Partnership Roadmap
EmpowerWear is building a future where technology, sustainability, and style converge to empower women around the world.
Here’s how we plan to strategically collaborate with investors, organizations, and mission-aligned partners across the globe.
Our Strategic Approach
| Focus Area | Details |
|---|---|
| Phased Outreach | We build trust step-by-step—starting with startup programs and grants, followed by angel investors, and then scaling to institutional VCs. |
| Key Themes | Gender equality, sustainability, digital innovation, and global scalability (Asia ↔ North America). |
| Engagement Channels | Accelerators, startup events, personal introductions, LinkedIn, and public product visibility. |
| Materials | Investor-ready pitch decks, product demos, data-backed market research, and a live MVP showcase. |
✈️ Silicon Valley Investors
Goal: Expand globally and connect with VCs experienced in D2C, SaaS, and subscription models for women.
Strategy Highlights:
- Targeting firms via Crunchbase, AngelList, and YC networks.
- Leverage connections with local founders and engineers.
- Key Message:
“Empowering working women through data-backed, sustainable fashion solutions—born in Asia, ready for the U.S.” - Deliverables: English pitch (under 10 slides), product mockups, and market sizing (TAM/SAM/SOM).
🌱 Southeast Asia & Singapore Investors
Goal: Launch regionally in Southeast Asia by partnering with VCs familiar with women-centric lifestyle platforms.
Strategy Highlights:
- Reaching out to Cocoon Capital, Golden Gate Ventures, Antler, and others.
- Participate in She Loves Tech, Slingshot, and Women in Tech events.
- Key Message:
“A local-first fashion rental experience for busy Southeast Asian professionals.” - Multilingual readiness: English, Chinese, or Malay as needed.
👩🎓 Women Empowerment Organizations
Goal: Strengthen social impact, share success stories, and co-promote positive change.
Strategy Highlights:
- Connect with Lean In, Josei Shacho.net, and government gender equality bodies.
- Offer partnership models such as ambassador programs, case study features, or joint campaigns.
- Key Message:
“A female-founded platform enabling women to thrive—professionally and personally.”
🌿 Sustainability & ESG Advocates
Goal: Position EmpowerWear as a sustainable alternative to fast fashion.
Strategy Highlights:
- Reach out to Fashion for Good, Sustainable Apparel Coalition, JCI ESG initiatives, and local environmental orgs.
- Share metrics like carbon savings, waste reduction, and garment reuse cycles.
- Key Message:
“A fashion-forward circular economy: reducing waste, promoting reuse, empowering conscious consumers.”
🚀 Startup Programs & Grants
Goal: Validate our concept, secure initial funding, and join innovation ecosystems.
| Stage | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Startup Incubators | MITOU, Tokyo Startup Gateway, Plug and Play Japan | Mentorship, early capital, community access |
| Public Grants | J-Startup, SME Agency, Tokyo Government programs | MVP and R&D funding, business registration support |
| Angel Network | Female founders, D2C pioneers, early ecosystem champions | Feedback, early intros, funding preparation |
| Seed VC | Coral Capital, ANOBAKA, East Ventures | Pre-Series A capital and strategic support |
📌 Join Us on the Journey
We’re not just building a company—we’re building a movement.
Whether you’re an investor, organization, or ecosystem partner who shares our values, we’d love to connect.
👉 Contact Us to explore how we can build the future of women’s lifestyle infrastructure—together.