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Two weeks have flown by since Styleit's Selection Day 2024, where we had the honor of hosting 21 cutting-edge #FashionTech & #LuxuryTech startups! 🚀 We are thrilled to share the recap video of this pivotal event, which marks the culmination of an intensive scouting journey that began in January 2024. Through this process, we identified over 1600 startups, received more than 400 innovative solution applications, conducted 167 discovery calls, and held about 90 negotiations. The solutions presented span across all of our accelerator's focus areas: Customer Engagement (8%), Supply Chain Evolution (13%), Unified Commerce (12%), New Materials & Processes (5%), Smart Product Development (8%), Product Interaction (13%), Circular Business Models (7%), and CSR (3%). 💬 Matteo Levi, Program Director of Styleit, commented: “The last four months have been an intense period of scouting, during which our team has evaluated 400 new applications, and enriched the Styleit database, which now includes over 2000 startups in the Fashion and LuxuryTech sectors. Compared to the first edition of the program in 2023, we have seen a significant increase in both the number of proposed solutions and the number of identified startups. In particular, we have seen a significant increase in solutions focused on optimizing industrial processes, an area of great interest to both brands and our entrepreneurial and manufacturing ecosystem. In addition, many of the solutions mapped make use of artificial intelligence, a topic of growing importance in the fashion and luxury sectors that will have a significant impact in the future.” 🤝 Additional thanks to our program operators CDP Venture Capital SGR, Startupbootcamp, and GELLIFY; our corporate partners Brunello Cucinelli, Fondazione del Tessile Italiano, Gucci, MICAM Milano, Ratti S.p.A. Società Benefit, The ID Factory; our co-investor Crédit Agricole Italia; our educational partner Polimoda; our local partner Manifattura Tabacchi; our ecosystem partner Open Seed; and to the entire Styleit Accelerator open innovation ecosystem! Stay tuned for the final selection of the 2024 cohort of the #StyleitAccelerator 👉 www.styleitaccelerator.it Alceo Rapagna Nazzareno Mengoni Matteo Levi Lucia Chierchia Julia Shoop, MBA Cesare D'Ambrosi Aurora Martini Vincenzo Rollo Carlotta Frasca Filippo Abbondi Alessandro Destefanis Polina Kravchenko Andrea Di Placido #Fashion #Luxury #Innovation #TechStartups #ShapingTheFuture

This is the last call for all B2B/B2B2C #FashionTech and #LuxuryTech innovators! 🚀 Are you ready to pioneer the international FashionTech & LuxuryTech landscape? This is your last chance to join the intensive 4-month Styleit Accelerator 2024 program and position yourself as an innovation frontrunner. Styleit is designed to help entrepreneurs scale their industry-changing technology businesses, backed by a guaranteed initial investment of €113K and the potential for up to €600K in total funding. The selected startups will collaborate with 150+ mentors, corporate partners and investors to build world-class products, services and businesses. Apply now for the #StyleitAccelerator 2024 👉 https://lnkd.in/dTXB5W3E Styleit is an initiative of the CDP Venture Capital SGR, in collaboration with program operators Startupbootcamp and GELLIFY, features influential corporate partners such as Brunello Cucinelli, Fondazione del Tessile Italiano, MICAM Milano, Ratti S.p.A. Società Benefit, along with Polimoda as Educational Partner, Manifattura Tabacchi as Local Partner and Open Seed as Ecosystem Partner. ⌛ Time is running out! Applications close on April 30th. Apply now 👉 https://lnkd.in/dhaFnz8c #ApplyNow #TechStartup #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #DisruptiveInnovation #Scaleup #VentureCapital #IndustryTransformation #TechFounders #TechInnovation #StartupGrowth #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #FutureTech #PioneeringJourney #ShapingTheFuture #FashionForward #FashionTechIndustry #LuxuryTechIndustry #LuxuryTechRevolution #FashionTechRevolution #Florence

🚀 Exciting News! ALFRED s.r.l. qualified for the Selection Day of StyleIT FashionTech Accelerator 🌟 We're thrilled to announce that ALFRED has been chosen to participate in the final of StyleIT, the premier FashionTech accelerator program powered by CDP Venture Capital SGR, Startupbootcamp, and GELLIFY. 👗 About StyleIT: StyleIT is an initiative of CDP Venture Capital SGR in collaboration with Startupbootcamp and GELLIFY, aiming to foster innovation in the fashion and technology sectors. The program offers selected startups a pre-seed investment of approximately 113,000 euros and access to further post-acceleration funding of up to 500,000 euros. 🏢 Location: The program is based at the historic Manifattura Tabacchi in Florence, a vibrant hub for fashion, art, and design. This ambitious regeneration project aims to create a dynamic neighborhood, complementing the city's historic center and fostering creativity and innovation. 🤝 Partners: StyleIT boasts a prestigious lineup of partners, including Cassa Depositi e Prestiti as venture capital, Startupbootcamp as accelerator, Gellify with mentor experts in the manufacturing sector, Polimoda as a leading international university, and renowned brands such as Gucci, ID Factor, Micam, Ratti, and Credit Agricole. 🎯 Focus Areas: StyleIT covers key areas such as retail innovation, sustainability, and industry 4.0, aligning perfectly with ALFRED's mission to revolutionize manufacturing with our product Eng. Alfred. 🔍 Selection Process: With over 2,000 startups identified, ALFRED successfully navigated through a rigorous selection process, culminating in being one of the 21 finalists invited to the selection day. Now, let's keep our fingers crossed for the selection of the final 10 startups chosen for this prestigious program. #FashionTech #Innovation #StyleIT #Manufacturing #EngAlfred #StartupLife #ALFREDsrl

Innovators are welcome! Founders in Fashion and luxury tech are invited to apply for the next cohort at StyleIT Accelerator. Boost your business with brand partnerships and valuable partners! To enter in the selection process check the link below 👇 #startups #ai #esg #textiles #products #manufacturing #omnichannel

🏆 We are thrilled to announce that By Rotation, one of our portfolio companies, has been named as one of the most disruptive startups of 2024 by TechCrunch! 🌟 We knew we were backing a game-changer when we invested in By Rotation back in April 2022 as part of their £2.3 million seed round. Since it was founded by Eshita Kabra in 2019, it has revolutionised the way we consume fashion as a peer-to-peer fashion rental app. Despite challenges in the Consumer Tech sector this year, By Rotation has shown remarkable resilience and growth. It's expanded its social network-styled marketplace organically, launched innovative features like Rent by Location and Wallet, and even opened a five-storey townhouse in Mayfair, London. In keeping with our own goal of putting people first, By Rotation has also proven its commitment to sustainability. By sharing wardrobes and fighting overconsumption, it is reducing £140 million worth of textile waste that goes to landfill annually. We are proud to have supported its expansion into the US and UK markets and are excited to see what 2025 holds for By Rotation as it continues to transform the fashion industry for good. 🚀 To read more, click here: https://lnkd.in/gC_VxBFm #Fashion #ConsumerTech #VC #VentureCapital #ByRotation #TechCrunch

LA’s Startup Scene Is On Fire! As 2024 wraps up, here are several startups making waves in the area: ✅ Automotus: Revolutionizing urban mobility with automated curb management solutions, helping cities cut emissions and reduce congestion. Founded by Jordan Justus and Harris Lummis. ✅ Honeylove: Transforming shapewear into high-performance, comfortable apparel, winning over consumers with their direct-to-consumer model. Founded by Betsie Larkin, a former touring musician turned entrepreneur. ✅ Whatnot: Leading the livestream shopping revolution, connecting millions of buyers and sellers across collectibles, fashion, and more. Founded by Grant LaFontaine and Logan Head, former tech industry innovators. ✅ Anduril Industries: Pioneering AI and autonomous systems in defense, securing their position as a leader in national security tech. Founded by Palmer Luckey (creator of Oculus Rift) alongside Trae Stephens, Matt Grimm, Joe Chen, and Brian Schimpf. ✅ Rwazi: Delivering game-changing market intelligence for emerging markets, empowering companies to navigate untapped opportunities. Founded by Joseph Rutakangwa and Anicet Nyamatutu, focused on connecting global businesses with emerging markets. From e-commerce to defense to urban sustainability, innovation is driving growth—even in challenging times. Which startup or founder inspires you the most? Drop your thoughts below! #startups #innovation #LosAngeles #longLA

LA’s Startup Scene Is On Fire! As 2024 wraps up, here are several startups making waves in the area: ✅ Automotus: Revolutionizing urban mobility with automated curb management solutions, helping cities cut emissions and reduce congestion. Founded by Jordan Justus and Harris Lummis. ✅ Honeylove: Transforming shapewear into high-performance, comfortable apparel, winning over consumers with their direct-to-consumer model. Founded by Betsie Larkin, a former touring musician turned entrepreneur. ✅ Whatnot: Leading the livestream shopping revolution, connecting millions of buyers and sellers across collectibles, fashion, and more. Founded by Grant LaFontaine and Logan Head, former tech industry innovators. ✅ Anduril Industries: Pioneering AI and autonomous systems in defense, securing their position as a leader in national security tech. Founded by Palmer Luckey (creator of Oculus Rift) alongside Trae Stephens, Matt Grimm, Joe Chen, and Brian Schimpf. ✅ Rwazi: Delivering game-changing market intelligence for emerging markets, empowering companies to navigate untapped opportunities. Founded by Joseph Rutakangwa and Anicet Nyamatutu, focused on connecting global businesses with emerging markets. From e-commerce to defense to urban sustainability, innovation is driving growth—even in challenging times. Which startup or founder inspires you the most? Drop your thoughts below! #startups #innovation #LosAngeles #longLA

LA’s Startup Scene Is On Fire! As 2024 wraps up, here are several startups making waves in the area: ✅ Automotus: Revolutionizing urban mobility with automated curb management solutions, helping cities cut emissions and reduce congestion. Founded by Jordan Justus and Harris Lummis. ✅ Honeylove: Transforming shapewear into high-performance, comfortable apparel, winning over consumers with their direct-to-consumer model. Founded by Betsie Larkin, a former touring musician turned entrepreneur. ✅ Whatnot: Leading the livestream shopping revolution, connecting millions of buyers and sellers across collectibles, fashion, and more. Founded by Grant LaFontaine and Logan Head, former tech industry innovators. ✅ Anduril Industries: Pioneering AI and autonomous systems in defense, securing their position as a leader in national security tech. Founded by Palmer Luckey (creator of Oculus Rift) alongside Trae Stephens, Matt Grimm, Joe Chen, and Brian Schimpf. ✅ Rwazi: Delivering game-changing market intelligence for emerging markets, empowering companies to navigate untapped opportunities. Founded by Joseph Rutakangwa and Anicet Nyamatutu, focused on connecting global businesses with emerging markets. From e-commerce to defense to urban sustainability, innovation is driving growth—even in challenging times. Which startup or founder inspires you the most? Drop your thoughts below! #startups #innovation #LosAngeles #LA

🔥NEWME cofounder and CEO🚀 Sumit Jasoria told Inc42. 🔊🚀Fashion Startup Newme Raises $18 Mn In Series A Led By Accel🚀🔊 🔥Fashion Forward: Raising $18 million signifies a major leap forward for Newme, showcasing its potential to disrupt and innovate in the fashion industry. 🔥Confidence from Leaders: Being led by Accel, a renowned venture firm, highlights the strong confidence in Newme’s vision, strategy, and potential for growth. 🔥Validation of Vision: This significant investment serves as validation for Newme’s unique approach and the value it brings to the fashion market. 🔥Fueling Innovation: The funding will enable Newme to further innovate, expand its product offerings, and enhance customer experiences, setting new trends in fashion. 🔥Team Achievement: This milestone is a testament to the hard work, creativity, and dedication of the Newme team, proving their capability to attract substantial investment. 🔥Inspiration for Startups: Newme’s success story serves as an inspiration for other fashion startups, demonstrating that with a compelling vision and perseverance, significant funding can be secured. 🔥Driving Growth: With this new capital, Newme is poised to scale its operations, enter new markets, and solidify its position as a leader in the fashion industry. 🔥Economic Impact: The investment will not only propel Newme’s growth but also contribute to job creation and economic development in the fashion sector. 🔥Global Potential: Partnering with Accel positions Newme to tap into global markets, showcasing its potential to make an international impact in the fashion world. ✅️Share Your Startup Story 🚀📲 https://lnkd.in/ggir3Qap ✅️visite our website🌐 https://lnkd.in/dad4nH #FashionTech #StartupSuccess #SeriesAFunding #Investment #Innovation #Accel #Newme #FashionIndustry #TechInvestment #Growth #FashionStartup #scoopearth

Are you building a retail tech startup solving problems in the following key areas: ✅Logistics management ✅POS technology ✅Supply chain optimisation ✅CX enhancements ✅Inventory management ✅Delivery management ✅Retail automation Retail X Accelerator is for you! Apply on the link below 🎉