The fashion tech venture capital landscape has shifted from a "growth at all costs" mindset to a focus on sustainable, profitable growth, with investors applying distinct criteria to early- and growth-stage startups. In the first episode of the VC mini-series, Rohan Banzal offers practical insights on funding stages, key metrics, and promising investment areas like smart retail and AI, helping founders better position themselves for success.

Despite billions in funding, fashion tech remains overlooked by most VCs. In this blog, we unpack key insights from a venture capitalist on what it truly takes to succeed at the intersection of fashion, retail, and technology.

Fashion tech is booming, yet it remains underserved by many venture capitalists due to a lack of specialized expertise. Despite strong innovation and major exits, a $30 billion funding gap persists, presenting significant opportunities for investors.

What makes fashion tech pitch decks stand out? Clear traction metrics and founder credibility. With investors skimming decks in minutes, a sharp and compelling narrative is essential to capture attention and secure funding.

The fashion tech VC landscape now favors sustainable growth over “growth at all costs.” Insights on funding stages, key metrics, and emerging areas like smart retail and AI to help founders stand out.

Venture capital in fashion tech values global perspectives and diverse backgrounds. In a $400B industry, success depends on sustainability, AI, and building meaningful connections.

This blog post invites angel investors to actively shape the future of fashion by backing high-impact, early-stage tech startups through Beyond Form’s collaborative venture studio model, where innovation meets intention and investment drives measurable change.

Fashion tech offers angel investors a rare chance to fund high-impact, early-stage ventures in a $400B+ market, where strategic capital and guidance can shape the industry's future.