Haz
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Haz is an AI-driven social commerce software that facilitates connections among friends based on personal possessions. The platform is designed to track and unlock the resale value of items users own, utilizing artificial intelligence to automatically digitize these possessions from the point of purchase. This innovative approach allows users to receive offers for items they have not actively listed for sale, enabling them to monetize unwanted goods. In doing so, Haz creates a unique environment for users to engage with friends and like-minded individuals, promoting a new avenue for social interaction through the exchange of goods.
Fleek
Venture Round in 2023
Fleek is a B2B wholesale marketplace for second-hand and vintage fashion that connects retailers and online resellers with a global network of suppliers, including used clothing wholesalers, rag-houses, and donation centers. The platform enables buyers to search by product category, price, and location, view and inspect items before purchase, and ask questions directly to wholesalers, facilitating private buying experiences and streamlined sourcing of vintage goods.
Grouping is an online group buying platform that aims to break down industry barriers through innovative solutions. The company provides a diverse range of products, including fashion items, home decor, and handmade crafts. Its platform features a free shipping and return policy, enhancing the shopping experience for users. Additionally, Grouping offers a unique opportunity for users to earn money by participating in group purchases, allowing individuals to enjoy greater savings while fostering a sense of community. By focusing on user engagement and satisfaction, Grouping seeks to empower individuals to enhance their lifestyles and make informed purchasing decisions.
Flavrs is an online food discovery platform founded in 2020, headquartered in San Francisco. It combines premium food content with commerce, allowing users to watch recipe tutorials from renowned chefs and shop for ingredients via Instacart integration.
Fleek is a B2B wholesale marketplace for second-hand and vintage fashion that connects retailers and online resellers with a global network of suppliers, including used clothing wholesalers, rag-houses, and donation centers. The platform enables buyers to search by product category, price, and location, view and inspect items before purchase, and ask questions directly to wholesalers, facilitating private buying experiences and streamlined sourcing of vintage goods.
Rappi is a consumer technology company that operates an on-demand delivery platform in Latin America. The platform connects consumers with local merchants and independent couriers to order and deliver items ranging from prepared foods and groceries to clothing, pharmaceuticals, liquor, and other goods. Through its logistics capabilities, Rappi enables users to shop for a wide array of products and have them delivered to any location, often within hours, leveraging its network of independent contractors to fulfill orders across multiple categories.
Pietra is an integrated digital commerce platform that helps independent brand owners manage product lifecycles—from design and sourcing to manufacturing, logistics, and online selling. The solution connects designers and customers for custom pieces and provides a centralized system for brand management, access to a network of vetted production facilities, specialized logistics for order processing and shipping, and tools for content creation and distribution to support launching and scaling products on a global e-commerce network.
Instacart
Venture Round in 2021
Instacart operates a grocery delivery platform in the United States and Canada, partnering with local and national grocers to offer a broad catalog of items for home delivery. Customers can mix items from multiple stores in a single order, and orders are picked and delivered by shoppers who are typically independent contractors. The platform supports fast delivery, including options in as little as an hour. Instacart earns revenue from service fees based on order value and by selling advertising to consumer-packaged goods brands. The service catalogs about 500,000 items and attracts about 8 million monthly active users, supported by roughly 600,000 shoppers.
D2CMALL.COM
Series D in 2020
D2CMALL.COM is an e-commerce platform for fashion and beauty products. It combines trendy fashion, cutting-edge art, and personalized design, and it collects the most plentiful, novel, and high-quality women's clothing. Menswear, shoes, bags, and fashion accessories are all available. The official website offers private customized brands in addition to the limited pre-sale of designer products. The D2C designer integration store is now open throughout the country.
OfferUp
Venture Round in 2020
OfferUp operates an online platform facilitating local buying and selling of various items. Users can post items for sale within their networks, browse listings, and communicate with buyers/sellers directly through the app. The platform covers a wide range of product categories, from electronics to vehicles.
Pietra is an integrated digital commerce platform that helps independent brand owners manage product lifecycles—from design and sourcing to manufacturing, logistics, and online selling. The solution connects designers and customers for custom pieces and provides a centralized system for brand management, access to a network of vetted production facilities, specialized logistics for order processing and shipping, and tools for content creation and distribution to support launching and scaling products on a global e-commerce network.
Rappi is a consumer technology company that operates an on-demand delivery platform in Latin America. The platform connects consumers with local merchants and independent couriers to order and deliver items ranging from prepared foods and groceries to clothing, pharmaceuticals, liquor, and other goods. Through its logistics capabilities, Rappi enables users to shop for a wide array of products and have them delivered to any location, often within hours, leveraging its network of independent contractors to fulfill orders across multiple categories.
Instacart
Series E in 2018
Instacart operates a grocery delivery platform in the United States and Canada, partnering with local and national grocers to offer a broad catalog of items for home delivery. Customers can mix items from multiple stores in a single order, and orders are picked and delivered by shoppers who are typically independent contractors. The platform supports fast delivery, including options in as little as an hour. Instacart earns revenue from service fees based on order value and by selling advertising to consumer-packaged goods brands. The service catalogs about 500,000 items and attracts about 8 million monthly active users, supported by roughly 600,000 shoppers.
Rappi is a consumer technology company that operates an on-demand delivery platform in Latin America. The platform connects consumers with local merchants and independent couriers to order and deliver items ranging from prepared foods and groceries to clothing, pharmaceuticals, liquor, and other goods. Through its logistics capabilities, Rappi enables users to shop for a wide array of products and have them delivered to any location, often within hours, leveraging its network of independent contractors to fulfill orders across multiple categories.
Instacart
Series D in 2017
Instacart operates a grocery delivery platform in the United States and Canada, partnering with local and national grocers to offer a broad catalog of items for home delivery. Customers can mix items from multiple stores in a single order, and orders are picked and delivered by shoppers who are typically independent contractors. The platform supports fast delivery, including options in as little as an hour. Instacart earns revenue from service fees based on order value and by selling advertising to consumer-packaged goods brands. The service catalogs about 500,000 items and attracts about 8 million monthly active users, supported by roughly 600,000 shoppers.
Rappi is a consumer technology company that operates an on-demand delivery platform in Latin America. The platform connects consumers with local merchants and independent couriers to order and deliver items ranging from prepared foods and groceries to clothing, pharmaceuticals, liquor, and other goods. Through its logistics capabilities, Rappi enables users to shop for a wide array of products and have them delivered to any location, often within hours, leveraging its network of independent contractors to fulfill orders across multiple categories.
OfferUp operates an online platform facilitating local buying and selling of various items. Users can post items for sale within their networks, browse listings, and communicate with buyers/sellers directly through the app. The platform covers a wide range of product categories, from electronics to vehicles.
Walker and Company Brands
Series B in 2015
Walker and Company Brands is a manufacturer of health and beauty products tailored for both men and women, with a focus on serving the needs of people of color. The company offers a range of products, including shaving kits and hair care collections specifically designed for coarse and curly hair. Committed to consumer-centricity, Walker and Company aims to reinvent how its community learns about, purchases, and enjoys health and beauty products. By developing and testing products that address the unique needs of its customers, the company emphasizes exceptional customer service and a straightforward shopping experience.
OfferUp operates an online platform facilitating local buying and selling of various items. Users can post items for sale within their networks, browse listings, and communicate with buyers/sellers directly through the app. The platform covers a wide range of product categories, from electronics to vehicles.
Instacart
Series C in 2015
Instacart operates a grocery delivery platform in the United States and Canada, partnering with local and national grocers to offer a broad catalog of items for home delivery. Customers can mix items from multiple stores in a single order, and orders are picked and delivered by shoppers who are typically independent contractors. The platform supports fast delivery, including options in as little as an hour. Instacart earns revenue from service fees based on order value and by selling advertising to consumer-packaged goods brands. The service catalogs about 500,000 items and attracts about 8 million monthly active users, supported by roughly 600,000 shoppers.
BloomNation
Series A in 2014
BloomNation operates as an online marketplace for floral arrangements, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California. It connects consumers with local florists and artisans, allowing them to discover and send flowers or gifts online. Florists can create profiles on BloomNation's platform, upload their designs, manage inventory and customers, utilize email marketing tools, and build a website for their business.
Walker and Company Brands
Series A in 2014
Walker and Company Brands is a manufacturer of health and beauty products tailored for both men and women, with a focus on serving the needs of people of color. The company offers a range of products, including shaving kits and hair care collections specifically designed for coarse and curly hair. Committed to consumer-centricity, Walker and Company aims to reinvent how its community learns about, purchases, and enjoys health and beauty products. By developing and testing products that address the unique needs of its customers, the company emphasizes exceptional customer service and a straightforward shopping experience.
Instacart
Series B in 2014
Instacart operates a grocery delivery platform in the United States and Canada, partnering with local and national grocers to offer a broad catalog of items for home delivery. Customers can mix items from multiple stores in a single order, and orders are picked and delivered by shoppers who are typically independent contractors. The platform supports fast delivery, including options in as little as an hour. Instacart earns revenue from service fees based on order value and by selling advertising to consumer-packaged goods brands. The service catalogs about 500,000 items and attracts about 8 million monthly active users, supported by roughly 600,000 shoppers.
OfferUp operates an online platform facilitating local buying and selling of various items. Users can post items for sale within their networks, browse listings, and communicate with buyers/sellers directly through the app. The platform covers a wide range of product categories, from electronics to vehicles.
Union Station
Seed Round in 2014
Union Station is an online marketplace specializing in apparel for weddings, primarily focusing on bridesmaids' dresses. Founded in 2013 by Corie Hardee, the company offers a diverse selection of dresses in 18 colors, allowing brides to select the perfect palette for their wedding party. To ensure satisfaction, brides are encouraged to inform Union Station of their chosen colors at least three months before the event. Customers can browse the website to order up to three free fabric swatches, which are delivered to their homes for color matching. In addition to bridesmaids' dresses, Union Station also features a range of wedding accessories, including ties, pocket squares, and silk knots, making it a comprehensive online wedding boutique. The platform aims to provide affordable options for wedding apparel, enhancing the planning experience for couples.
Twice operates as an online marketplace specializing in secondhand clothing, functioning similarly to a physical resale store. Sellers send their clothing to Twice, which covers shipping costs and provides immediate cash offers for the items. The platform features a curated selection of clothing, with items evaluated and professionally photographed by expert buyers. For consumers, Twice offers significant savings, with prices typically ranging from 70% to 90% off retail. Orders exceeding a specified amount qualify for free shipping, while a modest fee applies to smaller purchases. The company also accommodates flexible returns within a 30-day period, enhancing the shopping experience for buyers.
Walker and Company Brands
Seed Round in 2013
Walker and Company Brands is a manufacturer of health and beauty products tailored for both men and women, with a focus on serving the needs of people of color. The company offers a range of products, including shaving kits and hair care collections specifically designed for coarse and curly hair. Committed to consumer-centricity, Walker and Company aims to reinvent how its community learns about, purchases, and enjoys health and beauty products. By developing and testing products that address the unique needs of its customers, the company emphasizes exceptional customer service and a straightforward shopping experience.
BloomNation
Seed Round in 2013
BloomNation operates as an online marketplace for floral arrangements, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California. It connects consumers with local florists and artisans, allowing them to discover and send flowers or gifts online. Florists can create profiles on BloomNation's platform, upload their designs, manage inventory and customers, utilize email marketing tools, and build a website for their business.
Vastrm, Inc., founded in 2010 and based in Burlingame, California, specializes in made-to-order sportswear for men. The company offers a range of customizable apparel, including hoodies, track jackets, mock neck pullovers, tailored polos, shirts, T-shirts, and other lightweight layering pieces. Vastrm caters to corporate clients and individual customers through its online store, providing products in various fabrics, colors, detailing, and sizes. The company also offers a home try-on program for clients and private-label services for retailers. Vastrm's platform allows customers to design their own apparel by selecting different trims and styles, ensuring a perfect fit for unique body types.
Zulily, LLC is an online retailer based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in providing a diverse range of merchandise aimed primarily at mothers shopping for their families. Founded in 2009, Zulily offers a curated selection of products that includes apparel and accessories for men, women, and children, as well as children's toys, infant gear, home décor, kitchen accessories, and personal care items. The company operates on a flash sales model, featuring limited-time offers through its desktop and mobile platforms, allowing customers to discover new products at competitive prices. Zulily has expanded its reach internationally, serving customers in Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, and continues to attract millions of shoppers seeking unique finds for their homes and loved ones.
Shoptiques
Seed Round in 2012
Shoptiques is an online platform that connects shoppers with unique fashion items from independent boutiques worldwide. It offers personalized shopping experiences, aggregating inventory from various boutiques, providing integrated order management, and streamlined shipping.
Wikets
Venture Round in 2011
Wikets, Inc. is a social commerce startup based in Lexington, Massachusetts, founded in 2008. The company has developed an iPhone application that facilitates browsing, shopping, and recommending products from various retailers. Users can follow friends' recommendations and build a shopping network, as well as initiate a "wiket" to curate a personalized social store. The application incentivizes user engagement by rewarding points for purchases and successful recommendations, which can later be redeemed for gift cards. Through its platform, Wikets aims to enhance the shopping experience by fostering connections and trust among users.
ShoeDazzle
Series C in 2011
ShoeDazzle is a fashion subscription service that offers a personalized online boutique experience, specializing in women's footwear and accessories. The company provides a VIP Elite Membership for a monthly fee, which allows members to earn "VIP Credits" that can be used to purchase exclusive and brand-name shoes, handbags, and more. Each month, ShoeDazzle showcases a new selection of products tailored to each client's individual style preferences through a customized online showroom. The service is designed to enhance the shopping experience by delivering personalized styling for footwear, making it easier for customers to find products that suit their tastes. Rachel Zoe serves as the Chief Stylist, contributing to the company's fashion-forward approach.
Groupon is a global online marketplace that connects consumers with merchants by offering discounted deals on goods and services across categories such as events, travel, dining, beauty, home, and merchandise. The platform operates through websites and mobile apps, enabling users to browse, purchase, and redeem deals, and to discover experiences, getaways, and discounted products. Groupon provides merchants with deal campaigns, payment processing features, and point-of-sale solutions, earning revenue primarily through commissions on transactions conducted via its marketplace and digital coupons. The company operates primarily in North America and internationally through a network of local and national partners, delivering a daily deals and discounts model that positions it as a middleman between shoppers and businesses.