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REFASHIOND Ventures operates as an industrial transformation fund, investing in early-stage technology companies dedicated to modernizing legacy industrial value chains. The firm leverages technological innovation across diverse sectors, enhancing efficiency, resilience, and sustainability by reshaping global production, movement, and consumption processes.
The firm was co-founded by Lisa Morales-Hellebo and Brian Laung Aoaeh, CFA. Their partnership began around August 2017 with The New York Supply Chain Meetup, stemming from a shared insight into the critical need for technological advancement in global supply chains. Morales-Hellebo offers expertise in technology and design; Aoaeh provides extensive investment and venture capital experience.
REFASHIOND Ventures supports startups empowering industrial players to improve operations, integrate advanced technologies, and adopt sustainable practices. The firm’s vision is to cultivate a new generation of industrial infrastructure, ensuring global value chains function effectively for people, planet, and profits, driving economic prosperity and environmental stewardship.
REFASHIOND Ventures has raised $25K across 1 funding round.
Key people at REFASHIOND Ventures.
REFASHIOND Ventures was founded in 2019 by Simon Campbell (Co-Founder, General Partner).
REFASHIOND Ventures has raised $25K in total across 1 funding round.
REFASHIOND Ventures was founded in 2019 by Simon Campbell (Co-Founder, General Partner).
REFASHIOND Ventures has raised $25K in total across 1 funding round.
REFASHIOND Ventures's investors include Alumni Ventures, Ascend Venture Capital, Bascom Ventures, Collaborative Seed & Growth Partners, Refinery Ventures, Marco A. Casas.
REFASHIOND Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital fund focused on investing in startups that develop technology innovations to transform and modernize global supply chains across multiple industries. Their mission is to back early-stage companies that refashion industrial value chains through supply chain innovation and technology, particularly in areas like data and AI, advanced materials, advanced manufacturing, and next-generation logistics. They aim to be highly value-add investors, providing not only capital but also counsel and operational support to founders, with investments typically ranging from $25K to $750K per startup, targeting pre-seed to Series A stages[1][3][5].
Founded in 2021 by Brian Laung Aoaeh and Lisa Morales-Hellebo, REFASHIOND Ventures launched as a rolling fund on AngelList and is based in New York. The founders bring experience as early-stage investors, startup founders, and advisors, leveraging a global network of supply chain experts, technologists, and executives to source deals and support portfolio companies. The fund’s evolution is focused on building a community around supply chain technology innovation, with a goal of scaling to a $10 million annual fund size and expanding investment stages over time[1][3].
REFASHIOND Ventures rides the wave of industrial transformation driven by digitization, automation, and data analytics in supply chains—a sector critical to global commerce but historically underserved by venture capital. The timing is crucial as supply chains face unprecedented challenges and opportunities from globalization, sustainability demands, and technological disruption. By focusing on startups that create defensible economic moats through scalable platforms and ecosystems, REFASHIOND Ventures helps accelerate innovation that can increase efficiency, transparency, and resilience in supply chains worldwide. Their influence extends through ecosystem-building efforts and partnerships that connect startups with industry leaders and capital[1][3][6].
Looking ahead, REFASHIOND Ventures is poised to expand its fund size and investment scope, potentially increasing its influence in the supply chain tech space. Trends such as AI-driven logistics, sustainable materials, and advanced manufacturing techniques will likely shape their portfolio and impact. As supply chains become more complex and technology-dependent, REFASHIOND’s specialized expertise and network position it to be a leading investor and ecosystem builder in industrial transformation. Their continued commitment to founder support and community-building will be key to scaling startups that redefine global supply chains[1][3][5].
Key people at REFASHIOND Ventures.
REFASHIOND Ventures has raised $25K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $25K REFASHIOND - Seed in April 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2021 | $25K REFASHIOND - Seed | Alumni Ventures, Ascend Venture Capital, Bascom Ventures, Collaborative Seed & Growth Partners, Refinery Ventures, Marco A. Casas |