# Top 50 Apparel Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded apparel startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $12B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/apparel-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Coupang** Coupang is an e-commerce platform that offers a wide variety of products, including apparel, electronics, and home goods.](https://millionrounds.com/company/coupang) Coupang is an e-commerce platform that offers a wide variety of products, including apparel, electronics, and home goods. *Founded* - South Korea **$3.4B** last round Jan 2021
- 2 [**Fanatics** Fanatics, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fanatics) Fanatics, Inc. *Founded* 2002 New York, United States **$2.5B** last round Dec 2022
- 3 [**Rent the Runway** Rent the Runway is an online e-commerce website that allows women to rent designer apparel and accessories.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rent-the-runway) Rent the Runway is an online e-commerce website that allows women to rent designer apparel and accessories. *Founded* 2009 Brooklyn, United States **$519M** last round Mar 2019
- 4 [**Rothy's** Rothy's is a sustainable footwear company that creates vegan shoes from recycled materials.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rothy-s) Rothy's is a sustainable footwear company that creates vegan shoes from recycled materials. *Founded* 2015 San Francisco, United States **$475M** last round Dec 2021
- 5 [**Desigual** Desigual is a fashion retail company with HQ in Barcelona & offices in New York, Tokyo, Hong-Kong.](https://millionrounds.com/company/desigual) Desigual is a fashion retail company with HQ in Barcelona & offices in New York, Tokyo, Hong-Kong. *Founded* 1984 Barcelona, Spain **$367M** last round Mar 2014
- 6 [**Zilingo** Zilingo was a Singapore-based fashion and apparel commerce platform founded in 2015 by Ankiti Bose and Dhruv Kapoor.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zilingo) Zilingo was a Singapore-based fashion and apparel commerce platform founded in 2015 by Ankiti Bose and Dhruv Kapoor. *Founded* 2015 Singapore, Singapore **$340M** last round Jul 2021
- 7 [**Dafiti** Dafiti is a leading fashion and lifestyle e-commerce platform in Latin America, founded in 2011 and based in São Paulo, Brazil.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dafiti) Dafiti is a leading fashion and lifestyle e-commerce platform in Latin America, founded in 2011 and based in São Paulo, Brazil. *Founded* 2011 Brazil **$299M** last round Jan 2014
- 8 [**JustFab** JustFab is a U.S.-based online fashion retailer founded in 2010, specializing in affordable shoes, apparel, handbags, jewelry, and accessories for women.](https://millionrounds.com/company/justfab) JustFab is a U.S.-based online fashion retailer founded in 2010, specializing in affordable shoes, apparel, handbags, jewelry, and accessories for women. *Founded* 2010 El Segundo, United States **$254M** last round Aug 2014
- 9 [**Skims** SKIMS is an American shapewear and clothing brand co-founded in 2019 by Kim Kardashian and Jens Grede.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skims) SKIMS is an American shapewear and clothing brand co-founded in 2019 by Kim Kardashian and Jens Grede. *Founded* 2018 Culver City, United States **$225M** last round Nov 2025
- 10 [**DaMENSCH** DaMENSCH is a premium men's lifestyle brand based in Bengaluru, founded in 2018 by Anurag Saboo and Gaurav Pushkar.](https://millionrounds.com/company/damensch) DaMENSCH is a premium men's lifestyle brand based in Bengaluru, founded in 2018 by Anurag Saboo and Gaurav Pushkar. *Founded* 2018 Bengaluru, India **$216M** last round May 2024
- 11 [**Trendy International Group** Trendy International Group is an innovative fashion and lifestyle retail corporation that unites art and business.](https://millionrounds.com/company/trendy-international-group) Trendy International Group is an innovative fashion and lifestyle retail corporation that unites art and business. *Founded* 1999 China **$200M** last round Feb 2012
- 12 [**Modivo** Modivo is an online fashion retailer with 300,000+ products from 1,700+ brands for men, women, and children.](https://millionrounds.com/company/modivo) Modivo is an online fashion retailer with 300,000+ products from 1,700+ brands for men, women, and children. *Founded* - Zielona Góra, Poland **$183M** last round Jun 2025
- 13 [**Vestiaire Collective** Vestiaire Collective is a global online marketplace founded in 2009 in Paris, specializing in the buying and selling of pre-loved luxury and designer fashion.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vestiaire-collective) Vestiaire Collective is a global online marketplace founded in 2009 in Paris, specializing in the buying and selling of pre-loved luxury and designer fashion. *Founded* 2009 Paris, France **$176M** last round Jun 2019
- 14 [**Urbanic** Urbanic is a London-based fashion brand that focuses on women's apparel, founded in 2019 by James Wellwood and Ruby Feng.](https://millionrounds.com/company/urbanic) Urbanic is a London-based fashion brand that focuses on women's apparel, founded in 2019 by James Wellwood and Ruby Feng. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$150M** last round Nov 2023
- 15 [**Nixon** Nixon is a global watch and accessories brand in the action sports category that offers watches, headphones, and mobile speakers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nixon) Nixon is a global watch and accessories brand in the action sports category that offers watches, headphones, and mobile speakers. *Founded* 1997 Carlsbad, United States **$139M** last round Feb 2012
- 16 [**thredUP** ThredUp is transforming resale with technology and a mission to inspire the world to think secondhand first.](https://millionrounds.com/company/thredup) ThredUp is transforming resale with technology and a mission to inspire the world to think secondhand first. *Founded* 2009 Oakland, United States **$130M** last round Sept 2015
- 17 [**Otrium** Otrium is an online off-price fashion platform based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that connects conscious consumers with excess stock from over 300 leading fashion brands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/otrium) Otrium is an online off-price fashion platform based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that connects conscious consumers with excess stock from over 300 leading fashion brands. *Founded* 2017 Amsterdam, Netherlands **$125M** last round Mar 2021
- 18 [**Savage X Fenty** Savage X Fenty is a lingerie and apparel brand founded in 2018 by Rihanna, aimed at celebrating confidence, individuality, inclusivity, and body positivity.](https://millionrounds.com/company/savage-x-fenty) Savage X Fenty is a lingerie and apparel brand founded in 2018 by Rihanna, aimed at celebrating confidence, individuality, inclusivity, and body positivity. *Founded* 2018 El Segundo, United States **$125M** last round Jan 2022
- 19 [**Lyst** Lyst is a global fashion search platform that allows users to browse through thousands of online fashion stores.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lyst) Lyst is a global fashion search platform that allows users to browse through thousands of online fashion stores. *Founded* 2010 City of London, United Kingdom **$125M** last round Apr 2025
- 20 [**Shoes For Crews** Shoes For Crews has been the trusted leader in safety footwear to hospitality, healthcare and industrial employees for over 30 years.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shoes-for-crews) Shoes For Crews has been the trusted leader in safety footwear to hospitality, healthcare and industrial employees for over 30 years. *Founded* 1984 Boca Raton, United States **$120M** last round Jul 2004
- 21 [**SILQ** Silq is a technology-driven digital freight forwarder based in San Jose, California, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/silq) Silq is a technology-driven digital freight forwarder based in San Jose, California, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 San Jose, United States **$116M** last round Apr 2025
- 22 [**Xiaoqule** Xiaoqule is an e-commerce platform that offers apparels, footwear, beauty products, mobile phones, and computer accessories.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xiaoqule) Xiaoqule is an e-commerce platform that offers apparels, footwear, beauty products, mobile phones, and computer accessories. *Founded* - Hang Zhou Shi, China **$108M** last round Nov 2018
- 23 [**Gentle Monster** GENTLE MONSTER is a high-end eyewear brand founded in 2011 and based in Seoul, South Korea.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gentle-monster) GENTLE MONSTER is a high-end eyewear brand founded in 2011 and based in Seoul, South Korea. *Founded* 2011 Los Angeles, United States **$106M** last round Jun 2025
- 24 [**GOAT Group** GOAT Group is a global digital platform focused on authentic sneakers, apparel, and accessories.](https://millionrounds.com/company/goat-group) GOAT Group is a global digital platform focused on authentic sneakers, apparel, and accessories. *Founded* 2015 Los Angeles, United States **$100M** last round Apr 2022
- 25 [**Haoyiku** Haoyiku is an online e-commerce platform that allows brands and merchants to sell apparels to consumers directly via social networks.](https://millionrounds.com/company/haoyiku) Haoyiku is an online e-commerce platform that allows brands and merchants to sell apparels to consumers directly via social networks. *Founded* 2017 Hangzhou, China **$100M** last round Aug 2019
- 26 [**ZHIYI TECH** Zhiyi Technology is a leading data intelligence SaaS platform for the apparel industry, covering 50 e-commerce platforms including Taobao, Tmall, Douyin, and Am](https://millionrounds.com/company/zhiyi-tech) Zhiyi Technology is a leading data intelligence SaaS platform for the apparel industry, covering 50 e-commerce platforms including Taobao, Tmall, Douyin, and Am *Founded* 2018 Hang Zhou Shi, China **$100M** last round Apr 2022
- 27 [**Lesara** Lesara was an online fashion and lifestyle retailer based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2013.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lesara) Lesara was an online fashion and lifestyle retailer based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2013. *Founded* 2013 Berlin, Germany **$99M** last round Jul 2018
- 28 [**Superdry** Inspired by our brand values of future, craft, and culture, we aspire to create timeless design that empowers confidence.](https://millionrounds.com/company/superdry) Inspired by our brand values of future, craft, and culture, we aspire to create timeless design that empowers confidence. *Founded* 2003 Cheltenham, United Kingdom **$97M** last round Dec 2022
- 29 [**Jaanuu** JAANUU is a physician-founded scrubs brand that specializes in medical apparel, aiming to empower healthcare professionals with innovative and performance-orien](https://millionrounds.com/company/jaanuu) JAANUU is a physician-founded scrubs brand that specializes in medical apparel, aiming to empower healthcare professionals with innovative and performance-orien *Founded* 2013 El Segundo, United States **$95M** last round Jan 2022
- 30 [**Impinj** Impinj (NASDAQ: PI) helps businesses and people analyze, optimize, and innovate by wirelessly connecting billions of everyday things, such as apparel, automobile](https://millionrounds.com/company/impinj) Impinj (NASDAQ: PI) helps businesses and people analyze, optimize, and innovate by wirelessly connecting billions of everyday things, such as apparel, automobile *Founded* 2000 Seattle, United States **$86M** last round Jul 2012
- 31 [**Stance** Stance is a designer and manufacturer of socks for men, women, and kids.](https://millionrounds.com/company/stance) Stance is a designer and manufacturer of socks for men, women, and kids. *Founded* 2009 San Clemente, United States **$86M** last round Mar 2015
- 32 [**Love, Bonito** Love, Bonito is a leading womenswear brand based in Singapore, recognized as Southeast Asia's largest direct-to-consumer (D2C) fashion label.](https://millionrounds.com/company/love-bonito) Love, Bonito is a leading womenswear brand based in Singapore, recognized as Southeast Asia's largest direct-to-consumer (D2C) fashion label. *Founded* 2010 Singapore, Singapore **$80M** last round Oct 2021
- 33 [**Pair Eyewear** Pair Eyewear is a stylish eyewear brand that offers customizable glasses designed for both kids and adults.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pair-eyewear) Pair Eyewear is a stylish eyewear brand that offers customizable glasses designed for both kids and adults. *Founded* 2017 New York, United States **$76M** last round Oct 2023
- 34 [**Grailed** Grailed is a peer-to-peer marketplace company that offers fashion and lifestyle accessories and apparel for men.](https://millionrounds.com/company/grailed) Grailed is a peer-to-peer marketplace company that offers fashion and lifestyle accessories and apparel for men. *Founded* 2013 New York, United States **$75M** last round Sept 2021
- 35 [**FIGS** FIGS is a health care apparel company focusing on the design, technical fabrications, and the comfort of scrubs for healthcare providers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/figs) FIGS is a health care apparel company focusing on the design, technical fabrications, and the comfort of scrubs for healthcare providers. *Founded* 2013 Santa Monica, United States **$67M** last round Jan 2018
- 36 [**BANDIER** Bandier is a luxury activewear retailer founded in 2014 by Jennifer Bandier.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bandier) Bandier is a luxury activewear retailer founded in 2014 by Jennifer Bandier. *Founded* 2014 New York, United States **$66M** last round Nov 2022
- 37 [**Nasty Gal** Nasty Gal is a fashion brand that sells women's clothing and accessories online.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nasty-gal) Nasty Gal is a fashion brand that sells women's clothing and accessories online. *Founded* 2006 Los Angeles, United States **$65M** last round Feb 2015
- 38 [**The Athletic** The Athletic Community is a Portland-based brand specializing in athletic apparel and accessories.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-athletic) The Athletic Community is a Portland-based brand specializing in athletic apparel and accessories. *Founded* 2016 San Francisco, United States **$62M** last round Oct 2018
- 39 [**Craftsvilla** Craftsvilla is a leading Indian e-commerce platform that specializes in ethnic apparel, footwear, fashion accessories, beauty products, and handcrafted home items.](https://millionrounds.com/company/craftsvilla) Craftsvilla is a leading Indian e-commerce platform that specializes in ethnic apparel, footwear, fashion accessories, beauty products, and handcrafted home items. *Founded* 2011 Warren, India **$58M** last round Mar 2020
- 40 [**Daraz.pk** Daraz is an online store that provides branded products for men and women across clothing, footwear, apparel, jewelry and accessories.](https://millionrounds.com/company/daraz-pk) Daraz is an online store that provides branded products for men and women across clothing, footwear, apparel, jewelry and accessories. *Founded* 2012 Lahore, Pakistan **$56M** last round Sept 2015
- 41 [**Adore Me** Adore Me is a women's lingerie and apparel brand.](https://millionrounds.com/company/adore-me) Adore Me is a women's lingerie and apparel brand. *Founded* 2011 New York, United States **$55M** last round Mar 2022
- 42 [**Boldfit** Boldfit is a health and fitness e-commerce brand based in Bengaluru, India.](https://millionrounds.com/company/boldfit) Boldfit is a health and fitness e-commerce brand based in Bengaluru, India. *Founded* 2018 Bengaluru, India **$55M** last round Oct 2026
- 43 [**Maiyet** Maiyet is a luxury fashion label based in New York, founded in 2011.](https://millionrounds.com/company/maiyet) Maiyet is a luxury fashion label based in New York, founded in 2011. *Founded* 2011 New York, United States **$55M** last round Oct 2015
- 44 [**Knix Wear** Knix is a women's underwear brand that offers human-centric intimate apparel.](https://millionrounds.com/company/knix-wear) Knix is a women's underwear brand that offers human-centric intimate apparel. *Founded* 2012 Toronto **$53M** last round May 2021
- 45 [**Dots,LLC** Dots, LLC.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dots-llc) Dots, LLC. *Founded* 1976 Doral, United States **$51M** last round Sept 2013
- 46 [**Geniemode** Geniemode is a B2B cross-border sourcing and supply chain technology platform founded in 2021 and headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana, India.](https://millionrounds.com/company/geniemode) Geniemode is a B2B cross-border sourcing and supply chain technology platform founded in 2021 and headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana, India. *Founded* 2021 Gurugram, India **$50M** last round Feb 2025
- 47 [**LimeRoad** A fun and exciting way to find gorgeous products, share and shop.](https://millionrounds.com/company/limeroad) A fun and exciting way to find gorgeous products, share and shop. *Founded* 2012 Gurgaon, India **$50M** last round Mar 2015
- 48 [**Daytona Apparel Group** Daytona Apparel Group designs, manufactures, and distributes basic apparel.](https://millionrounds.com/company/daytona-apparel-group) Daytona Apparel Group designs, manufactures, and distributes basic apparel. *Founded* 2018 New York, United States **$49M** last round May 2021
- 49 [**unspun** Unspun is a fashion-tech company creating 3D weaving technology for apparel.](https://millionrounds.com/company/unspun) Unspun is a fashion-tech company creating 3D weaving technology for apparel. *Founded* 2017 Emeryville, United States **$42M** last round Aug 2026
- 50 [**Outdoor Voices** Outdoor Voices is an active lifestyle brand that makes technical apparel for recreation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/outdoor-voices) Outdoor Voices is an active lifestyle brand that makes technical apparel for recreation. *Founded* 2013 Austin, United States **$42M** last round Jun 2020

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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