Fashion Startups funded by Y Combinator (YC) 2026

Markhor's leather footwear and accessories are handcrafted by some of the most skilled artisans in the subcontinent.

PatternFast helps fashion companies and brands design and launch new collections in minutes instead of months. We save brands 90% of the time and 95% of the costs associated with the tedious, time-consuming, and complex process of garment design and development. Our AI software enables the instant design of over hundred billion of unique styles, complete with production-ready documentation, patterns, and automated sizing.

Lollipuff is the only online auction site that pre-screens each and every item to guarantee the authenticity of its high-end, pre-owned designer apparel and accessories. Buyers can be confident they're getting the real deal, and sellers never have to worry about listing their luxury pieces alongside counterfeits. Combining the buyer security of an upscale boutique with the amazing prices of an online auction, Lollipuff is the go-to site for authentic, affordable and on-trend designer fashion.

StyleUp brings effortless joy to getting dressed with daily, weather-appropriate advice tailored to suit your life and style. It's your shortcut to chic. We believe in discovery. It's our job to find outfit recommendations you love and deliver them to you conveniently and beautifully. Your feedback helps us make better recommendations, so we can serve you better every single day.

Shoptiques.com brings boutique shopping online. On Shoptiques.com, you will experience personalized shopping with the most unique and fashion-forward inventory from the best local boutiques. This means no more searching through hundreds of sites and walking down random streets in hopes of finding the perfect item! It’s now easy to discover your favorite local boutiques and shop new looks in one place.

Avametric is a privately-held AR and simulation company working to revolutionize the fashion and retail industries. We were founded in 2012 and centrally located in the thriving San Francisco neighborhood of SOMA. Our software platform provides automated content creation for brands, retail & e-commerce sales tools, and increased efficiency in garment design & development. By working on both enterprise-facing tools for design and consumer-facing tools for virtual fitting rooms, we are excited to transform visualization experiences in fashion and bring traditionally physical experiences to the virtual space. We are proudly backed and supported by our lead investors at Khosla Ventures and, together, we look forward to changing the way people shop and design clothing globally. Sound like you? Find your fit at our careers page: https://www.avametric.com/careers/