Thread Factory Raises ₹1.5 Cr to Digitise Apparel Sourcing and Streamline Fashion Supply Chain

In a sector still heavily dependent on calls and WhatsApp for sourcing, Thread Factory is betting on technology to bring much-needed structure—and investors are taking note.

The fashion supply startup has raised ₹1.5 crore in a pre-seed round led by Aviral Bhatnagar at AJVC, marking an early vote of confidence in its mission to modernise India’s apparel supply ecosystem.

Founded by Vivek Solanki and Paras Jindal, the company is building a B2B platform that connects independent apparel retailers with manufacturers across the country. At its core, the startup aims to address a persistent industry challenge—unstructured sourcing that results in weak demand visibility, inefficient procurement, and excess inventory.

Rather than relying on fragmented communication methods, retailers can explore designs and place orders directly through the platform. On the supply side, manufacturers benefit from clearer demand signals, allowing them to plan production more efficiently.

While the shift may appear simple, it has the potential to significantly improve efficiency in an industry where operational gaps are deeply embedded.

Thread Factory plans to deploy the newly raised capital to enhance its technology infrastructure, grow its team, and onboard more retailers and manufacturers, while continuing to build a data-driven backbone for the fashion supply chain.

Early traction indicates strong market acceptance. The startup has already achieved an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of დაახლოებით ₹4 crore, with a 60% monthly repeat rate, and has onboarded over 40 manufacturers onto its platform.

The investment also highlights AJVC’s continued focus on backing early-stage ventures addressing real-world inefficiencies. With an expanding portfolio across sectors, the firm is steadily strengthening its presence in India’s emerging startup ecosystem.

As India’s fashion industry evolves, platforms like Thread Factory are expected to play a critical role in transforming fragmented supply chains into more connected, data-driven networks.