(Re)vive
Revive is a data-powered inventory optimization tool for brands seeking to recover the highest asset value from their returns and deadstock. The company addresses the significant supply chain challenge of managing slightly imperfect items, offering a solution that transforms these goods into revenue streams. Their process involves receiving returns and deadstock, analyzing and digitizing each item, preparing them for resale through cleaning, repair, or repackaging, and then merchandising them either through the brand's own channels or Revive's network. Revive has recovered nearly $50 million in Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) and saved over 406,000 units from landfills in 2024, demonstrating a strong commitment to both profitability and sustainability. They aim to help brands reduce their environmental footprint while increasing revenue, with a notable case study showing a 4.3x ROI within six months.
(Re)vive
Revive is a data-powered inventory optimization tool for brands seeking to recover the highest asset value from their returns and deadstock. The company addresses the significant supply chain challenge of managing slightly imperfect items, offering a solution that transforms these goods into revenue streams. Their process involves receiving returns and deadstock, analyzing and digitizing each item, preparing them for resale through cleaning, repair, or repackaging, and then merchandising them either through the brand's own channels or Revive's network. Revive has recovered nearly $50 million in Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) and saved over 406,000 units from landfills in 2024, demonstrating a strong commitment to both profitability and sustainability. They aim to help brands reduce their environmental footprint while increasing revenue, with a notable case study showing a 4.3x ROI within six months.
TL;DR
Business: Data-powered inventory optimization and refurbishment for returned, damaged, and excess apparel
Impact (2024): Recovered nearly $50M GMV and saved over 406,000 units from landfills
Founded: 2017
Headcount: 35 employees
Recent raise: $3.5M seed (May 30, 2024)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Retail supply chain recovery: managing and monetizing imperfect returns, display samples, and excess inventory.
Founded
2017
Industry
Apparel resale / circular fashion
Funding Track Record
$3.5M
Seed round announced May 30, 2024 with participation from additional investors
Investor Signal
“Backed by a group of venture and angel investors including Veronica Chou, Hustle Fund, FJ Labs, and Banter Capital”