Cornell Fashion Startups

A directory of 15 startups founded by Cornell University alumni in fashion, each listed with its founders, stage, and links. Compiled and updated by Big Red AI.

• unspunSeries B
  Beth Esponnette ’10, ,
  3D weaving technology for apparel
  Website ↗LinkedIn ↗
• Short StorySeed
  Samuel Hoffstaetter ’09, ,
  Apparel for petite women
  Website ↗LinkedIn ↗
• BioFluffSeed
  Martin Stuebler, MS ’18, ,
  Plant-based fur
  Website ↗LinkedIn ↗
• Dia&CoSeries C
  Lydia Gilbert ’05, ,
  Plus size women clothing
  Website ↗LinkedIn ↗
• Harper WildeSeed
  Jenna Kerner Barnes ’11, ,
  Online bra shopping
  Website ↗LinkedIn ↗
• Modern Synthesis
  Jen Keane ’11, ,
  Biology platform for new materials
  Website ↗LinkedIn ↗
• ConceiveSeed
  Lauren Berson Sugarman ’04, ,
  Always-on fertility care navigation
  Website ↗LinkedIn ↗
• VIDA
  Umaimah Mendhro ’01, ,
  Beautiful product design manufacturing
  Website ↗LinkedIn ↗
• Tailored IndustrySeed
  Alexander Tschopp ’11, ,
  On-demand knitwear manufacturing
  Website ↗LinkedIn ↗
• SeneSeed
  Ray Li ’09, ,
  Sizeless clothing possible for everyone
  Website ↗LinkedIn ↗
• LunaMicroPre-Seed
  Nate Robinson, PhD ’00, ,
  Clothing fabric for sweat and moisture management
  Website ↗LinkedIn ↗
• FlagshipSeries A
  Khalil Hajji, MEng ’17, ,
  Connect brands with creators
  Website ↗LinkedIn ↗
• Amberjack
  John Peters ’11, ,
  Hybrid shoes for men
  Website ↗LinkedIn ↗
• AURI
  Eliza Buddenhagen, MBA ’16, ,
  Luxury handbags and jewelry
  Website ↗LinkedIn ↗
• Whiskers LacesSeed
  Kyle Groth ’10, ,
  Personalized shoelaces for shoes
  Website ↗LinkedIn ↗