Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

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Clozetsales is an online marketplace that provides a platform for decluttering, buying and selling pre-loved clothing. This extends the lifespan of garments and reduces the demand for new clothing production, which has a significant environmental impact.

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

Clozetsales is a Nigerian Circular Fashion Startup tackling fast fashion's environmental impact. We run an online marketplace for buying and selling pre-loved clothing, extending garment life and reducing textile waste. This empowers women to declutter and earn money, while offering others affordable, stylish fashion. We promote conscious consumption and educate users on the environmental benefits of pre-loved clothing. As part of our mission to extend life-cycle of existing items, we provide in-house upcycling services to create unique pieces from pre-loved items, further minimizing waste. Clozetsales is a purpose-driven business promoting sustainability, empowering women, and building a thriving pre-loved fashion community in Nigeria .

01.02 Quel est le problème principal que vous essayez de résoudre ?

The Nigerian fashion scene thrives on fast fashion, but it comes at a heavy cost. Fast fashion production pollutes the environment with water waste, greenhouse gasses, and textile overflow in landfills. Clozetsales tackles this by offering a solution for both environmental and economic concerns. We built a platform for buying and selling pre-loved clothing, extending garment life and diverting textiles from landfills. This empowers women to declutter their wardrobes and earn money for pre-loved items, while offering others stylish and affordable fashion choices. By promoting pre-loved clothing, we foster a community around conscious consumption and educate users on the environmental benefits of sustainable fashion choices.

01.03 Dites-nous quels sont les principaux avantages et/ou bénéfices de l'utilisation du produit/service fourni par votre startup (au moins 3).

We actively fight the prevailing issues of fast fashion and it's environmental impact by promoting pre-loved clothing. This extends garment lifespans, reduces textile waste in landfills, and lowers the environmental footprint compared to new clothing production. 2. Our platform empowers women to declutter their wardrobes and turn pre-loved items into cash, creating an economic opportunity. At the same time, it offers others access to stylish and affordable fashion options, making quality clothing more accessible. 3. Beyond transactions, At Clozetsales, we foster a community around conscious consumption. By promoting pre-loved clothing and educating users on its benefits, we encourage a shift towards sustainable fashion choices, creating a positive social impact.

01.04 Veuillez décrire précisément à qui s'adresse le produit/service de votre startup. Quels sont les bénéficiaires visés ?

At Clozetsales, we're passionate about sustainable fashion and empowering people through pre-loved clothing. Our target audience can be broken down into two key groups: 1. Eco-conscious Fashionistas: Women aged 21-39 who lives in urban areas in Nigeria who are interested in stylish and affordable clothing. They share our values of sustainability and want to minimize their fashion footprint. They appreciate the unique finds and curated selection available on Clozetsales. 2. Aspiring Women Entrepreneurs: We see a tremendous opportunity for women in Nigeria to build businesses selling pre-loved clothing. Our platform empowers them by providing a safe and convenient space to sell their items. We offer features and support that can help them grow their businesses, like marketing tools and data insights.

01.05 Quand votre entreprise a-t-elle été créée ?

12/11/2022

01.06 Vendez-vous déjà votre produit/service ?

Oui

01.07 Combien y a-t-il de propriétaires de votre entreprise en plus de vous ?

1

01.08 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

1

01.09 Veuillez décrire le profil des autres propriétaires de votre startup (compétences, expérience, etc.).

Chikere Breakthrough Onyinyechi (Founder & CEO) is a committed social entrepreneur, who is passionate about empowering women and advancing conversations on climate action and green economy. She is the Co-founder and operations manager at Clozetsales. Nigeria Leading fashion declutter marketplace, revolutionizing the preloved fashion resale, providing alternative income opportunities for women, minimizing fashion waste and alleviating poverty in Africa. She has over 5 years experience managing ecommerce marketing, Business development and community management. Timileyin Olabajo: Chief Technology Officer. He manages the Clozetsales technology assets such as the websites, App and Tech team. He is an efficient product designer with over 6+ years. He has collaborated with individuals and businesses of varying sizes to design, optimize and enhance websites, mobile apps and landing pages across EdTech, fintech, SaaS and e-commerce.

01.10 Si vous avez un site web, une page sur les médias sociaux (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin...) ou une application, veuillez fournir le(s) lien(s) ici :

https://clozetsales.com

01.11 Quel est le secteur d'activité qui décrit le mieux votre entreprise ?

Produits de base secondaires (voitures et pièces détachées, biens de consommation durables et habillement, commerce de détail)

02.01.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Pas de pauvreté'

4

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

1. Income Generation for Sellers: Clozetsales empowers women to sell pre-loved clothing, creating a potential source of income, especially for those without formal employment. 2. Affordable Fashion Options: By providing access to secondhand clothing at lower prices, Clozetsales makes fashion more affordable for low-income individuals.

02.02.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Faim Zéro'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

NIL

02.03.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Bonne Santé et Bien Être'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

NIL

02.04.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Éducation de Qualité'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

NIL

02.05.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Égalité entre les Sexes'

6

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

1. Income Generation: The platform allows women to sell pre-loved clothing, creating a potential source of income and financial independence, especially for those without formal employment. 2. Platform for Business Ownership: Clozetsales fosters female entrepreneurship by providing a platform for women to run their own online businesses selling pre-loved clothing. 3. E-commerce Skills: By using Clozetsales, women can develop valuable e-commerce skills such as online marketing, product photography, and customer service.

02.06.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Eau Propre et Assainissement'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

NIL

02.07.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Énergie Propre et Abordable'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

NIL

02.08.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Travail Décent et Croissance Économique'

5

02.08.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

1. Platform Fees: At Clozetsales, we generates revenue through a commission fee on each sale. This revenue allows the company to create jobs in areas like technology, marketing, and customer service. 2. Entrepreneurship Enablement: By providing a platform for buying and selling pre-loved clothes, Clozetsales fosters a community of micro-entrepreneurs, particularly women, who can run their own online businesses. 3. Income Generation for Sellers: The platform allows women to sell pre-loved clothing, creating a potential source of income and financial independence, especially for those without formal employment.

02.09.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Industrie, Innovation et Infrastructure'

4

02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

1. Circular Economy Model: Clozetsales introduces a new concept to the Nigerian fashion industry by focusing on pre-loved clothing and extending garment lifespans. This innovation promotes resource efficiency and reduces textile waste, potentially influencing a more sustainable fashion infrastructure. 2. Online Marketplace Creation: Clozetsales contributes to the development of e-commerce infrastructure in Nigeria by providing a platform for buying and selling pre-loved clothing online. This can encourage innovation in online payment systems and logistics solutions.

02.10.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Réduction des Inégalités'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

NIL

02.11.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Villes et Communautés Durables'

4

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

1. Textile Diversion from Landfills: By encouraging the reuse of clothing, Clozetsales helps divert textiles from landfills in Nigerian cities. This reduces waste management challenges and associated environmental issues like methane gas emissions. 2. Lower Demand for New Clothing: The focus on pre-loved clothing can lead to a decrease in demand for new clothing production. This translates to reduced water and energy consumption within the textile industry, indirectly contributing to a more sustainable urban ecosystem.

02.12.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Consommation et Production Responsables'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Clozetsales is a prime example of a sustainable business model that directly addresses SDG 12. 1. Extending Garment Lifespan: Clozetsales promotes the reuse of clothing by facilitating the buying and selling of pre-loved items. This extends the lifespan of garments and reduces the demand for new clothing production, which has a significant environmental impact. 2. Reduced Environmental Footprint: By encouraging pre-loved clothing, we combat the environmental issues associated with fast fashion, such as water pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and textile waste. 3. Resource Efficiency: Clozetsales promotes resource efficiency in the fashion industry by encouraging pre-loved clothing, which reduces the need for virgin materials and lowers the overall environmental impact of clothing production. 4. Community Building: Clozetsales fosters a community around conscious consumption by educating users on the benefits of pre-loved clothing and its positive impact on the environment.

02.13.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Lutte contre les Changements Climatiques'

5

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

1. Lower Production Emissions: By promoting pre-loved clothing, Clozetsales can indirectly lead to a decrease in demand for new clothing production. This translates to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions associated with various stages of clothing manufacturing, such as textile dyeing and transportation. 2. Less Frequent Replacements: Encouraging the reuse of clothing reduces the need for frequent replacements, lowering the overall lifecycle emissions generated by a garment.

02.14.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Sous-Marine'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

NIL

02.15.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Terrestre'

1 -pas du tout d'accord

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

NIL

02.16.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Paix, Justice et Institutions Efficaces'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

NIL

02.17.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Parteneriats pour la Réalisation des Objectifs'

4

02.17.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Clozetsales contributes by having the potential to build partnerships that promote sustainable fashion: 1. Industry Stakeholders: Clozetsales could collaborate with fashion brands, textile manufacturers, and waste management companies to create a more comprehensive circular fashion ecosystem in Nigeria. 2. Sustainability Organizations: Partnerships with NGOs or sustainability-focused organizations could amplify Clozetsales' impact and educational efforts around conscious consumption.

06.01 Un grand nombre de clients utilisent déjà un produit/service très similaire au nôtre.

6

06.02 Notre produit/service représente un type de produit/service entièrement nouveau

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.03 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une nouvelle technologie

2

06.04 Notre produit/service est une amélioration d'un produit ou d'un service existant

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.05 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une extension d'une gamme de produits ou de services

6

06.06 Notre produit/service répond à une demande ou à un besoin qui n'a pas été satisfait par d'autres produits/services.

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.07 Notre produit/service est une nouvelle version d'un ancien produit/service

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

06.08 Justification

While online marketplaces for clothes exist, Clozetsales offers a unique twist by focusing specifically on the pre-loved clothing market within Nigeria. Here's how we combine existing concepts to create something innovative: 1. Sustainable Fashion Focus: We address the growing demand for eco-conscious clothing options, giving garments a second life and reducing the environmental impact of the fashion industry. This focus isn't as common in established marketplaces. Curated Marketplace: Unlike some general online retailers, Clozetsales offers a curated selection of pre-loved items. This ensures quality and caters to a specific customer who might not find what they're looking for amidst a vast amount of used clothing. Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Our platform empowers women in Nigeria by providing them with a platform to sell their pre-loved clothes and potentially build businesses. This social aspect differentiates us from traditional marketplaces.

06.09 Analyse compétitive

As Clozetsales, we face competition on a few fronts, but our focus on pre-loved clothing and women's empowerment sets us apart. Here's a breakdown: 1. General E-commerce Platforms: Broad e-commerce players like Jumia, JiJi, Konga might offer new and pre-loved clothes. We differentiate ourselves by emphasizing curation, quality control, and a strong focus on pre-loved fashion specifically. 2. Brick-and-mortar Thrift Stores: Thrift stores offer a physical shopping experience, but Clozetsales provides wider variety, convenience, and potentially better quality through online curation. 3. Social Commerce Platforms: Platforms like Facebook Marketplace or Instagram can be used for selling pre-loved clothes. However, Clozetsales offers a secure payment system, we also offer premium services were we manage inventory for sellers, buyer protection, our focus on circular fashion, a wider user base focused on pre-loved clothing, and the potential for community building

11.05 Menez-vous des actions au sein de votre communauté pour promouvoir le rôle des femmes entrepreneurs ?

1. Empowering Sellers on the Platform: Most of our sellers on Clozetsales are women. I work with my team to organize workshops and webinars on sustainability and circular fashion. 2. Partnering with Women-focused Organizations: I actively collaborate with other organizations in my space and NGOs focused on women's empowerment to provide resources and mentorship for female entrepreneurs using Clozetsales. 3. Highlighting Successful Women Sellers: Showcasing success stories of female sellers on the platform inspires others and demonstrate the economic opportunities Clozetsales offers. 4. Advocacy for Women in Business: I actively participate in industry events or conferences, speaking about the importance of supporting female entrepreneurs and businesses in the fashion sector.