STCH | $5.5M

Founders: Narahari Payala & Aseem Chitkara

HQ: Bengaluru

Sector: AI / Textile Manufacturing (B2B)

What they do

→ AI-native CDMO platform for textiles

→ Focus on sustainable fabric innovation + manufacturing

→ Works on backend supply chain + R&D, not consumer fashion

The Funding

→ Raised $5.5M (Pre-Series A)

→ Led by Omnivore

→ Participation from Kae Capital & WVC

Why it matters

→ Tackles textile sustainability + efficiency

→ Brings AI into manufacturing + materials science

→ Strong B2B play vs crowded D2C fashion space

Will AI-driven manufacturing startups outperform traditional factories in the long run?