The global fashion industry is no longer just about fabrics, catwalks, and glossy campaigns. In 2025, it is a tech-driven, sustainability-focused, investor-backed sector. From luxury brands expanding into global markets to startups promising 60-minute delivery, capital is fueling rapid transformation.
Take a look at the most notable fashion funding rounds and trends shaping the industry this year.
| Company / Startup | Amount Raised / Round | Key Details / What It Tells Us |
| Purple Style Labs (PSL) (India) | US$40 million, Series E (Source: The Fashion Law) | One of India’s top luxury fashion groups. This funding is aimed at accelerating expansion in India & global markets (New York, LA, Dubai) and enhancing omnichannel (online + offline) presence. (Source: The Fashion Law) |
| Lenskart (India) | US$200 million secondary deal (Temasek & Fidelity) at ~$5B valuation (Source: Wikipedia) | Though Lenskart is eyewear, it's part of fashion / lifestyle retail. This shows how valuations in fashion + accessory + retail are very strong when mixed with tech, scale, logistics. (Source: Wikipedia) |
| Arda Biomaterials | US$5.25 million funding for sustainable materials (plant-based protein leather alternatives) (Source: VentureRadar) | Reflects investor interest in sustainability / eco-materials. (Source: VentureRadar) |
| Solena Materials | US$6.7 million for next-gen sustainable fibers / eco-friendly materials (Source: VentureRadar) | Again, growing trend: materials innovation in fashion is getting serious investment. (Source: VentureRadar) |
| Fashion quick commerce startups (India): KNOT, Zulu Club | KNOT + Zulu Club have raised fresh rounds (e.g. Zulu Club ≈ US$250,000 pre-seed) to build fast fashion delivery, “try-at-home” kits, quick turnaround, etc. (Source: Moneycontrol) | Shows that fashion logistics / speed to consumer is becoming a focus. Faster delivery, better consumer experience are valued. (Source: Moneycontrol) |
| Slikk Club (Bengaluru) | US$10 million led by Nexus Venture Partners (Source: The Economic Times) | A fashion delivery startup promising 60-minute delivery. Indicates competition in logistical speed and customer convenience. (Source: The Economic Times) |
| Kisah Apparels (Kolkata, India) | ₹13 crore (~US$1.5-2 million depending on exchange) in angel funding, valuation ~₹100 crore (Source: The Times of India) | A more modest, but meaningful investment, especially for expansion into offline/D2C (direct to consumer). (Source: The Times of India) |
| True Classic | Strategic / private equity investment (exact amount varies) to scale their menswear basics business. (Source: VentureRadar) | Reflects investor appetite even for “simpler” categories (basics, staples) if execution / branding are strong. (Source: VentureRadar) |
What These Investments Tell Us
- Sustainability is Profitable
Investors are betting big on material science — whether it’s plant-based leather, eco-friendly fibers, or circular fashion. - Speed is the New Luxury
From Slikk’s 60-minute fashion delivery to KNOT & Zulu Club’s quick commerce models, faster logistics are a hot investment theme. - Luxury Expansion Goes Global
Brands like Purple Style Labs are proving that Indian luxury can scale globally with the right capital. - Basics and Everyday Fashion Still Matter
Beyond luxury and sustainability, investors continue backing “simple but scalable” apparel brands like True Classic.
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