Xiaohongshu
Secondary Market in 2024
Xiaohongshu, founded in 2013 and based in Shanghai, China, is a lifestyle sharing platform that allows users to share experiences through text, images, and videos. Initially aimed at assisting overseas travelers with shopping, it has transformed into a vibrant community focused on various lifestyle areas, including cosmetics, fashion, food, travel, entertainment, reading, fitness, and childcare. The platform serves as a social e-commerce space where users can post their favorite products, share shopping experiences, and discover global merchandise, particularly in luxury and beauty sectors. By fostering user-generated content, Xiaohongshu encourages a collaborative environment for lifestyle enthusiasts to exchange insights and recommendations.
Lyskraft
Seed Round in 2024
Lyskraft is a global fashion and lifestyle company that operates an omnichannel platform. It offers customers worldwide a unique shopping experience, blending the convenience of online shopping with the personal touch of in-store customization and engagement. The company specializes in women's fashion and lifestyle categories, curating a selection of handpicked brands and designers, and regularly updating its collection to keep up with the latest trends.
Quince, LLC, established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a retailer specializing in affordable luxury apparel, accessories, and home goods. The company offers a wide range of products for men and women, including jewelry, clothing, and home textiles, all sourced directly from manufacturers using a just-in-time production model. This approach enables Quince to provide high-quality items at competitive prices while minimizing waste.
Cider is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce platform focusing on overseas markets. Its innovative approach to building community, reducing inventory waste, and shipping anywhere has made it a new favorite for a generation of digitally native consumers. By integrating a pre-order option and educating the customer on the possibility of a zero-inventory future, Cider’s retail model is actively reducing the waste that often accompanies accessible fashion — without having to sacrifice affordability.
It was founded in 2020 and is based in Hong Kong.
PatPat is an online shopping platform specializing in baby and maternity products. It offers daily deals on a wide range of items at significantly discounted prices, often up to 90% off, through direct partnerships with manufacturers.
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.
DealShare
Series D in 2021
DealShare is a social e-commerce startup in India that operates an online buying platform for multi-category consumer products with a WhatsApp-first approach. It targets non-metro and rural users who are new to online shopping and prefer mobile and social channels, helping them buy with a few clicks and share deals with friends. Discounts are offered based on the number of people purchasing, using demand aggregation (C2B) and social virality to reduce operational costs and price pressures. The product catalog spans fruits and vegetables, groceries, beauty and wellness, baby care, fashion accessories, electronics, and home decor, with a sharp assortment designed for capital and price efficiency.
Cider is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce platform focusing on overseas markets. Its innovative approach to building community, reducing inventory waste, and shipping anywhere has made it a new favorite for a generation of digitally native consumers. By integrating a pre-order option and educating the customer on the possibility of a zero-inventory future, Cider’s retail model is actively reducing the waste that often accompanies accessible fashion — without having to sacrifice affordability.
It was founded in 2020 and is based in Hong Kong.
DealShare
Series A in 2019
DealShare is a social e-commerce startup in India that operates an online buying platform for multi-category consumer products with a WhatsApp-first approach. It targets non-metro and rural users who are new to online shopping and prefer mobile and social channels, helping them buy with a few clicks and share deals with friends. Discounts are offered based on the number of people purchasing, using demand aggregation (C2B) and social virality to reduce operational costs and price pressures. The product catalog spans fruits and vegetables, groceries, beauty and wellness, baby care, fashion accessories, electronics, and home decor, with a sharp assortment designed for capital and price efficiency.
Poizon, established in 2015 by Shanghai Shizhuang Information Technology Co., Ltd., is China's leading sneaker trading platform, boasting an annual gross merchandise volume of $10 billion and over 1.4 million active users as of 2019. The company operates the Dewu App, which facilitates the exchange of sports equipment and provides features for shoe identification. By employing a consumer-to-business-to-consumer model, Poizon connects buyers and sellers while offering authentication services to guarantee the authenticity of products purchased on its platform. This approach not only enhances user trust but also fosters a community where individuals can communicate and share their enthusiasm for current fashion trends.
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.
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.
Poizon, established in 2015 by Shanghai Shizhuang Information Technology Co., Ltd., is China's leading sneaker trading platform, boasting an annual gross merchandise volume of $10 billion and over 1.4 million active users as of 2019. The company operates the Dewu App, which facilitates the exchange of sports equipment and provides features for shoe identification. By employing a consumer-to-business-to-consumer model, Poizon connects buyers and sellers while offering authentication services to guarantee the authenticity of products purchased on its platform. This approach not only enhances user trust but also fosters a community where individuals can communicate and share their enthusiasm for current fashion trends.
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.
Farfetch is an online platform established in 2008 that connects buyers and sellers in the luxury fashion sector. It collaborates with over 1,000 independent boutiques and luxury brands, offering a diverse range of products, including clothing, accessories, and footwear. The company operates a comprehensive e-commerce website that enables these retailers to showcase their inventories to nearly a million active customers. Farfetch's technology infrastructure is designed to facilitate the luxury fashion ecosystem, featuring an API-enabled proprietary technology stack that supports applications, services, and data management. The platform also includes the Browns stores and the New Guard Group, enhancing its retail capabilities. Farfetch generates revenue by charging a commission on sales made through its marketplace, typically exceeding 30%.
Flipkart is an Indian e-commerce marketplace offering over 30 million products across 70-plus categories, including books, electronics, home goods, and health care items. Headquartered in Bengaluru, it serves about 75 million registered users with around 10 million daily visits and ships roughly 8 million orders each month. Founded in 2007 by Binny and Sachin Bansal, Flipkart grew into a leading online retailer and was acquired by Walmart in 2018. The platform leverages technology and a large-scale logistics network to enable buyers and sellers to transact across a broad range of consumer goods.
Flipkart is an Indian e-commerce marketplace offering over 30 million products across 70-plus categories, including books, electronics, home goods, and health care items. Headquartered in Bengaluru, it serves about 75 million registered users with around 10 million daily visits and ships roughly 8 million orders each month. Founded in 2007 by Binny and Sachin Bansal, Flipkart grew into a leading online retailer and was acquired by Walmart in 2018. The platform leverages technology and a large-scale logistics network to enable buyers and sellers to transact across a broad range of consumer goods.
Flipkart is an Indian e-commerce marketplace offering over 30 million products across 70-plus categories, including books, electronics, home goods, and health care items. Headquartered in Bengaluru, it serves about 75 million registered users with around 10 million daily visits and ships roughly 8 million orders each month. Founded in 2007 by Binny and Sachin Bansal, Flipkart grew into a leading online retailer and was acquired by Walmart in 2018. The platform leverages technology and a large-scale logistics network to enable buyers and sellers to transact across a broad range of consumer goods.
Zalando
Venture Round in 2012
Founded in Berlin in 2008, Zalando is Europe's leading online fashion platform. It offers a wide range of clothing, footwear, accessories, and beauty products from international brands to local labels. With over 42 million active customers across 17 markets, Zalando aims to be the starting point for fashion. Its efficient logistics network ensures timely delivery throughout Europe.