Key Takeaways
- Asylee designers bring global fashion traditions to the US market
- No green card required — EAD and US entity qualify
- Fund production runs, inventory, and e-commerce launch
- Venezuelan, Afghan, and Ethiopian fashion entrepreneurs served
- 48-hour decisions
Fashion and apparel entrepreneurship draws asylee designers who bring unique aesthetic traditions from their home countries. Afghan textile designers create embroidered and hand-woven pieces rooted in Central Asian craft traditions. Venezuelan designers launch Latin-influenced fashion brands. Ethiopian artisans build brands around traditional habesha kemis and modern interpretations. These businesses need capital for production runs, inventory, photography, and e-commerce infrastructure.
What We Fund
- Production run deposits with manufacturers
- Fabric and raw material purchases
- E-commerce store development and photography
- Trade show and wholesale market costs
- Warehousing and fulfillment setup
- Paid advertising for product launches
Minimum: $10,000/month in apparel revenue, 6 months operating, US entity, EAD.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Asylee apparel businesses with EAD, US entity, and $10,000+/month in revenue qualify.
Yes. Manufacturing deposits and production costs are the most common use.
Yes. Wholesale and retail apparel businesses both qualify.
Yes. Trade show fees, booth costs, and travel are valid uses.
$10,000/month in apparel revenue, 6 months operating.
Yes. Handmade and artisan apparel qualifies based on revenue, not production method.
Business bank statements, Shopify/Etsy reports, and wholesale purchase orders.
Yes. Collection launches — including production, photography, and marketing — are valid uses.