL
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Material Innovation
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Variant of Vienna Textile Lab or separate entity.
WeAreSpinDye
Sweden
TRL 9 – Commercial scale
Recycling Technology
Uses a water-free dyeing process to color recycled polyester before extrusion
Funding Private. No disclosed VC rounds.
Investors Undisclosed private investors
Brand Partners Salewa, Peak Performance, Helly Hansen, North Face, Mammut (confirmed brand partners)
Weffan
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Material Innovation
3D weaving and zero waste manufacturing
Funding Pre-seed.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners Digital weaving or textile design platform.
Werewool
United States
TRL 5 – Pilot scale
Dyes & Finishes
Protein-based dyes fermented by microbes that replace petrochemical colorants
Funding Seed USD 3.7M (May 2023). Total USD 4.15M+
Investors Sofinnova Partners (co-led Seed), Material Impact (co-led Seed), Microfiber Innovation Challenge
Brand Partners Commercial brand partnerships in development. Biodegradable performance textiles.
Weturn
Germany
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Recycling Technology
Recycling/deadstock
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed German investors
Brand Partners Brands using post-consumer textile waste as input. Closed-loop yarn from fashion waste.
WiseEye
TRL 7 – Prototype
AI / Digital
Automates textile defect detection with AI-driven image processing
Funding Seed stage.
Investors Undisclosed.
Brand Partners AI computer vision for textile quality control.
Worn Again
United Kingdom
TRL 7 – Prototype
Recycling Technology
Uses solvent-based technology to recycle poly-cotton blends into new materials
Funding Series C GBP 27.6M (Oct 2022). Total USD 48.3M
Investors H&M Group Ventures, Sulzer, Future Tech Lab. Total USD 48.3M raised.
Brand Partners H&M, Kering (technology development partners). Building Textile-to-Fibre Accelerator plant in Winterthur, Switzerland.
Yugen Company
Turkey
TRL 8 – Commercial ready
Leather Alternatives
Bio-based leather alternativef derived from upcycled agricultural waste
Funding Pre-seed (EUR 400K)
Investors Pre-seed investors undisclosed, approx. EUR 400K raised
Brand Partners Brand trials undisclosed
ZymoChem
United States
TRL 6 – Demo scale
Performance Finishes
Uses bioengineering to create sustainable, high-performance textile coatings
Funding Seed/Series A. Total est. USD 15M+
Investors At One Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Brand Partners Lululemon (multi-year deal for bio-based nylon)
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Supplier list sourced from public information including Transformers Foundation, Fashion Producer Collective and Accelerating Circularity members.
Albini Group
Fabric Mill
Italy
Premium woven shirt fabric mill, one of the oldest in the world, increasing focus on certified sustainable fibres.
Arvind Limited
Fabric Mill
Major supplier
India
One of the world's largest denim and textile manufacturers (110M+ metres/yr). Pioneer in sustainable denim and Circ Fiber Club partner.
Artistic Milliners
Integrated Manufacturer
Pakistan
Vertically integrated denim manufacturer (90M+ metres/yr).
Bank & Vogue
Collector / Sorter
Canada
Large-scale used clothing collector and sorter.
Birla Cellulose
Fibre Producer
Major supplier
India
Leading producer of sustainably sourced cellulosic fibres (Birla Excel, Liva). Key supply chain partner for Circ and Nanollose.
Bowles Farming Company
Raw Material / Farm
United States
California-based regenerative cotton farm producing traceable, sustainable cotton.
Candiani Denim
Fabric Mill
Italy
Family-owned Italian denim mill (4th generation). Pioneer in sustainable denim including plant-based Kitotex stretch.
Coats Group
Thread / Yarn
Major supplier
United Kingdom
World's largest industrial thread and yarn manufacturer. Growing focus on recycled thread and sustainable supply chain solutions.
Cone Denim
Fabric Mill
United States
Leading US denim mill with deep commitment to recycled-content fabrics. Key trial partner in Accelerating Circularity cotton recycling programmes.
Denim Expert Ltd
Garment Factory
Bangladesh
Sustainable denim garment manufacturer. Known for social and environmental leadership.
Diamond Denim by Sapphire
Fabric Mill
Pakistan
Major denim manufacturer producing sustainable denim fabrics for global brands.
Dynawash
Laundry / Finishing
United Kingdom
Sustainable laundry and finishing technology company providing waterless and low-impact garment processing solutions.
Epic Group
Garment Factory
Bangladesh
Major apparel manufacturer and exporter, co-founding member of the Fashion Producer Collective. Co-commissioned the 2024 Net Zero fashion finance report.
Giotex
Integrated Manufacturer
Global
Global textile manufacturing group. Accelerating Circularity Steering Committee (Americas) member participating in circular system trials.
Lenzing Group
Fibre Producer
Austria
Producer of TENCEL, Ecovero, and wood-based cellulosic fibres.
MAS Holdings
Integrated Manufacturer
Sri Lanka
Largest apparel manufacturer in Sri Lanka (100K+ employees, 52 facilities). Science-based targets signatory.
Martex Fiber
Recycler
United States
Post-industrial and post-consumer fibre recycler producing recycled cotton and blended fibre for spinning. Accelerating Circularity trial partner.
NITEX
Garment Factory
Bangladesh
Apparel manufacturer and co-commissioner of the FPC Net Zero fashion finance report.
Orta Anadolu
Fabric Mill
Turkey
One of the world's largest denim mills (40M+ metres/yr). Active in sustainable denim innovation and supply chain transparency. Transformers Foundation member.
Pactics Group
Garment Factory
Cambodia
Sustainable soft goods manufacturer.
Paradise Textiles
Fabric Mill
Fashion for Good partner
United States
Vertically integrated textile manufacturer. Manufacturing partner in Fashion for Good pilots, including Kintra Fibers.
Parkdale Mills
Yarn Spinner
United States
Major US yarn spinner incorporating recycled cotton and blended fibres.
Prosperity Textiles
Fabric Mill
Hong Kong
Leading denim mill with China factories. Founding member of the Transformers Foundation producing sustainable denim for global brands.
Rudolf Group
Chemistry / Finishes
Germany
Textile chemistry company developing sustainable finishing and dyeing auxiliaries.
Saitex International
Garment Factory
Vietnam
B-Corp certified denim manufacturer (6M garments/yr). Widely regarded as one of the most sustainable denim factories in the world.
Shahi Exports
Garment Factory
India
One of India's largest apparel manufacturers (100K+ workers). Co-founding member of the Fashion Producer Collective and leading voice on supplier decarbonisation.
Soorty Enterprises
Integrated Manufacturer
Pakistan
Major vertically integrated denim manufacturer with strong sustainability commitments and Haelixa DNA traceability partnership.
TAL Apparel
Garment Factory
Hong Kong
Leading garment manufacturer (25M+ garments/yr). Co-founding member of the Fashion Producer Collective.
Tintex Textiles
Fabric Mill
Portugal
Sustainable knit fabric mill specialising in organic cotton, recycled fibres, and natural dyes for fashion brands.
TOMRA
Sorting & Infrastructure
Norway
Leading reverse vending and sorting technology provider. AI-based optical sorting for textile waste. AC Steering Committee member (Americas + EU).
Tonello
Machinery
Italy
Sustainable laundry and finishing machine manufacturer. Pioneer in laser finishing, ozone washing, waterless denim.
Unifi / REPREVE
Fibre Producer
United States
Major producer of recycled polyester and nylon fibres from post-consumer plastic bottles and textile waste. AC Steering Committee member (Americas).
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Search 75 investors
Investors active in sustainability, Next Generation fashion materials and circular economy.
4P Capital
VC
Circularity, Dyeing and Finishing, Materials, Recycling, Transparency and Traceability
Stage Pre-seed, Seed
Check size 250000.0
Geography Europe
Portfolio (fashion) As an angel, I invested in Sojo, Faircado, FJONG, Omaj. My fund has yet to make any in the space.
adidas Ventures
Corporate VC
Circularity, Dyeing and Finishing, Fashiontech, Materials, Manufacturing, Recycling, Transparency and Traceability
Stage Series A, Series B+
Check size €1-10M
Geography Global
Portfolio (fashion) Infinited Fiber Company, Mango Materials, Spinnova
AiiM Partners
VC
Climate tech
Stage Early-stage/growth investments (Series A and beyond), Stage agnostic, Series B
Check size $12M
Geography San Francisco, US
Fund size Targeting $150M for Fund II (with a max of $250M)
Portfolio (fashion) NFW, Ecovative
Alante Capital
VC
Technology that addreses sustainability challenges - Sustainable fashion, textiles, and cleantech
Stage Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Check size 500000.0
Geography Europe, UK, USA
Fund size $16.57M
Portfolio (fashion) Only invest in sustainable fashion
ArcTern Ventures
Climate VC
Circularity, measurable climate impact prioritizing investments that can deliver significant emissions reductions and generate scalable revenue
Stage Early-growth stage (Series A and B) with a focus on companies that have some commercial traction and high potential for greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction
Check size Initial investments (Series A) from $4 million
Total round sizes for Series A $10M - $20M
Follow-on investments: $20M per top-perfor
Geography Offices in Toronto, San Francisco, and Oslo
Fund size $335M (Fund III)
Portfolio (fashion) No specific mention
Asics Ventures Corporation
VC
Innovative technologies and startups that align with ASICS’ mission of promoting health and wellness through sports
Stage Seed, early stage
Geography Kobe, Japan
Portfolio (fashion) AI SILK
At One Ventures
Climate VC
Deep-tech startups that aim to create a positive impact on nature while addressing climate change and promoting sustainability
Stage Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Check size $3M
Geography Global
Fund size Fund II $375M, Fund I $150M
Portfolio (fashion) Simplifyber, Ravel, Alchemy
Atomico
VC
European tech, leveraging a strong operational experience and a commitment to fostering growth in the tech sector
Stage Early-stage investments, predominantly Series A, with a dedicated growth fund for Series B to pre-IPO stages
Geography London
Fund size $1.24B, divided into 2 funds: $754M for Atomico Growth VI and $485M for Atomico Venture VI
Portfolio (fashion) No specific mention
Bain Ventures
Growth Equity
Partnering with innovative technology founders from the earliest stages of their companies
Stage Early stage, seed, series A
Check size $5M - $20M
Geography San Francisco, New York City, and Boston
Fund size $1.3B
Portfolio (fashion) Rent the Runway
Bethnal Green Ventures (BGV)
VC
Impact (social, environmental)
Stage From pre-seed to Series A, starting with Tech For Good Programme - an initial investment of around £60,000 for a 7% stake and 12 weeks mentorship
Check size Initial investment £60,000, with follow-on investments for the most promising companies
Geography London
Fund size £33M
Beyond Form
VC
Pioneering fashion tech innovations to disrupt the fashion industry
Stage Early-stage investments, often partnering closely with founders in a venture studio model
Geography London, Paris
Fund size Operates as a venture studio, portfolio valuation $50M
Portfolio (fashion) T-Fashion, Finds, OuttaWRLD, BizB
Beyond Net Zero (General Atlantic)
VC
Impact investments related to energy and climate
Stage Growth equity investments, particularly in Series B and later
Check size $50M to $500M
Geography New York
Fund size $3.5B
Biotope Ventures
VC
Dyeing and Finishing, Materials, Manufacturing, Recycling
Stage Pre-seed, Seed
Check size €250k
Geography Africa, Asia, Europe, UK
Portfolio (fashion) Yes, we invested in Corium Biotech, a biotech startup that is developing cell based exotic leather
Blackstone
Private Equity
Largest alternative asset management firms, focusing on private equity, real estate, credit, and hedge fund solutions
Stage Later-stage deals, including PE, buyouts, and large-scale investments
Check size Their growth equity investments, through the Blackstone Growth Fund, range in the hundreds of millions, with their fund closing at $4.5B
Geography New York
Fund size $1TR in assets across multiple funds
Portfolio (fashion) Versace (sold), Spanx
BPIFRANCE
Government
Circularity, Dyeing and Finishing, Fashiontech, Materials, Manufacturing, Recycling, Transparency and Traceability
Stage Seed, Series A, Series B+, Pre-IPO
Check size 500k-10M
Geography Europe
Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Climate VC
Eliminate GHG emissions on a global scale
Stage From seed to growth, prioritizing companies with high potential for impact
Geography Boston / Paris
Fund size Over $3.5B across 3 funds; Fund III raising $839M
Circular Innovation Fund
VC
Climate technology, health tech, engineering, intelligent software, and supply chain management
Stage Seed, Series A, Series B+
Check size EUR 3-5M
Geography Europe, UK, USA
Fund size $630M Fund V
Portfolio (fashion) Evoco Ltd., P2 Science, Phycus Bio, Sparxell, Lizee, Dimpora
Circulate capital
Impact VC
Plastic circularity - preventing ocean plastic pollution
Stage Seed, Series A
Check size USD 2m
Geography Asia, Europe, UK, USA, Global
Fund size $253.30M
Portfolio (fashion) Circ (portfolio) and Algenesis
Closed Loop Partners
Impact VC
Circularity
Stage Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Check size $500K-1M
Geography Global
Fund size Buyout $198.40M
Infrastructure Debt $144.90M
Debt - General $120.00M
Venture - General $72.00M
Growth/Expansion $17.70M
Portfolio (fashion) Browzwear; Hyran; Fillogic; Algaeing; Evrnu + more.
Collaborative Fund
Impact VC
Material science
Stage Early Stage VC, Later Stage VC, Seed Round
Check size $0.5M - $1M
Geography NY
Fund size Venture Capital - Early Stage $758.59M
Venture - General $310.07M
Growth/Expansion $75.00M
Portfolio (fashion) Outdoor Voices, NFW, Bolt Threads, Keel Labs
Collateral Good
VC
Information technology, recycling of textiles, upcycled raw materials, novel dyeing materials and processes, and supply chain sectors
Stage Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Check size 750K
Geography Global
Fund size €100M
Portfolio (fashion) Ravel, Simplifyber, Brightplus
Ecosystem Integrity Fund (EIF)
VC
Environmental sustainability, emphasizing long-term, systemic environmental benefits
Stage Early-stage
Check size $2M-$10M
Geography San Francisco
Fund size $450M across five funds
Portfolio (fashion) For Days
Eka Ventures
VC
Circularity, Fashiontech, Manufacturing, Recycling, Transparency and Traceability
Stage Pre-seed, Seed
Check size 1300000.0
Geography UK
Portfolio (fashion) Hylo, Vinted, Bottica
Environmental Tech Fund (ETF Partners)
VC
European (and UK) based investments in climate / environment
Stage Seed round
Check size $5.38M - $10.77M
Geography UK
Fund size $850.19M
Portfolio (fashion) Fairly Made, E-Leather
Estari
VC
Sustainability transition
Stage Growth-stage investments
Check size $5 low end, usually $10-20M
Geography London
European Circular Bioeconomy Fund
VC
Circular business models
Stage Series A, Series B+
Check size 10000000.0
Geography Europe
Fund size $250M Fund II
Portfolio (fashion) Sqim / Mogu
Fab Co-Creation Studio Ventures
VC
D2C brands and fashion tech, beauty
Stage Early stage (Angel/Pre-seed/Seed)
Check size $50k to $450k (average $250k)
Geography LA
Fund size $10M Fund I
Portfolio (fashion) Thousand Fell
Fashion For Good
Accelerator
Sstainable fashion - Accelerator, value chain
Stage Accelerator/Incubator, Early Stage (seed, series A)
Check size €100k - €500k
Geography Amsterdam
Fund size $50M Accelerator Fund
Portfolio (fashion) NFW, Smartex, Kintra Fibers, Keel Labs, Nature Coatings, Materra, Circ
Felix Capital
VC
Web3 and sustainable lifestyle startups, Creative class, at the intersection of technology and creativity, focused on opportunities in digital lifestyle
Stage Early stage, particularly Series A
Check size $5M - $10M
Geography London, UK
Fund size $600M
Portfolio (fashion) Anine Bing, Farfetch, Goat, Blaiz, ThredUp, Alo Yoga, FarFetch, BoF
First Cheque Fund - Octopus Ventures
VC
Circularity, Fashiontech, Transparency and Traceability
Stage Pre-seed
Check size £100k
Geography Europe, UK
Footprint Coalition Ventures
VC
Climate tech, robotics, nano tech
Stage Seed, series A
Check size $100k - $1M
Geography California, US
Fund size $1B
Portfolio (fashion) Pact, Reformation
Forbion
VC
Circularity, Dyeing and Finishing, Fashiontech, Materials, Manufacturing, Recycling
Stage Series A, Series B+, Pre-IPO
Check size 8.0
Geography Europe, UK, USA, Global
Giant Ventures
VC
Climate
Stage Pre-seed, Seed, Series B+
Check size Varies
Geography Europe, UK, USA
Portfolio (fashion) Recycled-Polyester Venture - Syre
Goldwin Play Earth Fund
VC
Circularity, Dyeing and Finishing, Fashiontech, Materials, Manufacturing, Recycling, Transparency and Traceability
Stage Seed, Series A, Series B+
Check size 0.5-1M €
Geography Global
Portfolio (fashion) Infinited Fiber Company(Finland), Dimpora(Swiss), Colorifix(UK), Solercore(US), Ambercycle(US)
H&M Group Ventures
Corporate VC
Sustainable retail, retail innovations, and technical tools in the fashion industry
Stage Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Check size 500000-30000000
Geography Global
Fund size $25M
Portfolio (fashion) 17 total. A few missing frm website as they’re upcoming
Highland Europe
VC
Fashiontech, Manufacturing, Recycling, Transparency and Traceability, Fashion brands
Stage Series B+, Pre-IPO
Check size 15-80m+
Geography Europe, UK
Portfolio (fashion) ME + EM, Oritain
Hoxton Ventures
VC
Internet of Things, SaaS, TMT
Stage Lead pre-seed or seed rounds
Check size $500k - $5M
Geography London
Fund size $362.30M
Portfolio (fashion) Pact, Really Clever, Smartline
JamJar Investments
VC
Circularity, We can only invest in B2C business models
Stage Seed, Series A
Check size £1-2m
Geography Europe, UK
Kering Ventures
Corporate VC
Brands and technologies that intersect with luxury consumer markets, aiming to enhance Kering's digital and innovative capabilities
Stage Series A, Series B+
Check size 5.0
Geography Global
Fund size €150M Fund I
Portfolio (fashion) Super Plastic - animation studio, past NFTs, Gen Z follows characters, brought Gen Z boy base. Virtual try on.
Khosla Ventures
VC
technology-driven startups that aim to solve large-scale problems, particularly in sustainability and healthcare
Stage Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+
Check size 3-10M
Geography Global
Fund size $1.4B
Portfolio (fashion) RTV - sustainable materials platform
L Catterton
Private Equity
Building iconic and enduring consumer brands, the largest and most experienced consumer-focused private equity group in the world
Stage PE/Buyout, middle-market buyouts and growth-stage investments
Check size $75M - $500M
Geography Connecticut
Fund size L Catterton X, is targeting over $5 billion, while their previous Fund IX closed at $5 billion
Portfolio (fashion) Birkenstock, John Hardy, Everlane, Etro, Ganni, Pepe Jeans, TODs
Laudes Foundation
Foundation
Luxury Tech Fund
VC
Luxury + technology, sustainability at heart
Stage Later stage
Check size €1.5M to €3M
Geography Paris
Portfolio (fashion) Vestiaire Collective, Ernest Leoty,
LVMH Ventures
Corporate VC
Luxury companies
Stage Early stage
Check size $2M - $10M
Geography Paris
Portfolio (fashion) Aimé Leon Dore, Madhappy, and Gabriela Hearst
Lyra Ventures
VC
Fashion value chain
Stage Early stage
Geography Singapore
Fund size $15M
Portfolio (fashion) Lizee, Material Exchange
Main Sequence Ventures
VC
Circularity, Dyeing and Finishing, Materials, Manufacturing, Recycling
Stage Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Check size AUD3M
Geography Global, Australia
Portfolio (fashion) Xefco, Newera, Alt.Leather, Samsara, Uluu
makesense
Impact VC
Circularity, Recycling
Stage Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Check size 750k€
Geography Europe
Portfolio (fashion) Resortecs, We Dress Fair, Loom, Ananas Anam, Rediv, The Renewol Workshop
MAS Holdings
Corporate VC
Innovation-driven investments in apparel and textile technologies, including wearable tech and sustainability
Stage Series A, Series B+
Check size $ 1 - 2 M
Geography Global
Portfolio (fashion) HeiQ AeoniQ
Mirabaud
VC
Luxury and lifestyle sectors in France, Switzerland, and Italy
Stage Seed, Series A, Series B+
Check size 5-10m
Geography Asia, Europe, UK, USA, Global
Portfolio (fashion) Pangaia among others
Mundi Ventures
VC
Technology-driven companies, especially in insurtech, fintech, deeptech, and ventures by or for the Spanish-speaking diaspora
Stage Series A, Series B+
Check size €1-5m
Geography Europe, UK, USA
Fund size $500M
Portfolio (fashion) IFC, Galy, Epoch
PDS Ventures
VC
Innovation, sustainability, and digital-first consumer brands, particularly in fashion technology and the circular economy
Stage Seed and series A
Check size up to $500K
Geography London
Portfolio (fashion) Materra, Nature Coatings
Permira,IFC - International Finance
Private Equity
Planet A Ventures
Climate VC
Business with impact (one of: Climate mitigation, Waste prevention, Resource efficiency, Biodiversity protection) based in Europe or Israel
Stage Pre-seed, Series A
Check size €0.5 to €4M
Geography Europe, UK, Israel
Fund size €160M
Plug and Play Tech Center
Accelerator
Circularity, Dyeing and Finishing, Fashiontech, Materials, Manufacturing, Recycling, Transparency and Traceability, Everything but B2C!
Stage Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Check size 50k - 200k (Pre-seed / seed) 200k - 1M (series A)
Geography Global
Portfolio (fashion) Rubi Laboratories, Epoch Biodesign, Arda Biomaterials, Algaeing, MannyAI, Simplifyber, Sonovia, Ohoskin, Postmoda, Trudenty, Good on You, Unless Collective..
ReGen Ventures
Impact VC
Regenerative technologies aimed at restoring climate, planetary, and human health
Stage Pre-seed, Seed
Check size 1000000.0
Geography Global
Fund size $50M
Portfolio (fashion) PACT
Regeneration.VC
Impact VC
Materials, circularity, brands
Stage Seed, Series A
Check size 2500000.0
Geography Europe, UK, USA
Fund size $45M
Portfolio (fashion) Colorifix, Nature Coatings, Petit Pli, Pangaia, Arrive Recommerce, Epoch Biodesign, Matter, Vitro Labs
Safer Made
Impact VC
Safe chemicals
Stage Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+
Check size 500000.0
Geography USA
Fund size $5.53M
Portfolio (fashion) Dimpora, GTT, Nature Coatings, Trashie
Sagana
Impact VC
High-impact, technology-driven solutions aimed at improving human and planetary health
Stage Seed, Series A, Series B+, Pre-IPO
Check size USD 1-15m
Geography Global
Portfolio (fashion) Colorifix, Circ
Sie Ventures
VC
Circularity, Dyeing and Finishing, Fashiontech, Materials, Manufacturing, Recycling, Transparency and Traceability
Stage Pre-seed, Seed
Check size £70K
Geography Europe, UK
Portfolio (fashion) ByRotation
Social Impact Capital
VC
Impact
Stage Pre-seed and seed
Check size $100K - $3M
Geography New York
Portfolio (fashion) Aether (diamonds)
Sofinnova Partners
VC
Circularity, Dyeing and Finishing, Materials, Recycling
Stage Seed, Series A, Series B+
Check size 1-10M$
Geography Europe, UK, USA
Spin Ventures
VC
Circularity, Fashiontech, Materials, Recycling
Stage Seed, Series B+
Check size 250000.0
Geography Europe, UK
Portfolio (fashion) Sparxell, Nanoloom, Sequinova, The Seam, By Rotation
Style With Substance Ventures
VC
Innovative companies that aim to advance environmental and social sustainability within the fashion and textile industries
Stage Early-stage, primarily seed and Series A
Geography Toronto
Portfolio (fashion) Ecologyst, Cerqular, Alder Apparel
Systemiq Captial
Climate VC
Climate tech
Stage Seed, Series A, Series B+
Check size $4m
Geography Europe, UK, USA
Fund size Target $200M Fund II
The Mills Fabrica
VC
seeks to provide mentorship, co-working spaces and funding to startups operating in the techstyle and agrifood technology sectors
Stage Seed, Series A, Series B+
Check size USD$300K-$3M
Geography Global
Portfolio (fashion) Colorifix, Circ, ReFlaunt, aday, Huue, Algaeing, Evrnu, Unspun
The Schmidt Family Foundation
Foundation
The Table
VC
Circularity, Dyeing and Finishing, Fashiontech, Materials, Manufacturing, Recycling, Transparency and Traceability
Stage Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Check size 2000.0
Geography Global
Portfolio (fashion) Sequinova, 29Acacia, The Seam, Compare Ethics
Tinshed
Corporate VC
Solutions to the environmental crisis, strategically relevant solutions that reduce the environmental impacts of Patagonia's core businesses in apparel and food
Stage Early-stage
Check size $0.5M - $5 M
Geography California
Fund size $20M
Portfolio (fashion) Fibe, Matter
Transition
Climate VC
Climate Tech
Stage Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Check size 4m USD
Geography Europe, UK, USA
Fund size $200M
Portfolio (fashion) https://www.smatch.com/ - we led the seed round
Triia (working on behalf of a few foundations)
VC
Circularity, Dyeing and Finishing, Materials, Recycling, Transparency and Traceability
Stage Seed, Series A
Check size 250k USD
Geography Europe, UK
Portfolio (fashion) Vintage threads, Community Clothing, Without Waste
Untitled Ventures
VC
Industrial transformation, B2B deep-tech companies, particularly those with innovative products and global ambitions
Stage Seed, pre-seed up to Series A
Check size Up to 3M, from 6-10% and above sometimes
Geography London
Fund size $100M
Venrex
VC
Fashiontech, Materials, Recycling, Transparency and Traceability
Stage Pre-seed, Seed
Check size 700000.0
Geography Europe, UK, USA
Portfolio (fashion) Amphico, Knitregen, Liberare, ME+EM
Volta Circle
Impact VC
Circularity, Dyeing and Finishing, Fashiontech, Materials, Manufacturing, Recycling, Transparency and Traceability
Stage Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Check size 500k-5m
Geography Europe, UK, USA, Global
Portfolio (fashion) Vestiaire Collective
VoltaCircle
VC
Food systems, circularity, climate
aim to prevent pollution, enable closed-loop consumption, and valorize waste
Companies that can have both an outsized economic and planetary health impact
Stage Seed to Series A – with the possibility to invest at later stages
Lead/Co-Lead (Seed-Series A) or Follow (Series B+)
Check size $500k - $5M
Geography London
Fund size Family office/ evergreen
Portfolio (fashion) For Days, Vestiaire Collective, Lizee
Wellington Management/ Wellington Access Ventures (VC Arm)
VC
Limited Partner Consultant - The firm invests in growth and value stocks of small-cap, mid-cap, and large-cap companies. It launches and manages equity, fixed income, balanced mutual funds, and hedge
Stage Debt, Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Private Equity, Venture
Geography Boston
Fund size $1.4 trillion in assets across multiple funds
Portfolio (fashion) Skims