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STCH pivots AI to fabric manufacturing raises funds but cuts announced amount in update
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Published on 24 April 2026
It first said $7 Mn then corrected to $5.5 Mn
AI fashion backend startup STCH, founded by ex-Zetwerk executives, says it raised $5.5 Mn in its Pre-Series A round led by Omnivore, with Kae Capital and WVC. The update came after an earlier $7 Mn figure. The company plans to expand AI capabilities, build its fabric R&D lab, and scale a CDMO platform that recreates fabrics in about 45 days.
- STCH’s Pre-Series A is revised to $5.5 Mn from $7 Mn
- AI-based CDMO targets fabric development and sourcing, not consumer tools
- It analyzes brand images and descriptions to match fabric parameters
- Fabric concept to production can take around 45 days
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