Bengaluru-based fashion supply-chain platform Thimblerr raises $1.4 million from IPV, others

Thimblerr, a Bengaluru-based full stack technology-driven fashion supply-chain platform, has raised $1.4 million in a bridge funding round with participation from Inflection Point Ventures. The round also saw participation from 3one4 Capital, Mount Judi Ventures, Venture Catalysts and We Founder Circle.

The startup will use the fresh funds for customer acquisition, expanding into additional product categories, and further strengthening the supply-chain capabilities.

Founded in 2022 by Piyush Jalan and Rishav Papneja, Thimblerr has built a tech-enabled supply chain that integrates design intelligence and rapid prototyping, allowing fashion brands to move from concept to production more efficiently. The startup claims that its online platform has reduced lead times from nearly 180 days to 30-60 days and has enabled the creation of over 3,000 designs every month. 

It currently works with 12+ renowned clients in India, including Tata Trent, USPA, Snitch, and The Souled Store.

Mitesh Shah, Co-founder, IPV, said, “In today’s fast-paced world, keeping up with latest trends and expediting the manufacturing process are essential for any brand looking to enter the market and stay competitive. However, it becomes nearly impossible for companies to manage the entire design–manufacturing supply chain by themselves.” 

“With Thimblerr, brands can design, source, prototype, and manufacture garments quickly, efficiently, and sustainably, using their tech-first approach. Making them a dependable go-to partner for fashion brands.”

“Thimblerr’s partnership with IPV has been an important part of our journey. Our objective is to reshape India's fast fashion manufacturing ecosystem by bringing speed, transparency, and reliability into the whole process. We're building a single platform to connect global brands with trusted Indian manufacturers, enabling faster production with increased efficiency,” said Piyush Jalan.