Mendi (mendi.app)

What Mendi (mendi.app) does

Mendi AS is a Norwegian private limited company headquartered in Oslo (Gaustadalléen 21, 0349 Oslo, organisation number 932 016 621) operating a digital marketplace that connects individual consumers with a nationwide network of 150+ independent seamstresses (syere) for clothing repair and alteration services. The platform covers common services including hole repairs, zipper replacement, button and belt-loop fixes, waist adjustments, hemming, curtain alterations, and custom fittings, with ticket prices ranging from 99 NOK (basic) to 699 NOK (premium alterations). The technology stack centres on the customer-facing Mendi Dashboard (dashboard.mendi.app), which handles order placement, automated seamstress matching by geography and expertise, payment processing via Stripe and the Norwegian mobile payment system Vipps, and a photo-based quality verification workflow that gates payment release until the customer approves the completed work.

The business model is a marketplace commission structure: Mendi retains 20% of each completed transaction while 80% flows to the independent contractor seamstress, with additional revenue from delivery fees (free drop-off at partner stores, 99 NOK for in-person seamstress meeting, 158 NOK for postal round-trip). Go-to-market is product-led growth through the self-serve dashboard, supported by a partner drop-off network of 5 locations across Oslo, Stavanger, and Kristiansand (Nesten Ny, Forskningsparken, Raw Denim, Xaki, Creator Makerspace). The customer base is exclusively individual Norwegian consumers, marketed primarily through the mendi.app website, Instagram (@mendi.world), and LinkedIn, with the sustainability/reduction-of-textile-waste narrative positioned as the central brand pillar. No funding rounds, parent company, institutional investors, management team disclosures, or financial figures are publicly available, and operations are confined to a single geography (Norway).

Name

Mendi (mendi.app)

Legal name

Mendi AS

Website

https://mendi.app

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mendi is a Norwegian digital marketplace (Mendi AS) connecting individual consumers with a network of 150+ independent seamstresses for clothing repair and alteration services priced from 99 NOK, monetising via a 20% commission on each completed transaction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Clothing Repair and Alteration Marketplace

NAICS

Drycleaning and Laundry Services (8123), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

akta.pro primary industry

App-Based Laundry Marketplace / Aggregator Platforms (HSAJACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Patchwork, Mending & Darning (Knitwear/Denim) (HSAJAFAI), Mobile Pressing (Pickup & Delivery) Services (HSAJALAJ)

Keywords

• Clothing repair marketplace
• Tailoring services
• Alteration services
• Garment repair platform
• Seamstress network

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Marketplace Commission: Mendi takes a 20% commission on the service price for each completed transaction. The remaining 80% goes to the independent seamstress. Commission covers platform services, payment processing, customer service, quality assurance, and customer-seamstress matching.
2. Delivery Fees: Additional revenue from delivery options: free drop-off at partner stores, 99 kr for meeting the seamstress, 158 kr for mail round-trip.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mendi operates a digital marketplace (mendi.app) that connects Norwegian consumers with a nationwide network of over 150 independent seamstresses (syere) for clothing repair and alteration services. Customers place orders through the Mendi Dashboard (dashboard.mendi.app) and choose fulfillment via free drop-off at partner stores, postal delivery (158 NOK), or direct meeting with the assigned seamstress (99 NOK). The platform handles automated matching, payment reservation via Stripe and Vipps, and a photo-based quality verification workflow before payment is released to the seamstress.

Product overview

Mendi operates a digital marketplace for clothing repair and alteration services, connecting customers with a network of over 150 independent seamstresses/tailors across Norway. The platform consists of the main Mendi website (mendi.app) for service discovery and the Mendi Dashboard (dashboard.mendi.app) for order management and user authentication. Services are delivered through a combination of drop-off points in partner stores, postal delivery, or direct meetings with seamstresses. The offering focuses on sustainable fashion through repair and redesign, with pricing starting at 99 kr.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mendi Clothing Repair and Alteration Service

Quantifiable outcome

• 150+ seamstresses nationwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Nesten Ny (Kristiansand)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDrop-off point partner location in Kristiansand where customers can deliver and collect garments for Mendi repair and alteration services.
• Forskningsparken (Oslo)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDrop-off point partner location in Oslo where customers can deliver and collect garments for Mendi services.
• Raw Denim (Oslo)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDrop-off point partner location in Oslo for garment collection and delivery.
• Xaki (Oslo)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDrop-off point partner location in Oslo.
• Creator Makerspace (Stavanger)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDrop-off point partner location in Stavanger for garment drop-off and collection.
• Google Firebase (Analytics)coreTechnology or IntegrationFirebase Analytics (Google Cloud Platform) used for website measurement and analysis, understanding customer behavior, and improving user experience. Data may be transferred to the USA with Standard Contractual Clauses.
• Customer.iocoreTechnology or IntegrationEmail marketing and customer engagement platform used for transactional emails, user engagement tracking, and marketing communications. Data stored in EU when configured.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing partner for secure credit/debit card transactions. Payments processed according to PCI DSS standards.
• VippscoreTechnology or IntegrationNorwegian mobile payment solution integrated for convenient payment processing alongside Stripe.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Save Your Wardrobe: UK-headquartered digital platform for clothing care, repairs, and alterations with an integrated network of tailors. Closely comparable to Mendi in business model, target customer, and circular fashion positioning.
• MENDED: UK-based marketplace for clothing alterations and repairs connecting customers with local seamstresses. Direct competitor to Mendi with a similar two-sided marketplace model focused on extending garment life.
• Sojo: UK-based clothing repair and alterations marketplace connecting customers with local makers via a similar app-based model. Closest functional analog to Mendi in a different geography, with comparable pickup/delivery options and transparent pricing.
• Restory: UK-based luxury garment repair and restoration service offering high-end alterations. Direct competitor in the garment repair category with comparable pickup/delivery model, but at a premium price tier.

Regional players

• MyCleaner: Norwegian laundry and dry cleaning pickup/delivery service operating in the same Norwegian market as Mendi. Overlaps in garment care logistics but focuses on cleaning rather than repair/alterations.

Emerging players

• Tailor Made Sweden: Sweden-based clothing alterations and tailoring service with Nordic regional footprint. Comparable service category (alterations and repairs) with geographic proximity for potential cross-Nordic expansion reference.
• Care & Repair (UK): UK charity running community clothing repair services and events. Conceptually adjacent to Mendi's mission of extending clothing lifecycle, though operating as a non-profit rather than a commercial marketplace.

Broad incumbents

• Rinse: US-based laundry and dry cleaning pickup-and-delivery platform serving major metropolitan markets. Broader scope than Mendi (garment care generally rather than repair-focused) but comparable in marketplace, logistics, and recurring-service mechanics.

Others

• Tise: Norwegian peer-to-peer marketplace for secondhand fashion. Adjacent in Norwegian circular fashion category and target demographic but operates in resale rather than repair, representing a complementary ecosystem player.
• Olio: UK-founded sharing economy platform with a fashion/textile category. Thematically aligned with Mendi's sustainability mission and circular economy positioning, though operating primarily in food sharing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights2 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mendi-app
• Instagraminstagram.com/mendi.world

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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