Textile & fashion innovation
collateral good® Textile & Fashion Innovation Fund I
why textile & fashion?
Global GHG emissions
The textiles and fashion industry is a major contributor to global climate challenges, responsible for over 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Its impact spans the entire supply chain, creating distortions in sourcing, manufacturing, usage, and disposal. Non-circularity in the industry leads to massive landfill waste, making it one of the most entrenched and urgent environmental challenges to address. The rise of fast fashion has exacerbated inefficiencies, driving resource depletion and pollution. However, these challenges also present opportunities for transformative innovation.
By rethinking supply chain processes—from sourcing to disposal—we aim to catalyze a systemic shift towards sustainability in this critical sector.
our approach
Our Textiles & Fashion Innovation Fund is laser-focused on addressing the most pressing environmental and social challenges in the textiles and fashion industry. Anchored by corporate partners like HUGO BOSS and with a mission to revolutionize the way we Source, Produce, Use, and Dispose (SPUD), we aim to foster innovation that ensures scalability and impactful change.
We invest in science- and technology-driven solutions that offer full circularity, deep sustainability, and transformative efficiency. By aligning with industry leaders and leveraging global expertise, we help redefine sustainability across the textiles value chain.
Investment focus
We target high-impact areas within the textiles and fashion ecosystem:
Sustainable alternatives to traditional textiles.
Innovations reducing environmental footprints in raw materials.
Closed-loop systems minimizing waste.
Novel dyeing and finishing methods to conserve water and energy.
Robotics, AI, and automation to optimize production.
Technologies enhancing supply chain transparency.
Infrastructure and marketplaces for circular consumption models.
Scalable systems for post-use garment recovery and Textile to Textile recycling solutions.
Portfolio Construction
We aim to build a portfolio of 15-20 high-caliber companies, investing globally to find the best startups and solutions. Key markets include Europe and North America, with a focus on regions fostering innovation in textiles and fashion.
Value creation
Our strategic partnerships with leading global players in fashion, retail, packaging, and supply chains enable us to provide significant value beyond capital. We support portfolio companies with:
By leveraging our expertise and networks, we empower entrepreneurs to drive change across this high-impact sector, ensuring sustainability for future generations.
R&D collaboration and product development.
ESG strategy
design and
implementation.
IP protection and
commercialization.
Exit strategy
guidance
Scale-up assistance, from manufacturing to market entry.
Marketing support, brand building, and partnership facilitation
Investment Parameters
Stages Primarily Seed to Series A, with flexibility for later-stage investments.
€500,000 to €2.5 million per initial investment, with reserves for follow-on funding.
Across geography, business models, and technologies to maximize impact and returns.
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