• Investor
Lyra Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm investing globally in companies that use innovative technology to reinvent the business of fashion and retail. Lyra Venture's investment focus is broadly defined, enabling us to invest in pioneering businesses across the fashion value chain including alternative materials, new retail models, brand concepts and SaaS businesses. The fund see itself as more than just a path to capital. With deep domain expertise within the team and network of advisors, their entrepreneurs gain access to knowledge accumulated from leading global fashion players and an extensive Asian network, especially in Japan and South East Asia. Lyra Ventures back visionary and disciplined entrepreneurs whose companies have proven product-market fit and are ready to scale.
  • Stages of Support

    • Idea
    • Start-up
    • Early
    • Growth
    • Mature
  • Investment Instruments

    • Equity
    • Quasi-Equity
  • Sectors of Focus

    • Artisanal
    • Culture
    • Supply chain services
  • Services

    • Invest or provide direct financial support to SGBs or entrepreneurs
  • Nonfinancial Services

    • Capacity development services
  • Capacity development services

    • Access to networks and partners
    • Talent development/HR (including leadership)
  • Program online

    • Hybrid
  • Focus Tech

    • Yes