Index Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 1996, with offices in London, San Francisco, and Geneva. The firm focuses on partnering with entrepreneurs to transform innovative ideas into successful global businesses. It invests in a diverse range of sectors, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, fintech, healthcare, and mobility. Index Ventures has a notable track record of supporting high-profile companies such as Adyen, Deliveroo, Dropbox, and Slack, reflecting its commitment to fostering technology-driven enterprises. By leveraging its extensive experience and network, Index Ventures aims to empower exceptional founders in reshaping industries and driving forward the future of business.
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Past deals in E-commerce
Pepper
Series B in 2024
Pepper is an eCommerce platform for food distributors, convenience stores, and other marketplaces. The company's eCommerce platform, which features a suite of AI-powered tools for the distributor sales rep and customers to grow their market share, enables food distributors to find new customers, deepen relationships, grow revenue, and run more efficiently.
Vetted
Series A in 2022
Vetted is an AI-powered product search engine that helps consumers discover the best products and prices effortlessly. Vetted automates and improves the shopping process. It compares products in a category, checks prices across retailers, and analyzes trustworthy reviews — making it easy for users to find the right product.
Okendo
Series A in 2022
Okendo is a customer content marketing platform that enables brands to leverage customer-generated content to enhance their marketing efforts. The company offers a suite of integrated tools designed to capture and showcase customer experiences, including product ratings, reviews, photos, videos, and questions and answers. By facilitating the management and analysis of this content, Okendo helps brands build shopper trust, drive conversions, and optimize customer lifetime value. Its platform empowers businesses to create highly personalized marketing communications and improve overall customer experiences, making customer insights a central component of their marketing strategies.
Rohlik
Series D in 2022
Rohlik is an online grocery delivery service that provides local customers with fresh food, baked goods, meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, beverages, cosmetics, and personal hygiene products. The company emphasizes convenience by offering a 90-minute same-day delivery service, allowing customers to receive their orders at a time that suits them. Since its establishment, Rohlik has experienced significant growth and aims to achieve EUR 300 million in revenues. With a focus on improving the shopping experience, Rohlik strives to help customers eat and live better by ensuring a wide range of quality products is available for quick delivery at affordable prices.
Xmov
Series C in 2022
Xmov is a company that specializes in developing artificial reality animation solutions, focusing on virtual human and content creation tailored for enterprise users across various Metaverse applications. The company employs advanced motion capture, animation, and artificial intelligence technologies to deliver customized interactive solutions for diverse business scenarios. Additionally, Xmov creates a comprehensive infrastructure for 3D virtual content production, providing full-stack technology and product services aimed at facilitating education, employment, and the development of virtual world platforms. Their innovative approach spans multiple sectors, including entertainment, cultural tourism, e-commerce, finance, education, healthcare, and communications, establishing a multifaceted ecological development model.
Linktree
Series B in 2022
Linktree is a social media startup company that offers a platform to enhance the internet presence of influencers and e-commerce stores. They help brands, artists, publishers, agencies and influencers better control their presence online. They are a team of developers, designers, marketers, and biz ops, committed to equipping content creators with the best tools for getting their work seen.
Vesta
Series A in 2022
Vesta Corporation specializes in electronic payment solutions, offering a range of services designed to support merchants and consumers across various industries. Their merchant solutions include vSafe for Small to Midsize Businesses, which aids digital goods merchants with payment processing and fraud protection; vSafe for Enterprise, tailored for larger organizations with comprehensive payment management and fraud prevention; and vGuaranteed, designed for online retailers. Additionally, Vesta provides DelayPay, a consumer lending solution that allows prepaid wireless customers to make phone refills in installments. With a focus on enhancing revenue and minimizing costs through the reduction of fraud losses and improved payment capabilities, Vesta serves clients in e-commerce, telecommunications, and financial services globally. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, the company also maintains operation centers in the United States, Ireland, and China, along with an office in Singapore.
Ankorstore
Series C in 2022
Ankorstore SAS is an online B2B marketplace based in Paris, France, established in 2019. It connects independent brands and designers with neighborhood retailers across Europe, facilitating access to unique products not typically available through major e-commerce platforms or large retail chains. Retailers can easily discover and select from a diverse range of brands, benefiting from features such as 60-day payment terms and low minimum order quantities. This model allows retailers to test sales before committing to larger orders. For brands, Ankorstore provides a streamlined sales process, enabling them to reach multiple stores while ensuring direct communication and support for returns. The marketplace addresses common cash flow challenges by offering payment upon delivery, creating a mutually beneficial environment for both retailers and brands.
Pepper Pantry
Series A in 2021
Pepper Pantry shelves online with essential groceries and kitchen staples from struggling neighborhood food suppliers during COVID-19.
Pepper
Series A in 2021
Pepper is an eCommerce platform for food distributors, convenience stores, and other marketplaces. The company's eCommerce platform, which features a suite of AI-powered tools for the distributor sales rep and customers to grow their market share, enables food distributors to find new customers, deepen relationships, grow revenue, and run more efficiently.
Motorway
Series C in 2021
Motorway, founded in 2017, is an online platform that revolutionizes the sale of used cars by connecting private sellers with a network of verified dealers. The company utilizes advanced valuation technology, leveraging live market data to provide accurate estimates of a car's value, ensuring transparent pricing throughout the process. By offering a fully online auction system, Motorway enables dealers to bid on vehicles directly from private sellers, streamlining the selling experience. With over one million car owners accessing its services each month, the platform has seen substantial growth, facilitating hundreds of successful car sales daily. Motorway aims to simplify and enhance the car selling process, making it efficient and accessible for all users.
Tekion
Series D in 2021
Tekion Corp. is a technology company based in San Ramon, California, that specializes in developing cloud-based applications tailored for the automotive retail industry. Founded in 2016, Tekion offers the Automotive Retail Cloud, a comprehensive platform that connects various aspects of automotive dealerships and streamlines the entire vehicle sales process online. The platform serves not only retailers but also manufacturers and technology partners, providing solutions that leverage advanced technologies such as big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. By integrating digital sales management, customer engagement, compliance management, and data insights, Tekion enables automotive dealers to enhance their operational efficiency, improve customer experiences, and ultimately drive revenue growth. The company aims to transform an industry that has remained largely unchanged for decades, offering a more connected and efficient automotive retail ecosystem.
Grailed
Series B in 2021
Grailed, Inc. operates a curated online marketplace for buying and selling used men's clothing, offering a diverse range of products including tops, bottoms, outerwear, denim, footwear, accessories, and suits. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the platform aims to create an interactive and educational environment for fashion enthusiasts. By combining a robust editorial platform with a carefully vetted selection of items, Grailed provides a secure and accessible shopping experience, making unique men's fashion affordable for a global audience.
Printify
Series A in 2021
Printify is a leading print-on-demand platform that enables individuals to create and sell custom products online without the risks associated with traditional inventory management. Since its establishment in 2015, Printify has experienced significant growth, attracting over 10 million users who utilize its services to design and market a wide range of products, including apparel, wall art, home decor, and accessories. The platform streamlines the process by automating printing and shipping directly to customers, allowing e-commerce store owners to focus on sales and customer engagement. With its headquarters in Riga and a diverse team of over 700 employees across Europe, Printify has earned recognition as one of the best startup employers. The company has garnered investment from notable figures and firms, further solidifying its position in the industry.
Beauty Pie
Series B in 2021
Beauty Pie is an online beauty retailer that operates as a membership-based buyers' club, providing access to a wide array of high-quality beauty and wellness products at factory-cost prices. By eliminating middlemen, Beauty Pie offers luxury skincare, makeup, haircare, body care, candles, fragrance, accessories, and nutritional supplements directly from third-party suppliers. Members can purchase a diverse range of products, including items for the face, cheeks, eyes, lips, and skin, allowing them to enjoy premium beauty solutions without the traditional markup. This direct-to-consumer model promotes transparency in pricing and enables customers to benefit from significant savings on luxury products.
Bloom & Wild
Series D in 2021
Bloom & Wild is a letterbox flower delivery company that modernizes the traditional flower-giving experience through an online platform. Founded in 2013 by Aron Gelbard and Ben Stanway, the company specializes in delivering fresh bouquets directly through recipients' letterboxes, ensuring a unique and convenient gifting experience for occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries. By leveraging predictive analytics and technology, Bloom & Wild aims to provide less-traveled, high-quality flowers to customers. The company has expanded its presence across Europe and has entered the UK retail market through a partnership with Sainsbury's, offering an exclusive range of premium bouquets in selected stores. Bloom & Wild is focused on becoming a leading player in the flower and gift delivery sector.
Okendo
Seed Round in 2021
Okendo is a customer content marketing platform that enables brands to leverage customer-generated content to enhance their marketing efforts. The company offers a suite of integrated tools designed to capture and showcase customer experiences, including product ratings, reviews, photos, videos, and questions and answers. By facilitating the management and analysis of this content, Okendo helps brands build shopper trust, drive conversions, and optimize customer lifetime value. Its platform empowers businesses to create highly personalized marketing communications and improve overall customer experiences, making customer insights a central component of their marketing strategies.
Glossier
Series E in 2021
Glossier, Inc. is a direct-to-consumer beauty company that specializes in manufacturing and selling a variety of skincare, makeup, body, and fragrance products. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the company emphasizes community engagement and content-driven experiences to enhance the shopping journey for its customers. Glossier offers a diverse range of personal care items, including skincare lotions, body lotions, fragrances, and foundation kits, catering to the needs of consumers inspired by everyday women. Their products are primarily sold online and are accessible in several countries, including the United States, Canada, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Additionally, Glossier operates a showroom in New York City and maintains a blog that features interviews with models, makeup artists, and influential figures, along with beauty advice and product insights aimed at empowering customers to understand and engage with beauty more effectively.
Rohlik
Series C in 2021
Rohlik is an online grocery delivery service that provides local customers with fresh food, baked goods, meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, beverages, cosmetics, and personal hygiene products. The company emphasizes convenience by offering a 90-minute same-day delivery service, allowing customers to receive their orders at a time that suits them. Since its establishment, Rohlik has experienced significant growth and aims to achieve EUR 300 million in revenues. With a focus on improving the shopping experience, Rohlik strives to help customers eat and live better by ensuring a wide range of quality products is available for quick delivery at affordable prices.
Motorway
Series B in 2021
Motorway, founded in 2017, is an online platform that revolutionizes the sale of used cars by connecting private sellers with a network of verified dealers. The company utilizes advanced valuation technology, leveraging live market data to provide accurate estimates of a car's value, ensuring transparent pricing throughout the process. By offering a fully online auction system, Motorway enables dealers to bid on vehicles directly from private sellers, streamlining the selling experience. With over one million car owners accessing its services each month, the platform has seen substantial growth, facilitating hundreds of successful car sales daily. Motorway aims to simplify and enhance the car selling process, making it efficient and accessible for all users.
Ankorstore
Series B in 2021
Ankorstore SAS is an online B2B marketplace based in Paris, France, established in 2019. It connects independent brands and designers with neighborhood retailers across Europe, facilitating access to unique products not typically available through major e-commerce platforms or large retail chains. Retailers can easily discover and select from a diverse range of brands, benefiting from features such as 60-day payment terms and low minimum order quantities. This model allows retailers to test sales before committing to larger orders. For brands, Ankorstore provides a streamlined sales process, enabling them to reach multiple stores while ensuring direct communication and support for returns. The marketplace addresses common cash flow challenges by offering payment upon delivery, creating a mutually beneficial environment for both retailers and brands.
Linktree
Series B in 2021
Linktree is a social media startup company that offers a platform to enhance the internet presence of influencers and e-commerce stores. They help brands, artists, publishers, agencies and influencers better control their presence online. They are a team of developers, designers, marketers, and biz ops, committed to equipping content creators with the best tools for getting their work seen.
Rohlik
Series B in 2021
Rohlik is an online grocery delivery service that provides local customers with fresh food, baked goods, meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, beverages, cosmetics, and personal hygiene products. The company emphasizes convenience by offering a 90-minute same-day delivery service, allowing customers to receive their orders at a time that suits them. Since its establishment, Rohlik has experienced significant growth and aims to achieve EUR 300 million in revenues. With a focus on improving the shopping experience, Rohlik strives to help customers eat and live better by ensuring a wide range of quality products is available for quick delivery at affordable prices.
Goody
Seed Round in 2021
Goody is a corporate gifting platform that simplifies the process of sending gifts by eliminating the need for recipient addresses. The company offers a diverse selection of curated gifts, ranging from robes and cookies to succulents and spa treatments. This approach allows givers to choose presents without worrying about sizes, as recipients can select their preferred size or swap their gift for another of equal value. Goody's payment system is designed to charge only after the gift has been received, enhancing the experience for both senders and recipients.
Good Eggs
Series D in 2021
Good Eggs, Inc. is an online grocery delivery service based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing fresh, locally sourced produce and meal kits to customers in the Bay Area. Founded in 2011, the company offers a diverse range of products, including fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, seafood, snacks, beverages, bakery items, and pantry essentials. Good Eggs focuses on sustainable sourcing, partnering with local farms and food producers to ensure high-quality ingredients. In addition to grocery staples, the service includes meal kits designed for various occasions, as well as a selection of wine, beer, and spirits. Through its platform, Good Eggs aims to deliver thoughtfully sourced groceries directly to consumers' homes or offices, promoting a more responsible food system.
Fast
Series B in 2021
Fast's mission is to make buying online faster, safer and easier for everyone. Its Fast Login and Fast Checkout product enable a one-click sign-in and purchasing experience that makes it easier for people to buy and merchants to sell. The company's products work on any browser, device or platform for consistent, stress-free purchasing, either on a merchants own domain or through headless checkout on any other website. Fast invests heavily in its user privacy and security, with a Zero Fraud Guarantee on chargebacks for sellers. Headquartered in San Francisco, Fast is a privately held company founded by Domm Holland and Allison Barr Allen and funded by Stripe, Addition, Index Ventures, Susa Ventures and Sugar Capital. Headquartered in San Francisco, Fast is a privately held company funded by Stripe, Index Ventures, Susa Ventures, Global Founders Capital, and Brian Sugar – who also serves on the board.
Curtsy
Series A in 2021
Curtsy, Inc. operates a mobile application that enables women to rent and sell clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry, and accessories. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Curtsy focuses on providing a platform for users to buy and sell items directly from one another. The app employs machine learning and human review to enhance the merchandising of items, while also offering sellers a Shipping Kit to streamline order fulfillment. Catering to a younger generation seeking sustainable shopping alternatives, Curtsy facilitates a community-driven approach to clothing resale, allowing users to share and access a diverse range of fashion items.
Bloom & Wild
Series D in 2021
Bloom & Wild is a letterbox flower delivery company that modernizes the traditional flower-giving experience through an online platform. Founded in 2013 by Aron Gelbard and Ben Stanway, the company specializes in delivering fresh bouquets directly through recipients' letterboxes, ensuring a unique and convenient gifting experience for occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries. By leveraging predictive analytics and technology, Bloom & Wild aims to provide less-traveled, high-quality flowers to customers. The company has expanded its presence across Europe and has entered the UK retail market through a partnership with Sainsbury's, offering an exclusive range of premium bouquets in selected stores. Bloom & Wild is focused on becoming a leading player in the flower and gift delivery sector.
Nacelle
Series A in 2021
Nacelle, Inc. is a company specializing in headless e-commerce software, founded in 2019 and based in Santa Monica, California. Its platform enables merchants to seamlessly connect their product catalogs while allowing developers to create storefronts without the need for coding. Nacelle's technology facilitates the integration of existing Shopify stores for implementing headless progressive web applications. The company's data orchestration capabilities help brands and retailers syndicate commerce and content across various channels by transforming, storing, and reindexing data. This approach aims to reduce maintenance costs and infrastructure complexities, providing e-commerce professionals with the tools needed to enhance customer experience, manage increased traffic, and boost conversion rates and average order values.
Dija
Seed Round in 2020
Dija is a London-based startup founded in 2020 that specializes in delivering groceries directly to customers' doors in under 10 minutes. By operating from local hubs within the communities it serves, Dija aims to facilitate quick and efficient grocery delivery, alleviating the challenges associated with traditional supermarket shopping and unavailable delivery slots. The company focuses on providing a wide range of grocery products, ensuring convenience and accessibility for its customers.
Beauty Pie
Series A in 2020
Beauty Pie is an online beauty retailer that operates as a membership-based buyers' club, providing access to a wide array of high-quality beauty and wellness products at factory-cost prices. By eliminating middlemen, Beauty Pie offers luxury skincare, makeup, haircare, body care, candles, fragrance, accessories, and nutritional supplements directly from third-party suppliers. Members can purchase a diverse range of products, including items for the face, cheeks, eyes, lips, and skin, allowing them to enjoy premium beauty solutions without the traditional markup. This direct-to-consumer model promotes transparency in pricing and enables customers to benefit from significant savings on luxury products.
Ankorstore
Series A in 2020
Ankorstore SAS is an online B2B marketplace based in Paris, France, established in 2019. It connects independent brands and designers with neighborhood retailers across Europe, facilitating access to unique products not typically available through major e-commerce platforms or large retail chains. Retailers can easily discover and select from a diverse range of brands, benefiting from features such as 60-day payment terms and low minimum order quantities. This model allows retailers to test sales before committing to larger orders. For brands, Ankorstore provides a streamlined sales process, enabling them to reach multiple stores while ensuring direct communication and support for returns. The marketplace addresses common cash flow challenges by offering payment upon delivery, creating a mutually beneficial environment for both retailers and brands.
Tekion
Series C in 2020
Tekion Corp. is a technology company based in San Ramon, California, that specializes in developing cloud-based applications tailored for the automotive retail industry. Founded in 2016, Tekion offers the Automotive Retail Cloud, a comprehensive platform that connects various aspects of automotive dealerships and streamlines the entire vehicle sales process online. The platform serves not only retailers but also manufacturers and technology partners, providing solutions that leverage advanced technologies such as big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. By integrating digital sales management, customer engagement, compliance management, and data insights, Tekion enables automotive dealers to enhance their operational efficiency, improve customer experiences, and ultimately drive revenue growth. The company aims to transform an industry that has remained largely unchanged for decades, offering a more connected and efficient automotive retail ecosystem.
Vetted
Series A in 2020
Vetted is an AI-powered product search engine that helps consumers discover the best products and prices effortlessly. Vetted automates and improves the shopping process. It compares products in a category, checks prices across retailers, and analyzes trustworthy reviews — making it easy for users to find the right product.
Alkemics
Series C in 2020
Alkemics is a developer of an online marketing platform aimed at transforming the fast-moving consumer goods industry by digitizing, collecting, and sharing product data securely. The platform serves as a collaborative intelligence network that streamlines the exchange of product information between manufacturers and retailers. This functionality addresses key challenges within the industry, such as aligning supply and demand for numerous product launches, enhancing operational efficiency to accelerate time-to-market, and creating a personalized shopping experience across digital and physical channels. By fostering balanced commercial relationships, increasing efficiency in product listings, and enhancing data quality, Alkemics supports clients in developing sustainable partnerships that ultimately enrich the shopper experience.
Fast
Series A in 2020
Fast's mission is to make buying online faster, safer and easier for everyone. Its Fast Login and Fast Checkout product enable a one-click sign-in and purchasing experience that makes it easier for people to buy and merchants to sell. The company's products work on any browser, device or platform for consistent, stress-free purchasing, either on a merchants own domain or through headless checkout on any other website. Fast invests heavily in its user privacy and security, with a Zero Fraud Guarantee on chargebacks for sellers. Headquartered in San Francisco, Fast is a privately held company founded by Domm Holland and Allison Barr Allen and funded by Stripe, Addition, Index Ventures, Susa Ventures and Sugar Capital. Headquartered in San Francisco, Fast is a privately held company funded by Stripe, Index Ventures, Susa Ventures, Global Founders Capital, and Brian Sugar – who also serves on the board.
Fast
Seed Round in 2019
Fast's mission is to make buying online faster, safer and easier for everyone. Its Fast Login and Fast Checkout product enable a one-click sign-in and purchasing experience that makes it easier for people to buy and merchants to sell. The company's products work on any browser, device or platform for consistent, stress-free purchasing, either on a merchants own domain or through headless checkout on any other website. Fast invests heavily in its user privacy and security, with a Zero Fraud Guarantee on chargebacks for sellers. Headquartered in San Francisco, Fast is a privately held company founded by Domm Holland and Allison Barr Allen and funded by Stripe, Addition, Index Ventures, Susa Ventures and Sugar Capital. Headquartered in San Francisco, Fast is a privately held company funded by Stripe, Index Ventures, Susa Ventures, Global Founders Capital, and Brian Sugar – who also serves on the board.
Honest Food
Series A in 2019
Honest Food specializes in online food delivery services through a network of virtual restaurants. Each of its brands is developed through extensive testing and collaboration with skilled chefs, focusing on fresh and innovative ingredients. The company operates digitally optimized kitchens that are tailored for efficient delivery, allowing customers to place orders via its websites and various delivery platforms. By leveraging this model, Honest Food aims to enhance the online dining experience and meet the evolving preferences of consumers.
Netomi
Series A in 2019
Netomi develops a conversational artificial intelligence platform designed to enhance customer experiences for brands and businesses. The platform enables seamless interactions on mobile messaging applications, allowing users to make product recommendations, inquire about product availability, and receive assistance with purchases. Additionally, it automates routine customer service tasks across various sectors, including retail, e-commerce, gaming, telecommunications, and travel. Netomi's solutions support multiple channels, such as messaging, chat, email, and voice, and are designed to be easily integrated with popular tools like Zendesk, Salesforce, and Shopify. Founded in 2015 and based in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in New York and Gurugram, India, Netomi has established itself as a leader in customer experience AI, emphasizing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Its no-code deployment model allows for quick implementation and scalability, enabling businesses to meet evolving customer expectations effectively.
Because Market
Venture Round in 2019
Because Market is a direct-to-consumer personal care company established in 2017, specializing in products tailored for older adults. The company aims to simplify access to essential health and wellness items, including incontinence underwear, pads, skincare, supplements, and walkers. By providing discreet delivery and flexible subscription options, Because Market facilitates the purchasing process for families seeking to support their senior members. With aspirations to become the most trusted brand in this sector, the company has secured over $40 million in funding from prominent venture capital firms, reflecting its commitment to enhancing the lives of older adults and promoting their independence.
Castle
Series A in 2019
Castle enables online businesses of all sizes to detect and prevent user account fraud, a technology previously only available to banks and large financial institutions. Whether you’re building a bitcoin service, e-commerce store, mobile app, or any other customer-facing application, Castle's API's lets you add account hijack protection. Castle tracks fraudsters based on device fingerprint, keystrokes, site browsing history, and hundreds of other signals. Whenever something suspicious occurs, both the administrator and account owner are alerted and can immediately take appropriate action.
Italic
Series A in 2018
Italic, Inc. is an online marketplace that connects consumers directly with manufacturers of luxury goods, enabling them to purchase items such as bed linens, handbags, electric toothbrushes, and yoga gear at significantly lower prices. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Walnut, California, Italic allows customers to access high-quality products sourced from the same factories that supply top brands, offering savings of 50-80%. The platform also benefits manufacturers by providing tools and technology to enhance their distribution capabilities and reach a global customer base, thereby creating new revenue streams.
Anine Bing
Series A in 2018
ANINE BING was launched in 2012 with headquarters in downtown Los Angeles, California. Inspired by the fusion of Scandinavian heritage and American spirit, ANINE BING offers luxurious staples, wardrobe basics, and statement pieces that are current and timeless. Creative director Anine Bing thoughtfully curates each piece in her 'see now buy now' monthly collections where she marries edgy and feminine in a soft meets hard design approach. To this date, ANINE BING is sold in more than 300 boutiques world wide. Five ANINE BING flagship stores can be found in Los Angeles, New York, Belgium, France and Spain; and this expansion will continue throughout 2016 world wide.
Tekion
Series B in 2018
Tekion Corp. is a technology company based in San Ramon, California, that specializes in developing cloud-based applications tailored for the automotive retail industry. Founded in 2016, Tekion offers the Automotive Retail Cloud, a comprehensive platform that connects various aspects of automotive dealerships and streamlines the entire vehicle sales process online. The platform serves not only retailers but also manufacturers and technology partners, providing solutions that leverage advanced technologies such as big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. By integrating digital sales management, customer engagement, compliance management, and data insights, Tekion enables automotive dealers to enhance their operational efficiency, improve customer experiences, and ultimately drive revenue growth. The company aims to transform an industry that has remained largely unchanged for decades, offering a more connected and efficient automotive retail ecosystem.
Grailed
Series A in 2018
Grailed, Inc. operates a curated online marketplace for buying and selling used men's clothing, offering a diverse range of products including tops, bottoms, outerwear, denim, footwear, accessories, and suits. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the platform aims to create an interactive and educational environment for fashion enthusiasts. By combining a robust editorial platform with a carefully vetted selection of items, Grailed provides a secure and accessible shopping experience, making unique men's fashion affordable for a global audience.
Good Eggs
Series C in 2018
Good Eggs, Inc. is an online grocery delivery service based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing fresh, locally sourced produce and meal kits to customers in the Bay Area. Founded in 2011, the company offers a diverse range of products, including fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, seafood, snacks, beverages, bakery items, and pantry essentials. Good Eggs focuses on sustainable sourcing, partnering with local farms and food producers to ensure high-quality ingredients. In addition to grocery staples, the service includes meal kits designed for various occasions, as well as a selection of wine, beer, and spirits. Through its platform, Good Eggs aims to deliver thoughtfully sourced groceries directly to consumers' homes or offices, promoting a more responsible food system.
Glossier
Series C in 2018
Glossier, Inc. is a direct-to-consumer beauty company that specializes in manufacturing and selling a variety of skincare, makeup, body, and fragrance products. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the company emphasizes community engagement and content-driven experiences to enhance the shopping journey for its customers. Glossier offers a diverse range of personal care items, including skincare lotions, body lotions, fragrances, and foundation kits, catering to the needs of consumers inspired by everyday women. Their products are primarily sold online and are accessible in several countries, including the United States, Canada, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Additionally, Glossier operates a showroom in New York City and maintains a blog that features interviews with models, makeup artists, and influential figures, along with beauty advice and product insights aimed at empowering customers to understand and engage with beauty more effectively.
MileZero
Seed Round in 2018
MileZero is developing a Logistics Cloud that enables both traditional retailers and digital pioneers to compete in an era of rapid change and shifting consumer preferences, driven by the proliferation of mobile and on-demand services.
GOAT
Series C in 2018
GOAT is a global marketplace specializing in authentic sneakers, apparel, and accessories from contemporary luxury brands. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Los Angeles, the platform connects buyers and sellers, allowing users to make offers on desired styles and access exclusive drops. GOAT features a wide selection of over 350 brands, leveraging innovative technology to ensure product authenticity and enhance the sneaker commerce experience. With thirteen physical locations across the United States, Asia, and Europe, the company operates distribution and authentication centers that serve 170 international markets. GOAT caters to a community of over 20 million members in 164 countries, positioning itself uniquely between the primary and resale markets to deliver authentic products from past, present, and future styles.
Funding Circle
Series F in 2017
Funding Circle Limited operates an online marketplace that connects small and medium-sized businesses seeking loans with individual and institutional investors. Founded in 2009 and based in London, the platform allows various lenders, including individuals, banks, local councils, and financial organizations, to provide unsecured and secured loans for various business needs, such as working capital, asset purchases, and property development. By facilitating direct lending, Funding Circle offers businesses fast access to financing while providing investors with the opportunity to earn attractive returns. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including software, retail, energy, healthcare, construction, e-commerce, and industrial sectors, aiming to foster growth, create jobs, and support local communities.
Tekion
Series A in 2017
Tekion Corp. is a technology company based in San Ramon, California, that specializes in developing cloud-based applications tailored for the automotive retail industry. Founded in 2016, Tekion offers the Automotive Retail Cloud, a comprehensive platform that connects various aspects of automotive dealerships and streamlines the entire vehicle sales process online. The platform serves not only retailers but also manufacturers and technology partners, providing solutions that leverage advanced technologies such as big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. By integrating digital sales management, customer engagement, compliance management, and data insights, Tekion enables automotive dealers to enhance their operational efficiency, improve customer experiences, and ultimately drive revenue growth. The company aims to transform an industry that has remained largely unchanged for decades, offering a more connected and efficient automotive retail ecosystem.
Glossier
Series B in 2016
Glossier, Inc. is a direct-to-consumer beauty company that specializes in manufacturing and selling a variety of skincare, makeup, body, and fragrance products. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the company emphasizes community engagement and content-driven experiences to enhance the shopping journey for its customers. Glossier offers a diverse range of personal care items, including skincare lotions, body lotions, fragrances, and foundation kits, catering to the needs of consumers inspired by everyday women. Their products are primarily sold online and are accessible in several countries, including the United States, Canada, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Additionally, Glossier operates a showroom in New York City and maintains a blog that features interviews with models, makeup artists, and influential figures, along with beauty advice and product insights aimed at empowering customers to understand and engage with beauty more effectively.
Hollar
Series B in 2016
Hollar is an online dollar store that provides a diverse range of consumer products, including toys, apparel, electronics, beauty items, accessories, party supplies, and home essentials. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in California, the company focuses on offering affordable prices for its curated selections, which include unique gift and party collections. Hollar's e-commerce platform allows customers to conveniently purchase a variety of products online, catering to their everyday needs while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
Returnly
Seed Round in 2016
Returnly specializes in creating digital return experiences for direct-to-consumer brands. It offers a unique return solution that allows customers to receive the correct item before returning an incorrect one, significantly enhancing the shopping experience. With an impressive average consumer satisfaction score of 91%, Returnly provides a comprehensive platform that includes returns management tools and customizable end-customer interfaces. These features encompass package tracking, online returns and exchanges, as well as environmentally friendly return options. By focusing on customer-centric solutions, Returnly aims to streamline the return process and improve overall satisfaction for both brands and their customers.
Alkemics
Series B in 2016
Alkemics is a developer of an online marketing platform aimed at transforming the fast-moving consumer goods industry by digitizing, collecting, and sharing product data securely. The platform serves as a collaborative intelligence network that streamlines the exchange of product information between manufacturers and retailers. This functionality addresses key challenges within the industry, such as aligning supply and demand for numerous product launches, enhancing operational efficiency to accelerate time-to-market, and creating a personalized shopping experience across digital and physical channels. By fostering balanced commercial relationships, increasing efficiency in product listings, and enhancing data quality, Alkemics supports clients in developing sustainable partnerships that ultimately enrich the shopper experience.
Notonthehighstreet
Series E in 2016
Notonthehighstreet.com is the leading curated online marketplace connecting the best small creative businesses, with the world. The brand has gained the trust and loyalty of its customers through offering an alternative to the High Street: a curated product selection with unique designs, high-quality craftsmanship and inspiring stories behind the people that make them. Customers choose to support small creative businesses and therefore contribute to building the great creative talent and community of artisans across the United Kingdom. Shopping with Notonthehighstreet.com is an opportunity for customers to be a conscious consumer, bringing human values back into retail and enabling the things they buy to say something about who they are. Founded in 2006 by Holly Tucker MBE and Sophie Cornish MBE, the brand has experienced exceptional growth with gross sales in 2014 reaching £127 million and delivering a compound growth rate of 135% since launch. Under the leadership of newly appointed CEO Simon Belsham, there is renewed energy and focus on building a brand that will captivate customers for decades to come by supporting Partners’ growth and innovation. With a team of over 200 at its headquarters in Silicon Upon Thames, South West London, Notonthehighstreet.com is backed by venture capitalists Venrex Investment Management, Index Ventures, 83North, Industry Ventures and Eight Road Ventures.
Good Eggs
Series B in 2016
Good Eggs, Inc. is an online grocery delivery service based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing fresh, locally sourced produce and meal kits to customers in the Bay Area. Founded in 2011, the company offers a diverse range of products, including fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, seafood, snacks, beverages, bakery items, and pantry essentials. Good Eggs focuses on sustainable sourcing, partnering with local farms and food producers to ensure high-quality ingredients. In addition to grocery staples, the service includes meal kits designed for various occasions, as well as a selection of wine, beer, and spirits. Through its platform, Good Eggs aims to deliver thoughtfully sourced groceries directly to consumers' homes or offices, promoting a more responsible food system.
Pets Deli
Series A in 2016
Pets Deli is a prominent direct-to-consumer pet food brand based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in subscription-based eCommerce. The company aims to establish itself as the largest and most customer-centric pet food provider in its key markets. Pets Deli offers a diverse range of high-quality products, including species-appropriate food, snacks, supplements, and dried meat, all free from artificial additives. Its business model incorporates multiple revenue streams, allowing customers to purchase products through online subscriptions, an online shop, and physical flagship stores, as well as through select retail partners. This comprehensive approach ensures that pet owners can easily access healthy and nutritious food for their pets.
Hollar
Series A in 2015
Hollar is an online dollar store that provides a diverse range of consumer products, including toys, apparel, electronics, beauty items, accessories, party supplies, and home essentials. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in California, the company focuses on offering affordable prices for its curated selections, which include unique gift and party collections. Hollar's e-commerce platform allows customers to conveniently purchase a variety of products online, catering to their everyday needs while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
Pets Deli
Seed Round in 2015
Pets Deli is a prominent direct-to-consumer pet food brand based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in subscription-based eCommerce. The company aims to establish itself as the largest and most customer-centric pet food provider in its key markets. Pets Deli offers a diverse range of high-quality products, including species-appropriate food, snacks, supplements, and dried meat, all free from artificial additives. Its business model incorporates multiple revenue streams, allowing customers to purchase products through online subscriptions, an online shop, and physical flagship stores, as well as through select retail partners. This comprehensive approach ensures that pet owners can easily access healthy and nutritious food for their pets.
MyOptique Group
Venture Round in 2015
MyOptique Group is a leading player in the European optical industry, specializing in online eyewear sales. By eliminating the traditional high street middleman, the company offers customers a superior service and significant savings on a market valued at £20 billion. MyOptique Group operates several online retail brands, including Glasses Direct, Sunglasses Shop, MyOptique.com, LensOn, Netzoptiker, Eyewearbrands, and Lensbest.de, covering all major segments of the eyewear market—prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. The company is noted for its extensive selection, featuring over 150 brands and 7,000 styles, with more than two-thirds of its sales generated outside the UK. MyOptique Group aims to provide affordable and accessible eyewear for both men and women, enhancing the shopping experience through online platforms.
Alkemics
Series A in 2015
Alkemics is a developer of an online marketing platform aimed at transforming the fast-moving consumer goods industry by digitizing, collecting, and sharing product data securely. The platform serves as a collaborative intelligence network that streamlines the exchange of product information between manufacturers and retailers. This functionality addresses key challenges within the industry, such as aligning supply and demand for numerous product launches, enhancing operational efficiency to accelerate time-to-market, and creating a personalized shopping experience across digital and physical channels. By fostering balanced commercial relationships, increasing efficiency in product listings, and enhancing data quality, Alkemics supports clients in developing sustainable partnerships that ultimately enrich the shopper experience.
Nasty Gal
Series C in 2015
Nasty Gal Inc. is a retailer focused on women's fashion, offering a wide range of products including clothing, shoes, and accessories. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company features a diverse selection of items such as dresses, rompers, tops, denim, swimwear, and outerwear, along with footwear options like sandals and boots. Nasty Gal also provides various accessories, including jewelry, bags, and beauty products. The brand is inspired by vintage aesthetics and old-school rock 'n roll, aiming to capture the thrill of unique finds. Nasty Gal sells its products through physical store locations in Los Angeles and Santa Monica, as well as online, where it also features third-party products. As of February 2017, Nasty Gal operates as a subsidiary of Boohoo F I Limited.
PeopleVox
Series A in 2015
Peoplevox specializes in warehouse management software tailored specifically for eCommerce. Its system addresses the unique challenges of eCommerce order fulfillment, managing all processes from order receipt to dispatch. Peoplevox's platform offers real-time inventory tracking and accurate order picking through mobile barcode scanners, enhancing efficiency and reducing operating costs for its clients. The software integrates seamlessly with major eCommerce platforms, enabling rapid deployment and ensuring live inventory updates on websites. With a growing client base of over 140 businesses, Peoplevox positions itself as a vital solution for eCommerce and multichannel retailers looking to optimize their warehouse operations.
Move Loot
Series A in 2015
Move Loot is a convenient way to buy and sell used furniture. Sellers can submit furniture with just a few clicks, then Move Loot curates, prices, and lists items to the marketplace. Buyers can browse and discover unique, quality furniture at affordable prices. Move Loot does all the heavy lifting, arranging to pick up from the seller and delivery to the buyer to make easy and hassle-free.
navabi
Series D in 2015
navabi is striving to become global leader in plus size fashion. navabi carries the largest assortment of brands for plus sizes globally and established their own brands. Their website, www.navabi.co.uk offers the style-savvy plus-sized customer unprecedented access to the newest looks of the season from european cutting edge plus-size labels via worldwide express delivery. The pages of navabi feature weekly fashion editorial, weekly updated products and unique video presentations for each collection with style recommendations.
Adyen
Series B in 2014
Adyen is a global financial technology platform that offers a comprehensive solution for businesses to manage payments across various channels, including e-commerce, mobile, and point-of-sale. The company provides merchants with an integrated platform that supports multiple payment methods and currencies, enabling seamless transactions worldwide. Initially focused on payment gateway and processing services, Adyen has since expanded its offerings to include merchant acquiring services, further enhancing its capabilities. To facilitate better settlement of merchant accounts, Adyen has obtained a banking license. With a diverse portfolio of clients, including prominent brands such as Facebook, Uber, and Microsoft, Adyen is positioned as a leader in the payments industry, helping businesses achieve their goals more efficiently.
Good Eggs
Series A in 2014
Good Eggs, Inc. is an online grocery delivery service based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing fresh, locally sourced produce and meal kits to customers in the Bay Area. Founded in 2011, the company offers a diverse range of products, including fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, seafood, snacks, beverages, bakery items, and pantry essentials. Good Eggs focuses on sustainable sourcing, partnering with local farms and food producers to ensure high-quality ingredients. In addition to grocery staples, the service includes meal kits designed for various occasions, as well as a selection of wine, beer, and spirits. Through its platform, Good Eggs aims to deliver thoughtfully sourced groceries directly to consumers' homes or offices, promoting a more responsible food system.
Swoon Editions
Series A in 2014
Established in 2012, and backed by Index Ventures (Deliveroo, Dropbox) and Octopus Investments (Zoopla, Secret Escapes), Swoon Editions are on a mission to be a global online furniture & homewares brand; making homes remarkable through distinctive design, beautiful craft and fair prices. They launch new designs daily to give their growing community of ‘Insiders’ (email subscribers) a reason to engage and shop with us. Product launches are communicated through daily and weekly emails, with each design first produced in a very limited quantity of 10-20 pieces. Using real-time sales data, they test demand very quickly and then scale production on only the most popular pieces.
Funding Circle
Series D in 2014
Funding Circle Limited operates an online marketplace that connects small and medium-sized businesses seeking loans with individual and institutional investors. Founded in 2009 and based in London, the platform allows various lenders, including individuals, banks, local councils, and financial organizations, to provide unsecured and secured loans for various business needs, such as working capital, asset purchases, and property development. By facilitating direct lending, Funding Circle offers businesses fast access to financing while providing investors with the opportunity to earn attractive returns. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including software, retail, energy, healthcare, construction, e-commerce, and industrial sectors, aiming to foster growth, create jobs, and support local communities.
Move Loot
Seed Round in 2014
Move Loot is a convenient way to buy and sell used furniture. Sellers can submit furniture with just a few clicks, then Move Loot curates, prices, and lists items to the marketplace. Buyers can browse and discover unique, quality furniture at affordable prices. Move Loot does all the heavy lifting, arranging to pick up from the seller and delivery to the buyer to make easy and hassle-free.
Strikingly
Seed Round in 2014
Strikingly, Inc. is a website development platform founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California. It offers users the ability to create mobile-optimized websites and online stores without needing coding or design skills. The platform features user-friendly tools such as drag-and-drop editing, professional templates, and responsive designs that cater to smartphones, tablets, and desktops. Users can enhance their websites with features like e-commerce capabilities, membership options, and blogging functionalities. Strikingly generates revenue through premium subscription plans, which provide additional benefits such as custom domain connections, the removal of Strikingly branding, and expanded store features. The platform primarily serves small businesses and individuals seeking to establish their online presence and attract customers.
Union Station
Seed Round in 2014
Union Station is an online marketplace for bridesmaids’ dressings. The company provides a wide range of dressings that consists of 18 colors. At least 3 months before brides should inform the company with the colors they need to wear. Then the company guarantees about the dresses. Brides can search through the website and order up to 3 free fabric swatches that delivers to their house. Afterwards if the colors are matching, brides can register their wedding with Union Station. Union Station is a U.S.-based company that was founded in 2013 by Corie Hardee.
EDITED
Venture Round in 2014
EDITED provides retail intelligence and AI-driven data services aimed at helping retailers enhance their margins and boost sales. The company offers a real-time analytics platform that delivers market data, trend insights, and comprehensive product metrics, allowing clients to monitor pricing and assortment effectively. By integrating business analytics with external market data, brands such as Columbia and Inditex can swiftly transform insights into actionable strategies. This enables apparel professionals involved in merchandising, buying, trading, and strategy to make informed decisions and trade more efficiently, ultimately improving their overall market understanding.
Asia Innovations Group
Series A in 2014
Asia Innovations Group (ASIG) is a leading live social company with more than 700 million registered users located in over 150 regions worldwide. ASIG has an integrated portfolio of social, gaming and e-commerce platforms designed to foster meaningful human connection. ASIG operates in eighteen offices around the globe that offer deep local market knowledge across all major emerging markets to augment the company’s cutting-edge technology and scalable global infrastructure. The company’s portfolio includes leading apps such as Uplive, the global live video platform, CuteU and Lamour, the dominant dating apps in global emerging markets. Its e-commerce platform, Hekka Fashion, offers an online shopping experience that brings accessible fashion to users around the world. As champions for creativity, opportunity and inclusivity for all, ASIG leverages its innovative products globally to empower creators, catalyze social impact, and safeguard a positive online environment. For more information, please visit https://www.asiainnovations.com.
MyOptique Group
Series C in 2013
MyOptique Group is a leading player in the European optical industry, specializing in online eyewear sales. By eliminating the traditional high street middleman, the company offers customers a superior service and significant savings on a market valued at £20 billion. MyOptique Group operates several online retail brands, including Glasses Direct, Sunglasses Shop, MyOptique.com, LensOn, Netzoptiker, Eyewearbrands, and Lensbest.de, covering all major segments of the eyewear market—prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. The company is noted for its extensive selection, featuring over 150 brands and 7,000 styles, with more than two-thirds of its sales generated outside the UK. MyOptique Group aims to provide affordable and accessible eyewear for both men and women, enhancing the shopping experience through online platforms.
navabi
Series C in 2013
navabi is striving to become global leader in plus size fashion. navabi carries the largest assortment of brands for plus sizes globally and established their own brands. Their website, www.navabi.co.uk offers the style-savvy plus-sized customer unprecedented access to the newest looks of the season from european cutting edge plus-size labels via worldwide express delivery. The pages of navabi feature weekly fashion editorial, weekly updated products and unique video presentations for each collection with style recommendations.
Notonthehighstreet
Series D in 2013
Notonthehighstreet.com is the leading curated online marketplace connecting the best small creative businesses, with the world. The brand has gained the trust and loyalty of its customers through offering an alternative to the High Street: a curated product selection with unique designs, high-quality craftsmanship and inspiring stories behind the people that make them. Customers choose to support small creative businesses and therefore contribute to building the great creative talent and community of artisans across the United Kingdom. Shopping with Notonthehighstreet.com is an opportunity for customers to be a conscious consumer, bringing human values back into retail and enabling the things they buy to say something about who they are. Founded in 2006 by Holly Tucker MBE and Sophie Cornish MBE, the brand has experienced exceptional growth with gross sales in 2014 reaching £127 million and delivering a compound growth rate of 135% since launch. Under the leadership of newly appointed CEO Simon Belsham, there is renewed energy and focus on building a brand that will captivate customers for decades to come by supporting Partners’ growth and innovation. With a team of over 200 at its headquarters in Silicon Upon Thames, South West London, Notonthehighstreet.com is backed by venture capitalists Venrex Investment Management, Index Ventures, 83North, Industry Ventures and Eight Road Ventures.
Berg
Seed Round in 2013
Berg is a cloud-based company that develops and commercializes cloud services for hardware innovators. It helps reduce the cost of invention and increase speed. Berg offers Little Printer, a web-connected printer that creates mini personalized newspapers. It also provides cables, power adapters, and thermal papers as well as software and hardware platforms for the development of web-connected products. Its products are available online in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The company’s plug-and-play configuration makes it simpler and cheaper for its customers to prototype and develop new web-connected products of their own. Berg was founded in 2005 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
Funding Circle
Series C in 2013
Funding Circle Limited operates an online marketplace that connects small and medium-sized businesses seeking loans with individual and institutional investors. Founded in 2009 and based in London, the platform allows various lenders, including individuals, banks, local councils, and financial organizations, to provide unsecured and secured loans for various business needs, such as working capital, asset purchases, and property development. By facilitating direct lending, Funding Circle offers businesses fast access to financing while providing investors with the opportunity to earn attractive returns. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including software, retail, energy, healthcare, construction, e-commerce, and industrial sectors, aiming to foster growth, create jobs, and support local communities.
Swoon Editions
Seed Round in 2013
Established in 2012, and backed by Index Ventures (Deliveroo, Dropbox) and Octopus Investments (Zoopla, Secret Escapes), Swoon Editions are on a mission to be a global online furniture & homewares brand; making homes remarkable through distinctive design, beautiful craft and fair prices. They launch new designs daily to give their growing community of ‘Insiders’ (email subscribers) a reason to engage and shop with us. Product launches are communicated through daily and weekly emails, with each design first produced in a very limited quantity of 10-20 pieces. Using real-time sales data, they test demand very quickly and then scale production on only the most popular pieces.
JustBook
Venture Round in 2013
JustBook is a mobile application focused on last-minute hotel bookings, providing users with information and offers on hotels in various cities. The platform enables travelers to secure same-day accommodations at discounted rates and access last-minute deals tailored to specific destinations. By simplifying the booking process, JustBook facilitates hassle-free travel, allowing users to focus on their journey without the stress of finding suitable lodging.
Brit +
Series A in 2013
Brit + Co is a digital media company founded in 2011 by Brit Morin, focusing on inspiring, educating, and entertaining women with creative interests. As one of the largest media platforms for women, Brit + Co has built an engaged community of over 125 million users across various online platforms. The company produces more than 100 pieces of content daily, generating tens of millions of video views. Its platform facilitates connections between users and a diverse range of creators, including makers, designers, chefs, and inventors. This approach not only fosters a vibrant community of creativity but also allows customers to purchase do-it-yourself project kits and curated products. In addition to its website and free app, Brit + Co extends its presence through social media and experiential offerings, effectively bridging online engagement with real-world connections.
Rad
Series A in 2013
Rad is a Paris-based fashion discovery platform that specializes in offering trendy apparel and accessories for both men and women. The platform features a curated selection of hipster-style clothing, including t-shirts and hoodies adorned with logos and embroidery. By focusing on current fashion trends, Rad aims to cater to the growing consumer preference for affordable and quickly updated wardrobe options. The company's online shopping experience is designed to provide easy access to the latest styles, positioning itself as a contemporary alternative to traditional retail outlets.
Erply
Series B in 2013
ERPLY provides SaaS-based solutions for commercial retail inventory that handles data across physical shops, online stores, and warehouses. It also offers real-time dashboards with relevant data. The company’s software is integrated with other platforms, including a range of accounting and web-shop outlets; and mobile credit card readers for handheld mobile devices to deliver payments for large and small businesses. It offers its solutions to retail stores to build customer relationships and track valuable inventory; car service markets to maintain cars and schedule and assign jobs; salons and spas to avoid double booking; and cafes and delis. ERPLY was founded in 2009 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
Strikingly
Seed Round in 2013
Strikingly, Inc. is a website development platform founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California. It offers users the ability to create mobile-optimized websites and online stores without needing coding or design skills. The platform features user-friendly tools such as drag-and-drop editing, professional templates, and responsive designs that cater to smartphones, tablets, and desktops. Users can enhance their websites with features like e-commerce capabilities, membership options, and blogging functionalities. Strikingly generates revenue through premium subscription plans, which provide additional benefits such as custom domain connections, the removal of Strikingly branding, and expanded store features. The platform primarily serves small businesses and individuals seeking to establish their online presence and attract customers.
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.
Abe's Market
Series B in 2013
Abe's Market is an online marketplace dedicated to connecting consumers with natural product entrepreneurs. The platform allows these entrepreneurs to showcase their unique products and share their stories, facilitating a direct relationship between buyers and makers. By focusing on natural goods, Abe's Market serves as a curated space where customers can discover and purchase a variety of products that prioritize health and sustainability. This approach not only promotes small businesses but also caters to the growing demand for natural and organic options in the marketplace.
Prescription Eyewear
Venture Round in 2012
MyOptique Group is the parent company of GlassesDirect.com, MyOptique.com, LensOn and SunglassesShop.com.
Abe's Market
Equity Crowdfunding in 2012
Abe's Market is an online marketplace dedicated to connecting consumers with natural product entrepreneurs. The platform allows these entrepreneurs to showcase their unique products and share their stories, facilitating a direct relationship between buyers and makers. By focusing on natural goods, Abe's Market serves as a curated space where customers can discover and purchase a variety of products that prioritize health and sustainability. This approach not only promotes small businesses but also caters to the growing demand for natural and organic options in the marketplace.
Nasty Gal
Series B in 2012
Nasty Gal Inc. is a retailer focused on women's fashion, offering a wide range of products including clothing, shoes, and accessories. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company features a diverse selection of items such as dresses, rompers, tops, denim, swimwear, and outerwear, along with footwear options like sandals and boots. Nasty Gal also provides various accessories, including jewelry, bags, and beauty products. The brand is inspired by vintage aesthetics and old-school rock 'n roll, aiming to capture the thrill of unique finds. Nasty Gal sells its products through physical store locations in Los Angeles and Santa Monica, as well as online, where it also features third-party products. As of February 2017, Nasty Gal operates as a subsidiary of Boohoo F I Limited.
Notonthehighstreet
Series D in 2012
Notonthehighstreet.com is the leading curated online marketplace connecting the best small creative businesses, with the world. The brand has gained the trust and loyalty of its customers through offering an alternative to the High Street: a curated product selection with unique designs, high-quality craftsmanship and inspiring stories behind the people that make them. Customers choose to support small creative businesses and therefore contribute to building the great creative talent and community of artisans across the United Kingdom. Shopping with Notonthehighstreet.com is an opportunity for customers to be a conscious consumer, bringing human values back into retail and enabling the things they buy to say something about who they are. Founded in 2006 by Holly Tucker MBE and Sophie Cornish MBE, the brand has experienced exceptional growth with gross sales in 2014 reaching £127 million and delivering a compound growth rate of 135% since launch. Under the leadership of newly appointed CEO Simon Belsham, there is renewed energy and focus on building a brand that will captivate customers for decades to come by supporting Partners’ growth and innovation. With a team of over 200 at its headquarters in Silicon Upon Thames, South West London, Notonthehighstreet.com is backed by venture capitalists Venrex Investment Management, Index Ventures, 83North, Industry Ventures and Eight Road Ventures.
Etsy
Series F in 2012
Etsy, Inc. operates online marketplaces primarily in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France, and Germany, connecting buyers and sellers of handmade, vintage, and craft items. The company offers a diverse range of approximately 66 million products across various categories, including clothing, jewelry, craft supplies, and home goods. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Etsy provides seller services such as payment processing through Etsy Payments, advertising via Etsy Ads, and discounted shipping labels for sellers in select countries. Additionally, it offers tools like the Shop Manager dashboard for inventory and order management, Targeted Offers for promotions, and educational resources for sellers. With significant gross merchandise volume and a growing user base of over 96 million buyers and 9 million sellers as of 2023, Etsy has established itself as a key player in the e-commerce market.
Brit +
Seed Round in 2012
Brit + Co is a digital media company founded in 2011 by Brit Morin, focusing on inspiring, educating, and entertaining women with creative interests. As one of the largest media platforms for women, Brit + Co has built an engaged community of over 125 million users across various online platforms. The company produces more than 100 pieces of content daily, generating tens of millions of video views. Its platform facilitates connections between users and a diverse range of creators, including makers, designers, chefs, and inventors. This approach not only fosters a vibrant community of creativity but also allows customers to purchase do-it-yourself project kits and curated products. In addition to its website and free app, Brit + Co extends its presence through social media and experiential offerings, effectively bridging online engagement with real-world connections.
Funding Circle
Series B in 2012
Funding Circle Limited operates an online marketplace that connects small and medium-sized businesses seeking loans with individual and institutional investors. Founded in 2009 and based in London, the platform allows various lenders, including individuals, banks, local councils, and financial organizations, to provide unsecured and secured loans for various business needs, such as working capital, asset purchases, and property development. By facilitating direct lending, Funding Circle offers businesses fast access to financing while providing investors with the opportunity to earn attractive returns. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including software, retail, energy, healthcare, construction, e-commerce, and industrial sectors, aiming to foster growth, create jobs, and support local communities.
Nasty Gal
Series A in 2012
Nasty Gal Inc. is a retailer focused on women's fashion, offering a wide range of products including clothing, shoes, and accessories. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company features a diverse selection of items such as dresses, rompers, tops, denim, swimwear, and outerwear, along with footwear options like sandals and boots. Nasty Gal also provides various accessories, including jewelry, bags, and beauty products. The brand is inspired by vintage aesthetics and old-school rock 'n roll, aiming to capture the thrill of unique finds. Nasty Gal sells its products through physical store locations in Los Angeles and Santa Monica, as well as online, where it also features third-party products. As of February 2017, Nasty Gal operates as a subsidiary of Boohoo F I Limited.
Stylistpick
Series B in 2012
StylistPick, founded in London in 2010, is an entertainment-led fast fashion company that is bringing personalization and curation to fashion eCommerce. StylistPick combines the feel of boutique shopping – excitement, personal advice, discovery – with a subscriptions-based purchasing model, allowing customersto shop for fashion in a new and entertaining way. Partnering with well-known stylists and celebrities, StylistPick presents its customers each month with specially curated selections of shoes, handbags and accessories that are new, interesting and affordable – every product on the site retails for £39.95, shipping included
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.
Ozon Holdings
Venture Round in 2011
Ozon Holdings is a prominent e-commerce platform and one of the largest internet companies in Russia, offering a vast selection of over 130 million products across more than 20 categories, including books, multimedia, sports goods, and cosmetics. The platform facilitates transactions between over 150,000 sellers and more than 31 million customers, with marketplace sellers accounting for a significant portion of its gross merchandise value. Ozon has established an extensive fulfillment and delivery network that ensures more than half of the Russian population has access to its services, either through direct delivery or convenient pick-up points. The company is also expanding its service ecosystem, which includes fintech services via Ozon Bank, express delivery through Ozon Fresh, and travel booking through Ozon Travel. Its in-house technology team, comprising nearly 4,000 IT specialists, supports ongoing innovation and operational efficiency. With a workforce of around 35,000 employees across various offices and logistics hubs, Ozon has been recognized as a key player in the Russian internet market.
Groupalia
Series D in 2011
Groupalia is an e-commerce platform that offers discounted flash sales on leisure packages, services, food, and other products in Spain and Italy. Leisure-related services offered by the platform include daily deals ranging from restaurants, spas, gyms, events, adventures, and more. Deals are sold through coupons which buyers receive by email enabling them to print and hand the coupons to the suppliers on the day of consumption. Groupalia provides consumers with the opportunity to buy attractive services at reduced prices and helps suppliers benefit by enabling them to ensure higher volumes, occupancy rates, and brand awareness. Groupalia was launched in May 2009 in Barcelona, Spain.
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