MassChallenge

MassChallenge is a global nonprofit startup accelerator headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2009. It supports early-stage entrepreneurs across various industries, including technology, healthcare, and social impact, by providing mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities. With locations in Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, Texas, and the UK, MassChallenge connects high-potential startups with industry experts and investors to foster innovation and facilitate growth. The accelerator operates on a non-equity model, allowing entrepreneurs to maintain full ownership of their companies while benefiting from strategic partnerships and tailored training programs. Through its diverse initiatives, such as targeted accelerator programs like MassChallenge HealthTech and FinTech, the organization aims to drive impactful change and enhance the global innovation ecosystem.

Cait Brumme

Acting CEO

Nick Dougherty

Managing Director, MassChallenge HealthTech

Siobhan Dullea

CEO

Matthew Lashmar

Managing Director

Camila Lecaros

Managing Director

Yonit Serkin

Managing Director

Devon Sherman

Founding Director, Head of MassChallenge FinTech

Michelle Williams

Vice President and Head of Texas Strategy

Past deals in Clothes

Fili Pari

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Fili Pari is a company specializing in the design of mineral-based clothing, aiming to redefine traditional fashion concepts. The company produces women's apparel using enhanced marble powders, which are integrated into a wearable membrane containing marble dust. This innovative material provides consumers with garments that are waterproof, breathable, windproof, and flame-retardant, offering an alternative to conventional clothing products. Fili Pari focuses on combining innovation, quality, and sustainability in its offerings.

SheFly

Grant in 2021
SheFly is a retailer of women's outdoor-based apparel products intended for women and people of all genders. Founded in 2018 by co-founders Georgia Grace, Bianca Gonzale, and Charlotte Massey. The company operates in Gunnison, Colorado.

Nuw (The Nu Wardrobe)

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
The Nu Wardrobe is a circular fashion platform that allows users to digitize their wardrobes and share clothing with others in their community. By facilitating borrowing, sharing, and swapping of garments, the platform extends the life cycle of clothing and significantly reduces garment waste while maintaining a focus on style. Users can participate in innovative events designed to raise awareness about sustainable fashion, providing a fun alternative to traditional shopping. Through a subscription model, The Nu Wardrobe enables individuals to enjoy a sustainable fashion experience, giving new life to existing clothing within their communities.

Uwila Warrior

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Uwila Warrior is a women's underwear company that specializes in luxurious and comfortable undergarments designed to meet the diverse needs of women. Offering a range of products including silk underwear, lace underwear, seamless options, and hipsters, the brand emphasizes both functionality and aesthetics. Their underwear is crafted from lightweight, moisture-wicking fabrics that ensure comfort and dryness throughout the day. By focusing on colorful and beautiful designs, Uwila Warrior aims to provide women with stylish options that fit seamlessly into their everyday lives.

Mens GoldBoxx

Grant in 2019
MensGoldBoxx is an intuitive retail and subscription solution for Big&Tall men. B&T men's retail needs are about a decade behind creating a real opportunity for someone to add massive value to this market with minimal risk. B&T desperately needs clothing options, updated fits, and fabrics, consistent sizing, KIND customer service,(read: LOVE.) What we have is the team, the experience, the market, the road map, and the grit to infiltrate this 5B industry, where 70% of B&T Men polled, shop at 'other.'

Radian Jeans

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Radian Jeans is a designer and manufacturer specializing in casual wear and jeans for women. The company focuses on creating stylish and comfortable clothing, featuring deep subtle pockets designed to accommodate everyday essentials such as phones and wallets. Utilizing technical fabrics with performance features, Radian Jeans aims to enhance the everyday lifestyle of women. In addition to jeans, the company offers a range of products, including shoes, bags, and accessories, all available through its online store.

Wear Love joy

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Wear Love joy is a ecommerce company that provides clothing for women.

La Garde-Robe

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
La Garde-Robe is a French startup that operates an online fashion rental platform. It offers a wide selection of high-end clothing items for customers to rent temporarily, allowing them to frequently update their wardrobe without the need for permanent purchases.

Unsize

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Unsize is a clothing-fitting platform designed to assist online shoppers in finding the right sizes for their garments. The company employs proprietary technology to accurately capture individual measurements, allowing customers to customize their shopping experience and select clothing that fits well and feels comfortable. By addressing the challenges of sizing in the online retail space, Unsize aims to enhance the convenience of shopping for clothes, making it more accessible for the average consumer.

ADIFF

Grant in 2017
ADIFF is a humanitarian fashion start-up that aims to address global issues through innovative design and large-scale donations. The company specializes in creating all-gender, one-size transformable products, including practical and durable multipurpose jackets that are waterproof and suitable for various environments. Originally developed to assist refugees, the positive consumer response led to the availability of these products for purchase. Founded by Angela Luna, ADIFF operates on a donation-driven business model, directing a portion of its profits towards vital humanitarian initiatives. By upcycling traditional waste materials to create clothing and accessories, ADIFF not only meets consumer needs but also raises awareness about the challenges faced by refugees. Every purchase contributes to providing essential items to those in need, ensuring that the brand's innovative solutions reach the most vulnerable populations.

Social Fabric

Grant in 2017
Social Fabric is a sustainable textile center committed to promoting the use of textiles and clothing that minimize ecological and social footprints. The company operates a community-based association that emphasizes the integration of refugees in Switzerland and sustainability in textile production. Through its atelier, Social Fabric aims to provide customers with meaningful and customized garments that reflect principles of a circular economy, innovative technology, and ethical labor practices. By combining decentralised manufacturing with a focus on sustainability, Social Fabric enables individuals to access high-quality, sustainable textile products tailored to their needs.

Baabuk

Grant in 2017
BAABUK is a Swiss company founded in 2013 by a dynamic couple, Galina and Dan. Their story began when Galina's parents gave Dan a pair of traditional Russian "Valenkis". In the past, these Russian felted boots were essential to fight the Siberian cold. So after trying them out in the snow, Galina and Dan had an idea! Why not preserve the "Valenki" ancestral know-how and create a revised pair of 100% wool shoes? That's when the first BAABUK pair of shoes was born, and they didn't stop there...

Donii

Grant in 2016
Donii lets you donate your gently used clothes, household items, and kids' stuff directly to the people who need them most. Our platform connects donors with individuals and families in need, via the nonprofits, charities, and social workers that serve them. Each donation earns points which donors can use to shop a catalog of exclusive rewards. Give better with Donii.

Clover Lewis Swimwear

Grant in 2016
Clover Lewis Swimwear specializes in the design and manufacture of swimwear tailored for women who have undergone breast cancer surgeries, including mastectomy and lumpectomy. The company offers a collection of bikinis and one-piece swimsuits that combine fashion-forward aesthetics with thoughtful features to accommodate the needs of these women. While initially created for those recovering from breast surgery, the garments are also suitable for a diverse range of women, making them both stylish and comfortable for all. Clover Lewis Swimwear is recognized for its commitment to creating exclusive, high-quality swimwear that emphasizes both elegance and functionality.

StyleBot37

Grant in 2016
StyleBot37 is an online personal stylist powered by a learning algorithm.Revenues of online clothing retailers keep growing, but margins are contracting. On average, e-shoppers return 30-50% of what they purchase. The chief reason for an item being returned is that the customer is disappointed with the fit. To get the fit right and dramatically lower returns they need everyone to shop with a personal stylist! This motivated them to create StyleBot37, a plug-in for e-commerce which mimics the brains of human stylists and solves the major problem that retailers face today.

Connect One Threads

Grant in 2016
Conscious apparel for the world citizen.

Induo

Seed Round in 2016
Induo is a textile company that specializes in the development and sale of innovative fabrics designed for apparel brands. The company's flagship product, INDUO® fabric, utilizes invisible technology to create cotton materials that are both stain and perspiration resistant. This unique approach allows Induo to maintain the soft touch and comfort associated with high-end cotton while also focusing on sustainability by recycling complex material blends and poorly sorted apparel waste. By providing breathable and durable fabrics, Induo enables its customers to enjoy comfortable clothing at an affordable price.

Induo

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Induo is a textile company that specializes in the development and sale of innovative fabrics designed for apparel brands. The company's flagship product, INDUO® fabric, utilizes invisible technology to create cotton materials that are both stain and perspiration resistant. This unique approach allows Induo to maintain the soft touch and comfort associated with high-end cotton while also focusing on sustainability by recycling complex material blends and poorly sorted apparel waste. By providing breathable and durable fabrics, Induo enables its customers to enjoy comfortable clothing at an affordable price.

Gormley & Gamble

Grant in 2015
Gormley & Gamble is a pioneering women's tailor located on Savile Row, notable for being the first of its kind in this prestigious area. Founded by entrepreneur Phoebe Gormley, the company emerged from her passion for bespoke design, cultivated from an early age through internships in the tailoring industry. After deciding to leave university to pursue her vision, Gormley invested her tuition funds into establishing the business. Gormley & Gamble specializes in creating modern, custom-made suits tailored to individual preferences, offering personalized fittings and consultations on fashion and style. The company also assists clients in selecting fabrics for various occasions and provides monogramming services, catering to women seeking affordable luxury in custom-fitted clothing.

Unshrinkit

Grant in 2015
Unshrinkit is a company that has developed a patent-pending liquid solution specifically designed to restore wool garments that have been accidentally shrunk during laundry. This innovative product offers a gentle chemical solution that allows users to effectively unshrink their wool clothing and accessories, returning them to their original size. By providing a practical solution for common laundry mishaps, Unshrinkit enables individuals to salvage their favorite wool items, thereby reducing waste and enhancing the longevity of their wardrobe.

Haute Elan

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Haute Elan Limited is a London-based company that operates apparel stores and a marketplace platform focused on modest fashion for both men and women. Founded in 2013, the company features a diverse range of products, including hijabs, abayas, tote bags, designer clothing, accessories, gifts, and jubbas. Haute Elan showcases around 200 emerging and established designers from across the globe, catering specifically to the modest fashion market, which targets the significant Muslim consumer base. The company emphasizes a customer-oriented and technology-driven shopping experience, complemented by its unique omnichannel model. Additionally, Haute Elan fosters community engagement through annual events, such as The Modest Fashion Awards and the first-ever London Modest Fashion Week, further promoting the modest fashion industry.

Trendi Guru

Seed Round in 2015
Trendi Guru is an innovative company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in an online database of images featuring clothing and accessories. Founded in 2014, it utilizes machine-learning technology to automatically recognize and tag items found in photographs, enabling users to easily purchase products directly from various retailers. The platform scans content from publisher websites and generates affiliate links, allowing bloggers, brands, and advertisers to monetize their visual content effectively. In addition to its core offerings, Trendi Guru also provides access to celebrity and red carpet images, expanding its appeal to a diverse audience interested in fashion.

Catie's Closet

Grant in 2014
Catie’s Closet provides essential clothing and basic necessities to homeless students and those living below the poverty line. It is based in Dracut, Massachusetts.

Lallitara

Grant in 2013
Lallitara is an environmentally conscious apparel brand that specializes in creating stylish, one-of-a-kind products by upcycling vintage sari fabrics. The company offers a range of eco-friendly apparel, accessories, and home products that allow customers to express their personal style while supporting sustainable practices. By repurposing traditional Indian saris, Lallitara not only provides unique fashion options but also contributes to the livelihoods of India's informal recycling community by ensuring fair wages. Additionally, the brand emphasizes domestic manufacturing, aligning itself with the 'Made in America' movement. Overall, Lallitara combines fashion with a commitment to social and environmental responsibility.

Bow & Drape

Grant in 2012
Bow & Drape Inc. is an online retailer specializing in custom-designed apparel and accessories for women, as well as bridal clothing and pet products. Incorporated in 2012 and based in New York City, the company offers a unique fashion platform that allows customers to design their own clothing with ease. Using a guided interface, shoppers can choose from hand-selected silhouettes, colors, and trims to create personalized garments tailored to their preferences. Once the design is finalized, Bow & Drape manufactures the item in the USA and ships it directly to the customer within two weeks. Formerly known as Zoora LLC, Bow & Drape operates as a subsidiary of Brand Value Growth LLC.

LookFlix

Grant in 2012
They feel that shopping for clothes online is lacking the essences of shopping, such as trying things on, mixing and matching to create new looks, and socializing with friends. We wanted a virtual closet like in the movie “Clueless”, where discovering amazing looks is always at our fingertips. LookFlix currently has thousands of products from popular brands, with amazing looks you can't find anywhere else.

Ministry of Supply

Seed Round in 2012
Ministry of Supply, Inc. is a clothing company based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in performance professional apparel for both men and women. Founded in 2010, the company aims to redefine workwear by combining innovative materials with thoughtful design to address the limitations of traditional business attire. Ministry of Supply focuses on creating advanced garments that enhance comfort and functionality, enabling wearers to perform at their best throughout the workday. By employing scientific research and a human-centered design approach, the company ensures that its products not only fit the body well but also have a minimal environmental footprint. The clothing is sold primarily through online channels, allowing for broader accessibility to its unique offerings.

Day 2 Night

Grant in 2011
Day2Night Convertible Heels created patent pending convertible high heel shoes for women. There are 5 interchangeable heels heights ranging from 1.5 inches to 3.5 inches that can be placed on/ off by simply pressing a button. Day2Night Convertible Heels will allow women to commute from home to the office and from the office to an evening event without ever having to change their shoes.

Blank Label

Grant in 2011
Blank Label Group, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in manufacturing custom-made men's clothing, primarily focusing on dress shirts and sports shirts. Founded in 2009, it operates an online platform that allows customers to design and order tailored menswear, ensuring a fit guarantee and delivering products in as little as seven days. Blank Label is known for its commitment to quality, with each garment crafted from handcut fabrics, including a range of options from classic white shirts to seasonal wool suits and corduroy pants. The company has garnered attention from notable media outlets such as The Washington Post, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, highlighting its reputation in the custom apparel market. Additionally, Blank Label features a pattern room retail space in downtown Boston, enhancing its customer engagement and service.

Day 2 Night

Grant in 2010
Day2Night Convertible Heels created patent pending convertible high heel shoes for women. There are 5 interchangeable heels heights ranging from 1.5 inches to 3.5 inches that can be placed on/ off by simply pressing a button. Day2Night Convertible Heels will allow women to commute from home to the office and from the office to an evening event without ever having to change their shoes.
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