Tise is a mobile‑first peer‑to‑peer marketplace that lets users buy and sell secondhand apparel. The platform combines AI‑driven discovery, in‑app escrow payments, and integrated prepaid shipping with reward‑point discounts to facilitate secure, low‑cost transactions and extend garment lifecycles.
Funding
$19.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Consumers seeking affordable, sustainable fashion often lack convenient channels to buy and sell pre‑owned clothing, leading to continued reliance on fast‑fashion supply chains and increased textile waste.
Solution
Tise offers a mobile‑first peer‑to‑peer marketplace that connects individual sellers and buyers of secondhand apparel. The app streamlines listing creation, discovery, and transaction processing, enabling users to extend the lifecycle of garments while reducing environmental impact. Integrated reward points lower shipping costs, encouraging repeat activity. Curated “Discover” feeds surface trending items and style inspiration, fostering a community‑driven shopping experience. All interactions occur within a secure, GDPR‑compliant environment that protects user data and payment information.
Target Audience
The primary users are fashion‑savvy individuals aged 18‑35 who prefer circular consumption and are comfortable transacting via mobile devices, as well as small boutique resellers looking for a scalable digital channel to reach a community of eco‑conscious shoppers.
Features
- Native iOS and Android applications with responsive UI optimized for quick photo capture and automatic metadata extraction via on‑device image recognition.
- AI‑enhanced recommendation engine that personalizes the “Discover” feed based on browsing history, brand preferences, and seasonal trends.
- In‑app escrow payment system supporting major credit cards and digital wallets, coupled with end‑to‑end encryption for transaction security.
- Integrated logistics partner API that generates prepaid shipping labels and tracks parcels in real time, with points‑based discounts applied automatically.
- Social features including profile following, private messaging, and activity feeds that enable users to build style‑focused networks.
- Tiered moderation tools and automated fraud detection leveraging machine‑learning classifiers to maintain marketplace integrity.
- Compliance layer handling GDPR consent management, data export requests, and role‑based access controls for user privacy.
- Analytics dashboard for power users offering sales performance metrics, inventory turnover, and price‑trend insights.