Founder Collective is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York City. Established by a group of successful entrepreneurs, the firm aims to provide a supportive framework for early-stage technology companies. It emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurs raising the least amount of capital necessary to maintain control over their firms. The company focuses on seed-stage investments and is industry agnostic, although it shows a preference for businesses that incorporate information technology. Founder Collective seeks to guide startups through the complexities of venture capital, drawing on the firsthand experiences of its partners who have founded and sold their own technology companies.
Smalls is a direct-to-consumer pet food company that specializes in producing human-grade and fresh food for cats. Founded in 2017 by co-founders Matt Michaelson and Calvin Hughes, the company is headquartered in New York, New York. Smalls offers a range of cat food options, including chicken, beef, freeze-dried chicken, and turkey and duck, all prepared with high-quality ingredients. The food is made from fresh meat and a small amount of green vegetables, gently cooked to preserve nutrients and moisture. Additionally, Smalls provides customized meal kits tailored to meet the specific nutritional needs of each cat, allowing pet owners to conveniently receive healthy and fresh food delivered directly to their homes.
Toolio
Series A in 2021
Toolio is a cloud-based merchandising platform designed to assist retailers in navigating the complexities of the retail landscape. The platform automates essential workflows and provides real-time insights, enabling remote collaboration among teams. By leveraging machine learning and predictive analytics, Toolio offers valuable insights and facilitates streamlined merchandising operations, which helps retailers make informed, data-driven decisions regarding their merchandise. Founded by a team of former Walmart professionals, Toolio operates globally with headquarters in New York City and an office in Istanbul. The company is supported by prominent venture capitalists and apparel industry executives, reflecting its commitment to enhancing retail operations.
Mable
Series A in 2020
Mable is an online wholesale platform designed for retailers and distributors to discover and purchase products. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Mable offers a diverse range of brands, including Black Dinah Chocolatiers, Brave Coffee & Tea, Coastal Craft Kombucha, Crown Maple, Eddie's Bakery, Loco Coffee, Real Food Bar, and STOKES Firestarters. The platform serves as a mobile and web-based B2B e-commerce solution specifically tailored for grocers, facilitating the buying process in the wholesale market.
Smalls
Series A in 2020
Smalls is a direct-to-consumer pet food company that specializes in producing human-grade and fresh food for cats. Founded in 2017 by co-founders Matt Michaelson and Calvin Hughes, the company is headquartered in New York, New York. Smalls offers a range of cat food options, including chicken, beef, freeze-dried chicken, and turkey and duck, all prepared with high-quality ingredients. The food is made from fresh meat and a small amount of green vegetables, gently cooked to preserve nutrients and moisture. Additionally, Smalls provides customized meal kits tailored to meet the specific nutritional needs of each cat, allowing pet owners to conveniently receive healthy and fresh food delivered directly to their homes.
CASHDROP
Seed Round in 2020
CASHDROP is a mobile commerce platform designed for mobile-savvy entrepreneurs, enabling them to establish an online storefront from their phones in under 15 minutes. Founded by Ruben Flores-Martinez in January 2020 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the platform allows businesses to sell food, retail products, services, and event tickets without incurring commission or monthly fees on contactless transactions. CASHDROP aims to streamline the selling process for entrepreneurs across various sectors, making it quick and easy to start a business. Additionally, the platform facilitates instant payments directly to debit cards, providing a fast and efficient way to send and receive money at any time, free from banking hours and weekend restrictions.
Mable
Seed Round in 2019
Mable is an online wholesale platform designed for retailers and distributors to discover and purchase products. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Mable offers a diverse range of brands, including Black Dinah Chocolatiers, Brave Coffee & Tea, Coastal Craft Kombucha, Crown Maple, Eddie's Bakery, Loco Coffee, Real Food Bar, and STOKES Firestarters. The platform serves as a mobile and web-based B2B e-commerce solution specifically tailored for grocers, facilitating the buying process in the wholesale market.
Toolio
Venture Round in 2019
Toolio is a cloud-based merchandising platform designed to assist retailers in navigating the complexities of the retail landscape. The platform automates essential workflows and provides real-time insights, enabling remote collaboration among teams. By leveraging machine learning and predictive analytics, Toolio offers valuable insights and facilitates streamlined merchandising operations, which helps retailers make informed, data-driven decisions regarding their merchandise. Founded by a team of former Walmart professionals, Toolio operates globally with headquarters in New York City and an office in Istanbul. The company is supported by prominent venture capitalists and apparel industry executives, reflecting its commitment to enhancing retail operations.
Smalls
Seed Round in 2019
Smalls is a direct-to-consumer pet food company that specializes in producing human-grade and fresh food for cats. Founded in 2017 by co-founders Matt Michaelson and Calvin Hughes, the company is headquartered in New York, New York. Smalls offers a range of cat food options, including chicken, beef, freeze-dried chicken, and turkey and duck, all prepared with high-quality ingredients. The food is made from fresh meat and a small amount of green vegetables, gently cooked to preserve nutrients and moisture. Additionally, Smalls provides customized meal kits tailored to meet the specific nutritional needs of each cat, allowing pet owners to conveniently receive healthy and fresh food delivered directly to their homes.
Cheers
Seed Round in 2018
Cheers operates as the largest online liquor store in Nepal, offering a wide variety of genuine domestic and international liquors, beverages, cigarettes, and mixers. The company provides free delivery services to customers within a distance of up to 6 kilometers outside Ring Road, operating daily from 10 AM to 10 PM. In addition to its liquor sales, Cheers produces liver supplement products aimed at mitigating the negative effects of alcohol consumption. These supplements are designed to alleviate short-term alcohol withdrawal symptoms and replenish lost vitamins, promoting a healthier and more responsible drinking experience for consumers.
ShopShops
Seed Round in 2018
ShopShops is a livestream shopping platform that connects consumers with brick-and-mortar retailers across the globe, allowing users to shop from diverse stores directly through their mobile devices. Founded in 2016 by Liyia Wu, the company operates from its headquarters in New York City and Beijing. The platform offers an interactive experience, enabling customers to browse efficiently by location and access authenticated products from various brands and stores. By breaking down geographical barriers, ShopShops provides a unique shopping experience that combines curation and interaction, allowing fashion-savvy consumers to explore global retail offerings conveniently and affordably.
WorkJam
Venture Round in 2017
WorkJam, Inc. is a technology company that develops an employee engagement platform designed to enhance the relationship between employers and their front-line workforce. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional locations in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Melbourne, Australia, WorkJam offers a web and mobile app that can operate independently or be integrated with existing workforce management systems. The platform features tools for shift and task management, communication, training, and recognition, enabling shift-based, hourly, and non-desk workers to effectively manage their work life. By promoting agile scheduling and transformative communication, WorkJam empowers organizations in various sectors, including retail, healthcare, and manufacturing, to improve operational efficiency, labor cost management, and customer experience through a more engaged workforce. The company also has a strategic partnership with Digital Goodie to further enhance its offerings.
Dia&Co
Venture Round in 2016
Dia&Co is an e-commerce platform focused on providing clothing and accessories for women who wear plus-sized apparel. The company offers a unique try-on-at-home model, where customers complete an online survey to convey their style preferences. Based on this information, they receive a curated box containing five items, which they can try on at home. Customers can purchase the items they like and return the rest free of charge. Each box incurs a styling fee that can be applied as credit toward any purchase. Additionally, customers who choose to buy all items in a box are rewarded with a discount. Dia&Co aims to simplify the shopping experience for the plus-size community by offering a diverse range of apparel, including tops, denim, dresses, and outerwear, tailored to meet their style needs.
Rebag
Series A in 2016
Rebag, founded in 2014 by Charles Gorra, specializes in the resale of luxury handbags and accessories through a robust e-commerce platform and physical retail locations in New York, Los Angeles, and Florida. The company has introduced innovative features such as a consignment service in 2023 and a membership program, Rebag⁺, in 2024, enhancing its appeal as a transparent and flexible resale option for customers. By leveraging proprietary technology and extensive data analysis, Rebag offers instant payment for designer items, setting a new standard in the luxury resale market. Additionally, Rebag provides tailored solutions for professional resellers through its Rebag for Business initiative. Recognized for its innovation, the company has received accolades from prominent publications, affirming its position as a leader in the luxury resale sector.
Blispay
Seed Round in 2016
Blispay Inc. is a financial technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, that specializes in providing mobile payment solutions and point-of-sale financing for small and midsize retailers. Founded in 2014, Blispay offers a mobile-centric credit card that allows merchants to provide financing options to their customers without the need for technical integration or financial obligations. The Blispay Visa Card features instant issuance, six months of special financing, and a cash-back incentive, making it an attractive option for both retailers and consumers. The company's founding team includes industry veterans with backgrounds from notable organizations, enhancing its capability to deliver innovative financial products that meet the needs of modern shoppers and merchants alike.
Rebag
Seed Round in 2015
Rebag, founded in 2014 by Charles Gorra, specializes in the resale of luxury handbags and accessories through a robust e-commerce platform and physical retail locations in New York, Los Angeles, and Florida. The company has introduced innovative features such as a consignment service in 2023 and a membership program, Rebag⁺, in 2024, enhancing its appeal as a transparent and flexible resale option for customers. By leveraging proprietary technology and extensive data analysis, Rebag offers instant payment for designer items, setting a new standard in the luxury resale market. Additionally, Rebag provides tailored solutions for professional resellers through its Rebag for Business initiative. Recognized for its innovation, the company has received accolades from prominent publications, affirming its position as a leader in the luxury resale sector.
Blispay
Venture Round in 2014
Blispay Inc. is a financial technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, that specializes in providing mobile payment solutions and point-of-sale financing for small and midsize retailers. Founded in 2014, Blispay offers a mobile-centric credit card that allows merchants to provide financing options to their customers without the need for technical integration or financial obligations. The Blispay Visa Card features instant issuance, six months of special financing, and a cash-back incentive, making it an attractive option for both retailers and consumers. The company's founding team includes industry veterans with backgrounds from notable organizations, enhancing its capability to deliver innovative financial products that meet the needs of modern shoppers and merchants alike.
Spring
Series A in 2014
Spring is a retail company that offers a diverse selection of products, including apparel and home and garden items. It operates as a shopping application designed for iOS devices, allowing users to follow their favorite brands and purchase new arrivals, exclusives, and unique products. Originally founded as Jello Labs, the company rebranded to Spring in July 2014. The founders of Spring are David Tisch, Alan Tisch, and Octavian Costache, and the company is based in New York.
Periscope
Seed Round in 2014
Periscope, Inc. is a full-service impact agency based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with additional offices in Chicago, Toronto, Hong Kong, and Delhi. Founded in 1964, the agency specializes in providing a comprehensive range of advertising and marketing services, including strategy and analytics, branding, digital and social media, experiential marketing, media planning and buying, and E-Commerce. Periscope caters to various industries, such as sports and recreation, retail, healthcare, and corporate communications, and boasts a diverse clientele that includes both local and international brands. With a workforce of 240 employees and significant annual billings, Periscope stands as a prominent player in the marketing sector, known for its innovative approach and commitment to delivering impactful solutions for clients.
Tulip
Seed Round in 2013
Tulip Retail, Inc. is a cloud-based mobile platform designed specifically for retail store associates, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Kitchener, London, Caerano di San Marco, and New York. The platform offers a suite of tools that empower store associates by providing real-time access to product and inventory information, customer profiles, and a variety of features for assisted selling and clienteling. Key components include a mobile associate app, checkout capabilities for omnichannel orders, and modules for streamlined store communications and look building based on customer preferences. By integrating mobile technology into the retail environment, Tulip aims to enhance the in-store shopping experience, boost sales, and improve customer service for leading retailers.
HeartThis
Seed Round in 2013
HeartThis operates an online shopping platform that allows users to conveniently browse and purchase products from a wide range of brands in one location. The service is designed to help customers discover new items and take advantage of sales from their favorite stores, all while offering home delivery options. Based in San Francisco, California, HeartThis has garnered support from notable investors, including Freestyle Capital and Founder Collective, among others. The platform aims to enhance the shopping experience by consolidating various retailers into a single, user-friendly interface.
Zenreach
Seed Round in 2013
Zenreach, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that provides online marketing solutions aimed at improving customer acquisition and lifetime value for businesses with physical locations. Founded in 2011, Zenreach developed Walk-Through Marketing to integrate digital marketing with in-store outcomes. Their Zenreach Engage platform automatically tracks customer visits, creating and updating detailed customer profiles. Additionally, Zenreach Attract enhances advertising effectiveness by targeting audiences based on existing customer data, reportedly improving ad performance by four times. The company measures success through its proprietary Walk-Through Rate™, which indicates when an individual exposed to an advertisement subsequently visits a location. Zenreach serves a diverse clientele, including thousands of independent merchants and well-known brands.
Numerator
Series A in 2013
Numerator is a market intelligence firm that specializes in providing omnichannel marketing, merchandising, and sales data to various industries, including retail and packaged goods. Owned by Vista Equity Partners, the company combines extensive consumer purchase data with insights into advertising, promotions, and digital shelf messaging. By leveraging its InfoScout OmniPanel, which has collected over 500 million purchase receipts from both brick-and-mortar and ecommerce transactions, Numerator offers unique insights into consumer behavior and the factors influencing purchasing decisions. This capability enables brands and agencies to understand their customers in real-time and identify growth opportunities. Industry leaders such as Nike, Unilever, and Procter & Gamble rely on Numerator for real-time path-to-purchase data and actionable intelligence.
flok
Series A in 2013
flok LTD is a customer engagement and loyalty platform that offers a mobile application for both iOS and Android, enabling consumers to access loyalty plans and rewards from various vendors. The platform serves multiple industries, including food and drink, beauty, retail, health and fitness, entertainment, and services. Originally launched in 2011 as a digital punch card app, flok has evolved into a comprehensive customer communication solution that includes features such as chatbots, AI-assisted chat, automated and one-to-one messaging, and proximity campaigns. The company partners with a range of businesses from major retailers to local shops across multiple countries. Based in New York City with additional offices in Tel Aviv, flok was previously known as LoyalBlocks Ltd and has been a subsidiary of Wix.com since 2017.
Olo
Series B in 2013
Olo powers digital ordering and delivery programs that connect restaurant brands to the on-demand world. Olo’s platform enables millions of orders per week across every stage of restaurant ecommerce, from fully-branded guest interfaces to the back-of-house order management features that keep over 60,000 restaurants running smoothly. Orders from Olo interact seamlessly with existing restaurant systems to help brands capture demand from brand direct website and apps, marketplaces, social media channels, and virtual assistant devices like the Amazon Echo. Over 100 million consumers use Olo to order ahead and get meals delivered from the restaurants they love, such as Applebee’s (DIN), Cheesecake Factory (CAKE), Chili’s (EAT), Denny’s (DENN), Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Jamba Juice (JMBA), Noodles World Kitchen (NDLS), Shake Shack (SHAK), sweetgreen, Wingstop (WING), and more. SKIP THE LINE®
Bureau of Trade
Seed Round in 2012
Bureau of Trade is an online marketplace focused on men's shopping, combining media and commerce under the concept of Transactional Entertainment. The company curates and sells a diverse range of unique items from around the world, including classic cars, vintage chronographs, mummy cartonage, petrified lightning, furniture, and literature. Bureau of Trade aims to provide not just products, but narrative merchandise that helps men express their individuality and values. The business is backed by notable venture capital firms and is committed to delivering affordable rarities that enhance the personal and aesthetic lives of its customers.
Zenreach
Venture Round in 2012
Zenreach, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that provides online marketing solutions aimed at improving customer acquisition and lifetime value for businesses with physical locations. Founded in 2011, Zenreach developed Walk-Through Marketing to integrate digital marketing with in-store outcomes. Their Zenreach Engage platform automatically tracks customer visits, creating and updating detailed customer profiles. Additionally, Zenreach Attract enhances advertising effectiveness by targeting audiences based on existing customer data, reportedly improving ad performance by four times. The company measures success through its proprietary Walk-Through Rate™, which indicates when an individual exposed to an advertisement subsequently visits a location. Zenreach serves a diverse clientele, including thousands of independent merchants and well-known brands.
Chloe + Isabel
Series A in 2011
Chloe + Isabel, Inc. is a jewelry company based in New York that specializes in hand-crafted jewelry for women. Founded in 2011, it offers a wide range of products including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, charms, and accessories. The company operates through a social commerce model, allowing women to become Merchandisers and create their own online boutiques. These Merchandisers receive a personalized digital workspace where they can curate collections and earn commissions on sales. The platform supports its users with training, real-time trends, and insights to enhance their selling experience. The founder and CEO, Chantel Waterbury, brings over 14 years of experience in jewelry design for major retailers. Chloe + Isabel aims to empower women by providing entrepreneurial opportunities in the jewelry market.
True Fit
Seed Round in 2011
True Fit Corporation operates a footwear and apparel personalization platform that leverages a vast database of fit and style data to enhance the online shopping experience. Founded in 2005 and based in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company offers services designed to help consumers, brands, and retailers navigate the $1 trillion footwear and apparel market. Its Genome compiles extensive, attribute-rich data to enable retailers to provide personalized fit ratings and size recommendations through its Confidence Engine, significantly boosting revenue. Additionally, True Fit's Discovery Engine allows retailers to curate tailored collections for individual consumers, while the True Insight platform delivers valuable insights for optimizing marketing and product development. The company, previously known as True Apparel Company, has formed strategic partnerships, including one with Bamboo Rose, and is supported by a team of seasoned professionals from the fashion, retail, and technology sectors.
Jump Ramp
Series A in 2011
Jump Ramp is a rapidly growing mobile-focused company based in New York City, specializing in innovative promotions and rewards through free mobile casual gaming. The company operates a gaming platform that allows users to win real cash prizes and earn rewards, which can be redeemed for gift cards from over 30 major brands and retailers. Its flagship app, Lucktastic, launched in 2014, has garnered nearly 10 million installs on Android and iOS and consistently ranks among the top lifestyle apps in major app stores. With a robust social media presence and a weekly reach of 12 million unique consumers in the U.S., Lucktastic is becoming a household name. Jump Ramp aims to expand its network of apps and innovative content, with plans for international growth, particularly in Asia. The company boasts a tight-knit team of approximately 40 employees and is looking to double its workforce in the coming months, seeking talent that thrives in an entrepreneurial environment.
Send the Trend
Series A in 2011
Send the Trend is an e-commerce platform focused on accessories and beauty products, co-founded by Divya Gugnani and Mariah Chase. The site allows customers to indicate their style preferences, after which personalized product selections are made monthly. Items range in price, with accessories typically costing $29.95 and select handbags priced at $39.95 or $49.95, all with free shipping included. A unique feature, My Style, enables customers to create their own curated e-boutiques, fostering a personalized shopping experience. Additionally, customers can earn credits through social shopping functionalities, such as receiving a $10 credit when another customer makes a purchase from their My Style page. Recently, Send the Trend was acquired by QVC, further expanding its reach in the retail market.
True Fit
Seed Round in 2011
True Fit Corporation operates a footwear and apparel personalization platform that leverages a vast database of fit and style data to enhance the online shopping experience. Founded in 2005 and based in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company offers services designed to help consumers, brands, and retailers navigate the $1 trillion footwear and apparel market. Its Genome compiles extensive, attribute-rich data to enable retailers to provide personalized fit ratings and size recommendations through its Confidence Engine, significantly boosting revenue. Additionally, True Fit's Discovery Engine allows retailers to curate tailored collections for individual consumers, while the True Insight platform delivers valuable insights for optimizing marketing and product development. The company, previously known as True Apparel Company, has formed strategic partnerships, including one with Bamboo Rose, and is supported by a team of seasoned professionals from the fashion, retail, and technology sectors.
Chloe + Isabel
Seed Round in 2011
Chloe + Isabel, Inc. is a jewelry company based in New York that specializes in hand-crafted jewelry for women. Founded in 2011, it offers a wide range of products including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, charms, and accessories. The company operates through a social commerce model, allowing women to become Merchandisers and create their own online boutiques. These Merchandisers receive a personalized digital workspace where they can curate collections and earn commissions on sales. The platform supports its users with training, real-time trends, and insights to enhance their selling experience. The founder and CEO, Chantel Waterbury, brings over 14 years of experience in jewelry design for major retailers. Chloe + Isabel aims to empower women by providing entrepreneurial opportunities in the jewelry market.
Custora
Seed Round in 2011
Custora is a leader in advanced customer analytics tailored for the retail sector. The company offers a Customer Intelligence Platform that equips marketing leaders with the insights needed to achieve immediate results while fostering long-term profitability. This platform creates a comprehensive view of each customer and employs predictive analytics to identify key customer segments and paths. Additionally, it provides actionable recommendations aimed at enhancing customer lifetime value, addressing the practical challenges faced by marketing professionals. By leveraging data science, Custora enables brands to better understand customer behavior and develop strategic marketing initiatives that enhance the relevance and effectiveness of their communications.
Svpply
Seed Round in 2010
Svpply is a social shopping platform designed to enhance the online retail experience by allowing users to track and discover products of interest. Users can register on the site to curate a personal collection of items they like and receive recommendations based on the preferences of their friends on social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook. By tagging interesting products found across the internet, Svpply facilitates the discovery of unique items that users might not encounter otherwise. This approach brings together shoppers, tastemakers, and merchants, creating a collaborative environment for product exploration and purchase.
BaubleBar
Series A in 2010
BaubleBar Inc. is an online retailer based in New York that specializes in fashion jewelry, offering a diverse range of products including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and personalized items. Founded in 2010 by Amy Jain and Daniella Yacobovsky, the company aims to transform how women shop for jewelry by providing on-trend styles supported by strong editorial content. BaubleBar distinguishes itself through rapid market responsiveness and unique sourcing capabilities, allowing it to design and merchandise based on real-time consumer preferences. The brand emphasizes a high-touch customer experience and maintains a robust presence on social media, positioning itself as a leading player in the $22 billion fashion jewelry industry. BaubleBar has raised significant funding, including a recent $10 million in Series B financing, enabling it to expand its offerings and enhance its platform for accessible, fashionable jewelry.
SavingStar
Series A in 2010
SavingStar, Inc. is an online grocery rewards platform that offers cash back on grocery and online shopping purchases. Founded in 2010 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company allows users to redeem offers by linking them to their supermarket and drugstore loyalty cards or by submitting a receipt image. Shoppers earn cash back on specific item-level purchases, with the value automatically credited to their SavingStar or partner accounts. The platform also supports double cash back at various online retailers, including popular websites. Additionally, brands can utilize the platform to run promotions, incentivizing shoppers to buy specific products or engage with content. SavingStar was formerly known as SaveWave Inc. and adopted its current name in February 2011. It operates as a subsidiary of Quotient Technology Inc.
True Fit
Venture Round in 2010
True Fit Corporation operates a footwear and apparel personalization platform that leverages a vast database of fit and style data to enhance the online shopping experience. Founded in 2005 and based in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company offers services designed to help consumers, brands, and retailers navigate the $1 trillion footwear and apparel market. Its Genome compiles extensive, attribute-rich data to enable retailers to provide personalized fit ratings and size recommendations through its Confidence Engine, significantly boosting revenue. Additionally, True Fit's Discovery Engine allows retailers to curate tailored collections for individual consumers, while the True Insight platform delivers valuable insights for optimizing marketing and product development. The company, previously known as True Apparel Company, has formed strategic partnerships, including one with Bamboo Rose, and is supported by a team of seasoned professionals from the fashion, retail, and technology sectors.
ThredUp
Series A in 2010
ThredUp Inc. is an online consignment and thrift store specializing in the resale of women's and children's apparel, shoes, and accessories. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Oakland, California, ThredUp operates one of the largest resale platforms globally, promoting a sustainable shopping model by making it easy for consumers to buy and sell secondhand items. The company generates revenue through sales on its website and mobile app, as well as partnerships with retail-as-a-service providers. With a mission to encourage consumers to prioritize secondhand shopping, ThredUp aims to extend the life cycle of clothing and transform the fashion industry towards a more sustainable future.
Coupang
Venture Round in 2010
Coupang is an e-commerce company that specializes in a wide range of products, including apparel, electronics, footwear, food items, furniture, and nutritional supplements. The company operates primarily through two segments: Product Commerce and Developing Offerings. The Product Commerce segment, which is the main source of revenue, encompasses both core retail with owned inventory and marketplace offerings that feature third-party merchants. Additionally, Coupang offers Rocket Fresh, a service for fresh grocery products, along with advertising solutions linked to its product offerings. Through its diverse range of products and services, Coupang aims to enhance the online shopping experience for consumers in its market.
Giiv
Series A in 2010
Giiv, Inc. is an online platform based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in text message gifting. Established in 2009, the company allows users to send tangible gifts directly to friends through text messages. Recipients can redeem these gifts for specific items at partner retailers across the United States. By combining convenience and immediacy, Giiv facilitates a seamless gifting experience, making it easy for individuals to share thoughtful presents instantly. The platform was previously known as MoboGift before rebranding to its current name.
Milo
Seed Round in 2008
Milo.com is a free Web site that enables shoppers to research products online and buy local, providing the best of both worlds. The leader in the local product search space, Milo.com tracks the real-time availability and prices of more than 2 million products at over 48,000 stores across the U.S. By combining the resources of the Web and the immediacy of local stores, Milo.com makes it easy for shoppers to research the best products, find the right prices and check where products are available near them. Shoppers save time and money, get to see and try products before they buy them and get the product they want right when they want it. Retailers with products listed on Milo.com can better compete with e-commerce and can use the Site to drive valuable intent-based foot traffic into their stores. Based in [Palo Alto, Calif.](/maps/city/Palo%2520Alto), Milo.com boasts leadership from [comScore](/organization/comscore) and [Google](/organization/google), and is backed by [True Ventures](/financial-organization/true-ventures) and prominent Silicon Valley investors and entrepreneurs from [Mint.com](/organization/mint), [PayPal](/organization/paypal), [Yelp](/organization/yelp), [YouTube](/organization/youtube), and others.
Olo
Series A in 2008
Olo powers digital ordering and delivery programs that connect restaurant brands to the on-demand world. Olo’s platform enables millions of orders per week across every stage of restaurant ecommerce, from fully-branded guest interfaces to the back-of-house order management features that keep over 60,000 restaurants running smoothly. Orders from Olo interact seamlessly with existing restaurant systems to help brands capture demand from brand direct website and apps, marketplaces, social media channels, and virtual assistant devices like the Amazon Echo. Over 100 million consumers use Olo to order ahead and get meals delivered from the restaurants they love, such as Applebee’s (DIN), Cheesecake Factory (CAKE), Chili’s (EAT), Denny’s (DENN), Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Jamba Juice (JMBA), Noodles World Kitchen (NDLS), Shake Shack (SHAK), sweetgreen, Wingstop (WING), and more. SKIP THE LINE®
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