PlatformE
An end-to-end fashion technology platform that enables on-demand manufacturing and 3D digital supply chains to eliminate overproduction and waste.
- CEO / Founder
- Ben Demiri (Co-Founder and Co-Chairman), Gonçalo Cruz (Co-founder and CEO)
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $15.5M
- Latest Round
- Series B
- Key Investors
- TLF Ventures, Amorim, José Neves, Net-a-Porter (Natalie Massenet)
Technology & Products
Key Products
End-to-end fashion technology platform for on-demand manufacturing, 3D digital supply chains, virtual prototyping, and product personalization. Includes E-Factory for factory-floor orchestration. Acquired Catalyst AI in December 2021 to enhance AI and data science capabilities for supply chain optimization.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary 3D rendering and API-first architecture that integrates seamlessly with e-commerce platforms (like Farfetch and Shopify) and industrial ERP systems to automate the translation of digital orders into production patterns.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Transforms the fashion lifecycle from 'produce-then-sell' to 'sell-then-produce,' reducing inventory risk, eliminating deadstock, and accelerating speed-to-market through real-time 3D visualization.
How They Differentiate
PlatformE offers a 'full-stack' on-demand solution specifically tailored for the luxury sector, connecting 3D digital twins directly to factory-floor orchestration (E-Factory) to enable a 'sell-then-produce' model. They differentiate by providing an end-to-end platform that enables virtual prototyping, product personalization, and real-time connection from POS to production and shipment, significantly reducing inventory risk and waste.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Global luxury fashion houses, high-end apparel brands, multi-brand retailers, and advanced garment manufacturers.
Industry Verticals
["Fashion & Apparel","Luxury Goods","Retail Technology","Manufacturing & Supply Chain","Digital Assets/Metaverse"]
Competitors
Resonance; Lectra; Browzwear; Unspun
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Team size expanded to 51-200 employees; integrated with major luxury groups LVMH and Kering.
Major Milestones
["Founded in 2015 by Gonçalo Cruz and Farfetch founder José Neves","Selected for LVMH’s 'La Maison des Startups' accelerator program","Closed $12M Series B funding in 2020 to scale on-demand manufacturing","Launched Skinvaders in 2021 to bridge physical fashion with the metaverse and gaming","Recognized as one of Portugal's most promising startups for sustainable fashion in 2024/2025"]
Notable Customers
Diverge Sneakers, Dior, Gucci, Puma, Farfetch, The North Face. Previously worked with "big" high-street clients (undisclosed).