We invest in companies reinventing the business of fashion and retail
We are venture capitalists investing in companies that use innovative technology to reinvent the business of fashion and retail
We offer more than just capital. Our entrepreneurs benefit from deep, sector-specific insights drawn from leading global fashion players and our extensive network across Asia, particularly in Japan and Southeast Asia.
Lyra Ventures is backed by ZOZO Co., Ltd., Japan’s largest and most innovative fashion e-commerce platform, and TSI Holdings, one of the country’s largest fashion conglomerates.
Meet the Team
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Reina Nakamura
GENERAL PARTNER
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Chieh Suang
DIRECTOR
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Alicia Teo
ASSOCIATE
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Suraya Harharah
HEAD OF OPERATIONS
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Jonathan Price
ADVISOR
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Christine Goulay
ADVISOR
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Koji Yanagisawa
ADVISOR
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Minoru Fukuda
ADVISOR
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Ori Lavie
ADVISOR
Meet the Companies
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Balance is an end-to-end B2B financing platform facilitating flexible payment options including net terms and BNPL financing.
Region: US, Israel
Stage: Series B
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Bites is an enterprise workforce management platform for frontline employee training and knowledge sharing.
Region: Israel, US
Stage: Seed+
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Chainlane is a software platform for RFID operations across the supply chain.
Region: Israel, UK
Stage: Series A
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Entrupy is an AI-based authentication solution for secondhand resellers, marketplaces and consumers.
Region: US, India and Japan
Stage: Series B
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LePrix is a B2B wholesale marketplace for secondhand luxury fashion & lifestyle items.
Region: US, Japan
Stage: Series A
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Lizee is a reverse logistics management platform for recommerce and circular business models
Region: France
Stage: Series A
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Material Exchange is a B2B materials sourcing marketplace and data platform connecting leading brands with suppliers
Region: Sweden
Stage: Series A+
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SuperCircle is a full-service technology and reverse logistics platform powering post-consumer textile recycling.
Region: US
Stage: Series A
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Threedium powers digital immersive e-commerce experiences with their 3D and AR technology.
Region: UK
Stage: Series A
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Tolstoy is a shoppable video platform which drives traffic and increases engagement across the customer journey.
Region: US, Israel
Stage: Seed+
What Our Founders Say
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Lyra has been instrumental in enhancing our footprint in the fashion and luxury ecosystem. Working closely with the team we are building a powerful network of partners, advisors, clients and investors, shaping up huge long-term potential and value for the company.
— Mike Charalambous
CEO, Threedium
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Lyra has specialized knowledge within fashion that we need to scale. Their knowledge helps Material Exchange make better strategic decisions in a rapidly evolving industry. Lyra has also opened relationships in Southeast Asia with key partners and customers that would be slow for other investors to reach.
— Darren Glenister
CEO, Material Exchange
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Lyra supported the company’s rebranding efforts by introducing a specialist agency experienced in B2B technology startups and was actively involved throughout the process.
— Haim Baron
CEO, Chainlane