DST Global, established in 2009, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, with additional offices in Menlo Park, New York, London, Beijing, and Hong Kong. The company specializes in late-stage investments in the internet sector, focusing on rapidly growing ventures. Its investment portfolio spans various sectors, including software, TMT, fintech, and e-commerce, with a global investment strategy.
Clara is a spending management platform focused on serving companies in Latin America. It offers an end-to-end solution that includes locally-issued corporate cards, bill payment services, financing options, and a software platform that streamlines corporate expense management. The platform is designed to simplify and automate financial processes, allowing businesses to gain real-time insights into spending and manage budgets more effectively. Clara is backed by a diverse group of global and regional investors, aiming to empower companies with greater financial agility and clarity. By enhancing the way company finances are managed, Clara contributes to increasing the economic competitiveness of the region.
Whatnot
Series E in 2025
Whatnot Inc., established in 2019 and headquartered in Marina Del Rey, California, operates an online marketplace for buying, selling, and discovering a wide array of products, with a focus on authenticated Funkos and collectibles. The company's platform facilitates live shopping experiences, combining community engagement with entertainment to create a unique shopping environment. It verifies every product sold to ensure authenticity, fostering trust among collectors and enthusiasts who use the platform to safely buy, sell, and connect with one another.
Zepto
Series G in 2024
Zepto is an e-grocery company that specializes in the rapid delivery of daily essentials and grocery items directly to customers' doorsteps. Utilizing hyperlocal dark stores, Zepto stocks a variety of fresh produce, snack foods, and electronics, which can be conveniently ordered through its app or website. The company aims to provide a seamless online shopping experience, catering to the needs of customers seeking quick access to grocery products. By focusing on timely delivery, Zepto serves various sectors, including retail, food and beverage, and logistics.
Zepto
Series F in 2024
Zepto is an e-grocery company that specializes in the rapid delivery of daily essentials and grocery items directly to customers' doorsteps. Utilizing hyperlocal dark stores, Zepto stocks a variety of fresh produce, snack foods, and electronics, which can be conveniently ordered through its app or website. The company aims to provide a seamless online shopping experience, catering to the needs of customers seeking quick access to grocery products. By focusing on timely delivery, Zepto serves various sectors, including retail, food and beverage, and logistics.
Hurb
Corporate Round in 2024
Hurb is a technology platform based in Rio de Janeiro that simplifies travel through its online service, allowing users to find and reserve accommodations and activities. The company sells a room night every three seconds and significantly contributes to Brazil's tourism GDP. With over 20 million registered travelers and 35,000 destinations worldwide, Hurb offers a comprehensive travel experience, including hotel bookings and tour packages at competitive prices. The platform also encourages user engagement by enabling travelers to share their experiences. Hurb has a strong social media presence, boasting over 16 million followers, and operates not only in Brazil but also internationally, with offices in Porto, Portugal, and plans for expansion into Montreal, Canada.
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
Series C in 2024
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.
Clara
Series B in 2023
Clara is a spending management platform focused on serving companies in Latin America. It offers an end-to-end solution that includes locally-issued corporate cards, bill payment services, financing options, and a software platform that streamlines corporate expense management. The platform is designed to simplify and automate financial processes, allowing businesses to gain real-time insights into spending and manage budgets more effectively. Clara is backed by a diverse group of global and regional investors, aiming to empower companies with greater financial agility and clarity. By enhancing the way company finances are managed, Clara contributes to increasing the economic competitiveness of the region.
Whatnot
Series D in 2022
Whatnot Inc., established in 2019 and headquartered in Marina Del Rey, California, operates an online marketplace for buying, selling, and discovering a wide array of products, with a focus on authenticated Funkos and collectibles. The company's platform facilitates live shopping experiences, combining community engagement with entertainment to create a unique shopping environment. It verifies every product sold to ensure authenticity, fostering trust among collectors and enthusiasts who use the platform to safely buy, sell, and connect with one another.
Super
Series C in 2022
Super is a social commerce platform that enables leaders to become self-made entrepreneurs and builds logistics networks. The company features Superagen, an agent-led commerce group buying that enables community leaders to become retailers within their communities.
SpotOn
Series F in 2022
SpotOn is a technology company founded in 2017 by Doron Friedman, Matt Hyman, and Zach Hyman, headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in providing innovative software and payment solutions tailored for small and midsize businesses. SpotOn offers a comprehensive, cloud-based platform that includes tools for payments, point-of-sale systems, marketing, website development, online ordering, appointments, eCommerce, digital loyalty, and review management. By integrating these services, SpotOn aims to enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement for its clients. The company's mission is to empower businesses by delivering high-quality solutions at fair prices, supported by personalized local service.
Deliverect
Series D in 2022
Deliverect is a subscription-based service that streamlines online food ordering for restaurants by integrating various third-party platforms such as Uber Eats, Deliveroo, Glovo, and DoorDash into existing point-of-sale systems. The company's software automates the inbound order flow, allowing restaurants to manage online orders through a single interface, which reduces the need for staff to monitor multiple devices and manually enter orders. Additionally, Deliverect offers consolidated reporting and inventory management features, enhancing operational efficiency by facilitating menu uploads and the outbound flow of information. This comprehensive approach helps restaurants optimize their delivery services and improve overall business performance.
Clara
Series B in 2021
Clara is a spending management platform focused on serving companies in Latin America. It offers an end-to-end solution that includes locally-issued corporate cards, bill payment services, financing options, and a software platform that streamlines corporate expense management. The platform is designed to simplify and automate financial processes, allowing businesses to gain real-time insights into spending and manage budgets more effectively. Clara is backed by a diverse group of global and regional investors, aiming to empower companies with greater financial agility and clarity. By enhancing the way company finances are managed, Clara contributes to increasing the economic competitiveness of the region.
Gorillas
Series C in 2021
Gorillas, established in Berlin, Germany in May 2020, operates a grocery delivery platform that aggregates supermarket product ranges for swift delivery to consumers' doorsteps. Their service offers a wide variety of products, including fresh produce, dairy items, vegan options, cooled drinks, and unique selections from local community partners, with the aim of delivering orders within just 10 minutes.
SpotOn
Series E in 2021
SpotOn is a technology company founded in 2017 by Doron Friedman, Matt Hyman, and Zach Hyman, headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in providing innovative software and payment solutions tailored for small and midsize businesses. SpotOn offers a comprehensive, cloud-based platform that includes tools for payments, point-of-sale systems, marketing, website development, online ordering, appointments, eCommerce, digital loyalty, and review management. By integrating these services, SpotOn aims to enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement for its clients. The company's mission is to empower businesses by delivering high-quality solutions at fair prices, supported by personalized local service.
Cider
Series B in 2021
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.
Karrot Market
Series D in 2021
Karrot is a hyperlocal community app which offers a secondhand marketplace. Karrot supports an eco-friendly lifestyle and local economy by promoting buying and selling secondhand goods locally. Since its launch in 2015, Karrot has become South Korea's largest second-hand marketplace and second-biggest e-commerce company. Karrot is currently available in select cities in four countries outside the home country, including the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States and Japan. As of March 2021, Karrot runs one of the largest and fastest growing consumer-to-consumer (C2C) mobile marketplace, receiving 15 million monthly unique visitors.
PatPat
Series C in 2021
PatPat is an online shopping platform tailored for mothers, providing significant discounts on a variety of products for babies, infants, toddlers, children, and maternity needs. The app features daily deals that can reach discounts of 50-90%, with some items available for free. By maintaining strong relationships with manufacturers, PatPat ensures competitive pricing and a diverse selection of products. The platform makes it easier for mothers to shop efficiently and economically, with new promotional events launching every day at 6am PST.
Market Kurly
Series F in 2021
Market Kurly is an online premium grocery service that compares quality and price when looking for good ingredients for foreign goodies. Market Kurly is a food delivery and logistics platform that enables users to order food via the website and receive it the following morning. The company delivers fresh high-end desserts, bread, milk, bottled water, condiments such as flour & salt, processed foods, and more. The company was founded in 2015 and based in Seoul, South Korea.
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.
Cider
Series A in 2021
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.
Clara
Series A in 2021
Clara is a spending management platform focused on serving companies in Latin America. It offers an end-to-end solution that includes locally-issued corporate cards, bill payment services, financing options, and a software platform that streamlines corporate expense management. The platform is designed to simplify and automate financial processes, allowing businesses to gain real-time insights into spending and manage budgets more effectively. Clara is backed by a diverse group of global and regional investors, aiming to empower companies with greater financial agility and clarity. By enhancing the way company finances are managed, Clara contributes to increasing the economic competitiveness of the region.
SpotOn
Series D in 2021
SpotOn is a technology company founded in 2017 by Doron Friedman, Matt Hyman, and Zach Hyman, headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in providing innovative software and payment solutions tailored for small and midsize businesses. SpotOn offers a comprehensive, cloud-based platform that includes tools for payments, point-of-sale systems, marketing, website development, online ordering, appointments, eCommerce, digital loyalty, and review management. By integrating these services, SpotOn aims to enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement for its clients. The company's mission is to empower businesses by delivering high-quality solutions at fair prices, supported by personalized local service.
Manna Drone Delivery
Series A in 2021
Manna Drone Delivery is a provider of drone delivery services designed to enhance local businesses by offering a rapid three-minute delivery option within a 30-square mile area. The service targets suburban and rural communities, allowing consumers to receive products from restaurants, convenience stores, and pharmacies more quickly than traditional road-based delivery methods. By utilizing custom-developed aerospace-grade drones, Manna enables retailers to significantly reduce delivery times, thereby improving the overall consumer experience. The company operates under the regulations set by the relevant aviation authorities in both Europe and the United States.
Super
Series B in 2021
Super is a social commerce platform that enables leaders to become self-made entrepreneurs and builds logistics networks. The company features Superagen, an agent-led commerce group buying that enables community leaders to become retailers within their communities.
Deliverect
Series C in 2021
Deliverect is a subscription-based service that streamlines online food ordering for restaurants by integrating various third-party platforms such as Uber Eats, Deliveroo, Glovo, and DoorDash into existing point-of-sale systems. The company's software automates the inbound order flow, allowing restaurants to manage online orders through a single interface, which reduces the need for staff to monitor multiple devices and manually enter orders. Additionally, Deliverect offers consolidated reporting and inventory management features, enhancing operational efficiency by facilitating menu uploads and the outbound flow of information. This comprehensive approach helps restaurants optimize their delivery services and improve overall business performance.
Dingdong Maicai
Series D in 2021
Dingdong Maicai is a community-based online retail platform in China that specializes in fresh produce and other daily necessities. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company leverages technology to enhance its operations, allowing for direct procurement at the point of origin and efficient pre-warehouse distribution. It aims to deliver products to customers' homes in 29 minutes or less, significantly improving the fresh food consumption experience. The service is available in major cities, including Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, and Suzhou. Dingdong Maicai operates through its mobile application and mini-programs, generating revenue from the sale of fresh groceries and membership services, positioning itself as one of the fastest-growing on-demand e-commerce companies in China.
Nice Tuan
Private Equity Round in 2021
Nice Tuan is an e-commerce platform specializing in fresh produce, beverages, leisure food, and a variety of daily supplies. The company operates a community-focused model, partnering with local residential communities to source products from nearby warehouses and producers. By doing so, Nice Tuan aims to provide comprehensive grocery and household item offerings tailored to the needs of local residents. The platform emphasizes efficiency and convenience, striving to create a well-integrated community e-commerce ecosystem centered on daily groceries and fresh produce.
Fetch
Series D in 2021
Fetch Rewards, LLC operates a mobile application that enables users to scan their grocery receipts from various retail outlets, including grocery, convenience, drug, liquor, and club stores. Founded in 2012 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, the platform allows users to accumulate points through their purchases, which can then be redeemed for gift cards to various retailers. The app simplifies the savings process for consumers while offering brand partners valuable insights into shopping behaviors and the ability to reward customer loyalty effectively. Fetch Rewards aims to enhance the shopping experience by making it easy to save on everyday purchases.
Gorillas
Series B in 2021
Gorillas, established in Berlin, Germany in May 2020, operates a grocery delivery platform that aggregates supermarket product ranges for swift delivery to consumers' doorsteps. Their service offers a wide variety of products, including fresh produce, dairy items, vegan options, cooled drinks, and unique selections from local community partners, with the aim of delivering orders within just 10 minutes.
Weee!
Series D in 2021
Weee!, Inc. is an online grocery delivery platform based in Fremont, California, that specializes in providing a wide range of products tailored for Asian and Hispanic families. Founded in 2015, the company offers an extensive selection of groceries, including fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, snacks, beauty products, and daily necessities. Weee! serves various metropolitan areas, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, San Diego, New York City, and New Jersey. The platform focuses on delivering authentic gourmet delicacies from Asia and ensures a farm-to-door experience by partnering with local farms and trusted brands to source quality ingredients.
Faire
Series E in 2020
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.
Kavak
Series B in 2020
KAVAK is an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of used cars, primarily in Latin America. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mexico City, the company leverages real-time market data to provide sellers with fair offers for their vehicles, allowing transactions to be completed quickly and conveniently from home. KAVAK enhances the customer experience by offering services such as home delivery, vehicle collection, and pre-owned car financing, enabling users to navigate the car trading process with ease. The platform specializes in e-commerce within the automotive and retail sectors, making it a prominent player in the used car market.
SpotOn
Series C in 2020
SpotOn is a technology company founded in 2017 by Doron Friedman, Matt Hyman, and Zach Hyman, headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in providing innovative software and payment solutions tailored for small and midsize businesses. SpotOn offers a comprehensive, cloud-based platform that includes tools for payments, point-of-sale systems, marketing, website development, online ordering, appointments, eCommerce, digital loyalty, and review management. By integrating these services, SpotOn aims to enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement for its clients. The company's mission is to empower businesses by delivering high-quality solutions at fair prices, supported by personalized local service.
Weee!
Series C in 2020
Weee!, Inc. is an online grocery delivery platform based in Fremont, California, that specializes in providing a wide range of products tailored for Asian and Hispanic families. Founded in 2015, the company offers an extensive selection of groceries, including fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, snacks, beauty products, and daily necessities. Weee! serves various metropolitan areas, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, San Diego, New York City, and New Jersey. The platform focuses on delivering authentic gourmet delicacies from Asia and ensures a farm-to-door experience by partnering with local farms and trusted brands to source quality ingredients.
Instacart
Venture Round in 2020
Instacart is a prominent grocery delivery service operating in the United States and Canada, facilitating rapid deliveries of groceries and home essentials, often within an hour. The company partners with a variety of local and national grocers, including well-known brands such as Safeway, Whole Foods, and Costco, allowing customers to select from over 500,000 items and combine orders from multiple stores. Instacart employs a network of approximately 600,000 independent contractors who pick and deliver items directly to customers' homes. In addition to its delivery services, Instacart generates revenue by charging fees based on order value and by offering advertising opportunities primarily to consumer-packaged goods companies. With nearly 8 million monthly active users, Instacart has established itself as a leading platform in the grocery delivery market.
Market Kurly
Series E in 2020
Market Kurly is an online premium grocery service that compares quality and price when looking for good ingredients for foreign goodies. Market Kurly is a food delivery and logistics platform that enables users to order food via the website and receive it the following morning. The company delivers fresh high-end desserts, bread, milk, bottled water, condiments such as flour & salt, processed foods, and more. The company was founded in 2015 and based in Seoul, South Korea.
Revolut
Series D in 2020
Revolut Limited, established in 2013 and headquartered in London, UK, is a financial services company specializing in mobile banking. It offers a mobile application enabling users to exchange currencies at interbank rates, send money via social networks, and spend using a multi-currency card. Revolut also provides insurance services, including phone, medical, and travel insurance, and has expanded its offerings to include cryptocurrency and stock trading. The company operates globally, facilitating cross-border money transfers and helping users manage their finances, make payments, and track spending through its user-friendly mobile app.
RELX Technology is an independent e-cigarette brand based in Beijing that focuses on developing innovative products for adult smokers. The company operates in over 50 countries and is recognized as the market leader in China, offering a diverse product portfolio that includes four distinct product lines and a smartphone app. RELX Technology emphasizes its commitment to responsible practices, having been acknowledged as a socially-responsible corporation by the Chinese government. The company employs a robust research and development strategy, utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and facial recognition to prevent underage access to its products. Additionally, RELX Technology utilizes an integrated offline distribution model paired with branded retail stores to effectively serve the e-vapor market.
Poizon
Series B in 2019
Poizon, established in 2015 by Shanghai Shizhuang Information Technology Co., Ltd., is China's largest sneaker trading platform, boasting an annual gross merchandise volume of $10 billion and over 1.4 million active users monthly as of 2019. The platform operates on a consumer-to-business-to-consumer model, facilitating connections between buyers and sellers while providing authentication services to ensure the genuineness of products. Additionally, Poizon offers the Dewu App, which focuses on sports equipment exchange and includes features for shoe identification. This interactive mobile platform allows users to communicate and share their enthusiasm for trending fashion within the sneaker community.
DoorDash
Series G in 2019
DoorDash, Inc. is a logistics platform that connects consumers, merchants, and delivery personnel, primarily in the United States and Europe. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company initially launched as PaloAltoDelivery.com before rebranding to DoorDash, Inc. in 2015. DoorDash offers a marketplace that allows local and national restaurants, as well as other businesses such as grocery stores and retailers, to reach customers through online ordering for pickup or delivery. The company's services include customer acquisition, delivery logistics, insights and analytics, payment processing, and customer support. Additionally, DoorDash operates DoorDash Drive, a white-label logistics service that further enhances its delivery capabilities. Through its platform, DoorDash aims to transform local businesses and strengthen community connections by building a robust last-mile delivery infrastructure.
DoorDash
Series F in 2019
DoorDash, Inc. is a logistics platform that connects consumers, merchants, and delivery personnel, primarily in the United States and Europe. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company initially launched as PaloAltoDelivery.com before rebranding to DoorDash, Inc. in 2015. DoorDash offers a marketplace that allows local and national restaurants, as well as other businesses such as grocery stores and retailers, to reach customers through online ordering for pickup or delivery. The company's services include customer acquisition, delivery logistics, insights and analytics, payment processing, and customer support. Additionally, DoorDash operates DoorDash Drive, a white-label logistics service that further enhances its delivery capabilities. Through its platform, DoorDash aims to transform local businesses and strengthen community connections by building a robust last-mile delivery infrastructure.
Faire
Series C in 2018
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.
Faire
Series B in 2018
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.
Market Kurly
Series C in 2018
Market Kurly is an online premium grocery service that compares quality and price when looking for good ingredients for foreign goodies. Market Kurly is a food delivery and logistics platform that enables users to order food via the website and receive it the following morning. The company delivers fresh high-end desserts, bread, milk, bottled water, condiments such as flour & salt, processed foods, and more. The company was founded in 2015 and based in Seoul, South Korea.
DoorDash
Series E in 2018
DoorDash, Inc. is a logistics platform that connects consumers, merchants, and delivery personnel, primarily in the United States and Europe. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company initially launched as PaloAltoDelivery.com before rebranding to DoorDash, Inc. in 2015. DoorDash offers a marketplace that allows local and national restaurants, as well as other businesses such as grocery stores and retailers, to reach customers through online ordering for pickup or delivery. The company's services include customer acquisition, delivery logistics, insights and analytics, payment processing, and customer support. Additionally, DoorDash operates DoorDash Drive, a white-label logistics service that further enhances its delivery capabilities. Through its platform, DoorDash aims to transform local businesses and strengthen community connections by building a robust last-mile delivery infrastructure.
Market Kurly
Series C in 2018
Market Kurly is an online premium grocery service that compares quality and price when looking for good ingredients for foreign goodies. Market Kurly is a food delivery and logistics platform that enables users to order food via the website and receive it the following morning. The company delivers fresh high-end desserts, bread, milk, bottled water, condiments such as flour & salt, processed foods, and more. The company was founded in 2015 and based in Seoul, South Korea.
Poizon
Series A in 2018
Poizon, established in 2015 by Shanghai Shizhuang Information Technology Co., Ltd., is China's largest sneaker trading platform, boasting an annual gross merchandise volume of $10 billion and over 1.4 million active users monthly as of 2019. The platform operates on a consumer-to-business-to-consumer model, facilitating connections between buyers and sellers while providing authentication services to ensure the genuineness of products. Additionally, Poizon offers the Dewu App, which focuses on sports equipment exchange and includes features for shoe identification. This interactive mobile platform allows users to communicate and share their enthusiasm for trending fashion within the sneaker community.
Revolut
Series C in 2018
Revolut Limited, established in 2013 and headquartered in London, UK, is a financial services company specializing in mobile banking. It offers a mobile application enabling users to exchange currencies at interbank rates, send money via social networks, and spend using a multi-currency card. Revolut also provides insurance services, including phone, medical, and travel insurance, and has expanded its offerings to include cryptocurrency and stock trading. The company operates globally, facilitating cross-border money transfers and helping users manage their finances, make payments, and track spending through its user-friendly mobile app.
Deliveroo
Series F in 2017
Deliveroo is an online food delivery platform headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2012 by Gregory Orlowski and William Shu, the company connects consumers with local restaurants, enabling quick and convenient ordering and delivery services. Deliveroo operates in 11 countries across more than 800 towns and cities, boasting a portfolio of over 140,000 restaurants globally. To facilitate deliveries, Deliveroo employs approximately 180,000 riders worldwide. The company generates revenue through various channels, including commissions, user fees, restaurant sign-up fees, and packaging sales.
Deliveroo
Series F in 2017
Deliveroo is an online food delivery platform headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2012 by Gregory Orlowski and William Shu, the company connects consumers with local restaurants, enabling quick and convenient ordering and delivery services. Deliveroo operates in 11 countries across more than 800 towns and cities, boasting a portfolio of over 140,000 restaurants globally. To facilitate deliveries, Deliveroo employs approximately 180,000 riders worldwide. The company generates revenue through various channels, including commissions, user fees, restaurant sign-up fees, and packaging sales.
Funding Circle
Series F in 2017
Funding Circle is a UK-based company established in 2010, operating an online marketplace that connects small and medium-sized businesses seeking loans with a diverse range of investors, including individuals, banks, asset management companies, and government-backed entities. The platform facilitates both unsecured and secured loans for various purposes such as business growth, working capital, asset purchase, and property development. Funding Circle also works with institutional investors on securitization programs and acts as a special purpose entity issuing debt securities. The company's mission is to provide businesses with access to finance and investors with attractive returns, fostering economic growth and job creation.
Deliveroo
Series E in 2016
Deliveroo is an online food delivery platform headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2012 by Gregory Orlowski and William Shu, the company connects consumers with local restaurants, enabling quick and convenient ordering and delivery services. Deliveroo operates in 11 countries across more than 800 towns and cities, boasting a portfolio of over 140,000 restaurants globally. To facilitate deliveries, Deliveroo employs approximately 180,000 riders worldwide. The company generates revenue through various channels, including commissions, user fees, restaurant sign-up fees, and packaging sales.
Wish
Series F in 2016
Wish is an e-commerce platform, putting a digital shopping mall of affordable goods directly in the pockets of consumers worldwide. Wish employs big data principles, machine-learning, and search technologies to create a highly-visual, entertaining, and personalized browsing experience for each user. The company leverages a global network of directsuppliers, providing access to top quality, affordable products to anyone with a smartphone. As of 2018, Wish has more than 80 million monthly active users, over one million merchants, and sells nearly 1 billion products annually. For more information about the company or to download the Wish mobile app.
Meituan
Venture Round in 2016
Meituan, established in 2010 and headquartered in Beijing, China, operates a comprehensive online platform offering retail and group buying services. It specializes in delivering Chinese food from local restaurants and provides online group discounts for a wide range of sectors, including movies, groceries, restaurants, entertainment, and health/fitness. As of 2020, Meituan holds a dominant 70.7% share in China's food delivery market. Its revenue streams are primarily derived from on-demand services (58%), hotel booking, coupon sales, and advertising (17%), with new initiatives contributing the remaining 25%. These new initiatives, such as community group buying and non-food delivery, are poised to transform Meituan into a broader grocer and logistics business, potentially surpassing food delivery as its primary focus.
Dada Group
Series D in 2016
Dada Group is a leading platform of local on-demand retail and delivery in China. It operates JDDJ, one of China's largest local on-demand retail platforms for retailers and brand owners, and Dada Now, a leading local on-demand delivery platform open to merchants and individual senders across various industries and product categories. The Company's two platforms are inter-connected and mutually beneficial. The Dada Now platform enables improved delivery experience for participants on the JDDJ platform through its readily accessible fulfillment solutions and strong on-demand delivery infrastructure. Meanwhile, the vast volume of on-demand delivery orders from the JDDJ platform increases order volume and density for the Dada Now platform. In June 2020, Dada Group began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market, under the ticker symbol "DADA".
Deliveroo
Series D in 2015
Deliveroo is an online food delivery platform headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2012 by Gregory Orlowski and William Shu, the company connects consumers with local restaurants, enabling quick and convenient ordering and delivery services. Deliveroo operates in 11 countries across more than 800 towns and cities, boasting a portfolio of over 140,000 restaurants globally. To facilitate deliveries, Deliveroo employs approximately 180,000 riders worldwide. The company generates revenue through various channels, including commissions, user fees, restaurant sign-up fees, and packaging sales.
Dada Group
Series C in 2015
Dada Group is a leading platform of local on-demand retail and delivery in China. It operates JDDJ, one of China's largest local on-demand retail platforms for retailers and brand owners, and Dada Now, a leading local on-demand delivery platform open to merchants and individual senders across various industries and product categories. The Company's two platforms are inter-connected and mutually beneficial. The Dada Now platform enables improved delivery experience for participants on the JDDJ platform through its readily accessible fulfillment solutions and strong on-demand delivery infrastructure. Meanwhile, the vast volume of on-demand delivery orders from the JDDJ platform increases order volume and density for the Dada Now platform. In June 2020, Dada Group began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market, under the ticker symbol "DADA".
ContextLogic
Series E in 2015
ContextLogic Inc., formerly known for its Wish ecommerce platform, is a technology-driven company specializing in the online retail sector. The company previously offered a global marketplace connecting consumers with merchants through a mobile shopping experience. Following a recent transaction, ContextLogic has sold its operating assets to Qoo10 and now focuses on leveraging its substantial net operating losses (NOLs) for future financial opportunities. ContextLogic continues to explore ways to maximize the value of these tax attributes while managing reduced operational expenses.
Funding Circle
Series E in 2015
Funding Circle is a UK-based company established in 2010, operating an online marketplace that connects small and medium-sized businesses seeking loans with a diverse range of investors, including individuals, banks, asset management companies, and government-backed entities. The platform facilitates both unsecured and secured loans for various purposes such as business growth, working capital, asset purchase, and property development. Funding Circle also works with institutional investors on securitization programs and acts as a special purpose entity issuing debt securities. The company's mission is to provide businesses with access to finance and investors with attractive returns, fostering economic growth and job creation.
AUTO1 Group
Series D in 2015
AUTO1 Group, established in 2012 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, operates a technology-driven used car marketplace. It connects buyers and sellers, including consumers and dealers, across Europe and North America. AUTO1 Group sources used cars from various channels such as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), dealerships, and its own business units, then sells them through its global dealership network. The company's platform offers a simple, transparent, and convenient way to buy and sell used cars, with a focus on providing access to a wide range of certified vehicles.
Farfetch
Series E in 2015
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%.
Xiaomi Technology
Series E in 2014
Xiaomi Corporation, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Beijing, China, is a prominent technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones and consumer electronics. The company's product range includes a variety of mobile devices, such as Android-based smartphones and smart home products, like smart TVs, AI speakers, and smart routers. Xiaomi is notable for its innovative approach, often incorporating user feedback into product development, which has fostered a loyal customer base. The company operates through several segments, including smartphones, Internet of Things (IoT) products, and Internet services, offering both hardware and software solutions. Additionally, Xiaomi engages in the retail and wholesale of its products, operates service centers, and has expanded its presence internationally, becoming a leader in markets such as India and gaining traction in Europe. With a commitment to providing quality technology at accessible prices, Xiaomi continues to innovate and adapt within the competitive landscape of the tech industry.
Flipkart
Series H in 2014
Flipkart, established in 2007, is a leading Indian e-commerce marketplace headquartered in Bengaluru. It offers a vast array of products, spanning over 70 categories and 30 million items, including electronics, home appliances, fashion, and health care. With a workforce of 33,000 and 75 million registered users, Flipkart facilitates over 10 million daily visits and delivers approximately 8 million shipments monthly. Founded by Binny and Sachin Bansal, the company was acquired by Walmart in 2018. Flipkart Ventures, its venture arm, invests in seed to series B-stage companies.
AUTO1 Group
Series C in 2014
AUTO1 Group, established in 2012 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, operates a technology-driven used car marketplace. It connects buyers and sellers, including consumers and dealers, across Europe and North America. AUTO1 Group sources used cars from various channels such as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), dealerships, and its own business units, then sells them through its global dealership network. The company's platform offers a simple, transparent, and convenient way to buy and sell used cars, with a focus on providing access to a wide range of certified vehicles.
Flipkart
Series G in 2014
Flipkart, established in 2007, is a leading Indian e-commerce marketplace headquartered in Bengaluru. It offers a vast array of products, spanning over 70 categories and 30 million items, including electronics, home appliances, fashion, and health care. With a workforce of 33,000 and 75 million registered users, Flipkart facilitates over 10 million daily visits and delivers approximately 8 million shipments monthly. Founded by Binny and Sachin Bansal, the company was acquired by Walmart in 2018. Flipkart Ventures, its venture arm, invests in seed to series B-stage companies.
Flipkart
Series F in 2014
Flipkart, established in 2007, is a leading Indian e-commerce marketplace headquartered in Bengaluru. It offers a vast array of products, spanning over 70 categories and 30 million items, including electronics, home appliances, fashion, and health care. With a workforce of 33,000 and 75 million registered users, Flipkart facilitates over 10 million daily visits and delivers approximately 8 million shipments monthly. Founded by Binny and Sachin Bansal, the company was acquired by Walmart in 2018. Flipkart Ventures, its venture arm, invests in seed to series B-stage companies.
Xiaomi Technology
Series D in 2013
Xiaomi Corporation, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Beijing, China, is a prominent technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones and consumer electronics. The company's product range includes a variety of mobile devices, such as Android-based smartphones and smart home products, like smart TVs, AI speakers, and smart routers. Xiaomi is notable for its innovative approach, often incorporating user feedback into product development, which has fostered a loyal customer base. The company operates through several segments, including smartphones, Internet of Things (IoT) products, and Internet services, offering both hardware and software solutions. Additionally, Xiaomi engages in the retail and wholesale of its products, operates service centers, and has expanded its presence internationally, becoming a leader in markets such as India and gaining traction in Europe. With a commitment to providing quality technology at accessible prices, Xiaomi continues to innovate and adapt within the competitive landscape of the tech industry.
Xiaomi Technology
Series C in 2012
Xiaomi Corporation, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Beijing, China, is a prominent technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones and consumer electronics. The company's product range includes a variety of mobile devices, such as Android-based smartphones and smart home products, like smart TVs, AI speakers, and smart routers. Xiaomi is notable for its innovative approach, often incorporating user feedback into product development, which has fostered a loyal customer base. The company operates through several segments, including smartphones, Internet of Things (IoT) products, and Internet services, offering both hardware and software solutions. Additionally, Xiaomi engages in the retail and wholesale of its products, operates service centers, and has expanded its presence internationally, becoming a leader in markets such as India and gaining traction in Europe. With a commitment to providing quality technology at accessible prices, Xiaomi continues to innovate and adapt within the competitive landscape of the tech industry.
Zalando
Venture Round in 2012
Zalando is a leading European online fashion platform based in Berlin, founded in 2008. It offers a wide assortment of clothing, footwear, accessories, and beauty products, featuring over 7,000 brands and catering to nearly 50 million active customers across 25 markets. The company has established a significant presence in the DACH region, which includes Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, accounting for a substantial portion of its revenue. Zalando aims to provide an exceptional online shopping experience by continuously enhancing its technology, logistics, and marketing strategies. Its logistics network includes 13 fulfillment centers strategically located to efficiently serve local customer needs. As Europe's largest pure-play online fashion retailer, Zalando strives to be the go-to destination for fashion inspiration, innovation, and interaction.
Alibaba Group
Private Equity Round in 2011
Alibaba Group is the largest online and mobile commerce company globally, primarily known for its extensive e-commerce platforms that connect buyers and sellers. It operates notable marketplaces in China, including Taobao, which focuses on consumer-to-consumer transactions, and Tmall, which caters to business-to-consumer interactions. The company's core business lies in its China commerce retail division, which is a significant source of cash flow. In addition to retail and wholesale transactions, Alibaba also generates revenue from various sectors, including international commerce, local consumer services, cloud computing, digital media and entertainment, and logistics through its Cainiao network. Alibaba's diverse portfolio positions it as a key player across multiple industries, including retail, logistics, and technology.
Groupon
Series D in 2011
Groupon, Inc. operates as an online local commerce marketplace that connects consumers with merchants by offering discounts on a wide array of goods and services both in North America and internationally. The company features deals across various categories, including events, health and wellness, food, home goods, automotive services, and travel packages, among others. Groupon enables consumers to access and redeem these offers through its website, mobile applications, emails, and advertising channels. It serves as an intermediary, facilitating transactions between consumers and merchants, earning revenue through commissions on sales and digital coupon redemptions. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Chicago, Groupon offers a diverse marketplace aimed at enhancing consumer experiences while assisting local businesses in reaching their target audience.
Groupon
Series C in 2010
Groupon, Inc. operates as an online local commerce marketplace that connects consumers with merchants by offering discounts on a wide array of goods and services both in North America and internationally. The company features deals across various categories, including events, health and wellness, food, home goods, automotive services, and travel packages, among others. Groupon enables consumers to access and redeem these offers through its website, mobile applications, emails, and advertising channels. It serves as an intermediary, facilitating transactions between consumers and merchants, earning revenue through commissions on sales and digital coupon redemptions. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Chicago, Groupon offers a diverse marketplace aimed at enhancing consumer experiences while assisting local businesses in reaching their target audience.
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