Responsible raises €5.8m in funding round led by Barclays

Responsible, a start-up that has developed a technology solution that allows upmarket fashion brands to buy back previously worn items from shoppers, has secured $6.6 million (€5.8 million) in funding from backers that include Barclays bank and leading Silicon Valley tech executive Sarah Friar.

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Dave Smith: the synth genius who made pop’s instruments work in harmony.

Campfire Interviews Responsible

The wonderful team of Mark Dowds & Taylor May Woolsey van Maasdijk from Responsible - reimagining fashion and sustainability. Belfast based Mark is Chairman of Techstart Ventures and a recognised champion of start-ups – a seed investor in both Uber and Twilio – and a passionate tech innovator. Taylor is a leading woman in tech, with a background spanning multiple industries and countries, she brings a unique perspective, and was a professional athlete. ‘Responsible’ has been described as the world’s first embedded finance platform in fashion and has just secured $6.6m in seed funding from leading media & tech investors.

Taylor reflects on her chosen track 'The Saints Are Coming'

Taylor reflects on her chosen track 'The Saints Are Coming' and the impact it had on her at the time of release.

Taylor from Responsible was a professional athlete!

Find out how Taylor May Woolsey van Maasdijk from Responsible was a professional athlete!

Mark Dowds on Weapon of Choice

Mark Dowds discusses his favourite music video around fashion, 'Weapon of Choice' Fatboy Slim.

Whats wrong with fashion?

Taylor May Woolsey van Maasdijk, Operations at RESPONSIBLE tells us what's wrong with the fashion industry today.

How to Fix Fashion

Mark Dowds, CEO & Founder of RESPONSIBLE tells us how they are combating the issues with the fashion industry.

Responsible.us, Reimagining Fashion & Sustainability

The wonderful team of Mark Dowds & Taylor May Woolsey van Maasdijk from Responsible - reimagining fashion and sustainability. Belfast based Mark is Chairman of Techstart Ventures and a recognised champion of start-ups – a seed investor in both Uber and Twilio – and a passionate tech innovator. Taylor is a leading woman in tech, with a background spanning multiple industries and countries, she brings a unique perspective, and was a professional athlete. ‘Responsible’ has been described as the world’s first embedded finance platform in fashion and has just secured $6.6m in seed funding from leading media & tech investors.

U2 (FT. Green Day) - The Saints Are Coming

One of Taylor from Responsible's most inspiring pieces of music.

Fat Boy Slim - Weapon of Choice

One of Mark Dowds favourite music videos in terms of fashion.

Beastie Boys - Sabotage

One of Mark Dowd's favourite music videos in terms of fashion.