Building infrastructure for the future of apparel

TAU is an investment and advisory firm transforming the global apparel industry through inclusive, sustainable fashion brands and pioneering manufacturing technologies. We support leaders across the value chain, including startups, manufacturers, brands, and retailers, helping them build systems grounded in sustainability, equity, and long-term growth.

In a sector as fast-moving and fragmented as apparel, we are also an agitator for change. We believe that it is essential to understand the challenges and opportunities facing innovative start-ups, major manufacturers, big brands, and retailers.

Alongside our advisory work, TAU makes investments in companies of all sizes to spur growth and development, including large growth equity commitments and early-stage venture deals.

investment management

We position companies for success with long-term equity to be invested in:

  • Machinery, technology, and equipment upgrades
  • New facilities for capacity expansion
  • Product innovation centers
  • Human capital transformation
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Enhanced access to credit
  • Supply chain optimization tailored to inclusive and sustainable product lines

The proprietary private equity investments that we originate, execute and manage along all points in the global apparel supply chain take many forms and structures:

  • Single deal vehicles
  • Co-investments

We manage funds and offer separately managed accounts.

advisory services

At TAU, we take a hands-on approach to support business transformation in companies across the apparel supply chain. We work with companies to:

  • Develop growth strategy and value-enhancement plans to capitalize on unseized opportunities
  • Digitalize and deploy innovative technology. For example, we advise on technological investments and process improvements designed to increase speed, agility and inventory optimization
  • Drive vertical integration, and
  • Enhance corporate governance
  • Develop operational planning for product design and inventory strategy
  • Determine pricing and margin optimization tailored to sustainable and inclusive apparel
  • Support for market entry and channel expansion, including retail partnerships, consumer-oriented ventures, and pop-up activations

With our support, manufacturers can scale, and increase efficiency while meeting stakeholder demands for sustainability and transparency.

We design and implement transformational plans to align with brands' sourcing needs, helping secure partnerships that diversify the customer base and expand revenue. TAU's key brand relationships represent in excess of $50B annual sourcing value.

We provide advice across the apparel supply chain on:

  • Sustainability strategy and implementation
  • M&A
  • Joint Ventures
  • Market entry and expansion
  • Worker Safety Protocols