Image via Wikipedia One of the best talks I heard at CasualConnect last week was…
Entrepreneurship
On the day that Boo.com died in March 2001, not only did the Internet bubble burst but selling fashion and apparel over the Internet seemed dead for forever. So it is exciting to see that fashion and apparel is now one of the most exciting e-commerce categories where tons of innovation is happening. Think the […]
Image via Wikipedia One of the best talks I heard at CasualConnect last week was…
As you’re building your marketplace, consider which tools and technology to leverage. There’s no reason…
On the day that Boo.com died in March 2001, not only did the Internet bubble burst but selling fashion and apparel over the Internet seemed dead for forever. So it is exciting to see that fashion and apparel is now one of the most exciting e-commerce categories where tons of innovation is happening. Think the success of private sales (vente privee) sites like the Gilt Group, the emergence of online-only brands like the “oh-so-cool-pants-maker” Bonobos or our own portfolio company Indochino that has developed into the leader for tailor-made suits. All these successes are based on 4 major advantages that the Internet has as a distribution channel for apparel:
I am certain that we will see even more innovation in the apparel space in the upcoming years. Perhaps the next big apparel brand will be an online-only brand, perhaps new intermediaries will make shopping online an even better experience, perhaps every online retailer will offer some sort of customization. The advantages of the Internet as a distribution channel just seem to be too large.
Portfolio
Robotics has been a core focus of my time in deep tech. I recently wrote a post sharing our considerations on robotics and we’ve made three investments in the category within the past year, including Optimotive. Today, I am thrilled to be able to share the news that we’ve led the $5m seed round of […]
There’s a talent drain facing the tech industry today. We frequently hear about companies that…
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