# Top 31 Fashion Startups Founded in 2018 by Funding (2026)

> The 31 best-funded fashion startups founded in 2018, ranked by total funding raised: $1.4B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/fashion-startups-founded-2018 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Quince** Quince is an online luxury essentials brand based in San Francisco.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quince) Quince is an online luxury essentials brand based in San Francisco. *Founded* 2018 San Francisco, United States **$700M** last round Mar 2026
- 2 [**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
- 3 [**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
- 4 [**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
- 5 [**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
- 6 [**SuperCircle** Supercircle is a technology company based in New York that specializes in reverse logistics and product recovery for retail and fashion brands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/supercircle) Supercircle is a technology company based in New York that specializes in reverse logistics and product recovery for retail and fashion brands. *Founded* 2018 New York, United States **$24M** last round Dec 2025
- 7 [**The Fabricant** The Fabricant is a digital-only fashion house founded in 2018 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-fabricant) The Fabricant is a digital-only fashion house founded in 2018 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. *Founded* 2018 Amsterdam, Netherlands **$14M** last round Apr 2022
- 8 [**Novelship** Novelship is an online marketplace based in Singapore, specializing in the sale and purchase of 100% authentic, limited-edition sneakers, streetwear, apparel, a](https://millionrounds.com/company/novelship) Novelship is an online marketplace based in Singapore, specializing in the sale and purchase of 100% authentic, limited-edition sneakers, streetwear, apparel, a *Founded* 2018 Singapore, Singapore **$12M** last round Sept 2023
- 9 [**Lela** Lela by Varija Bajaj offers bohemian-inspired clothing for men and women, with a focus on party wear.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lela) Lela by Varija Bajaj offers bohemian-inspired clothing for men and women, with a focus on party wear. *Founded* 2018 United States **$12M** last round Jan 2013
- 10 [**Xefco** Xefco is an Australian deep-tech innovation company founded in 2018 by Tom Hussey and Brian Conolly.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xefco) Xefco is an Australian deep-tech innovation company founded in 2018 by Tom Hussey and Brian Conolly. *Founded* 2018 Sydney, Australia **$11M** last round May 2024
- 11 [**Altava Group** ALTAVA Group is a fashion-tech company based in Singapore, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/altava-group) ALTAVA Group is a fashion-tech company based in Singapore, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 Singapore, Singapore **$9.1M** last round Mar 2022
- 12 [**Bulbulshop** Bulbulshop is a purchasing e-commerce app that provides health, gadgets, beauty, cosmetics, apparel, jewelry, home, kitchen, and bags.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bulbulshop) Bulbulshop is a purchasing e-commerce app that provides health, gadgets, beauty, cosmetics, apparel, jewelry, home, kitchen, and bags. *Founded* 2018 Gurgaon **$8.7M** last round Jul 2020
- 13 [**Gemist** Gemist is the first-ever D2C custom jewelry company that allows consumers to design jewelry and try it on before they buy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gemist) Gemist is the first-ever D2C custom jewelry company that allows consumers to design jewelry and try it on before they buy. *Founded* 2018 Los Angeles, United States **$6.0M** last round Jun 2025
- 14 [**Warren James** Warren James is a white-labeled merchandising and brand-development company that assists creators and partners in building direct-to-consumer businesses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/warren-james) Warren James is a white-labeled merchandising and brand-development company that assists creators and partners in building direct-to-consumer businesses. *Founded* 2018 Los Angeles, United States **$6.0M** last round Sept 2022
- 15 [**Hytro** Hytro is a technology company focused on wearable Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) solutions that enhance athletic performance, rehabilitation, and overall health.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hytro) Hytro is a technology company focused on wearable Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) solutions that enhance athletic performance, rehabilitation, and overall health. *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$4.6M** last round Jul 2025
- 16 [**Lagoped** Lagoped operates as a sustainable outdoor clothing brand.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lagoped) Lagoped operates as a sustainable outdoor clothing brand. *Founded* 2018 Passy, France **$3.4M** last round Sept 2023
- 17 [**For Them** for them.](https://millionrounds.com/company/for-them) for them. *Founded* 2018 United States **$2.9M** last round Mar 2025
- 18 [**Waterhaul** Waterhaul is a social enterprise based in Cornwall, United Kingdom, founded in 2018 by marine scientist Harry Dennis.](https://millionrounds.com/company/waterhaul) Waterhaul is a social enterprise based in Cornwall, United Kingdom, founded in 2018 by marine scientist Harry Dennis. *Founded* 2018 Newquay, United Kingdom **$1.9M** last round Aug 2025
- 19 [**NUDEA** NUDEA is a British lingerie brand based in London, founded in 2018 and launched in late 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nudea) NUDEA is a British lingerie brand based in London, founded in 2018 and launched in late 2019. *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$1.9M** last round Apr 2025
- 20 [**ICTYOS** ICTYOS is a French tannery located in Saint-Fons, specializing in the transformation of fish skins from the food industry into high-quality marine leather.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ictyos) ICTYOS is a French tannery located in Saint-Fons, specializing in the transformation of fish skins from the food industry into high-quality marine leather. *Founded* 2018 Saint-Fons, France **$1.6M** last round May 2023
- 21 [**Fashwire** FashWire is a Seattle-based fashion technology company founded in 2015, operating as a two-sided discovery and shopping marketplace under Wire Holdings, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fashwire) FashWire is a Seattle-based fashion technology company founded in 2015, operating as a two-sided discovery and shopping marketplace under Wire Holdings, Inc. *Founded* 2018 Seattle, United States **$1.2M** last round Nov 2018
- 22 [**Marfa Stance** Marfa Stance is a fashion label, is celebrated for its versatile and modular apparel designs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/marfa-stance) Marfa Stance is a fashion label, is celebrated for its versatile and modular apparel designs. *Founded* 2018 United Kingdom **$1.1M** last round Apr 2022
- 23 [**Laine London** Laine London is disrupting the traditional bridal retail model by offering tailored-to-you designer dress rentals.](https://millionrounds.com/company/laine-london) Laine London is disrupting the traditional bridal retail model by offering tailored-to-you designer dress rentals. *Founded* 2018 Chamblee, United States **$700K** last round Sept 2023
- 24 [**Yuccs** Yuccs manufactures a comfortable shoes made from a sustainable and natural material called merino wool.](https://millionrounds.com/company/yuccs) Yuccs manufactures a comfortable shoes made from a sustainable and natural material called merino wool. *Founded* 2018 Spain **$565K** last round Nov 2023
- 25 [**Flax London** Flax London is a clothing brand that manufactures sustainable linen clothing for all seasons.](https://millionrounds.com/company/flax-london) Flax London is a clothing brand that manufactures sustainable linen clothing for all seasons. *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$442K** last round Apr 2026
- 26 [**KSTING** KSTING is a Stockholm-based digital booking platform designed for the fashion industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ksting) KSTING is a Stockholm-based digital booking platform designed for the fashion industry. *Founded* 2018 Stockholm, Sweden **$427K** last round Jun 2020
- 27 [**FRAHM Jacket** FRAHM Jacket is a family-owned menswear brand based in Bath, Somerset, specializing in high-quality jackets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/frahm-jacket) FRAHM Jacket is a family-owned menswear brand based in Bath, Somerset, specializing in high-quality jackets. *Founded* 2018 Bath, United Kingdom **$313K** last round Dec 2023
- 28 [**Pang Wangle: Bug Repellent Apparel** Pang Wangle creates earth-friendly outdoor apparel and accessories with built-in Insect Shield® bug repellent.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pang-wangle-bug-repellent-apparel) Pang Wangle creates earth-friendly outdoor apparel and accessories with built-in Insect Shield® bug repellent. *Founded* 2018 New Orleans, United States **$250K** last round Apr 2022
- 29 [**Baja Llama** Baja Llama is a men’s travel and leisure apparel brand located in Concord, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/baja-llama) Baja Llama is a men’s travel and leisure apparel brand located in Concord, California. *Founded* 2018 Concord, United States **$250K** last round Dec 2021
- 30 [**AUROBOROS** AUROBOROS is a luxury tech fashion house that designs interconnected fashion ecosystems, blending physical clothing, digital designs, and phygital collections.](https://millionrounds.com/company/auroboros) AUROBOROS is a luxury tech fashion house that designs interconnected fashion ecosystems, blending physical clothing, digital designs, and phygital collections. *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$249K** last round Mar 2024
- 31 [**Livsn** Livsn creates versatile, durable clothing for people.](https://millionrounds.com/company/livsn) Livsn creates versatile, durable clothing for people. *Founded* 2018 Bentonville, United States **$150K** last round Dec 2023

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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