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New York, March 8, 2023–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The New York Fashion Tech Lab (NYFTLab), the premier program for advancing women-led fashion and retail tech companies, returns with 10 of them .th A cohort of participating B2B retail tech startups.decade cohort, Join a 12-week program chosen by leading fashion and retail partners.
This year, NYFTLab is proud to announce new partners with Saks, Selfridges, TJX and Wolverine World Wide, Inc. These new Lab partners include Burberry, Levi Strauss & Co., LVMH, Macy’s Inc., Richemont and Vera Bradley Inc. In addition, Accenture and Fenwick & West LLP are also supporters of his NYFTLab.
During the 12-week program, 2023 Lab Companies will work with NYFTLab partners to inspire and enhance their business development. Founders of emerging technology companies will benefit from participating in weekly sessions and workshops to meet with the lab’s network of experts. The experience culminates in the annual Tech Runway Demo Day, where founders showcase their innovative technologies to retailers, brands, investors and the press.
Lab companies for 2023 are:
Kay Koplovitz, co-founder and chairman of the board of NYFTLab and Springboard Enterprises, said: “After 10 cohorts, we are very proud of our alumni and what they have come so far.This year’s cohort will no doubt contribute to the continued success of this initiative.”
NYFTLab is a business catalyst for women-led companies, and over the past decade has supported 75 innovative companies, including: DRESSX, EON, Obsess, Reflaunt, StyleSage, Trendalytics, VNTANA, Zeekit and more.
These NYFTLab graduates find great value in the program and carry away actionable insights that drive further growth. Her Elysa Kahn, co-founder of her Squaded, a 2022 Lab Company, said: Step into our journey. “
Similarly, Neha Singh, Founder and CEO of Obsess, a 2017 Lab Company, explains: I am very lucky to have been accepted and had the opportunity to gain experience. “
After joining the programme, these companies have continued to perform well independently, with significant achievements including partnerships with major retailers, impressive capital expenditures and notable acquisitions. These inspirational success stories are common among his NYFTLab alumni, and this year’s cohort is no exception.
For more information, visit https://nyftlab.com/ or email info@nyftlab.com.
About New York Fashion Tech Lab
The New York Fashion Tech Lab is a community-driven relationship building, collaboration and business development platform. This non-profit program was co-founded by Springboard Enterprises and leading fashion retailers to support women-led businesses that have developed innovations at the intersection of fashion, retail and technology. For more information, please visit www.nyftlab.com.
About Springboard Enterprises
Springboard’s mission is to accelerate the growth of women-led and entrepreneurial companies through access to a global community of essential resources and professionals. Springboard Enterprises is a leading network of influencers, investors and innovators dedicated to building large-scale companies led by women who are transforming the industry of technology and life her science. The measure of success is in results. Since 2000, more than 850 of her Springboard portfolio companies have generated over $36 billion in value seeking investment and human capital for product development and expansion. Springboard Entrepreneurs is transforming the industry with her over 220 exits and 26 IPOs to strategic acquirers. http://springboardenterprises.org
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