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Vera Wang Alum Raises $3.5M for Additive Manufacturing Startup
Maria Intscher-Owrang's new company, Simplifyber, could become "an economically and environmentally viable…
‘We See You, We Hear You’: Inclusion Now a ‘Competitive’ Priority, Research Shows
"Inclusivity is no longer a secondary consideration," according to Coresight Research senior analyst Erin…
Preowned Furniture Startup Kaiyo Scores $36 Million Series B
The company's business model allows it to sidestep the supply chain problems plaguing much of retail.
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Neighbor Nabs Series A Funding With Big Plans for Growth
Three Tuft & Needle veterans gambled on launching an outdoor furniture startup during Covid. Now that bet's…
No Style Sense? How NestSet Takes the Headache Out of Home Decor
New home startup NestSet launched this month with curated decor bundles for the design-challenged.
Volta Trucks Raises $260 Million to Scale Electric Vehicle Production
The startup raised an oversubscribed Series C ahead of plans to start mass production for an "order book…
Meet the Startup Making Secondhand Fashion Feel Like Firsthand
Treet provides a turnkey service for brands looking to set up resale sites, and has worked with sustainable…
Fast-Growing Mensa Brands Acquires D2C Denim Brand
Startup Mensa Brands acquired Indian D2C denim brand High Star for an undisclosed sum.
Unspun Raises $7.5M for US-Based Robotic Manufacturing
Robotics and digital apparel company Unspun raised $7.5 million to further its mission of eliminating waste…
Minimalist Footwear Founder Sees a Mission ‘Broader’ Than Shoes
"We want people to embrace minimalism, for society to have that conversation," says Glyph founder Pranav…
Bala’s Nurse-Centered Footwear Sells Out Days After DTC Launch
The Portland startup designed its Twelves specifically for the female nurse, taking into account the unique…
Xero Shoes Looks to Next Chapter of Growth Following TZP Group Investment
Since launching its DIY sandal in 2009, the "natural movement footwear" brand has expanded into casual and…
Is it a Sock or a Shoe? This Footwear Startup is a Little Bit of Both
For Tony Hendrix, who cut his teeth at Vionic, the unforeseen challenges of 2020 offer his footwear startup a…
This Dutch Startup Wants to be the Airbnb of Sustainable Sourcing
Manufy is angling to become the go-to sustainable sourcing destination-cum-matchmaking service for European…
Wit and Wages Help Ethical Activewear Startup Stand Out
Despite setbacks due to the coronavirus crisis, conscious activewear newbie Fox & Robin will debut over the…