Munich Startup: What does your startup do? What problem does Jambo solve?
Julia Seiss, founder and managing director of JamboJambo is a sustainable brand for handmade children's clothing. We offer cross-generational and cross-cultural employment opportunities and contribute to solving poverty among the elderly and social isolation by providing meaningful and paid employment to seniors and people with a migrant background.
Munich Startup: But that's been around for a long time!
Julia Seiss: Of course, there's sustainable children's fashion, but at Jambo, we combine local production with social inclusion. Our products are not only environmentally friendly, they also create social added value – and there can never be enough social projects. We also strive to act sustainably in all areas: We reuse packaging boxes, deliver within Munich by subway, and use only Oeko-Tex certified fabrics.
Social integration in anonymous urban society with Jambo
Munich Startup: What is your founding story?
Julia Seiss: Jambo was born out of the desire to create social integration through cross-cultural and cross-generational exchange in an increasingly anonymous society, while counteracting the high cost pressures of big cities. Our passion for sewing has given us a strong affinity for sustainable and handmade fashion. And what could be more beautiful than bringing together things that are dear to our hearts?
Munich Startup: What have been your biggest challenges so far?
Julia Seiss: The biggest challenge was to combine craftsmanship and social inclusion while ensuring sustainable materials and fair production conditions.
Munich Startup: How are things going?
Julia Seiss: Since Jambo is still a young startup, we are currently focusing on expanding our production and distributing our clothing through online sales and local channels. We aim to have established a stable distribution network within a year. In five years, we plan to be known throughout Germany. It would be great if more locations for this project could be established in Germany.
Munich: Ideal location for startups with a social and sustainable focus
Munich Startup: How have you experienced Munich as a startup location so far?
Julia Seiss: Munich is an ideal location for startups with a social and sustainable focus. Thanks to programs such as the Munich Impact Incubator We receive valuable support and access to a fantastic community. Furthermore, the people of Munich place a high value on sustainability, which greatly fuels interest in Jambo.
Munich Startup: Outsource or do it yourself?
Julia Seiss: We rely on local production in Munich to ensure the highest quality and fair working conditions. All our products are manufactured in Munich, where we sublet a sewing school that is not in use during the day.
