
ONE AI has developed a generative AI capable of producing physical fashion with zero waste and over 50% net profit, in contrast to dominant brands that generate significant industry waste and lower profits. Their AI-driven business process involves selling directly to individuals by matching digital products to their needs, followed by on-demand production using generalist machines. The AI learns from each product to continuously improve the sales and production process, adapting to market changes and reducing costs. They released the BlangBlang sneaker in 2022, the first physical genAI product, and hold a process patent for this technology across multiple regions. Their traction includes over 100 sneakers in circulation and plans to sell 10,000 sneakers by 2026, aiming for €1 million in net profits in the sneaker market by the same year. The company positions itself against competitors by highlighting that other genAIs are limited to digital spaces, and 3D printing solutions are product-type specific with higher machine costs, while traditional brands mass-produce without personalization or real-time market adaptation.

ONE AI has developed a generative AI capable of producing physical fashion with zero waste and over 50% net profit, in contrast to dominant brands that generate significant industry waste and lower profits. Their AI-driven business process involves selling directly to individuals by matching digital products to their needs, followed by on-demand production using generalist machines. The AI learns from each product to continuously improve the sales and production process, adapting to market changes and reducing costs. They released the BlangBlang sneaker in 2022, the first physical genAI product, and hold a process patent for this technology across multiple regions. Their traction includes over 100 sneakers in circulation and plans to sell 10,000 sneakers by 2026, aiming for €1 million in net profits in the sneaker market by the same year. The company positions itself against competitors by highlighting that other genAIs are limited to digital spaces, and 3D printing solutions are product-type specific with higher machine costs, while traditional brands mass-produce without personalization or real-time market adaptation.
Headquarters: Cologne (Köln), Germany
Product: Generative AI for designing and on-demand production of personalized fashion (notably sneakers)
Founded: Circa 2017–2018
Team size: Approximately 11–50 employees
Known funding events: Pre-seed (Oct 2017) and a grant (Oct 15, 2021)
Fashion manufacturing inefficiency, personalization, and product waste reduction
2018
Fashion tech / Generative AI
Recorded as a grant funding event
“Angel/backer Fabian Dittrich listed as a pre-seed investor”