Scandicci-based Italian fashion tech startup Zerow, which enables the sale of surplus materials and machinery in fashion, has secured €400,000 in a pre-seed funding round from Startup Wise Guys and Nana Bianca.
- Established in 2021 by Gabriele Rorandelli and Alessio Troisi, Zerow operates a B2B platform that facilitates the sale of surplus materials and machinery in the fashion industry, aiming to reduce waste and promote a circular economy.
- The firm specializes in high-quality fabrics, leathers, and hides sourced from unsold stock of luxury brands, promoting sustainability by connecting designers, artisans, and small brands with premium, deadstock materials.
- Zerow also operates Zerolab, a creative lab in Scandicci, where workshops and events encourage upcycling and sustainable practices.
Details of the deal
- The investment came from Startup Wise Guys, a leading startup accelerator based in Estonia, offering tailored mentorship, funding, and expertise to early-stage startups, with Nana Bianca also joining the round.
- With the fresh €400,000 pre-seed investment, Zerow will expand its team and scale its operations into the UK and Northern Europe. The funds will be used to further develop their AI-powered circularity solutions, enhance their tech-driven approach to sustainability.
