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The modern fashion sector is defined by a diverse group of startups spanning direct-to-consumer brands, marketplaces, and underlying technology. These companies are active across the globe, from the United States to South Korea.
Investor confidence is strong, with performance apparel company Vuori raising $1.3 billion. Similarly, the inclusive shapewear brand Skims has attracted $701 million in funding.
Below is our list of 100 Fashion startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Skims creates solutions-oriented shapewear, loungewear, and underwear designed for a new generation of consumers. The brand champions inclusivity through its extensive range of sizes and skin-toned shades, offering comfortable options for many body types.
Vuori designs premium performance apparel that integrates fitness, surf, and sport with a coastal California lifestyle aesthetic. Their collection of versatile clothing is built for movement and styled for everyday life.
LTK runs a large creator marketing platform that connects brands with a global network of influencers to drive retail sales. Their technology gives creators the tools to monetize their content through shoppable posts, offering consumers a direct way to purchase recommended products.
Myntra operates one of India's largest online destinations for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle products. The platform brings together a massive catalog of clothing, accessories, and cosmetics from hundreds of brands.
MUSINSA has built a leading e-commerce destination for Korean fashion, connecting a global audience with thousands of brands. The platform blends a vast retail selection with original content like street style snaps and lookbooks, establishing itself as a key cultural voice in the industry.
Vinted operates an online marketplace and community for second-hand fashion. Their platform allows millions of users to sell pre-owned apparel and discover unique items from other closets.
David's Bridal sells a wide selection of wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, and accessories, serving as a one-stop shop for wedding parties. Its business model blends a convenient online store with a large network of physical locations offering in-person alterations and fittings.
Lily AI builds a customer language platform that bridges the gap between how brands and customers talk about products. Their technology injects this customer-centric language into the retail stack to improve on-site search, recommendations, and demand forecasting for e-commerce companies.
SSENSE runs a global online retail platform that brings together luxury fashion, streetwear, and avant-garde designers. Their distinct editorial approach to commerce has made them a cultural voice in the fashion industry.
Vivrelle built a membership club centered around a shared closet of luxury accessories, from designer handbags to fine jewelry and diamonds. Their service gives members a way to borrow and rotate high-end pieces, making luxury fashion more accessible and sustainable.
The top 10 are a great starting point, but they're just a small part of the bigger picture. Together, the companies on our full list have raised over $15 billion, showing a huge amount of investor confidence in the industry.
You'll see companies that are brand new next to names that have been around for a century, with many using AI to rethink how fashion works. Here’s a look at the other startups that are catching our eye.
| Startup | Main Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2010 | $266.4M | Series E | |
| Media | 2016 | $177M | Undisclosed | |
| Fashion | 2017 | $191.2M | Venture Round | |
| Fashion | 2017 | $58.4M | Series B | |
| Retail | 2017 | $310M | Series C | |
| Fashion | 1960 | $2.5B | Secondary Market | |
| Retail | 2015 | $115.4M | Venture Round | |
| Retail | 2008 | $75M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2020 | $25.1M | Series A | |
| AI | 2019 | $44.9M | Series A | |
| Retail | 2009 | $722.3M | Equity Crowdfunding | |
| Retail | 2009 | $37M | Series B | |
| Fashion | 2008 | $4.1B | Private Equity | |
| Retail | 2004 | $466M | Debt Financing | |
| Retail | 2010 | $416.7M | Venture Round | |
| Fashion | 2009 | $163M | Private Equity | |
| Retail | 2016 | $28.4M | Series A | |
| Fashion | 2021 | $54.3M | Series B | |
| Fashion | 1985 | $150M | Debt Financing | |
| Retail | 1999 | $38.5M | Series B | |
| Retail | 2015 | $1.7B | Secondary Market | |
| AI | 2023 | $50M | Seed | |
| AI | 2022 | $28.5M | Series A | |
| Fashion | 2015 | $78.4M | Series E | |
| Fashion | 2018 | ₹4.5B | Secondary Market | |
| Fashion | 2021 | $20M | Series A | |
| Analytics | 2017 | $7.5M | Series A | |
| Retail | 2012 | $2.8M | Debt Financing | |
| Retail | 2011 | $8.5M | Venture Round | |
| Fashion | 2012 | $29.2M | Debt Financing | |
| Enterprise | 2014 | $5.9M | Venture Round | |
| Logistics | 2013 | $130M | Private Equity | |
| Retail | 2010 | $48.6M | Debt Financing | |
| Fashion | 2020 | $19.2M | Series A | |
| AI | 2021 | $11.7M | Series A | |
| Retail | 2010 | $262.1M | Secondary Market | |
| Retail | 2019 | $15.7M | Venture Round | |
| Retail | 2015 | $32.8M | Series F | |
| Retail | 2022 | $1.5M | Debt Financing | |
| Retail | 2019 | ₹14.4B | Series C | |
| Fashion | 2012 | $7M | Venture Round | |
| Retail | 2013 | $907.4M | Private Equity | |
| Fashion | 2015 | $60M | Private Equity | |
| Marketing | 2014 | $10M | Debt Financing | |
| Retail | 2021 | $16.4M | Series A | |
| AI | 2012 | $13.1M | Series C | |
| Retail | 2008 | $613.7M | Secondary Market | |
| Fashion | 1883 | $700M | Debt Financing | |
| Retail | 1997 | $200M | Secondary Market | |
| Retail | 2014 | $30M | Convertible Note | |
| Retail | 2014 | $300M | Seed | |
| Fashion | 2017 | £15M | Debt Financing | |
| Fashion | 2012 | $60.3M | Series B | |
| AI | 2024 | $150k | Angel | |
| Retail | 2023 | ₹379M | Seed | |
| Retail | 2022 | $6M | Series A | |
| Fashion | 2006 | ₹800M | Undisclosed | |
| Retail | 2019 | $12.1M | Series B | |
| Retail | 2022 | $23.4M | Series A | |
| Fashion | 2018 | $29.4M | Series B | |
| Retail | 2014 | $71.7M | Corporate Round | |
| Fashion | 2024 | $13.5M | Series A | |
| Retail | 2022 | ₹4.4B | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2016 | $17M | Series B | |
| Retail | 2011 | ₹1.8B | Debt Financing | |
| Hardware | 2012 | $13.6M | Series B | |
| Retail | 2019 | $5.5M | Seed | |
| Retail | 2006 | CN¥13M | Series A | |
| AI | 2021 | €9.4M | Seed | |
| Retail | 2021 | ₹45M | Seed | |
| Retail | 2019 | $25.6M | Series B | |
| Fashion | 2023 | $21.5M | Series A | |
| Retail | 2016 | €1.3M | Seed | |
| Retail | 2009 | $1.9B | Private Equity | |
| Media | 2021 | €560k | Seed | |
| Fashion | 2019 | €18M | Series A | |
| Retail | 2018 | €750k | Equity Crowdfunding | |
| Retail | 2013 | €116.6M | Series E | |
| Retail | 2013 | $124.5M | Series D | |
| Retail | 2018 | $29.5M | Venture Round | |
| Fashion | 2014 | €7.5M | Series B | |
| Retail | 2022 | ₹54M | Seed | |
| Fashion | 2024 | $1.5M | Pre-Seed | |
| Retail | 2015 | €88.5M | Secondary Market | |
| Fashion | 1972 | €74.9M | Secondary Market | |
| Fashion | 1994 | ₹2.3B | Private Equity | |
| Retail | 2012 | $95.8M | Series C | |
| Fashion | 2013 | €20M | Series A | |
| Fashion | 2011 | $45.5M | Venture Round | |
| Retail | 2013 | €10.2M | Convertible Note |
