Matchmaking on Circular Fashion and Design Solutions: Pitching innovations for a more sustainable industry

Beskow von Post, Billie Wonder BV, BioFashionTech, BioFluff, Minimist, PulpaTronics, SAO Textile, Sequinova and THE 8 IMPACT will showcase their revolutionary solutions for the fashion and design industries in our next online matchmaking, on 25 February, from 10:30 to 12:15. 

From minimizing waste to creating alternatives for polluting materials, these companies are actively creating a better, more sustainable future for the fashion and design sectors.

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Get to know the pitching startups: 

Beskow von Post 

Beskow von Post has developed Revtex, a solution to the textile waste problem. Made out of discarded garments, this solution is digitally traceable and on par with industry standards, allowing companies to make more climate-friendly garments. 

Billie Wonder BV 

Bille Wonder BV is replacing disposable diapers with hemp-based reusables at scale. Their product-as-service model for daycares & hospitals cuts waste by 50%.  

BioFashionTech 

BioFashionTech transforms mixed textile waste into bio-based resources using enzymatic biotechnology. Their process converts unsorted textiles into fermentable sugars and recovered fibres, enabling circular value chains and reducing reliance on virgin and food-based materials. 

BioFluff 

BioFluff creates plant-based alternatives to animal and fossil-fuel-derived fur, fleece and plush for fashion, interiors, and toys. Their drop-in, price-parity solution is already being produce at full industrial scale for leading brands. BioFluff cuts carbon, water, toxins, and microplastics without compromising performance. 

Minimist 

Minimist makes second-hand resale as fast and scalable as e-commerce. Their AI-powered scanner and operating system enables professional sellers to price, describe, and list items across multiple marketplaces in under 30 seconds. The platform serves charity and vintage retailers across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. 

PulpaTronics 

PulpaTronics develops fully recyclable, metal-free RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) to help inventory managers with product identification and tracking. Unlike 45 billion single-use tags made with metal antennas, silicon microchips, and adhesives, their laser technology transforms paper into conductive circuits, reducing CO2 emissions by 60% and costs by 30%. 

SAO Textile 

SAO Textile upcycles end-of-life fishing nets into 100% recycled textile fibers, with zero virgin materials. The company is building a fully traceable, France-based circular value chain for the fashion, sports, and luxury industries 

Sequinova 

Sequinova provides biobased, high-performance alternatives to plastic and PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in sequins, glitter and gloss materials, addressing the $18B+ global sparkle market ahead of the imminent microplastic regulation. Their materials are true drop-ins: visually identical, non-toxic, circular at the end of life and compatible with existing manufacturing machinery, enabling rapid industry adoption.  

THE 8 IMPACT 

THE 8 IMPACT has developed a patented mechanical process that separates, decontaminates and regenerates materials at scale, without chemicals or water. Combined with their proprietary software, which automatically optimizes material formulations, the technology delivers up to 50% lower CO₂ impact and consistent performance.  

About the organizations supporting this Matchmaking 

The Matchmaking on Circular Fashion & Design Solutions is being organised with the support of: 

• Impact Europe, a unique network of impact capital providers along the full continuum of capital. The network connects foundations, impact funds, banks and financial institutions, corporate impact actors and public funders in the effort to increase prosperity and social progress for all.
• EIT Culture and Creativity, the Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) supporting Europe’s Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries in becoming more sustainable, resilient, and competitive.
• ESMOD (École Supérieure des Arts et Métiers de la Mode) is the leading fashion school dedicated to Fashion Design and Fashion Business. With 18 schools in 12 countries, ESMOD trains a new generation of professionals every year, in tune with the realities of the fashion, luxury, cultural and creative industries. 

About the WomenINvestEU Matchmaking Events 

As a part of its effort to expand the gender-focused investment ecosystem across Europe, WomenINvestEU is organizing online matchmaking events to connect women-led startups with members of its European Network of Gender-Conscious Investors. 

Representatives of women-led startups, as well as startups with women in C-level positions, can apply for the chance to participate in these events through regular open calls. The selected startups will also receive pitching support on strategic topics, in order to prepare for their interactions with the gender-conscious investors in attendance. 

Visit our Events page and stay tuned for upcoming opportunities.