Stage: Pre-Seed (with Seed flexibility for the right partner)
Instrument: Convertible Note (preferred) / Equity (select cases)
Use of Funds (Milestones):
→ Production & packaging locked: final specs, suppliers confirmed, pilot run prepared
→ First collection ready to ship: initial inventory produced + QA completed
→ Core team in place: 1–2 key hires/contractors onboarded (R&D / Operations / Brand & Marketing)
→ Go-to-market phase 1 executed: D2C live (Italy first) + key-account pipeline in Wholesale & Hospitality (LOIs in preparation)
→ Fulfillment live: warehouse + shipping lanes running (EU-ready, US preparation)
We’re looking for: long-term partners with brand/consumer focus (angels, operators, family offices).