Men, it’s time to stay cool. With Coolmate! They’re Vietnam’s leading e-commerce D2C brand for men’s clothing. Now, they’ve just raised a $6M Series B.

Investor check. Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India led the round.

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👔 Fit check

Founded in 2019, they partner with top factories that produce exports for large international brands to create high-quality, affordable, and innovative menswear.

• These factories have established global supply chains and ESG practices.
• They innovate with eco-friendly materials like organic cotton, recycled fibers, and the latest eco-friendly production processes.

Functional, fashionable, and comfortable. They integrate in-house tech into their product lines.

• Since Vietnam is hot and humid, they need shirts with wicking properties.
• They developed their own ExCool tech that utilizes a specialized fabric to actively dissipate heat, as well as ExDry breathable fabric ensures optimal airflow for fast absorption and drying.

Unmatched customer service. They have industry-first 60-day no-questions-asked return policy.

• They also have a multi-channel contact center open 365 days a year.
• Win-win. Staying close to customer needs based on what customers are buying and actively listening to them, allows Coolmate to save costs on overproduction and reduce the risk of innovation failures.

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🌏 What’s next?

They’ve raised the $$$ to speed up international expansion, product innovation and omnichannel retail presence across SEA.