BlackRock

BlackRock is a global investment management company based in New York City. It serves institutions, intermediaries, foundations, and individual investors, operating as a leading global asset manager that oversees and advises on a wide range of investment portfolios across multiple asset classes, strategies, sectors, and regions. The firm is noted for its emphasis on technology and financial solutions that support the broader financial industry, including risk management, advisory services, and integrated investment platforms. Through its diversified offerings, BlackRock aims to help clients pursue long-term goals across equities, fixed income, alternatives, and multi-asset strategies, while leveraging data and analytics to inform investment decisions and risk controls.

William Abecassis

Investor

Joseph Auriemma

Managing Director, Private Equity

Cailey Barker

Portfolio Manager and Director, Natural Resources and Thematic

James Berner

Partner, Global Infrastructure Partners

Paul Braude

Chief Investment Officer and Head, Direct Private Opportunities

Joseph Chalom

Managing Director, Head of Strategic Ecosystem Partnerships

Al DeFurianni

Vice President

Antonio DeSpirito

Managing Director and Global Co-Chief Investment Officer, US Fundamental Equities

Audrey Delorenzo

Vice President

Michael Dennis

Managing Director and Head of Alternatives Strategy and Capital Markets

Sean Dunne

Managing Director

Justin Ferrier

Managing Director, Asian private credit platform

David Giordano

Managing Director and Global Head of Climate Infrastructure

Rob L. Goldstein

COO and Global Head of BlackRock Solutions

Raja Hussain

Director

Robert S. Kapito

President and Director

Tony Kim

Managing Director and Head of the Global Technology Team

Courtney Lynfield

Vice President, Long Term Private Capital Product Strategy

Keith Mangan

Managing Director, Renewable Power

Nathalie von Niederhausern

Managing Director and Head of EMEA for Private Equity Partners

Persefoni Noulika

Director

Charlie Reid

Managing Director

Jean-Christophe Rey

Managing Director and Head of Private Credit, Alternative Specialists (EMEA)

Spencer Rhodes

Managing Director, Private Markets at BlackRock

Ladell Robbins

Managing Director

Jeffrey Rosenberg

Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager, Systematic Fixed Income

Neeraj Seth

Chief Investment Officer and Head of Asia pacific Fundamental Fixed Income

Scott Snell

Co-head of the US CLO business and Director

Aarthi Sowrirajan

Managing Director and Co-Head of Portfolio Management for BlackRock Impact Opportunities

Martin Torres

Managing Director and Head of the Americas for the Renewable Power Group

Marten Vading

Managing Director

Guillaume Vandewalle

Director Infrastructure Debt EMEA

Zachary Viders

Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, Global Credit Opportunities

Celia Yan

Managing Director and Head of APAC Private Credit

Yan Yang MD

Managing Director and Global Investment Committee Member

Past deals in E-commerce

Atome

Debt Financing in 2025
Atome is an omnichannel buy now, pay later platform that enables customers to split purchases into installments, offering instant approval and automatic payments through a network of online and offline retailers. It blends digital commerce with digital financial services by partnering with retailers in fashion, beauty, lifestyle, fitness, and homeware to provide flexible payment choices that enhance shopping convenience. The company serves markets across Asia-Pacific, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, mainland China, and Japan, and was founded in 2019 in Singapore.

Odoo

Secondary Market in 2024
Odoo is an open-source platform that offers a comprehensive suite of integrated business applications tailored for various operational needs of companies. Its software encompasses tools for customer relationship management (CRM), eCommerce, accounting, inventory management, point of sale, and project management, among others. The applications are designed to function cohesively, enabling seamless workflows across different departments. By facilitating automation and tracking capabilities, Odoo empowers businesses to manage their operations efficiently from any device, making it a versatile solution for organizations of all sizes.

Essor

Debt Financing in 2024
Essor is a growth platform for consumer brands, offering branding, acquisitions, sourcing, and marketing to help brands scale from startup to omnichannel global players. It delivers digital branding services, strategic consulting, and e-commerce growth solutions, leveraging technology and partnerships to expand reach. It manages a portfolio of health and wellness and lifestyle brands that are sold on Amazon, direct-to-consumer channels, and major retailers such as Target, CVS, and Walmart.

Cart.com

Debt Financing in 2024
Cart.com is a leading provider of comprehensive commerce and logistics solutions that enable B2C and B2B companies to operate seamlessly across various channels. The company supports over 6,000 customers, including well-known consumer brands and complex B2B organizations, by offering a unified platform for business planning, merchant financing, order fulfillment, and marketing services. With a workforce of more than 1,000 employees, including AI and data scientists, and a network of 14 warehouses nationwide, Cart.com is well-positioned to assist middle market and enterprise-level companies in scaling their online operations and enhancing revenue.

G.O.A.T Brand Labs

Venture Round in 2024
G.O.A.T Brand Labs specializes in acquiring and scaling distinctive direct-to-consumer brands within the lifestyle sector, encompassing categories such as fashion, home, nutrition, beauty, and personal care. The company enhances brand performance by offering data-driven insights and streamlined operational support. G.O.A.T Brand Labs leverages its extensive expertise in brand development, digital marketing, and product innovation to strengthen the market presence of the brands it partners with. By focusing on improving product design, user experience, and content strategy, the company aims to grow the consumer base and enhance overall brand loyalty.

Huboo

Debt Financing in 2023
Huboo is an eCommerce fulfilment partner that combines exceptional people with advanced technology. It operates service-led micro warehouses, offering high-quality service and a human approach supported by flexible, end-to-end technology. Huboo enables startups, SMEs, and large enterprises to outsource order fulfilment, integrating seamlessly with popular sales channels and marketplaces.

Qover

Series C in 2023
Qover is a European insurtech company specializing in embedded insurance. It enables businesses to offer seamless, tech-driven insurance experiences through its modular platform, serving over 4 million users across 32 countries. Notable partners include Revolut, Monzo, Deliveroo, NIO, and Canyon.

SellerX

Venture Round in 2023
SellerX acquires Amazon businesses, supporting entrepreneurs by providing operational expertise and resources to help grow their brands and reach new customers.

Razor Group

Series C in 2023
Razor is a global consumer holding company that partners with e-commerce merchants to acquire and scale their brands. It invests significant capital and leverages extensive e-commerce expertise to propel these acquired merchants to the next stage of development, focusing on specific product categories, long-term value enhancement, and superior customer satisfaction.

Razor Group

Private Equity Round in 2022
Razor is a global consumer holding company that partners with e-commerce merchants to acquire and scale their brands. It invests significant capital and leverages extensive e-commerce expertise to propel these acquired merchants to the next stage of development, focusing on specific product categories, long-term value enhancement, and superior customer satisfaction.

Cap Hill Brands

Series B in 2022
Cap Hill Brands is a consumer goods company specializing in the acquisition and operation of successful e-commerce and direct-to-consumer brands. Founded by experts in e-commerce marketing, operations, and strategy, the company aims to help underperforming brands realize their full potential. Cap Hill Brands provides a range of services, including marketing, operations, and strategic guidance, to support brands in transforming their business models and achieving profitability. With a focus on long-term growth, the company seeks to partner with brands that possess strong competitive advantages, facilitating their development into thriving enterprises.

Flexe

Series D in 2022
Flexe, Inc. operates a cloud-based warehousing services marketplace that connects organizations needing additional warehousing and fulfillment services with those that have excess capacity. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, the company specializes in omnichannel logistics, providing solutions for eCommerce fulfillment, retail distribution, same-day delivery, and network capacity. By integrating technology with an open logistics network, Flexe enables retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and logistics companies to optimize their operations, address inventory overflow, and streamline material handling. This approach allows clients to enhance their distribution networks by accessing affordable warehouse spaces, thereby maximizing revenue potential while maintaining operational efficiency.

Razor Group

Debt Financing in 2022
Razor is a global consumer holding company that partners with e-commerce merchants to acquire and scale their brands. It invests significant capital and leverages extensive e-commerce expertise to propel these acquired merchants to the next stage of development, focusing on specific product categories, long-term value enhancement, and superior customer satisfaction.

GreyOrange

Debt Financing in 2022
GreyOrange is a robotics and artificial intelligence company that enables automated, agile warehouse fulfillment by pairing AI-driven software with mobile robots. Its operating system, GreyMatter, uses predictive and real-time data on orders, inventory, and resources to orchestrate collaboration between human workers and robots, ensuring the right orders are fulfilled at the right time. The company offers a platform that can integrate with existing software to deliver accuracy, productivity, and efficient workflows for fulfillment, helping logistics providers and warehouses reduce costs, improve throughput, and enhance customer satisfaction. With operations in the United States, Singapore, Germany, Japan, and India, GreyOrange serves global distribution environments seeking to modernize fulfillment.

GreyOrange

Venture Round in 2022
GreyOrange is a robotics and artificial intelligence company that enables automated, agile warehouse fulfillment by pairing AI-driven software with mobile robots. Its operating system, GreyMatter, uses predictive and real-time data on orders, inventory, and resources to orchestrate collaboration between human workers and robots, ensuring the right orders are fulfilled at the right time. The company offers a platform that can integrate with existing software to deliver accuracy, productivity, and efficient workflows for fulfillment, helping logistics providers and warehouses reduce costs, improve throughput, and enhance customer satisfaction. With operations in the United States, Singapore, Germany, Japan, and India, GreyOrange serves global distribution environments seeking to modernize fulfillment.

Circle

Private Equity Round in 2022
Circle is a Boston-based fintech company founded in 2013 by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville. It specializes in utilizing stablecoins for payments, e-commerce, and investment products. Circle's services include Circle Pay for easy money transfers, Circle Invest for crypto asset trading, and Circle Trade for over-the-counter transactions. The company is backed by prominent investors such as Jim Breyer, Goldman Sachs, IDG Capital, General Catalyst, and Accel Partners.

Rapyd

Secondary Market in 2022
Rapyd is a payments platform that integrates fintech services into applications, streamlining access to a variety of local payment methods. It empowers e-commerce merchants, gig platforms, challenger wallets, remittance services, online lenders, and traditional banks to overcome the constraints of outdated infrastructure. By facilitating the creation of innovative, mobile-friendly payment solutions, Rapyd enhances the financial capabilities of its users, allowing them to adapt to the evolving demands of the digital economy.

Elastic Path

Venture Round in 2022
Elastic Path provides enterprise commerce software solutions that enable businesses to deliver exceptional shopping experiences. Its API-based platform offers personalized and unified buying experiences across multiple channels, integrating seamlessly with marketing clouds and experience management platforms. The company serves various industries globally, empowering commerce leaders to innovate independently while embracing composability.

Bolt

Series E in 2022
Founded in 2014, Bolt enhances online shopping by offering a seamless checkout platform. It enables secure, logged-in, one-click purchases for shoppers, benefiting retailers like REVOLVE and Casper who use it to reduce cart abandonment and improve customer experience.

SellerX

Venture Round in 2021
SellerX acquires Amazon businesses, supporting entrepreneurs by providing operational expertise and resources to help grow their brands and reach new customers.

OfferPad

Post in 2021
OfferPad operates an online platform that facilitates home buying and selling. Founded in 2015, the company uses technology to streamline processes for consumers, providing convenience and certainty.

Razor Group

Venture Round in 2021
Razor is a global consumer holding company that partners with e-commerce merchants to acquire and scale their brands. It invests significant capital and leverages extensive e-commerce expertise to propel these acquired merchants to the next stage of development, focusing on specific product categories, long-term value enhancement, and superior customer satisfaction.

Elvie

Series C in 2021
Elvie is a health and lifestyle brand developing smarter technology for women. They are committed to building extraordinary products that improve the health and lives of women everywhere and at all stages of life. Their first product, Elvie Trainer, is an award-winning app-connected Kegel trainer that helps women strengthen the pelvic floor via fun, five-minute workouts. Launched in October 2015 to great acclaim, they took the wellness industry by storm! Our street cred includes more than 12 awards for innovation and design, including the prestigious CES Innovation Award, the IDA Design Award, and the Red Dot Award. As a business, Elvie has been recognized as one of Wired’s ‘hottest start-ups" and named one of the 15 start-ups "to watch" by The Sunday Times, and both products have been featured in the Oscar nominee gift bags. They recently launched a second innovation: Elvie Pump, the world’s first silent wearable breast pump, which is making it possible for new mothers to pump anytime, anywhere. Elvie Pump received international praise following its unveiling on the catwalk at London Fashion Week and at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. In April 2019, Elvie announced a $42 million Series B led by IPGL and supported by Octopus Ventures and Impact Ventures. This represented the largest ever fundraise in femtech. This new round of financing will accelerate Elvie’s research and development efforts as well as help grow brand awareness and distribution for Elvie Pump and Elvie Trainer across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in London, UK, with offices also in New York City, the company has received numerous awards and raised more than $52 million in investment.

Pine Labs

Venture Round in 2021
Pine Labs provides a merchant platform offering technology and financial solutions to help businesses increase revenue and reduce costs. It connects financial institutions and consumer brands, enabling merchants to deliver value to customers through offline and online transactions. The company's cloud-based platform powers over 350,000 POS terminals across India and Malaysia, serving more than 100,000 merchants across various sectors.

FlixBus

Series G in 2021
FlixBus, operated by FlixMobility, is a notable provider of intercity travel, focusing on affordable, convenient, and environmentally-friendly transportation solutions. Since its inception in 2013, the company has established Europe's largest long-distance bus network and introduced green long-distance trains in 2018, alongside a pilot for all-electric buses in Germany and France. The platform offers travelers a sustainable alternative to private transportation, featuring amenities such as free WiFi, flexible online booking, and innovative ticketing systems. FlixBus also expanded its services to the United States in 2018, bringing its unique travel model to a broader audience. By collaborating with regional bus partners and private train companies, FlixMobility combines technological innovation with traditional transportation expertise, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving mobility landscape. As a result, FlixBus has transformed the travel experience for over 100 million people across Europe and the United States while contributing to job creation in the mobility sector.

Grupo Axo

Private Equity Round in 2021
Grupo Axo is a prominent multi-brand company in Mexico that specializes in apparel, footwear, beauty, accessories, and home furniture. With over 23 years of experience, the company serves as a strategic partner for global brands seeking to establish a presence in Latin America. Grupo Axo operates a diverse retail ecosystem that includes more than 3,100 points of sale in major department stores and over 500 retail locations in Mexico and Chile. Additionally, the company has developed robust e-commerce platforms that cater to both mono-brand and multi-brand markets. By integrating full-price and off-price retail formats, Grupo Axo provides customers with a comprehensive range of lifestyle products from internationally recognized brands.

Razor Group

Venture Round in 2021
Razor is a global consumer holding company that partners with e-commerce merchants to acquire and scale their brands. It invests significant capital and leverages extensive e-commerce expertise to propel these acquired merchants to the next stage of development, focusing on specific product categories, long-term value enhancement, and superior customer satisfaction.

Automattic

Funding Round in 2021
Automattic develops and provides web-based solutions, including WordPress.com for website creation and management, WooCommerce for e-commerce, Jetpack for site performance and security. It serves individuals, creators, businesses, and organizations globally.

Thrasio

Debt Financing in 2021
Thrasio is a consumer goods company focused on making popular products widely available. It identifies and acquires established brands that sell well-loved items, leveraging data science, logistics expertise, and marketing strategies to expand product offerings and reach customers globally. Thrasio has acquired over 200 brands, offering thousands of high-quality products, and is recognized as one of the top three sellers on Amazon. The company aims to enhance every moment for consumers through continuous improvement in brand growth, item listings, and product development.

Opendoor

Post in 2020
Opendoor is a digital platform for residential real estate in the United States that enables consumers to buy and sell homes online. It operates an end-to-end marketplace with Sell to Opendoor, where sellers sell directly to the company, List with Opendoor, which partners with agents to list homes, and Opendoor Marketplace, a capital-light venue that connects sellers with institutional and retail buyers. The platform also provides integrated title insurance and escrow services through its subsidiaries, aiming to simplify transactions and accelerate the home buying and selling process.

Cazoo

Venture Round in 2020
Cazoo Limited is an online marketplace that revolutionizes the car buying experience for consumers in the UK and Europe. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, Cazoo offers a platform where customers can buy, finance, or rent used cars entirely online. The service allows users to select their desired vehicle and have it delivered to their doorstep within hours, making the process efficient and convenient. By streamlining car purchases and rentals, Cazoo aims to simplify the traditionally complex experience of buying a car.

Klarna

Private Equity Round in 2020
Klarna is a technology-driven payments company that provides a platform for connecting consumers and merchants with flexible payment options for online and offline shopping. It offers direct payments, pay-after-delivery options, and installment plans, supported by a mobile app that enhances the shopping experience with flexible payment options and cashback rewards. The company operates across multiple countries and serves merchants with payment solutions and tailored advertising services, including messaging and insights features. Klarna is known for its buy now, pay later model, enabling interest-free financing for purchases divided into installments.

Trustly

Venture Round in 2020
Trustly is a payments technology company that provides online banking payment and processing solutions across Europe. It enables merchants, consumers, and banks to transfer funds directly from bank accounts through browsers and mobile devices, supporting real-time transactions, cross-border payments, and refunds. The platform offers features such as real-time processing, account reconciliation, API integration, and plug-ins for e-commerce platforms, as well as recurring and one-click payments for subscriptions and in-app purchases. Trustly serves consumers and global merchants in sectors including e-commerce, travel, financial services, and online gaming, and its service is designed to improve conversion and user experience by enabling seamless online payments without cards. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

THG

Private Equity Round in 2019
THG Holdings plc is an online retailer and technology company based in Manchester, United Kingdom, specializing in direct-to-consumer e-commerce solutions for consumer brand owners. Founded in 2004, the company has developed a robust platform that enables the manufacture and online retail of nutrition, skincare, haircare, and cosmetics products. THG operates a diverse array of websites that sell luxury fashion items and provides various services, including website development, online advertising, marketing, and consultancy. Additionally, it offers warehousing, distribution, and content creation through THG Studios, which supports large-scale projects. Beyond e-commerce, THG is involved in the management of hairdressing salons, hotels, and health clubs. The company was previously known as The Hut Group Limited before rebranding to THG Holdings plc in September 2020.

Klarna

Private Equity Round in 2019
Klarna is a technology-driven payments company that provides a platform for connecting consumers and merchants with flexible payment options for online and offline shopping. It offers direct payments, pay-after-delivery options, and installment plans, supported by a mobile app that enhances the shopping experience with flexible payment options and cashback rewards. The company operates across multiple countries and serves merchants with payment solutions and tailored advertising services, including messaging and insights features. Klarna is known for its buy now, pay later model, enabling interest-free financing for purchases divided into installments.

FlixBus

Series F in 2019
FlixBus, operated by FlixMobility, is a notable provider of intercity travel, focusing on affordable, convenient, and environmentally-friendly transportation solutions. Since its inception in 2013, the company has established Europe's largest long-distance bus network and introduced green long-distance trains in 2018, alongside a pilot for all-electric buses in Germany and France. The platform offers travelers a sustainable alternative to private transportation, featuring amenities such as free WiFi, flexible online booking, and innovative ticketing systems. FlixBus also expanded its services to the United States in 2018, bringing its unique travel model to a broader audience. By collaborating with regional bus partners and private train companies, FlixMobility combines technological innovation with traditional transportation expertise, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving mobility landscape. As a result, FlixBus has transformed the travel experience for over 100 million people across Europe and the United States while contributing to job creation in the mobility sector.

Coupang

Private Equity Round in 2018
Coupang is South Korea's largest e-commerce platform, offering a wide range of products including electronics, fashion, food, and furniture. It operates primarily in South Korea and Taiwan, with an extensive logistics network ensuring timely delivery.

Chewy

Series E in 2016
Founded in 2010, Chewy is a leading U.S. e-commerce retailer specializing in pet products. It offers over 60,000 items including food, treats, supplies, medications, and services for various pets through its website and mobile apps.

Snapdeal

Private Equity Round in 2015
Snapdeal is India's largest online marketplace, launched in February 2010, that connects buyers and sellers across a wide range of product categories including mobile phones, electronics, apparel, cosmetics, and home goods. The platform is designed to create a reliable and frictionless commerce ecosystem, offering convenient delivery options even to remote areas. Snapdeal is notable for its competitive pricing, featuring daily deals and discounts that make various products accessible to consumers. It has established itself as a market leader in the retail space and is recognized for its significant presence in categories such as watches, sunglasses, and jewelry. With over 1,000 employees, Snapdeal fosters a vibrant work environment and continues to play a critical role in India's e-commerce landscape.

Coupang

Private Equity Round in 2014
Coupang is South Korea's largest e-commerce platform, offering a wide range of products including electronics, fashion, food, and furniture. It operates primarily in South Korea and Taiwan, with an extensive logistics network ensuring timely delivery.

Snapdeal

Series E in 2014
Snapdeal is India's largest online marketplace, launched in February 2010, that connects buyers and sellers across a wide range of product categories including mobile phones, electronics, apparel, cosmetics, and home goods. The platform is designed to create a reliable and frictionless commerce ecosystem, offering convenient delivery options even to remote areas. Snapdeal is notable for its competitive pricing, featuring daily deals and discounts that make various products accessible to consumers. It has established itself as a market leader in the retail space and is recognized for its significant presence in categories such as watches, sunglasses, and jewelry. With over 1,000 employees, Snapdeal fosters a vibrant work environment and continues to play a critical role in India's e-commerce landscape.

Cart.com

Cart.com is a leading provider of comprehensive commerce and logistics solutions that enable B2C and B2B companies to operate seamlessly across various channels. The company supports over 6,000 customers, including well-known consumer brands and complex B2B organizations, by offering a unified platform for business planning, merchant financing, order fulfillment, and marketing services. With a workforce of more than 1,000 employees, including AI and data scientists, and a network of 14 warehouses nationwide, Cart.com is well-positioned to assist middle market and enterprise-level companies in scaling their online operations and enhancing revenue.

Fanatics

Fanatics is a global sports merchandise company that designs, produces, distributes and retails licensed sports apparel, jerseys and fan gear through online, mobile and physical stores. Founded in 1995 and based in Jacksonville, Florida, the company operates a multi-channel platform that serves professional leagues, teams, media brands, collegiate and professional properties, and retailers, delivering high-quality merchandise to fans with real-time availability across channels.
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