smatch raised a €5m seed round! Read the announcement and our manifesto here.
Smatch Manifesto
Smarter Connections, Stronger Businesses: Empowering Brands and Retailers to Thrive Together
The global fashion industry is navigating a period of immense challenges. Economic pressures, rising costs, and unpredictable demand have made sourcing and selling more complex than ever. For brands and large retailers, finding efficient ways to distribute inventory collections while maintaining brand equity is an ongoing challenge. Meanwhile, retailers, and outlets are under pressure to source high-quality products at competitive prices, all while adapting to rapidly shifting consumer preferences.
Sustainability has become a defining factor in today’s market, with buyers and sellers alike facing growing expectations to reduce waste and embrace more responsible practices. However, fragmented supply chains, inefficient sourcing processes, and limited visibility make these goals difficult to achieve. The result is lost opportunities, strained partnerships, and underutilized potential for all players in the fashion ecosystem.
smatch is shaping the fashion industry by bridging the gap between sellers and buyers through a seamless, transparent, and intelligent B2B marketplace with two interfaces - a selling and buying co-pilot. For brands and large retailers, we provide a co-pilot service to connect with verified retailers, wholesalers, and outlets, ensuring their products reach the right audience efficiently and effectively. For buyers, smatch offers direct access to curated collections from top brands, empowering them to make smarter, faster sourcing decisions.
By streamlining the process with advanced tools like smart filters, real-time comparisons, and tailored notifications, smatch makes sourcing and selling effortless. Brands can maximize the value of their collections, while retailers secure the products they need to remain competitive and profitable. This combination of transparency, efficiency, and trust fosters long-term partnerships and drives industry-wide success.
At its core, smatch is built for a smarter, more sustainable future. By minimizing inefficiencies and reducing waste, we enable sellers and buyers to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional value to their customers and driving growth in a competitive marketplace.
smatch is more than just a marketplace – it’s a movement.
We are always looking for unique and exceptional people to join us on our journey.
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