Headline

Headline is a venture capital firm established in 1998 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates in seven cities around the world and invests in a diverse range of sectors including fintech, e-commerce, software, digital health, developer tools, open-source, media, digital innovation, and consumer services. The firm manages Early Stage Funds across the US, Europe, Asia, and Brazil, allowing for localized investments, while its Growth Fund targets global investments from Series B and beyond. By being closely connected to local markets, Headline can identify emerging trends and promising entrepreneurs. The firm has a notable portfolio featuring companies such as Sonos, The RealReal, Creditas, and Bumble, reflecting its commitment to supporting innovative and high-potential businesses.

Jonathan Becker

Partner

Nicolas von Blottnitz

Investor, US

Conrad Chu

Partner

Jett Fein

General Partner

Andreas Haug

Founding and General Partner

Jake Horwitz

Investor, US

Joseph Huang

Partner

Brad Lu

Partner

Trevor Neff

Partner at Headline Growth

Ketul Patel

Investor, US

Shalini Rao

Partner at Headline Growth

Jonathan Userovici

General Partner

Anna Vershebeniuk

Principal

Dominic Wilhelm

Principal

Nancy Xiao

Partner, Growth

Kevin Zhang

Principal

King Goh

Partner, Growth and Fintech Investing

Gabriel Alves

Partner

Past deals in E-commerce

Nivoda

Series C in 2024
Nivoda Limited is a business-to-business online marketplace based in London, with an additional office in Hong Kong, that specializes in the buying and selling of diamonds and jewelry. Founded in 2017, Nivoda simplifies the global jewelry trade by providing a platform that connects jewelry businesses with verified suppliers, allowing them to browse a wide selection of diamonds and gemstones. The marketplace enables users to purchase goods efficiently from anywhere in the world through a single checkout process, helping clients source diamonds at competitive prices while minimizing logistical hurdles and additional costs associated with international purchases. Nivoda's aim is to enhance profits and accelerate growth for jewelry businesses by streamlining the sourcing process.

Nivoda

Series B in 2024
Nivoda Limited is a business-to-business online marketplace based in London, with an additional office in Hong Kong, that specializes in the buying and selling of diamonds and jewelry. Founded in 2017, Nivoda simplifies the global jewelry trade by providing a platform that connects jewelry businesses with verified suppliers, allowing them to browse a wide selection of diamonds and gemstones. The marketplace enables users to purchase goods efficiently from anywhere in the world through a single checkout process, helping clients source diamonds at competitive prices while minimizing logistical hurdles and additional costs associated with international purchases. Nivoda's aim is to enhance profits and accelerate growth for jewelry businesses by streamlining the sourcing process.

Carewell

Series B in 2024
Carewell is a leading e-commerce platform specializing in caregiving products, providing an extensive range of items across categories such as incontinence, nutrition, mobility, and mom & baby. The company focuses on supporting independent caregivers by offering not only a wide selection of home health products, including personal care and medical supplies, but also valuable resources like over 300 educational articles, detailed video content, and comprehensive FAQs. With a dedicated team of customer care experts available 24/7, Carewell aims to simplify the caregiving experience by ensuring that caregivers and their families have access to expert-vetted products and proactive service, distinguishing itself from traditional online retailers and drug stores.

Jow

Series A in 2024
Jow is a grocery shopping app that simplifies shopping and gives advice of what to eat. This app offers free and simple recipes that adapt to the customer's taste. It automatically creates a customized menu with delicious recipes and fills the cart with all the ingredients necessary for cooking. Jow was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Hubii

Seed Round in 2023
Hubii strongly believes mom-n-pop retailers will assume new core functions into a fully digitized economy. Analogous to the Chinese market dynamics, fragmented retailers will become the logistics solution for corporate brands e-commerce. We are the "one-stop shop" technology for FMCG industries targeting to build this fulfillment infrastructure. Want to change the future of retail in LatAm? Send us a message at contato@hubii.com.br

Nivoda

Series A in 2023
Nivoda Limited is a business-to-business online marketplace based in London, with an additional office in Hong Kong, that specializes in the buying and selling of diamonds and jewelry. Founded in 2017, Nivoda simplifies the global jewelry trade by providing a platform that connects jewelry businesses with verified suppliers, allowing them to browse a wide selection of diamonds and gemstones. The marketplace enables users to purchase goods efficiently from anywhere in the world through a single checkout process, helping clients source diamonds at competitive prices while minimizing logistical hurdles and additional costs associated with international purchases. Nivoda's aim is to enhance profits and accelerate growth for jewelry businesses by streamlining the sourcing process.

Elyn

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Elyn provides a comprehensive platform designed to enhance the e-commerce experience by enabling merchants to convert online visitors into customers and increase revenue from returns. The company offers several modules, including a try-before-you-buy feature that allows customers to test products before purchasing, thereby boosting average order values and conversion rates. Additionally, Elyn includes a return management suite that facilitates the conversion of returns into exchanges. By integrating seamlessly with online stores, Elyn automates the shopping process from payment to returns, utilizing the same logistics channels as standard orders, which streamlines operations for merchants and improves overall customer satisfaction.

Smart Break

Venture Round in 2022
Smart Break Brasil is a pioneering company in the installation and operation of mini markets in residential condominiums and businesses using the concept of HONEST MARKET, that is, 100% autonomous stores with no employees, in the CHOOSE, GET, AND PAID model. It began in 2018 with the goal of changing Brazilian consumption habits by making everything consumers need just an elevator ride away or very close to their work desks. Its goal is to improve the quality of life for its customers by adding more practicality and convenience to their daily lives.

Fetch

Series E in 2022
Fetch is the leading mobile shopping platform that enables users to earn and redeem rewards. The platform provides users with the easiest way to save on everyday purchases by simply scanning their receipts. For their brand partners, the platform allows them to understand a 360-degree view of shopping habits, and to meaningfully reward a customer's individual loyalty.

Peeba

Seed Round in 2022
Peeba is a curated online wholesale marketplace designed to enhance the shopping experience for local retailers in Asia. By connecting independent retailers with a carefully selected catalog of brands, Peeba provides a platform that features a wide range of consumer products, including home accessories, beauty items, and kitchen goods. The marketplace utilizes artificial intelligence to streamline the shopping process and improve product discovery, allowing retailers to efficiently source products from both local and global brands. This innovative approach aims to support retailers in expanding their sales and optimizing their inventory choices.

Bokksu

Series A in 2022
Bokksu is the only Japanese snack and tea subscription box that delivers gourmet cultural experiences through authentic storytelling. We directly partner with local snack makers across Japan to deliver both their snacks and their stories to people everywhere, which sustains and empowers local communities while spreading their traditional craft, culture, and history to the world.

Swell

Series A in 2022
Swell is a headless e-commerce platform that provides developers, agencies, and merchants with the necessary tools and infrastructure for flexible selling. The platform is designed for customization and headless integration, featuring an application programming interface, a customizable content management system, and subscription management capabilities. This enables businesses to create unique shopping experiences tailored to their specific needs and accommodate complex business models. Through its offerings, Swell aims to empower users to sell in a way that aligns with their distinct requirements and strategies.

Clyde

Series B in 2021
Clyde is a product lifecycle platform that supports businesses in enhancing profitability while delivering high-quality services to their clients. By connecting companies, insurers, and consumers, Clyde facilitates a streamlined approach to managing product offerings. This integration allows insurers to tap into emerging online and in-store sales opportunities, ultimately helping customers maximize the value of their purchases. Through its innovative platform, Clyde aims to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction across various industries.

Jow

Venture Round in 2021
Jow is a grocery shopping app that simplifies shopping and gives advice of what to eat. This app offers free and simple recipes that adapt to the customer's taste. It automatically creates a customized menu with delicious recipes and fills the cart with all the ingredients necessary for cooking. Jow was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Cajoo

Series A in 2021
Cajoo is a Paris-based startup that specializes in grocery home delivery services, offering a fast and reliable shopping experience. Founded in 2021, the company operates dark stores to manage its inventory, allowing customers to place orders for a wide range of household items, including groceries and personal care products. Cajoo's innovative platform ensures that customers receive their orders within approximately 15 minutes, enhancing convenience by eliminating the need to be home for delivery. This approach allows users to access local grocery selections easily and have them delivered directly to their doorstep.

Passbird Research

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Passbird Research is at the forefront, re-writing the internet, the digital infrastructure, and economics. They provide software companies that would come to read about a decade later in internet history books.

Carewell

Venture Round in 2021
Carewell is a leading e-commerce platform specializing in caregiving products, providing an extensive range of items across categories such as incontinence, nutrition, mobility, and mom & baby. The company focuses on supporting independent caregivers by offering not only a wide selection of home health products, including personal care and medical supplies, but also valuable resources like over 300 educational articles, detailed video content, and comprehensive FAQs. With a dedicated team of customer care experts available 24/7, Carewell aims to simplify the caregiving experience by ensuring that caregivers and their families have access to expert-vetted products and proactive service, distinguishing itself from traditional online retailers and drug stores.

Fetch

Series C in 2020
Fetch is the leading mobile shopping platform that enables users to earn and redeem rewards. The platform provides users with the easiest way to save on everyday purchases by simply scanning their receipts. For their brand partners, the platform allows them to understand a 360-degree view of shopping habits, and to meaningfully reward a customer's individual loyalty.

Playbook

Series A in 2020
Playbook is a leading creator economy platform focused on the fitness and athletic industry. It provides mobile SaaS tools and services that empower health, wellness, and fitness creators to monetize their training content effectively. By enabling creators to share exercise routines, diet charts, and other related materials, Playbook facilitates the transformation of their iPhone content into substantial subscription income. This platform caters specifically to the needs of today's fitness professionals, helping them connect with fans and clients while building a sustainable business.

MIRA BEAUTY™

Seed Round in 2020
MIRA BEAUTY is the world’s first universal store and collaborative library for makeup and skincare — made up of over 100,000 products and counting — which translates over 10 million product pages, reviews, and videos into one clear, simple, and personalized shopping experience. Community members are able to add products, post reviews, and answer each other’s questions based on their own, unbiased experience, all while shopping for the best products for their unique features and approach to beauty. For more information, please visit mirabeauty.com and @officialmirabeauty.

Carewell

Seed Round in 2020
Carewell is a leading e-commerce platform specializing in caregiving products, providing an extensive range of items across categories such as incontinence, nutrition, mobility, and mom & baby. The company focuses on supporting independent caregivers by offering not only a wide selection of home health products, including personal care and medical supplies, but also valuable resources like over 300 educational articles, detailed video content, and comprehensive FAQs. With a dedicated team of customer care experts available 24/7, Carewell aims to simplify the caregiving experience by ensuring that caregivers and their families have access to expert-vetted products and proactive service, distinguishing itself from traditional online retailers and drug stores.

Flutterwave

Series B in 2020
Flutterwave Inc. is a payments solutions provider that enables businesses globally to process transactions seamlessly. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a range of services including Flutterwave Checkout for collecting payments via web and mobile platforms, and Flutterwave API for creating and managing virtual cards, which can be customized with spending limits. Its invoicing feature allows businesses to generate professional invoices, track payments, and manage transactions efficiently. Additionally, Flutterwave provides payment links that facilitate payment collection from customers worldwide. Serving various sectors such as gaming, events, transportation, and hospitality, Flutterwave aims to simplify the payment infrastructure for merchants and payment service providers by offering a comprehensive digital financial platform.

Jow

Seed Round in 2019
Jow is a grocery shopping app that simplifies shopping and gives advice of what to eat. This app offers free and simple recipes that adapt to the customer's taste. It automatically creates a customized menu with delicious recipes and fills the cart with all the ingredients necessary for cooking. Jow was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Fetch

Venture Round in 2019
Fetch is the leading mobile shopping platform that enables users to earn and redeem rewards. The platform provides users with the easiest way to save on everyday purchases by simply scanning their receipts. For their brand partners, the platform allows them to understand a 360-degree view of shopping habits, and to meaningfully reward a customer's individual loyalty.

ViaBill

Series A in 2019
ViaBill is a company that specializes in creating an online billing system tailored for e-commerce businesses. Its platform provides seamless invoicing and debtor management services, allowing online merchants to offer customers the option to pay for goods and services over a period of up to 24 months without incurring fees or interest. This flexible payment solution is designed to enhance conversion rates and increase average order values by catering to the preferences of electronic shoppers who favor convenient payment methods. Through its innovative approach, ViaBill aims to support online stores in optimizing their sales processes and improving customer satisfaction.

brumbrum

Series B in 2019
Brumbrum is an online retailer based in Milan, Italy, specializing in the sale of used vehicles that come with warranties of up to three years. Founded in 2016, the company aims to transform the car market by providing a straightforward and competitive shopping experience. Its platform showcases a diverse range of certified used cars, ensuring that each vehicle meets rigorous standards for mechanics, bodywork, electronics, braking systems, safety, and documentation. In addition to selling cars, Brumbrum also offers long-term rental options, enabling customers to access second-hand vehicles without an upfront payment. The company's focus on user-friendly policies and transparent processes seeks to eliminate the complexities often associated with purchasing used cars.

Goop

Venture Round in 2019
Goop Inc. is a lifestyle brand that operates an online platform offering wellness advice, curated shopping, and lifestyle content. Founded in 2008 by Gwyneth Paltrow, Goop began as a newsletter sharing travel recommendations, health-focused recipes, and shopping finds, which has since evolved into a comprehensive lifestyle site. The platform features a selection of products including apparel, beauty items, skincare, and home goods, all sourced with an emphasis on quality and wellness. In addition to retail, Goop provides a wealth of digital content, such as beauty and makeup tips, cooking recipes, and wellness advice, along with travel information and design inspiration. By connecting its audience with expert insights and curated product offerings, Goop positions itself as a trusted resource for lifestyle enhancement.

Fetch

Series A in 2018
Fetch is the leading mobile shopping platform that enables users to earn and redeem rewards. The platform provides users with the easiest way to save on everyday purchases by simply scanning their receipts. For their brand partners, the platform allows them to understand a 360-degree view of shopping habits, and to meaningfully reward a customer's individual loyalty.

Jow

Seed Round in 2018
Jow is a grocery shopping app that simplifies shopping and gives advice of what to eat. This app offers free and simple recipes that adapt to the customer's taste. It automatically creates a customized menu with delicious recipes and fills the cart with all the ingredients necessary for cooking. Jow was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Clique

Series C in 2017
Recently named to Fast Company’s list for the World's Most Innovative Companies in 2017, Clique is a global media, marketing, and consumer brands company. Through its brands—Who What Wear, MyDomaine, Byrdie, CollegeFashionista, and Obsessee—CMG combines the power of data science with its expert editorial team to create content and products that millennial women and Gen Z girls crave. CMG’s two key marketing offerings, CMG Studios (an in-house creative agency) and INF Network (representing 55+ top bloggers and influencers), deliver integrated and native advertising programs, all while inspiring consumers to discover and shop. In early 2016, CMG launched its first clothing, shoes, and accessories line exclusively with Target under the Who What Wear brand, and it continues to be a top performer for the mega-retailer.

Shipt

Series B in 2017
Shipt, LLC is an online grocery delivery platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The service connects members with a wide range of products, including groceries, household essentials, beauty items, and alcohol, allowing users to shop conveniently from various stores. Shipt operates on a membership model, enabling customers to order online and receive their purchases delivered directly to their homes. The company became a subsidiary of Target Corporation in 2017, which further expanded its capabilities and market reach. By focusing on convenience and efficiency, Shipt aims to simplify the shopping experience for its users.

Gopuff

Series B in 2016
Gopuff is an instant commerce platform that specializes in delivering a wide range of everyday products, including over-the-counter medicine, baby food, cleaning supplies, and alcohol. Founded in 2013 by Yakir Gola and Rafael Ilishayev, Gopuff aims to simplify the shopping experience by allowing users to browse and order items through a mobile app, eliminating the need to visit physical stores. The company is particularly popular for satisfying late-night cravings with snacks like Ben and Jerry's ice cream and Doritos, as well as essential items such as diapers and personal care products. Gopuff's network of Driver-Partners ensures that deliveries are made quickly, often within minutes, making it a convenient option for consumers seeking reliable and affordable delivery services across the United States.

Shipt

Series A in 2016
Shipt, LLC is an online grocery delivery platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The service connects members with a wide range of products, including groceries, household essentials, beauty items, and alcohol, allowing users to shop conveniently from various stores. Shipt operates on a membership model, enabling customers to order online and receive their purchases delivered directly to their homes. The company became a subsidiary of Target Corporation in 2017, which further expanded its capabilities and market reach. By focusing on convenience and efficiency, Shipt aims to simplify the shopping experience for its users.

Thrive Market

Series B in 2016
Thrive Market, Inc. is a membership-based online shopping platform founded in 2014 and based in Culver City, California. The company aims to make healthy living accessible and affordable by providing a wide range of high-quality, organic, and non-GMO products at wholesale prices. Thrive Market offers over 5,000 items across various categories, including food, health, beauty, home, and pet supplies, allowing customers to shop according to their dietary preferences and lifestyles. The platform serves both residential and commercial customers throughout the United States. In addition to its core mission, Thrive Market matches every paid membership with a free membership for someone in need, and has initiated programs like Thrive Gives, which raises funds to support food access and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Farfetch

Series F in 2016
Farfetch is an online platform established in 2008 that connects buyers and sellers of personal luxury goods. It unites various independent fashion boutiques and offers a diverse range of products, including bags, dresses, shoes, and accessories. The company partners with over 1,000 luxury goods sellers to provide their inventory to nearly one million active customers, charging a commission for each sale. Farfetch operates a modular technology platform designed to enhance the luxury fashion ecosystem, utilizing a proprietary technology stack to support its applications, services, and data. In addition to its digital marketplace, Farfetch also includes Browns stores and the New Guard Group, and it offers solutions that facilitate the e-commerce operations of luxury brands. The company's focus on connecting luxury brands closely with the fashion industry underlines its commitment to the sector.

Vicampo

Series C in 2016
Vicampo GmbH is an e-commerce platform based in Mainz, Germany, specializing in the online sale of wine. The company operates a marketplace that connects consumers directly with over 25,000 experienced and emerging winemakers, allowing customers to purchase wines shipped straight from the wineries. Vicampo emphasizes quality by having its expert team evaluate the wines, while also incorporating customer reviews to ensure satisfaction. In addition to offering wines, Vicampo supports smaller wineries by providing them with cost-effective storage solutions and shipping services, thus enhancing accessibility to premium alcoholic beverages for consumers.

MADE

Venture Round in 2015
Made.com Design Limited specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing high-end furniture directly to consumers, effectively eliminating the middleman. Founded in 2009 and based in London, the company offers a wide range of products, including sofas, chairs, tables, lighting, storage solutions, and bedding. By utilizing an online-only sales model without showrooms or warehouses, Made.com minimizes waste and surplus stock, allowing it to provide made-to-order furniture at significantly lower prices—typically 70 to 85% less than traditional retailers. The company consolidates orders for production every week, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Made.com collaborates with renowned designers and skilled craftsmen, delivering unique and stylish pieces that enhance home decor. With a customer base exceeding 100,000, it aims to make luxury home design accessible to a broader audience.

Atolls

Series B in 2015
Atolls is the world’s largest shopping engagement platform, empowering millions of people to take smarter spending decisions. The company operates a network of digital shopping destinations, including coupon sites, cashback platforms, and shopping communities, that are trusted by hundreds of millions of shoppers each year. The company is active in more than 20 countries and counts over 1000 employees in its offices around the world.

Pinkoi

Venture Round in 2015
Pinkoi is an online marketplace established in 2009 and launched in 2010, headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. It serves as a social e-commerce platform where designers and artists can sell their unique products, focusing primarily on the Asian market. Pinkoi provides a distinctive environment for original design trading, enabling users to discover and purchase items from creators across various regions, including China, Japan, and the United States. The platform emphasizes the promotion of original and luxury goods, catering to consumers seeking unique gifts and artistic creations.

Plated

Series B in 2015
Plated is a company that delivers fresh ingredients and chef-designed recipes directly to customers' doors, facilitating the preparation of home-cooked meals. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Plated operates a subscription-based online platform that allows users to access ready-to-cook meal kits. This service caters to individuals who are passionate about cooking, enabling them to create restaurant-quality dishes at home and share these experiences with family and friends.

Thrive Market

Series A in 2015
Thrive Market, Inc. is a membership-based online shopping platform founded in 2014 and based in Culver City, California. The company aims to make healthy living accessible and affordable by providing a wide range of high-quality, organic, and non-GMO products at wholesale prices. Thrive Market offers over 5,000 items across various categories, including food, health, beauty, home, and pet supplies, allowing customers to shop according to their dietary preferences and lifestyles. The platform serves both residential and commercial customers throughout the United States. In addition to its core mission, Thrive Market matches every paid membership with a free membership for someone in need, and has initiated programs like Thrive Gives, which raises funds to support food access and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Wine in Black

Series C in 2015
Wine in Black GmbH is an online retailer specializing in premium wines, including red, white, champagne, sparkling, rosé, and sweet varieties. Founded in 2011 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company aims to cater to wine enthusiasts by offering a curated selection of wines sourced directly from top winemakers. This direct cooperation allows Wine in Black to provide customers with access to unique and antique wines at competitive prices. As of December 31, 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Viva Wine & Spirits Ab.

Auctionata

Series C in 2015
Auctionata was an online auction platform that specialized in the sale of art and luxury collectibles. The company operated a live-stream auction portal, allowing bidders from around the world to participate in real-time auctions. Auctionata had offices in several major cities, including Berlin, New York, London, Los Angeles, Rome, Zurich, and Madrid. However, as of February 29, 2017, Auctionata announced the cessation of its operations and declared insolvency. Following these developments, its German operations were discontinued, while its subsidiaries, Paddle8 in the United States and Value-my-Stuff in the United Kingdom, were sold and continue to function independently.

Vicampo

Series B in 2015
Vicampo GmbH is an e-commerce platform based in Mainz, Germany, specializing in the online sale of wine. The company operates a marketplace that connects consumers directly with over 25,000 experienced and emerging winemakers, allowing customers to purchase wines shipped straight from the wineries. Vicampo emphasizes quality by having its expert team evaluate the wines, while also incorporating customer reviews to ensure satisfaction. In addition to offering wines, Vicampo supports smaller wineries by providing them with cost-effective storage solutions and shipping services, thus enhancing accessibility to premium alcoholic beverages for consumers.

Farfetch

Series E in 2015
Farfetch is an online platform established in 2008 that connects buyers and sellers of personal luxury goods. It unites various independent fashion boutiques and offers a diverse range of products, including bags, dresses, shoes, and accessories. The company partners with over 1,000 luxury goods sellers to provide their inventory to nearly one million active customers, charging a commission for each sale. Farfetch operates a modular technology platform designed to enhance the luxury fashion ecosystem, utilizing a proprietary technology stack to support its applications, services, and data. In addition to its digital marketplace, Farfetch also includes Browns stores and the New Guard Group, and it offers solutions that facilitate the e-commerce operations of luxury brands. The company's focus on connecting luxury brands closely with the fashion industry underlines its commitment to the sector.

Atolls

Series A in 2014
Atolls is the world’s largest shopping engagement platform, empowering millions of people to take smarter spending decisions. The company operates a network of digital shopping destinations, including coupon sites, cashback platforms, and shopping communities, that are trusted by hundreds of millions of shoppers each year. The company is active in more than 20 countries and counts over 1000 employees in its offices around the world.

OnlineTours

Venture Round in 2014
OnlineTours is a Russian online travel agency that specializes in selling packaged tours through its website. The platform facilitates the planning of holiday vacations by providing a user-friendly search system for various destinations. It offers comprehensive services that include searching, booking, and payment for tours, allowing clients to select the ideal options for their travel needs. By streamlining the process of planning and booking vacations, OnlineTours aims to enhance the overall experience for travelers seeking well-organized tours.

Soldsie

Series A in 2014
Soldsie (formerly Centrally) is a payment system enabling merchants to monetize their Facebook page by allowing customers to purchase through comments. Customers register their payment information with Soldsie, and then comment on stores’ pages, channels and feeds to activate a charge to their account, and initiate the shipping process. Merchants use the Soldsie administrative dashboard track and manage inventory and shipping, and experience increased user comments, views and viral shares.

Farfetch

Series D in 2014
Farfetch is an online platform established in 2008 that connects buyers and sellers of personal luxury goods. It unites various independent fashion boutiques and offers a diverse range of products, including bags, dresses, shoes, and accessories. The company partners with over 1,000 luxury goods sellers to provide their inventory to nearly one million active customers, charging a commission for each sale. Farfetch operates a modular technology platform designed to enhance the luxury fashion ecosystem, utilizing a proprietary technology stack to support its applications, services, and data. In addition to its digital marketplace, Farfetch also includes Browns stores and the New Guard Group, and it offers solutions that facilitate the e-commerce operations of luxury brands. The company's focus on connecting luxury brands closely with the fashion industry underlines its commitment to the sector.

Auctionata

Series B in 2014
Auctionata was an online auction platform that specialized in the sale of art and luxury collectibles. The company operated a live-stream auction portal, allowing bidders from around the world to participate in real-time auctions. Auctionata had offices in several major cities, including Berlin, New York, London, Los Angeles, Rome, Zurich, and Madrid. However, as of February 29, 2017, Auctionata announced the cessation of its operations and declared insolvency. Following these developments, its German operations were discontinued, while its subsidiaries, Paddle8 in the United States and Value-my-Stuff in the United Kingdom, were sold and continue to function independently.

Heverest.ru

Series C in 2014
Heverest.ru is one of the largest outdoor and sporting goods online retailers in Russia. The company operates in mass and semi-professional sports goods segments, offering a wide variety of clothing, footwear and equipment in most kinds of popular sports and outdoor activities. The portal allows shoppers to conveniently browse through its extensive product catalogue online and securely purchase their items for delivery to anywhere in Russia quickly and cheaply. Since its launch (June 1st 2011), the company has established supplier relations with over 80 suppliers and 200 brands. Currently, more than Heverest.ru website hosts more than 1,5 mln visitors per month. The company is forecasted to reach over €100m in net sales by end of 2015. Heverest.ru was launched in June 2011 and bases itself on successful benchmark model in sports e-commerce, Brazilian online retailer Netshoes. The company is led by Dinesh Shahani and Vladimir Kim. CEO of the company Dinesh Shahani is one of the recognized experts in the sportswear industry and had successfully founded and built "Sprandi" since 1995 which was one of Russia leading sportswear brands. Dinesh has been on the Advisory board of Heverest since last October and has advised the company on its market entry strategy and vision. Heverest.ru was initially funded by a Fast Lane Ventures. Further funding provided by eVenture Capital Partners and Russia’s largest investment fund. Heverest.ru is a Fast Lane Ventures portfolio company. For more information, please visit www.heverest.ru

asap54.com

Venture Round in 2014
Asap54 is an app that helps you find clothes that you like around you in the physical world. You take a picture of them with your phone, and let the app find you that exact piece, along with a bunch of others that are similar. Think of it as a Shazam for fashion.

Xibao

Seed Round in 2014
Xibao is a leading company in China that specializes in online marketing solutions for eCommerce businesses, particularly those advertising on Taobao, the world's largest eCommerce platform. The company offers a platform that enhances the effectiveness of marketing advertisements, allowing brands to optimize their marketing expenditures and improve sales performance. By focusing on domestic brands, Xibao helps enterprises increase their return on investment and enhance customer service management, thereby boosting overall brand value in a competitive market.

Vicampo

Series A in 2013
Vicampo GmbH is an e-commerce platform based in Mainz, Germany, specializing in the online sale of wine. The company operates a marketplace that connects consumers directly with over 25,000 experienced and emerging winemakers, allowing customers to purchase wines shipped straight from the wineries. Vicampo emphasizes quality by having its expert team evaluate the wines, while also incorporating customer reviews to ensure satisfaction. In addition to offering wines, Vicampo supports smaller wineries by providing them with cost-effective storage solutions and shipping services, thus enhancing accessibility to premium alcoholic beverages for consumers.

Merchantry

Series B in 2013
Merchantry specializes in enabling online marketplaces by offering a cloud-based technology infrastructure and a comprehensive merchant network. The company focuses on automation and integration services that facilitate real-time exchange of product and order information among suppliers, merchants, and marketplaces. By providing multichannel solutions, Merchantry addresses diverse e-commerce scenarios, helping retailers and media organizations enhance their online commerce capabilities. Its merchant services streamline operations, automate channel management tasks, and empower merchants to establish their own e-commerce platforms effectively.

Auctionata

Series A in 2013
Auctionata was an online auction platform that specialized in the sale of art and luxury collectibles. The company operated a live-stream auction portal, allowing bidders from around the world to participate in real-time auctions. Auctionata had offices in several major cities, including Berlin, New York, London, Los Angeles, Rome, Zurich, and Madrid. However, as of February 29, 2017, Auctionata announced the cessation of its operations and declared insolvency. Following these developments, its German operations were discontinued, while its subsidiaries, Paddle8 in the United States and Value-my-Stuff in the United Kingdom, were sold and continue to function independently.

Farfetch

Series C in 2013
Farfetch is an online platform established in 2008 that connects buyers and sellers of personal luxury goods. It unites various independent fashion boutiques and offers a diverse range of products, including bags, dresses, shoes, and accessories. The company partners with over 1,000 luxury goods sellers to provide their inventory to nearly one million active customers, charging a commission for each sale. Farfetch operates a modular technology platform designed to enhance the luxury fashion ecosystem, utilizing a proprietary technology stack to support its applications, services, and data. In addition to its digital marketplace, Farfetch also includes Browns stores and the New Guard Group, and it offers solutions that facilitate the e-commerce operations of luxury brands. The company's focus on connecting luxury brands closely with the fashion industry underlines its commitment to the sector.

Atolls

Seed Round in 2013
Atolls is the world’s largest shopping engagement platform, empowering millions of people to take smarter spending decisions. The company operates a network of digital shopping destinations, including coupon sites, cashback platforms, and shopping communities, that are trusted by hundreds of millions of shoppers each year. The company is active in more than 20 countries and counts over 1000 employees in its offices around the world.

Wine in Black

Series B in 2012
Wine in Black GmbH is an online retailer specializing in premium wines, including red, white, champagne, sparkling, rosé, and sweet varieties. Founded in 2011 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company aims to cater to wine enthusiasts by offering a curated selection of wines sourced directly from top winemakers. This direct cooperation allows Wine in Black to provide customers with access to unique and antique wines at competitive prices. As of December 31, 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Viva Wine & Spirits Ab.

Shutl

Venture Round in 2012
Shutl is a technology startup that provides a platform to connect online retailers with local same-day couriers, enhancing the fulfillment process for both retailers and shoppers. Founded in December 2009 in London, the company enables immediate or convenient delivery of online purchases by leveraging the capacity of local courier services and utilizing retailers' local inventories. Shutl's platform integrates seamlessly with major dispatch software and existing retail technologies, facilitating fast delivery options, including deliveries within as little as 90 minutes or within a one-hour window. Operating in over 50 towns across the United Kingdom, as well as in Manhattan and Chicago, Shutl boasts a virtual fleet of thousands of couriers who collectively complete around 10,000 deliveries each day.

Openbucks

Series A in 2012
Openbucks operates a gift card payment network that provides a secure and convenient alternative to credit cards for online transactions. The company allows consumers to purchase gift cards from well-known retailers such as Subway, Circle K, CITGO, and Hess, which can then be used for payments on various online gaming and e-commerce platforms. This payment solution is designed to enhance accessibility for users by enabling them to make transactions using prepaid instruments from trusted brands, facilitating payments in multiple currencies across numerous online sites. By catering to a diverse audience, Openbucks aims to simplify the online payment process for consumers and merchants alike.

DropGifts

Seed Round in 2012
DropGifts is a web-based platform that enables its users to send gift cards from a variety of brands via [Facebook](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/facebook) and mobile applications. The platform reminds its users about upcoming birthdays, holidays, and other events listed on Facebook. Users are able to choose free or paid gift cards from a variety of winning brands to send to their friends. Gift cards are posted on recipients’ Timelines and appear in the News Feeds of both senders and recipients. Mutual friends of the sender and recipient can view the post and opt to chip in on the value of the gift card. Recipients collect gift cards posted on their Timelines by clicking on a link provided in the Timeline post. After installing the DropGifts platform, recipients are able to select the Wallet tab in the app and choose gift cards to redeem. DropGifts gift cards can be redeemed online or in person, depending on the requirements of the retailer providing the card. DropGifts was launched on February 14, 2012, and is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Heverest.ru

Venture Round in 2012
Heverest.ru is one of the largest outdoor and sporting goods online retailers in Russia. The company operates in mass and semi-professional sports goods segments, offering a wide variety of clothing, footwear and equipment in most kinds of popular sports and outdoor activities. The portal allows shoppers to conveniently browse through its extensive product catalogue online and securely purchase their items for delivery to anywhere in Russia quickly and cheaply. Since its launch (June 1st 2011), the company has established supplier relations with over 80 suppliers and 200 brands. Currently, more than Heverest.ru website hosts more than 1,5 mln visitors per month. The company is forecasted to reach over €100m in net sales by end of 2015. Heverest.ru was launched in June 2011 and bases itself on successful benchmark model in sports e-commerce, Brazilian online retailer Netshoes. The company is led by Dinesh Shahani and Vladimir Kim. CEO of the company Dinesh Shahani is one of the recognized experts in the sportswear industry and had successfully founded and built "Sprandi" since 1995 which was one of Russia leading sportswear brands. Dinesh has been on the Advisory board of Heverest since last October and has advised the company on its market entry strategy and vision. Heverest.ru was initially funded by a Fast Lane Ventures. Further funding provided by eVenture Capital Partners and Russia’s largest investment fund. Heverest.ru is a Fast Lane Ventures portfolio company. For more information, please visit www.heverest.ru

Wine in Black

Series A in 2012
Wine in Black GmbH is an online retailer specializing in premium wines, including red, white, champagne, sparkling, rosé, and sweet varieties. Founded in 2011 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company aims to cater to wine enthusiasts by offering a curated selection of wines sourced directly from top winemakers. This direct cooperation allows Wine in Black to provide customers with access to unique and antique wines at competitive prices. As of December 31, 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Viva Wine & Spirits Ab.

Auctionata

Seed Round in 2012
Auctionata was an online auction platform that specialized in the sale of art and luxury collectibles. The company operated a live-stream auction portal, allowing bidders from around the world to participate in real-time auctions. Auctionata had offices in several major cities, including Berlin, New York, London, Los Angeles, Rome, Zurich, and Madrid. However, as of February 29, 2017, Auctionata announced the cessation of its operations and declared insolvency. Following these developments, its German operations were discontinued, while its subsidiaries, Paddle8 in the United States and Value-my-Stuff in the United Kingdom, were sold and continue to function independently.

Farfetch

Series B in 2012
Farfetch is an online platform established in 2008 that connects buyers and sellers of personal luxury goods. It unites various independent fashion boutiques and offers a diverse range of products, including bags, dresses, shoes, and accessories. The company partners with over 1,000 luxury goods sellers to provide their inventory to nearly one million active customers, charging a commission for each sale. Farfetch operates a modular technology platform designed to enhance the luxury fashion ecosystem, utilizing a proprietary technology stack to support its applications, services, and data. In addition to its digital marketplace, Farfetch also includes Browns stores and the New Guard Group, and it offers solutions that facilitate the e-commerce operations of luxury brands. The company's focus on connecting luxury brands closely with the fashion industry underlines its commitment to the sector.

Heverest.ru

Venture Round in 2011
Heverest.ru is one of the largest outdoor and sporting goods online retailers in Russia. The company operates in mass and semi-professional sports goods segments, offering a wide variety of clothing, footwear and equipment in most kinds of popular sports and outdoor activities. The portal allows shoppers to conveniently browse through its extensive product catalogue online and securely purchase their items for delivery to anywhere in Russia quickly and cheaply. Since its launch (June 1st 2011), the company has established supplier relations with over 80 suppliers and 200 brands. Currently, more than Heverest.ru website hosts more than 1,5 mln visitors per month. The company is forecasted to reach over €100m in net sales by end of 2015. Heverest.ru was launched in June 2011 and bases itself on successful benchmark model in sports e-commerce, Brazilian online retailer Netshoes. The company is led by Dinesh Shahani and Vladimir Kim. CEO of the company Dinesh Shahani is one of the recognized experts in the sportswear industry and had successfully founded and built "Sprandi" since 1995 which was one of Russia leading sportswear brands. Dinesh has been on the Advisory board of Heverest since last October and has advised the company on its market entry strategy and vision. Heverest.ru was initially funded by a Fast Lane Ventures. Further funding provided by eVenture Capital Partners and Russia’s largest investment fund. Heverest.ru is a Fast Lane Ventures portfolio company. For more information, please visit www.heverest.ru

Domgeo.ru

Seed Round in 2011
Domgeo.ru is a property search website providing up-to-date, reliable information on properties for sale and rent in the Russian market. It tries to make the property selection process less challenging and time consuming for Russia and CIS citizens. Domgeo is a real estate market place which is on course to establish itself as Russia’s No1 property website. We are transforming the way consumers make home-related decisions and connect with real estate professionals. Launched in June 2011, consumers now have access to information on over 100,000 properties available for sale and for rent in Moscow and Moscow region. With over $900m spent annually on property advertising in Russia, and an increasing share being spent online, the business is positioning itself to be the key beneficiary of this structural shift. The site provides visitors with a unique tool for geo-searching . House hunters are able to search for properties using a range of criteria including price, location and size and can view photos of the property and make contact with the real estate agents through the website or using its mobile applications. Co-founder Carlo Walther previously spent 5 years at Rightmove where he was part of the management team that grew the business into the most successful property website in the UK and listed the company on the London stock exchange in 2006. Other members of the team bring expertize in Russian real estate, web usability, and IT Development. Domgeo.ru is a Fast Lane Ventures portfolio company. For more information, please visit www.domgeo.ru

Sapato.ru

Series C in 2011
The online store offers users a professional and seamless service and access to a wide range of shoes by the world’s most famous brands. In addition to shoes, Sapato.ru also has a wide range of accessories including bags, gloves and shoe care products. Sapato.ru delivers anywhere in Russia and guarantees the protection of personal customer data, order information and payments. Sapato’s daily traffic exceeds 200,000 site visits with sales growing by five times over the first six months of 2011. The company is on the list of top-20 largest e-shops in Russia. Sapato.ru was launched in June 2010 by Fast Lane Ventures. FLV adopted successful online shoe companies’ models from the US and European markets to the demands and nuances of the Russian market. The company is headed by Matthieu Lannegrand who has significant expertise in the Russian and European shoe market. Sapato.ru was originally funded by Fast Lane Ventures. The company has also completed several rounds of fundraising with eVenture Capital Partners, Kinnevik, Direct Group and Intel Capital. In Feburary 2012 Fast Lane Ventures sold Sapato.ru to Ozon; the acquisition being the company's first exit and first notable transaction in the e-commerce segment in Runet for more than a year. In April 2012, Ozon sold Sapato.ru to KupiVIP.

SuperDeal.com.ua

Seed Round in 2011
SuperDeal.com.ua is a deal-of-the-day website that offers coupons for discounts and promotions throughout Ukraine.

Friendbuy

Seed Round in 2010
Friendbuy is a SaaS platform powering referral programs for the world’s most recognizable e-commerce companies. Our clients include disruptors such as Dollar Shave Club, Glossier, Hims, ClassPass, AWAY and Casper, as well as global Fortune 100s such as Walmart, Intuit, Disney and Nestle. Friendbuy is a technology-first company, enabling brands to scale efficiently and deepen customer loyalty. Our mission is to empower growth marketers through innovation.

Merchantry

Series A in 2010
Merchantry specializes in enabling online marketplaces by offering a cloud-based technology infrastructure and a comprehensive merchant network. The company focuses on automation and integration services that facilitate real-time exchange of product and order information among suppliers, merchants, and marketplaces. By providing multichannel solutions, Merchantry addresses diverse e-commerce scenarios, helping retailers and media organizations enhance their online commerce capabilities. Its merchant services streamline operations, automate channel management tasks, and empower merchants to establish their own e-commerce platforms effectively.

Darberry

Seed Round in 2010
Darberry is a shopping website that offers local daily deals on goods and services.

Address.ua

Seed Round in 2010
Address.ua is an online platform that offers services for buying, selling, renting, and exchanging real estate in Ukraine. The platform provides up-to-date property listings and helps connect buyers, sellers, and renters with the right opportunities. The platform simplifies real estate transactions by offering a user-friendly space for property searches.

Citydeal.de

Venture Round in 2010
CityDeal is a German based daily deal site which offers discounted deals to consumers on a daily basis based on city. If enough consumers sign up then the deal is on.

Sapato.ru

Series B in 2010
The online store offers users a professional and seamless service and access to a wide range of shoes by the world’s most famous brands. In addition to shoes, Sapato.ru also has a wide range of accessories including bags, gloves and shoe care products. Sapato.ru delivers anywhere in Russia and guarantees the protection of personal customer data, order information and payments. Sapato’s daily traffic exceeds 200,000 site visits with sales growing by five times over the first six months of 2011. The company is on the list of top-20 largest e-shops in Russia. Sapato.ru was launched in June 2010 by Fast Lane Ventures. FLV adopted successful online shoe companies’ models from the US and European markets to the demands and nuances of the Russian market. The company is headed by Matthieu Lannegrand who has significant expertise in the Russian and European shoe market. Sapato.ru was originally funded by Fast Lane Ventures. The company has also completed several rounds of fundraising with eVenture Capital Partners, Kinnevik, Direct Group and Intel Capital. In Feburary 2012 Fast Lane Ventures sold Sapato.ru to Ozon; the acquisition being the company's first exit and first notable transaction in the e-commerce segment in Runet for more than a year. In April 2012, Ozon sold Sapato.ru to KupiVIP.

Dealstreet

Private Equity Round in 2009
Dealstreet is an exciting auction and shopping platform that allows users to make great deals on top-notch electronics products.

MyFab

Series B in 2009
MyFab is an e-commerce marketplace that specializes in design furniture and home decor. The platform connects consumers directly with manufacturers, enabling shoppers to access inventory straight from factories and warehouses. By eliminating middlemen, MyFab offers products at significantly reduced prices, reportedly up to 70% lower than traditional retail and other e-commerce platforms. This direct-to-consumer model aims to provide a more efficient shopping experience while ensuring cost savings for customers.

mydeco

Series A in 2008
Mydeco is an online platform specializing in homewares, offering a curated collection of designer furniture and home accessories sourced from boutiques across Europe. The site features interactive planning and visualization tools that allow users to visualize products in their homes and plan room layouts effectively. Mydeco has two primary websites: mydeco.com, which serves as an eCommerce platform showcasing a variety of high-quality products, and mydecomarketplace.com, an affiliate site that partners with leading retailers. The platform also fosters a community where users can exchange decorating ideas and showcase their designs, enhancing the shopping experience and building confidence in purchasing decisions. Mydeco operates under the trading name of By Design (UK) Limited.

Ants.com

Venture Round in 2000
Ants.com operates as a business-to-business outsourcing marketplace, specializing in data management solutions. The company develops high-performance products, including the ANTs Compatibility Server (ACS), which facilitates database consolidation across different vendors and enhances application portability. In addition to its core offerings, Ants.com provides a range of professional services, such as application migration, IT infrastructure management, and application performance optimization. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Dunwoody, Georgia, the company aims to help customers lower their hardware, software, and development expenses through efficient database performance solutions.

Palmstreet

Palmstreet is the #1 live shopping app for rare plants, handmade crafts, & unique goods. Founded in 2020 by Instagram and Apple veterans, Palmstreet began as a plant identification app and quickly evolved into a trailblazer in live shopping.
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