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Explore specific startup directions.
Each category is a doorway, not a limit. Founders can bring ideas that cross multiple groups, or ask us to create a new category if the market is still forming.
Existing Category
Art-Tech
Art and Culture
The Art-Tech sector explores the intersection of art and technology, fostering innovation in creative expression and cultural experiences. It includes digital art, virtual exhibitions, interactive installations, and creative technologies.
- Integrating technology into art installations to create interactive and multimedia experiences.
- - Using digital tools and software for digital art creation, graphic design, and visual effects.
- - Exploring virtual and augmented reality to expand artistic expression and create immersive art experiences.
Example leaders: Artsy, DeviantArt, Sedition
Existing Category
Design-Tech
Design and Build
The Design-Tech sector encompasses technological solutions and innovations in design and building processes. It includes computer-aided design (CAD), virtual reality (VR) design tools, and generative design algorithms.
- Utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) software and virtual prototyping tools to create and test designs before physical production.
- Integrating sustainable design practices and materials to reduce environmental impact and promote eco-friendly solutions.
- Applying design thinking principles and user-centered design approaches to develop products, services, and experiences that meet user needs.
Example leaders: Autodesk, Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch
Existing Category
Fashion-Tech
Fashion, Apparel, and Design
The Fashion-Tech sector revolves around technological solutions and innovations in fashion, apparel, and design. It includes wearable technologies, virtual fashion experiences, and sustainable fashion practices.
- Integrating wearable technology into fashion designs, such as smart clothing and accessories that monitor health metrics or provide augmented reality experiences.
- Utilizing virtual fitting and customization technologies to enable personalized shopping experiences and reduce returns.
- Implementing supply chain traceability and transparency solutions to promote ethical and sustainable fashion practices.
Example leaders: Farfetch, Rent the Runway, Lyst
Existing Category
Lux-Tech
Luxury Goods and Services
The Lux-Tech sector encompasses technological solutions and innovations in the luxury goods and services industry. It includes luxury retail platforms, personalized luxury experiences, and advanced craftsmanship techniques.
- Developing high-end luxury goods and services that incorporate advanced technologies, such as smart wearables, personalized experiences, and exclusive access.
- Creating immersive and interactive experiences in luxury retail environments, such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) shopping experiences.
- Implementing advanced security systems and authentication technologies to protect luxury assets and combat counterfeiting.
Example leaders: LVMH, Richemont, Kering
Existing Category
Wear-Tech
Smart Wearables and Accessories
The Wear-Tech sector encompasses technological solutions and innovations in smart wearables and accessories. It includes fitness trackers, smartwatches, and wearable health monitoring devices.
- Innovate wearable technologies and accessories, enhancing personalization, connectivity, and health monitoring.
- Developing smartwatches, fitness trackers, and wearable sensors for monitoring health and fitness parameters.
- Implementing wearable technology in industries such as sports, healthcare, and safety for improved performance and safety.
Example leaders: Apple, Fitbit, Garmin
New Category
Beauty-Tech
Cosmetics, Skincare Technology, Beauty Commerce, and Personalization
The Beauty-Tech category within Metasoft Capital focuses on cosmetics, skincare technology, beauty commerce, and personalization. This area can include software, AI, data systems, marketplaces, hardware, services, or infrastructure that make old workflows faster, safer, more affordable, more measurable, or easier to adopt.
- Building practical products that help customers solve problems in cosmetics, skincare technology, beauty commerce, and personalization with clearer workflows, better data, or stronger automation.
- Creating platforms, tools, or services that reduce cost, improve trust, increase access, or help organizations adopt technology in the fashion, beauty & luxury sector.
- Helping founders turn a focused industry pain point into a scalable company with a clear buyer, measurable value, and room for long-term growth.
Founder/investor relevance: This category can help match focused founders with investors who care about the same sector.
New Category
Luxury-Resale-Tech
Luxury Resale, Authentication, Concierge, and Premium Commerce
The Luxury-Resale-Tech category within Metasoft Capital focuses on luxury resale, authentication, concierge, and premium commerce. This area can include software, AI, data systems, marketplaces, hardware, services, or infrastructure that make old workflows faster, safer, more affordable, more measurable, or easier to adopt.
- Building practical products that help customers solve problems in luxury resale, authentication, concierge, and premium commerce with clearer workflows, better data, or stronger automation.
- Creating platforms, tools, or services that reduce cost, improve trust, increase access, or help organizations adopt technology in the fashion, beauty & luxury sector.
- Helping founders turn a focused industry pain point into a scalable company with a clear buyer, measurable value, and room for long-term growth.
Founder/investor relevance: This category can help match focused founders with investors who care about the same sector.
