Venrex X

Venrex Investment Management is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2002. The firm specializes in investing in consumer industries that are influenced by technology, supporting innovative businesses led by creative founders. Emphasizing diversity, Venrex has a notable commitment to backing female entrepreneurs, with a significant percentage of its investments involving female founders or co-founders. Through its efforts, Venrex aims to foster the growth of early-stage companies that are poised to disrupt traditional markets and create impactful solutions.

Robert Diamond

Investor

Mark Esiri

Founder and Chairman

Tom Fleming

Founding Partner

Ian Goldberg

Principal

Al Russell

Investor

Sasha Trower

Partner

Lilac Watt

Investment Associate

Past deals in Fashion

TALA

Venture Round in 2024
TALA is a provider of sustainable activewear and athleisure designed for women, focusing on affordability and high-performance. The company creates on-trend fitness wear using upcycled materials, including natural fibers and recycled water bottles, to manufacture a range of products such as leggings, vests, shirts, pajamas, and hoodies. TALA aims to make conscious shopping choices accessible, offering flattering fits and comfortable options for all body types. By promoting eco-friendly practices, the brand seeks to disrupt the activewear industry and encourage a shift toward more sustainable fashion.

TALA

Seed Round in 2022
TALA is a provider of sustainable activewear and athleisure designed for women, focusing on affordability and high-performance. The company creates on-trend fitness wear using upcycled materials, including natural fibers and recycled water bottles, to manufacture a range of products such as leggings, vests, shirts, pajamas, and hoodies. TALA aims to make conscious shopping choices accessible, offering flattering fits and comfortable options for all body types. By promoting eco-friendly practices, the brand seeks to disrupt the activewear industry and encourage a shift toward more sustainable fashion.

Liberare (Formerly Intimately)

Seed Round in 2022
Liberare specializes in providing disabled women with e-tailer adaptive undergarments.

Liberare (Formerly Intimately)

Seed Round in 2021
Liberare specializes in providing disabled women with e-tailer adaptive undergarments.

Lyst

Venture Round in 2021
Lyst is a global fashion search platform that serves 70 million shoppers annually, offering over 4 million products from 11,000 leading fashion brands and stores. The platform functions as a personalized marketplace, allowing users to create customized shopping feeds and access a vast inventory of luxury and contemporary fashion. Lyst connects shoppers with designers and retailers, providing real-time updates on fashion trends and data. With a significant amount of funding raised from prominent investors, including those associated with well-known fashion brands and technology companies, Lyst continues to enhance its offerings in the online fashion retail space.

Aday

Series A in 2020
ADAY is a fast growing direct-to-consumer brand creating consciously designed, technical clothing. We call it clothing of the future. Founded by Nina Faulhaber and Meg He, ADAY is based in New York and London.

Jottnar

Seed Round in 2018
Jöttnar Ltd. specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and marketing technical clothing tailored for mountaineering, winter climbing, and mountain skiing. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cardiff, United Kingdom, the company is led by two Royal Marines Commandos who are also passionate mountaineers and skiers. Jöttnar's products are crafted to endure extreme climatic conditions, making them suitable for adventure enthusiasts. The brand emphasizes authenticity and quality, offering its premium outdoor apparel online across Europe and internationally. Through its commitment to outstanding product performance, Jöttnar enables outdoor adventurers to engage in a variety of challenging activities.

Cefinn

Seed Round in 2018
Cefinn is a fashion brand that specializes in modern and feminine clothing for women. The company offers a range of versatile pieces, including silk midi dresses, shirt dresses, smart sleeveless dresses, and pussybow styles, suitable for both daytime and evening wear. Targeting the multitasking urban woman, Cefinn provides easy-to-wear options that are available in various shapes and sizes, ensuring accessibility and affordability for its customers.

Amy Collins

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Amy Collins is an accomplished artist who has transformed 18th century botanical drawings into contemporary luxury goods, including wallets, bags, and printed scarves. Her distinctive aesthetic reflects a keen attention to detail and showcases her artistic talent. By utilizing laser etching to apply her intricate designs to leather, Collins successfully combines the realms of art and fashion, creating pieces that evoke themes of travel and escapism. She founded her company in 2017, inspired by a project from her Master's studies in Textiles Design at the Royal College of Art. The business focuses on offering customizable luxury products, enabling customers to acquire personalized items that align with their unique preferences.

Bombshell

Seed Round in 2018
It is possible to create the desirable hourglass shape across all body types by creating balance within a dress. I wanted to create a dress that would become a woman's ultimate secret weapon. Designing for actresses and celebrities allowed me to explore techniques for balancing your shape and concealing the bits we don't like by draping and shearing panels. What sets Bombshell apart? Confidence. It's integral to my design philosophy. Using the finest of fabrics and British manufacturers ensures we can look after every detail of every dress, every step of the way. I am proud to say that the Bombshell dress has become the 'go to' dress for many women. Enabling them to feel they can take on the world.

Jottnar

Venture Round in 2017
Jöttnar Ltd. specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and marketing technical clothing tailored for mountaineering, winter climbing, and mountain skiing. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cardiff, United Kingdom, the company is led by two Royal Marines Commandos who are also passionate mountaineers and skiers. Jöttnar's products are crafted to endure extreme climatic conditions, making them suitable for adventure enthusiasts. The brand emphasizes authenticity and quality, offering its premium outdoor apparel online across Europe and internationally. Through its commitment to outstanding product performance, Jöttnar enables outdoor adventurers to engage in a variety of challenging activities.

Cefinn

Seed Round in 2016
Cefinn is a fashion brand that specializes in modern and feminine clothing for women. The company offers a range of versatile pieces, including silk midi dresses, shirt dresses, smart sleeveless dresses, and pussybow styles, suitable for both daytime and evening wear. Targeting the multitasking urban woman, Cefinn provides easy-to-wear options that are available in various shapes and sizes, ensuring accessibility and affordability for its customers.

Notonthehighstreet

Series E in 2016
Notonthehighstreet.com is the leading curated online marketplace connecting the best small creative businesses, with the world. The brand has gained the trust and loyalty of its customers through offering an alternative to the High Street: a curated product selection with unique designs, high-quality craftsmanship and inspiring stories behind the people that make them. Customers choose to support small creative businesses and therefore contribute to building the great creative talent and community of artisans across the United Kingdom. Shopping with Notonthehighstreet.com is an opportunity for customers to be a conscious consumer, bringing human values back into retail and enabling the things they buy to say something about who they are. Founded in 2006 by Holly Tucker MBE and Sophie Cornish MBE, the brand has experienced exceptional growth with gross sales in 2014 reaching £127 million and delivering a compound growth rate of 135% since launch. Under the leadership of newly appointed CEO Simon Belsham, there is renewed energy and focus on building a brand that will captivate customers for decades to come by supporting Partners’ growth and innovation. With a team of over 200 at its headquarters in Silicon Upon Thames, South West London, Notonthehighstreet.com is backed by venture capitalists Venrex Investment Management, Index Ventures, 83North, Industry Ventures and Eight Road Ventures.

Wishi

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Wishi is a social styling platform based in Jerusalem, Israel, that connects users with style experts to enhance their e-commerce experience. The application allows users to share photos of their clothing and engage in conversations with stylists, who provide personalized recommendations for new styles and purchases. By leveraging client data and proprietary technology, Wishi addresses the complexities of online shopping, offering tailored guidance that aligns with individual budgets, sizes, and occasions. This innovative approach combines human expertise with advanced technology to create a more curated and relevant shopping experience, transforming how consumers interact with digital inventory.

Dressipi

Seed Round in 2015
Dressipi is a revenue optimization platform tailored for the fashion retail industry, utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance demand forecasting and personalization. The platform enables retailers to engage customers effectively across various touchpoints, including online, in-store, and through mobile applications. By providing real-time actionable insights on customer preferences and product performance, Dressipi helps retailers optimize the shopping experience while improving supply chain efficiency. Its seamless integration with existing enterprise systems allows for swift implementation, leading to increased revenue and reduced returns for some of the largest fashion retailers in the UK and Europe. The company’s focus solely on fashion distinguishes it from competitors that adopt a more general, cross-industry approach.

Wishi

Seed Round in 2015
Wishi is a social styling platform based in Jerusalem, Israel, that connects users with style experts to enhance their e-commerce experience. The application allows users to share photos of their clothing and engage in conversations with stylists, who provide personalized recommendations for new styles and purchases. By leveraging client data and proprietary technology, Wishi addresses the complexities of online shopping, offering tailored guidance that aligns with individual budgets, sizes, and occasions. This innovative approach combines human expertise with advanced technology to create a more curated and relevant shopping experience, transforming how consumers interact with digital inventory.

ME+EM

Funding Round in 2015
ME+EM Ltd. is a British contemporary fashion brand specializing in women's apparel, including dresses, tops, knitwear, jeans, and accessories. Founded in 2006 and based in London, the company was originally named Pyjama Room Ltd. before rebranding in 2009. ME+EM is known for its commitment to providing designer-quality clothing that emphasizes fit, fabric, and detail, catering to busy women seeking versatile and flattering styles. By selling directly to consumers through its online platform and flagship stores in central London, ME+EM effectively reduces costs while maintaining quality. The brand has gained recognition in the fashion industry for its approachable yet stylish offerings and is currently expanding its presence into the American market.

Aday

Seed Round in 2015
ADAY is a fast growing direct-to-consumer brand creating consciously designed, technical clothing. We call it clothing of the future. Founded by Nina Faulhaber and Meg He, ADAY is based in New York and London.

Lyst

Series C in 2015
Lyst is a global fashion search platform that serves 70 million shoppers annually, offering over 4 million products from 11,000 leading fashion brands and stores. The platform functions as a personalized marketplace, allowing users to create customized shopping feeds and access a vast inventory of luxury and contemporary fashion. Lyst connects shoppers with designers and retailers, providing real-time updates on fashion trends and data. With a significant amount of funding raised from prominent investors, including those associated with well-known fashion brands and technology companies, Lyst continues to enhance its offerings in the online fashion retail space.

Upper Street

Seed Round in 2015
Upper Street's unique online shopping experience allows women to design their very own pair of individual hand-made shoes. With hundreds of different style combinations in an extensive range of beautiful and exclusive materials, colours and embellishments from sizes 33 - 44, there's a pair of heels to suit every woman’s passion for shoes

Into The Gloss

Seed Round in 2015
Into The Gloss is a web-based platform that features insights, trade secrets, and inspiration shared by stylists, models, editors, and other specialists. It specializes in the fields of fashion, lifestyle, and retail. Into The Gloss was founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, United States

Notonthehighstreet

Series D in 2014
Notonthehighstreet.com is the leading curated online marketplace connecting the best small creative businesses, with the world. The brand has gained the trust and loyalty of its customers through offering an alternative to the High Street: a curated product selection with unique designs, high-quality craftsmanship and inspiring stories behind the people that make them. Customers choose to support small creative businesses and therefore contribute to building the great creative talent and community of artisans across the United Kingdom. Shopping with Notonthehighstreet.com is an opportunity for customers to be a conscious consumer, bringing human values back into retail and enabling the things they buy to say something about who they are. Founded in 2006 by Holly Tucker MBE and Sophie Cornish MBE, the brand has experienced exceptional growth with gross sales in 2014 reaching £127 million and delivering a compound growth rate of 135% since launch. Under the leadership of newly appointed CEO Simon Belsham, there is renewed energy and focus on building a brand that will captivate customers for decades to come by supporting Partners’ growth and innovation. With a team of over 200 at its headquarters in Silicon Upon Thames, South West London, Notonthehighstreet.com is backed by venture capitalists Venrex Investment Management, Index Ventures, 83North, Industry Ventures and Eight Road Ventures.

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty

Series A in 2014
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Ltd. is a London-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in manufacturing a wide range of beauty and personal care products. The company offers an extensive collection that includes skincare items such as cleansers, moisturizers, and primers, as well as complexion products like foundations, powders, and blushers. In addition to eye makeup products including mascaras and eye shadow palettes, Charlotte Tilbury also provides lip products, tools like brushes and eyelash curlers, and signature items such as the Magic Cream and Film Star Bronze & Glow. The brand serves customers primarily through online platforms and department store counters, ensuring a broad reach for its cosmetics and beauty collections. As of June 2020, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty operates as a subsidiary of Puig Beauty & Fashion Group S.L.

Upper Street

Funding Round in 2014
Upper Street's unique online shopping experience allows women to design their very own pair of individual hand-made shoes. With hundreds of different style combinations in an extensive range of beautiful and exclusive materials, colours and embellishments from sizes 33 - 44, there's a pair of heels to suit every woman’s passion for shoes

Lyst

Series A in 2013
Lyst is a global fashion search platform that serves 70 million shoppers annually, offering over 4 million products from 11,000 leading fashion brands and stores. The platform functions as a personalized marketplace, allowing users to create customized shopping feeds and access a vast inventory of luxury and contemporary fashion. Lyst connects shoppers with designers and retailers, providing real-time updates on fashion trends and data. With a significant amount of funding raised from prominent investors, including those associated with well-known fashion brands and technology companies, Lyst continues to enhance its offerings in the online fashion retail space.

Thread

Seed Round in 2013
Thread Online Limited is an online retail company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in clothing for men and women. Founded in 2012, Thread operates as a personal styling platform that combines the expertise of human stylists with machine learning algorithms. This approach allows the company to provide personalized clothing recommendations based on individual preferences, thereby simplifying the shopping experience for its customers. In addition to apparel, Thread offers shoes and accessories, catering to a diverse range of fashion needs. The platform's unique blend of technology and personal touch helps users find suitable clothing without the hassle of traditional shopping.

Notonthehighstreet

Series D in 2013
Notonthehighstreet.com is the leading curated online marketplace connecting the best small creative businesses, with the world. The brand has gained the trust and loyalty of its customers through offering an alternative to the High Street: a curated product selection with unique designs, high-quality craftsmanship and inspiring stories behind the people that make them. Customers choose to support small creative businesses and therefore contribute to building the great creative talent and community of artisans across the United Kingdom. Shopping with Notonthehighstreet.com is an opportunity for customers to be a conscious consumer, bringing human values back into retail and enabling the things they buy to say something about who they are. Founded in 2006 by Holly Tucker MBE and Sophie Cornish MBE, the brand has experienced exceptional growth with gross sales in 2014 reaching £127 million and delivering a compound growth rate of 135% since launch. Under the leadership of newly appointed CEO Simon Belsham, there is renewed energy and focus on building a brand that will captivate customers for decades to come by supporting Partners’ growth and innovation. With a team of over 200 at its headquarters in Silicon Upon Thames, South West London, Notonthehighstreet.com is backed by venture capitalists Venrex Investment Management, Index Ventures, 83North, Industry Ventures and Eight Road Ventures.

Meli Melo

Seed Round in 2013
Meli Melo is a manufacturer of leather products, focusing on luxury handbags designed for women. The company is known for its unique designs and distinctive shapes, featuring subtle markings on the reverse side of each item. Meli Melo's collections cater to both men's and women's preferences, providing a range of handmade leather handbags suitable for various occasions, from casual to professional settings. The brand also offers delivery services to enhance customer convenience.

Lyst

Series A in 2012
Lyst is a global fashion search platform that serves 70 million shoppers annually, offering over 4 million products from 11,000 leading fashion brands and stores. The platform functions as a personalized marketplace, allowing users to create customized shopping feeds and access a vast inventory of luxury and contemporary fashion. Lyst connects shoppers with designers and retailers, providing real-time updates on fashion trends and data. With a significant amount of funding raised from prominent investors, including those associated with well-known fashion brands and technology companies, Lyst continues to enhance its offerings in the online fashion retail space.

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty

Seed Round in 2012
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Ltd. is a London-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in manufacturing a wide range of beauty and personal care products. The company offers an extensive collection that includes skincare items such as cleansers, moisturizers, and primers, as well as complexion products like foundations, powders, and blushers. In addition to eye makeup products including mascaras and eye shadow palettes, Charlotte Tilbury also provides lip products, tools like brushes and eyelash curlers, and signature items such as the Magic Cream and Film Star Bronze & Glow. The brand serves customers primarily through online platforms and department store counters, ensuring a broad reach for its cosmetics and beauty collections. As of June 2020, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty operates as a subsidiary of Puig Beauty & Fashion Group S.L.

Smythson

Seed Round in 2011
Smythson is a British manufacturer of luxury stationery, leather goods, diaries, and fashion products.

Dressipi

Venture Round in 2011
Dressipi is a revenue optimization platform tailored for the fashion retail industry, utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance demand forecasting and personalization. The platform enables retailers to engage customers effectively across various touchpoints, including online, in-store, and through mobile applications. By providing real-time actionable insights on customer preferences and product performance, Dressipi helps retailers optimize the shopping experience while improving supply chain efficiency. Its seamless integration with existing enterprise systems allows for swift implementation, leading to increased revenue and reduced returns for some of the largest fashion retailers in the UK and Europe. The company’s focus solely on fashion distinguishes it from competitors that adopt a more general, cross-industry approach.

Lyst

Seed Round in 2010
Lyst is a global fashion search platform that serves 70 million shoppers annually, offering over 4 million products from 11,000 leading fashion brands and stores. The platform functions as a personalized marketplace, allowing users to create customized shopping feeds and access a vast inventory of luxury and contemporary fashion. Lyst connects shoppers with designers and retailers, providing real-time updates on fashion trends and data. With a significant amount of funding raised from prominent investors, including those associated with well-known fashion brands and technology companies, Lyst continues to enhance its offerings in the online fashion retail space.

Orlebar Brown

Seed Round in 2010
Resortwear to take you from beach to bar, day to night, sunlounger to sundowner. Designed in London, made in Europe, worn across the world.

Sheerluxe

Seed Round in 2008
SHEERLUXE is an online publisher that operates a lifestyle magazine aimed at modern women. The platform offers a curated blend of news, insights, and opinions on various topics, including fashion, beauty, wellness, and travel. By featuring the latest trends and desirable products, SHEERLUXE serves as a guide to a more stylish life, helping its audience stay informed about relevant brands, destinations, and services. Through its engaging content, the magazine fosters a community of readers who value a sophisticated approach to lifestyle choices.

Astley Clarke

Venture Round in 2005
Astley Clarke, a luxury fashion jewelry site based in London, targets wealthy consumers. Forrester's Consumer Technographics data says that eight out of ten "high net worth consumers" are researching and buying online. Bec Astley Clarke, a former executive at Tesco.com, founded the website in 2006.
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