Kima Ventures

Kima Ventures, established in 2010, is a Paris-based venture capital firm with an additional office in London. It specializes in seed and early-stage investments, focusing primarily on technology companies across Europe, with a particular emphasis on France. Kima Ventures invests up to €0.15 million initially, with follow-on investments ranging from €0.5 million to €5 million. The firm prefers to be a significant minority shareholder and often co-invests with business angels and venture funds. Kima Ventures is known for its active investment approach, backing 2-3 startups per week globally, and providing founders with funding, network, and operational support to drive growth. The firm, founded and backed by Xavier Niel, has invested in over 400 startups across 24 countries in the last five years.

Jeanne Cluset

VC Associate

Alexis Robert

Partner

Past deals in Marketplace

Comet

Venture Round in 2025
Comet is an online platform established in September 2016 that connects skilled freelancers in technology and data with large enterprises seeking specialized talent. The company focuses on providing an effective experience for both freelancers and organizations by using advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence to evaluate and match freelancers with relevant projects. Comet aims to meet the needs of businesses for prompt and relevant skills while offering freelancers opportunities that ensure security and engagement. By fostering an interactive community, Comet screens and assesses top tech and data talents, enhancing the overall user experience and facilitating successful collaborations in product development and big data initiatives.

Revibe

Series A in 2024
Revibe is an online marketplace focused on selling refurbished smartphones and other electronics to consumers. Founded by a team of French engineers, the company aims to transform the way technology is purchased by promoting the idea that devices do not need to be new to feel like new. Revibe distinguishes itself through a careful selection of suppliers and employs proprietary, automated quality control processes to ensure that customers can trust the quality of their purchases. This commitment to quality enables customers to buy used smartphones and refurbished electronics at affordable prices, complete with post-sale warranties for added assurance.

MarketLeap

Seed Round in 2023
MarketLeap is an innovative company that is transforming the e-commerce landscape with its advanced operating system tailored for digitally native brands. Founded by former Amazon executives, MarketLeap addresses the challenges that brands face in maximizing their revenue on various e-commerce marketplaces. The company offers a comprehensive, AI-driven platform that simplifies the complexities of selling across multiple channels, allowing brands to expand their global presence with minimal time, effort, and investment. By leveraging automation and artificial intelligence, MarketLeap enables brands to efficiently scale their operations and navigate the fragmented e-commerce environment, fostering growth and success in the digital marketplace.

Vioo

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Vioo is a professional visual content creation marketplace designed to meet the on-demand needs of companies seeking high-quality visual content for their projects. The platform automates the process of content creation by connecting businesses with specialized professionals in various fields, including photography, video production, virtual reality, drone services, and rendering. By matching project requirements with the appropriate talent, Vioo enables organizations to streamline their workflows, reduce manhours and costs, and focus on their core functions, ultimately enhancing efficiency in visual content production.

Swaap

Seed Round in 2023
Swaap is a developer of an automated market maker (AMM) platform that focuses on creating a market-neutral environment for trading. The platform is designed to handle pools of arbitrary assets while minimizing the risk of impermanent loss, which is a common concern in decentralized finance. By utilizing on-chain market data combined with quantitative methods, Swaap enables traders to implement market-neutral yield strategies. This functionality allows users to engage in diversified and passive investing, making it a versatile option for those looking to optimize their trading activities without exposure to the volatility often associated with traditional asset management.

Origami Marketplace

Seed Round in 2023
Origami Marketplace is a developer of a SaaS platform designed to assist businesses in creating or transforming their e-commerce projects. The company offers a flexible and user-friendly solution that caters to various marketplace models, including B2C, B2B, C2C, and C2B2C. With a focus on addressing the challenges faced by marketplace operators, Origami Marketplace provides advanced features such as user profile creation, transaction facilitation, and performance analytics. Their platform supports the establishment of different marketplace types, including second-hand, linear, and circular marketplaces, allowing businesses to adapt to evolving market demands. Additionally, Origami Marketplace offers a wealth of resources, including whitepapers and case studies, to help users maximize the benefits of their platform. Through personalized consultations, the company aims to guide clients in realizing their unique marketplace visions.

RLTY

Pre Seed Round in 2022
RLTY is a developer of a metaverse platform that aims to establish the necessary infrastructure for creating virtual events. The company provides easy-to-use tools and collaborates with various event organizers across multiple industries to attract a diverse audience to virtual experiences. By focusing on accessibility and enhancing user experiences, RLTY enables brands to explore and expand the possibilities within virtual worlds, making it easier for them to adapt and innovate in an increasingly digital landscape.

LaCollection

Seed Round in 2022
LaCollection is a pioneering platform that allows collectors to own certified digital versions of renowned physical artworks by collaborating with cultural institutions. By providing a unique marketplace for crypto art, the company connects audiences with masterpieces from esteemed museums, galleries, and artists. Each piece offered is backed by the prior authorization of the rights holders and is certified through non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to ensure authenticity. LaCollection enhances the art ownership experience by enabling users to acquire digital twins of significant artworks, thereby redefining how art can be experienced and appreciated in the digital age.

Zefir

Series A in 2022
Zefir is an online real estate marketplace designed to streamline the process of buying and selling properties. The platform utilizes advanced valuation algorithms and automated processes, allowing sellers to receive offers without the need for traditional listing or showing of their homes. By simplifying transactions, Zefir enhances the overall experience for customers, making it easier for them to navigate the real estate market. The company's innovative approach aims to provide a more certain and efficient alternative to conventional real estate practices.

Immortal Game

Seed Round in 2022
Immortal Game is a developer of a blockchain-based chess platform that aims to innovate the traditional game of chess by introducing a play-to-earn model. The company offers a free-to-play experience while incorporating a dual token system that enhances gameplay through optional challenges. This model maintains the classic rules of chess, while integrating non-fungible tokens (NFTs) tied to chess pieces. Players can engage in live auctions to buy and sell these NFTs, allowing them to earn rewards as they play. By combining the strategic depth of chess with modern blockchain technology, Immortal Game seeks to create a unique and engaging experience for both chess enthusiasts and gamers.

Collective

Seed Round in 2021
Collective.work provides a complete digital infrastructure dedicated to teams of independent workers and builds the SaaS-enabled marketplace to allow any independents to create and run collectives with a professional back-office and access opportunities.

Billdr

Seed Round in 2021
Billdr is a home renovation marketplace based in Montreal, Toronto, and Chicago that streamlines the renovation process for both homeowners and general contractors. The company serves as a trusted partner, offering homeowners personalized support throughout the entire renovation journey. By utilizing a mobile application, general contractors gain access to pre-qualified leads and specialized tools for generating quotes, managing invoices, and facilitating payments, fostering a regulated and efficient marketplace. Billdr aims to transform the home renovation experience by providing comprehensive assessments and detailed estimates prior to matching homeowners with certified contractors, ultimately enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of renovation projects.

Futures Factory

Seed Round in 2021
Futures Factory is a footwear marketplace that integrates the digital and physical realms through the use of blockchain technology and augmented reality (AR). The company specializes in offering digital sneakers, allowing users to collect and utilize these virtual items in various AR platforms, including video games. Futures Factory provides a unique platform where consumers can buy, sell, and trade virtual sneakers, which can also be transformed into physical versions if desired. By merging these two worlds, Futures Factory caters to a growing market of sneaker enthusiasts and gamers, creating innovative opportunities for engagement and collection.

Zefir

Seed Round in 2021
Zefir is an online real estate marketplace designed to streamline the process of buying and selling properties. The platform utilizes advanced valuation algorithms and automated processes, allowing sellers to receive offers without the need for traditional listing or showing of their homes. By simplifying transactions, Zefir enhances the overall experience for customers, making it easier for them to navigate the real estate market. The company's innovative approach aims to provide a more certain and efficient alternative to conventional real estate practices.

Supli

Seed Round in 2021
Supli France, SAS is a Paris-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing online and mobile software for wholesalers and distributors. The company operates a B2B food marketplace that connects restaurant owners with suppliers, streamlining the supply chain process. Supli's platform allows users to discover and order a variety of food products in less than five minutes, enhancing efficiency and profitability for both restaurant owners and suppliers. By simplifying order processing, Supli enables restaurant owners to save time and money while providing suppliers with a cost-effective method for customer acquisition.

Peeba

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Peeba is a curated online wholesale marketplace that transforms the shopping experience for local retailers in Asia. The platform connects independent retailers with a diverse catalog of brands, offering an extensive range of consumer products, including home accessories, beauty items, and kitchen goods from both local and global sources. By utilizing an AI-based system, Peeba enables retailers to efficiently browse and purchase products, ultimately facilitating sales growth for their businesses.

Lizza

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Lizza GmbH, a subsidiary of Peter Cremer Holding GmbH & Co. KG, operates as a marketplace for e-commerce brands and content creators. The company focuses on promoting healthy food options, aiming to enhance consumer enjoyment while contributing positively to the world. In addition to its marketplace activities, Lizza has developed a financial application that facilitates short-term cash loans. This application allows users to obtain personal loans online quickly and easily, without requiring a credit history or extensive paperwork, and ensures transparency by avoiding hidden fees. Through its dual approach, Lizza seeks to combine health-conscious food offerings with accessible financial solutions.

Ambler

Series A in 2020
Ambler SAS, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Paris, France, offers a digital platform that facilitates the booking of private ambulances, medical transportation services, and approved taxis for individuals and healthcare institutions. The company aims to streamline the process of medical transport by connecting healthcare prescribers with ambulance operators through an efficient online system that is secure and free for users. Ambler aggregates a substantial fleet of vehicles through strategic partnerships, ensuring high availability and responsiveness to the growing demand for medical transportation driven by demographic changes and regulatory reforms in the healthcare sector. Supported by both public authorities and notable private investors, Ambler is positioned as a unique solution in the marketplace for medical transport services.

The Good Trends

Pre Seed Round in 2020
The Good Trends is a BtoB specialty food marketplace that bridges the gap between local and healthier food brands and neighborhood stores. It addresses the increasing demand for access to nutritious and locally sourced food products by streamlining the wholesale process and enhancing transparency. The platform capitalizes on the growing number of local food brands that often struggle to reach consumers through traditional wholesale channels. Simultaneously, it provides neighborhood stores, which frequently have underutilized shelf space, with new revenue opportunities. By effectively connecting the right brands with the appropriate retail outlets, The Good Trends aims to foster a win-win situation that promotes healthier eating for consumers, supports entrepreneurs in expanding their brands, and helps retail owners enhance their business.

Shipfix

Seed Round in 2019
Shipfix is a collaborative workflow and data platform tailored for the maritime and trade sectors, utilizing advanced AI-enabled tools to enhance operational efficiency. The platform is designed to streamline workflows by providing market and operational intelligence, catering to shipowners, commodity traders, industrials, freight forwarders, and shipbrokers. By enabling teams to share offers, leads, contacts, and business opportunities, Shipfix helps organizations reduce time spent on managing emails and improves overall decision-making processes. Its user-friendly interface transforms complex data into a clear, searchable market overview, allowing maritime professionals to work more effectively and respond to opportunities with greater speed.

Skew

Seed Round in 2019
Skew Ltd is a London-based company founded in 2018 that develops and operates an online marketplace focused on providing market intelligence for crypto derivatives markets. The platform offers real-time data analytics specifically for bitcoin and ether derivatives, catering to the needs of traders, investors, and researchers. Skew provides users with customized services and essential tools, including market and custom data dashboards, to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the cryptocurrency landscape. Through its innovative financial infrastructure, the company aims to enhance market participants' ability to navigate the evolving digital assets space.

Fishtripr

Seed Round in 2019
Fishtripr is an online marketplace dedicated to enhancing the recreational fishing experience by connecting anglers with local fishing guides and resources. The platform aims to promote sport fishing by offering expert advice on trip preparation and planning, alongside a comprehensive directory of fishing guides and lodges. By showcasing the beauty and lifestyle associated with fishing, Fishtripr seeks to modernize the perception of this outdoor activity and encourage more individuals to engage with nature. The company positions itself as a leading resource for discovering the best fishing experiences globally, particularly in Europe, making it easier for enthusiasts to explore private fisheries and guided trips.

Ambler

Seed Round in 2019
Ambler SAS, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Paris, France, offers a digital platform that facilitates the booking of private ambulances, medical transportation services, and approved taxis for individuals and healthcare institutions. The company aims to streamline the process of medical transport by connecting healthcare prescribers with ambulance operators through an efficient online system that is secure and free for users. Ambler aggregates a substantial fleet of vehicles through strategic partnerships, ensuring high availability and responsiveness to the growing demand for medical transportation driven by demographic changes and regulatory reforms in the healthcare sector. Supported by both public authorities and notable private investors, Ambler is positioned as a unique solution in the marketplace for medical transport services.

Welcome to the Jungle

Series A in 2018
Welcome to the Jungle is a multi-channel media company focused on enhancing the professional lives of individuals. It provides a diverse range of high-quality content, including articles, videos, podcasts, and events, aimed at helping young professionals redefine their relationship with work. The company operates an online job platform that assists employers, particularly in small and medium enterprises, in the recruitment process. This platform features resume screening software to match candidates with appropriate skills, tracks applications, and facilitates onboarding. Additionally, Welcome to the Jungle offers a comprehensive website with over 3,300 detailed company profiles, complete with photos, videos, and statistics, providing valuable insights for job seekers and enabling them to make informed decisions in their job search.

CapCar

Seed Round in 2017
CapCar is an innovative online platform focused on facilitating the buying and selling of used vehicles between individuals. It aims to enhance the car transaction experience by eliminating the commissions typically charged by professionals, allowing sellers to receive approximately 20% more for their vehicles compared to traditional dealerships. Buyers benefit from the assurance of purchasing quality cars that have undergone a rigorous 200-point inspection, all at prices that are about 5% lower than those offered by conventional dealerships. By streamlining the process, CapCar provides a transparent and user-friendly environment for both buyers and sellers to conduct transactions efficiently.

Comet

Seed Round in 2017
Comet is an online platform established in September 2016 that connects skilled freelancers in technology and data with large enterprises seeking specialized talent. The company focuses on providing an effective experience for both freelancers and organizations by using advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence to evaluate and match freelancers with relevant projects. Comet aims to meet the needs of businesses for prompt and relevant skills while offering freelancers opportunities that ensure security and engagement. By fostering an interactive community, Comet screens and assesses top tech and data talents, enhancing the overall user experience and facilitating successful collaborations in product development and big data initiatives.

Drivezy

Venture Round in 2017
Drivezy is India's largest marketplace for car and two-wheeler sharing, operating a self-drive vehicle rental application that connects vehicle owners with potential renters. Since its inception in April 2015, the company has facilitated the booking of scooters, motorcycles, and cars, allowing individuals to monetize their vehicles. Drivezy's platform offers a peer-to-peer vehicle-sharing service, enabling consumers to rent vehicles on a membership, hourly, or daily basis while ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed. With over 1,500 owners connected to its marketplace, Drivezy has established itself as a significant player in the shared mobility sector. The company is recognized for its innovative approach and has participated in prestigious accelerator programs such as Y Combinator and Google's Launchpad Accelerator.

Qunomedical

Venture Round in 2017
Qunomedical is a digital health platform designed to connect patients with high-quality and affordable healthcare options worldwide. The company provides a user-friendly interface that allows individuals to search for specific treatments and explore various hospitals offering these procedures across different countries. By offering comprehensive information on medical procedures, physicians, hospitals, and pricing, Qunomedical aims to empower patients to make informed healthcare decisions. Recognizing that each patient has unique medical needs and preferences, Qunomedical seeks to provide personalized support throughout the healthcare journey, addressing the limitations often found in traditional health systems, such as long waiting times and a lack of individualized care. Through its services, Qunomedical strives to enhance patient access to healthcare resources and facilitate a more tailored healthcare experience.

Gymlib

Seed Round in 2017
Gymlib, founded in 2014 by Sébastien Bequart and Mohamed Tazi, with Grégoire Veron joining in 2016, operates as a fitness marketplace that provides gym benefit programs aimed at enhancing individuals' lifestyles. The company initially focused on offering unlimited sports activities through an affordable and transparent package for individuals. Since 2017, Gymlib has expanded its services to cater to businesses, promoting employee engagement and preventative healthcare while enhancing employer branding. By collaborating with a diverse network of gyms, fitness studios, swimming pools, and boot camps, Gymlib enables consumers to access various fitness and sports facilities without the commitment of a traditional membership. This approach has attracted partnerships with numerous startups and established companies, including major players in the CAC 40 index.

Drivezy

Venture Round in 2016
Drivezy is India's largest marketplace for car and two-wheeler sharing, operating a self-drive vehicle rental application that connects vehicle owners with potential renters. Since its inception in April 2015, the company has facilitated the booking of scooters, motorcycles, and cars, allowing individuals to monetize their vehicles. Drivezy's platform offers a peer-to-peer vehicle-sharing service, enabling consumers to rent vehicles on a membership, hourly, or daily basis while ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed. With over 1,500 owners connected to its marketplace, Drivezy has established itself as a significant player in the shared mobility sector. The company is recognized for its innovative approach and has participated in prestigious accelerator programs such as Y Combinator and Google's Launchpad Accelerator.

Selency

Series A in 2016
Selency is the first label of furniture and decoration used. More specifically, they are a community and specialized platform for second-hand furniture and decorative accessories. Amateur of unique pieces, whether you are a professional (antique dealer or antique dealer) or particular, this site is for you! All ads are validated by us to ensure a quality catalog. Selency facilitates transactions through its online payment system and offers real delivery solutions.

Side

Seed Round in 2016
Side operates an online platform that connects students with flexible, location-based job opportunities, streamlining the hiring process for both students and companies. It offers a location-based job board, admin and management tools, and automates administrative tasks such as invoicing and payments. Side was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Reezocar

Venture Round in 2016
Reezocar is an online marketplace focused on the buying and selling of second-hand cars across France and Europe. The company facilitates the entire car purchasing process, from initial research to delivery, ensuring a secure and seamless experience for its users. Reezocar aggregates a vast array of second-hand car advertisements, offering both vintage and modern models for purchase or lease. With a network of over 4,000 car specialists, it provides a large catalog of certified vehicles, allowing buyers to make informed decisions. The platform manages essential services such as negotiation, inspection, warranty, registration, and home delivery, simplifying the process of acquiring a used car and making it more accessible and secure for consumers.

Costockage

Series A in 2016
Costockage SAS is a Paris-based company founded in 2012 that operates an online marketplace facilitating the connection between individuals seeking storage space and those offering available storage. By introducing the concept of personal custody, Costockage expands the collaborative economy into the storage sector, allowing users to rent and share physical storage spaces directly with one another. This peer-to-peer platform enables space owners to monetize idle areas while providing customers with affordable storage solutions, catering to both individual and professional needs.

Homewings

Venture Round in 2016
Homewings Ltd is an online marketplace based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2016. It connects clients seeking to decorate spaces with professional interior designers, offering a convenient and affordable alternative to traditional design services. The platform provides a user-friendly experience for both clients and designers, allowing them to collaborate flexibly through an advanced online system. Homewings also offers furniture financing services and publishes online magazines, aiming to make high-quality interior design accessible to all, regardless of budget or lifestyle.

Festicket

Series B in 2016
Festicket is an online platform that enables music fans to discover and book tickets and travel packages for music festivals worldwide. It provides a comprehensive service that includes festival tickets, accommodation, and travel arrangements, creating a seamless experience for users planning their festival trips. Operating as a two-sided marketplace, Festicket features over 1,000 music festivals across 40 countries and collaborates with a network of 2,000 suppliers to offer a variety of options. The platform also incorporates technology to assist event creators in managing, promoting, and selling their events, facilitating a hassle-free experience for both festival-goers and organizers.

Menu Next Door

Seed Round in 2016
Menu Next Door is a platform that connects customers with local chefs who prepare homemade meals, fostering a sense of community through food. The service allows individuals to order delicious, freshly-made dishes from chefs in their own neighborhoods, primarily operating in the U.K., Belgium, and France. By utilizing a crowdsourced approach, Menu Next Door offers a diverse range of culinary options at affordable prices, eliminating delivery charges. This unique model not only provides access to quality meals but also encourages interaction between chefs and customers, enhancing the dining experience beyond mere takeaway. The platform supports chefs from various backgrounds, enabling them to share their culinary talents and bring people together through the universal appeal of good food.

La Belle Assiette

Seed Round in 2016
La Belle Assiette is a company dedicated to simplifying the process of entertaining by providing a private chef booking platform that connects customers with a curated network of chefs and caterers. Through its online marketplace, users can browse various catering options, including buffet services, canapé receptions, private chef experiences, and office lunches, allowing them to select customized menus and book services effortlessly. On the day of the event, a chosen chef or caterer executes the service, ensuring a high-quality dining experience at home or in the office without the associated stress. Additionally, La Belle Assiette offers chefs a comprehensive suite of online tools to manage their businesses efficiently, covering aspects such as billing and customer relationship management.

Radius Agent

Seed Round in 2015
Radius Agent is an online real estate brokerage focused on helping agents succeed. Agents keep 100% of their commissions while getting 100% support from the Radius team. Agents can use our tools even if they’re with another brokerage. Radius Agent features a 71,000+ social network of real estate agents, a referral marketplace to receive referrals, and an ISA that vets leads into buyer-ready clients.

Paymium

Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Paris, Paymium is a pioneering cryptocurrency exchange that specializes in Bitcoin services. It serves several tens of thousands of customers across Europe and is recognized as the first European Bitcoin marketplace compliant with EU regulations on payment services. Paymium facilitates the buying and selling of bitcoins for individuals and investors, while also providing solutions for merchants and payment processors to accept Bitcoin payments. These services help mitigate currency risks and reduce transaction costs, enabling streamlined trades in compliance with relevant trading regulations.

CodersClan

Seed Round in 2015
CodersClan is a community-driven marketplace designed to simplify software outsourcing by streamlining the process of completing code tasks. It aims to minimize the overhead typically associated with outsourcing, making it a more frequent and seamless experience for both clients and developers. The platform boasts a robust community of thousands of skilled developers, many of whom are recognized contributors on platforms like Stack Overflow and GitHub. By connecting clients with top-tier coding talent, CodersClan transforms what is often viewed as a cumbersome chore into a regular and efficient practice for software development needs.

Ziptask

Seed Round in 2015
Ziptask is a managed work platform that simplifies the outsourcing process for small and medium-sized businesses. By leveraging a network of expert project managers, Ziptask minimizes risks and costs associated with hiring freelancers from crowd labor marketplaces. The platform is designed to facilitate the onboarding, assessment, and outsourcing of projects ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, ensuring timely delivery within agreed-upon budgets. Project managers at Ziptask utilize a suite of collaboration and project execution tools to streamline communication, screening, billing, and overall management of projects. This approach transforms a traditionally cumbersome outsourcing experience into a more efficient and user-friendly process, allowing businesses to focus on their core operations while effectively managing their project needs.

StarOfService

Series A in 2015
StarOfService is a home service marketplace designed to enhance access to a wide range of services for individuals. The platform enables users to find and hire local professionals, including photographers, tutors, contractors, legal workers, animal care providers, and event organizers. By offering comprehensive information and facilitating connections between clients and service providers, StarOfService aims to simplify the process of discovering and engaging with various local professionals, ensuring that individuals can easily access the services they need in their vicinity.

Reedsy

Seed Round in 2015
Reedsy is a collaborative platform established in 2014 in London by Emmanuel Nataf, Matt Cobb, Ricardo Fayet, and Vincent Durand. It focuses on connecting authors with a variety of publishing professionals, including editors, book cover designers, translators, and marketers. The platform facilitates the entire book creation and marketing process by providing tools for file sharing, messaging, task allocation, and financial transactions. Reedsy supports authors in essential publishing services such as developmental editing, copy editing, proofreading, and editorial assessments, while also helping them showcase their works and engage with their audience effectively. Through its services, Reedsy aims to enhance the publishing experience by ensuring authors can access quality professionals at competitive prices.

Kiwup

Venture Round in 2015
Kiwup is a app lab focusing on SaaS and marketplace models for SMBs. They launched [Stamplia](www.crunchbase.com/organization/stamplia), an email templates marketplace, in June 2013.

Lofty

Seed Round in 2014
Lofty is an online marketplace specializing in fine art, antiques, and collectibles. The company provides expert-reviewed items, each evaluated by a network of qualified professionals including appraisers, auction house specialists, and reputable dealers. Lofty ensures customer confidence through a 5-year Authenticity Guarantee and a 100% Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee within seven days of delivery. The company prioritizes building sustainable, trusting relationships with clients.

EquityZen

Seed Round in 2014
EquityZen Inc. is a New York-based company that operates a marketplace designed to connect shareholders of private companies with accredited investors seeking alternative investments. Founded in 2013, EquityZen provides a platform that facilitates the buying and selling of shares in private technology firms, thereby delivering liquidity to early shareholders while granting investors access to private markets. The marketplace enables venture capital investors, family offices, hedge funds, and individual investors to participate in pre-IPO investments through pooled investment vehicles. With over 37,000 private placements completed across more than 400 companies, EquityZen has established itself as a leader in providing opportunities for investment in the private sector.

CarPrice.ru

Seed Round in 2014
CarPrice is an online platform based in Russia that specializes in the auction of second-hand cars. It offers sellers instant online valuations and connects them with a network of over 4,000 dealers who participate in competitive bidding. The auction process typically lasts around 30 minutes, allowing dealers to determine the best price for vehicles. CarPrice has rapidly established itself as a leading player in the Russian used car market, ranking among the top three sellers within its first year of operation. The company operates from more than 20 locations, including major cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg. Despite a challenging economic environment that saw a significant decline in new car sales, CarPrice has continued to grow, aiming to increase its monthly auction volume from 4,000 to 10,000. The platform's services not only streamline the selling process but also help buyers access fair market prices for used vehicles.

La Belle Assiette

Seed Round in 2014
La Belle Assiette is a company dedicated to simplifying the process of entertaining by providing a private chef booking platform that connects customers with a curated network of chefs and caterers. Through its online marketplace, users can browse various catering options, including buffet services, canapé receptions, private chef experiences, and office lunches, allowing them to select customized menus and book services effortlessly. On the day of the event, a chosen chef or caterer executes the service, ensuring a high-quality dining experience at home or in the office without the associated stress. Additionally, La Belle Assiette offers chefs a comprehensive suite of online tools to manage their businesses efficiently, covering aspects such as billing and customer relationship management.

CodersClan

Seed Round in 2014
CodersClan is a community-driven marketplace designed to simplify software outsourcing by streamlining the process of completing code tasks. It aims to minimize the overhead typically associated with outsourcing, making it a more frequent and seamless experience for both clients and developers. The platform boasts a robust community of thousands of skilled developers, many of whom are recognized contributors on platforms like Stack Overflow and GitHub. By connecting clients with top-tier coding talent, CodersClan transforms what is often viewed as a cumbersome chore into a regular and efficient practice for software development needs.

Hoard

Seed Round in 2014
Hoard offers a mobile application that facilitates the convenient exchange and delivery of small items through designated third-party pickup points. Users can deposit keys and other small items at local stores equipped with secure locker boxes. The app displays the nearest drop-off locations, allowing users to easily submit items and retrieve them using a confirmation code. This service is particularly useful for individuals who wish to share access to their properties without being present, providing a reliable solution for key management and item exchanges.

DOZ

Seed Round in 2014
DOZ Marketing Software is a developer of marketing management solutions aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of online marketing campaigns. The company provides a platform that enables clients to plan and manage their marketing strategies by controlling workflows and assigning specific tasks to a network of vetted marketing professionals from around the globe. By leveraging this marketplace of experts, DOZ facilitates the creation of customized marketing campaigns tailored to meet specific goals, ultimately helping brands and digital agencies improve their online visibility and achieve better marketing outcomes.

SalesFloor.it

Seed Round in 2014
SalesFloor is an online marketplace that connects remote sales professionals and product advocates with e-commerce companies. Founded in 2013 by Yoel Feldman and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, SalesFloor enables associates to customize and personalize retailers' e-commerce sites. The platform also offers cloud-based tools including dashboards, performance reports, and website analytics to enhance the sales experience and improve operational efficiency for its users.

Vint, a social booking platform

Seed Round in 2014
Vint is a social booking platform that specializes in connecting gyms, trainers, and clients to enhance the personal training experience. Founded in 2013 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, Vint offers a peer-to-peer marketplace and a white-label SaaS solution that integrates social and growth features to mitigate the high rates of member churn, which can average 50% annually in the fitness industry. By providing a comprehensive management system, Vint streamlines everyday tasks such as scheduling, bookings, and payments, allowing fitness providers to focus on building a strong community among their members. The platform includes tools for direct communication, smart marketing, and a customizable mobile application, thereby improving client engagement and loyalty. Vint serves clients across multiple regions, including the United States, Sweden, and Australia, helping them reduce administrative burdens and grow their businesses effectively.

Se faire aider

Venture Round in 2014
Se faire aider is an online platform that facilitates connections between individuals and service professionals across over 300 business sectors. Launched in 2012, it promotes direct employment by eliminating intermediaries in various personal and professional services. In addition to its primary role in fostering direct relationships, the platform also functions as a real-time trading site and provides valuable information for aspiring entrepreneurs and promoters.

Shelf

Seed Round in 2014
Shelf.com, Inc. operates an online platform that allows users to buy and sell goods. Founded in 2013 and based in Pacifica, California, Shelf focuses on creating a dynamic catalog of products curated by individuals who actively use and appreciate them. The platform aims to provide a space where users can catalog their favorite items and discover quality products based on genuine recommendations. Through this approach, Shelf seeks to connect consumers with trusted goods, enhancing the shopping experience by leveraging the insights of regular users.

Pixalate

Series A in 2013
Pixalate, Inc. is a global intelligence platform specializing in fraud protection and data analytics for the advertising industry. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company provides a suite of solutions designed to combat various forms of advertising fraud, including cookie click fraud, domain masking, and device click fraud. Pixalate's offerings include network and campaign analytics, real-time campaign tracking, and a comprehensive rating system for programmatic advertising, which encompasses domain quality and seller quality ratings. The company also delivers threat intelligence services, hardware appliances for fraud prevention, and mobile seller rankings. Serving a diverse clientele that includes publishers, supply-side platforms, demand-side platforms, and advertising networks, Pixalate aims to enhance transparency and trust in programmatic advertising across multiple channels and devices.

Younited

Series C in 2013
Younited Credit is a European instant credit provider that specializes in offering transparent loan solutions to consumers. It operates through both direct channels, such as its own websites, and indirect channels, collaborating with financial institutions and merchants to deliver tailored lending products. By providing accessible credit options directly to borrowers, Younited enhances consumer empowerment through transparent service and user testimonials. The company's online platform facilitates peer-to-peer lending, enabling individuals to engage in financial transactions without traditional intermediaries, making loans more accessible and often at lower interest rates. Younited's commitment to clarity and direct engagement positions it as a notable player in the e-economy, streamlining the credit process for both lenders and borrowers.

Finexkap

Seed Round in 2013
Finexkap is an innovative online marketplace that focuses on providing short-term capital funding solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company has developed a user-friendly and secure platform that facilitates invoice financing, allowing businesses to access cash quickly and efficiently. By connecting SMEs with qualified investors, Finexkap enables these enterprises to stabilize their cash flows without the burden of lengthy commitments, duration restrictions, or security deposits. This paperless funding approach addresses the common cash flow challenges faced by small businesses, offering them a flexible solution to meet their immediate financial needs.

Boatbound

Seed Round in 2013
Boatbound is a peer-to-peer boat rental marketplace that connects boat owners with renters, allowing individuals to rent personal boats and create unique boating experiences. With over 13 million registered boat owners, the platform enables them to offset the costs of boat ownership by offering rentals to pre-screened and qualified users. The service requires no prior boating experience, as many boats are available with experienced captains. Boatbound is accessible to users in various cities worldwide and operates without any membership fees, making it easy and free to join. The company aims to provide safe and enjoyable boating experiences at diverse price points.

Kiwup

Seed Round in 2013
Kiwup is a app lab focusing on SaaS and marketplace models for SMBs. They launched [Stamplia](www.crunchbase.com/organization/stamplia), an email templates marketplace, in June 2013.

Assured Labor

Series A in 2013
Assured Labor, Inc. is a mobile recruitment company that provides a platform designed to connect employers with low-to-mid wage candidates in their vicinity. Established in 2008, the company leverages mobile technology and the internet to facilitate efficient and effective recruitment in emerging markets, where many users access the internet sporadically but widely utilize mobile phones. Employers can easily input job descriptions on the platform, while candidates can register to receive text notifications when suitable local positions are posted. With an extensive network of 500,000 candidates and 16,000 employers, Assured Labor operates under its Latin American brands, EmpleoListo and TrabalhoJá, which are experiencing significant growth in Mexico and Brazil. The company is headquartered in New York, NY, United States.

MartMania

Seed Round in 2013
MartMania is an innovative marketplace that connects producers and consumers of unique and unusual products not typically found in traditional retail stores. Founded by Evgeni Ivanov and Sofia Goldberg, the platform has gained traction since its inception, with over 600 stores offering more than 8,500 distinct items as of March 2013. MartMania generates revenue through a 10% commission on each sale, with the average item priced around 2,000 roubles ($65). The company has attracted significant investment from notable backers, using the funds to enhance its development and marketing efforts in Russia and other former CIS states. With its origins in the TexDrive business accelerator, MartMania has seen substantial growth, including a tenfold increase in share value since receiving support from Genezis Capital. The platform also provides advertising tools that help online sellers convert traffic from various sources into buyers, further bolstering its position in the e-commerce landscape.

Festicket

Seed Round in 2013
Festicket is an online platform that enables music fans to discover and book tickets and travel packages for music festivals worldwide. It provides a comprehensive service that includes festival tickets, accommodation, and travel arrangements, creating a seamless experience for users planning their festival trips. Operating as a two-sided marketplace, Festicket features over 1,000 music festivals across 40 countries and collaborates with a network of 2,000 suppliers to offer a variety of options. The platform also incorporates technology to assist event creators in managing, promoting, and selling their events, facilitating a hassle-free experience for both festival-goers and organizers.

Pixalate

Seed Round in 2013
Pixalate, Inc. is a global intelligence platform specializing in fraud protection and data analytics for the advertising industry. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company provides a suite of solutions designed to combat various forms of advertising fraud, including cookie click fraud, domain masking, and device click fraud. Pixalate's offerings include network and campaign analytics, real-time campaign tracking, and a comprehensive rating system for programmatic advertising, which encompasses domain quality and seller quality ratings. The company also delivers threat intelligence services, hardware appliances for fraud prevention, and mobile seller rankings. Serving a diverse clientele that includes publishers, supply-side platforms, demand-side platforms, and advertising networks, Pixalate aims to enhance transparency and trust in programmatic advertising across multiple channels and devices.

Boatbound

Seed Round in 2012
Boatbound is a peer-to-peer boat rental marketplace that connects boat owners with renters, allowing individuals to rent personal boats and create unique boating experiences. With over 13 million registered boat owners, the platform enables them to offset the costs of boat ownership by offering rentals to pre-screened and qualified users. The service requires no prior boating experience, as many boats are available with experienced captains. Boatbound is accessible to users in various cities worldwide and operates without any membership fees, making it easy and free to join. The company aims to provide safe and enjoyable boating experiences at diverse price points.

Younited

Series B in 2011
Younited Credit is a European instant credit provider that specializes in offering transparent loan solutions to consumers. It operates through both direct channels, such as its own websites, and indirect channels, collaborating with financial institutions and merchants to deliver tailored lending products. By providing accessible credit options directly to borrowers, Younited enhances consumer empowerment through transparent service and user testimonials. The company's online platform facilitates peer-to-peer lending, enabling individuals to engage in financial transactions without traditional intermediaries, making loans more accessible and often at lower interest rates. Younited's commitment to clarity and direct engagement positions it as a notable player in the e-economy, streamlining the credit process for both lenders and borrowers.

HipWay

Seed Round in 2011
Hipway is an online travel company maintaining two websites - hiplcub.ru and hipway.ru. Hipclub.ru - is a private online travel club running 10-15 flash sale deals per week. The deals include hotel stays and hotel+flight packages. Hipway.ru - is a travel package specialist offering wide range of hotel+flight packages of Russian tour operators. Hipway recieved angel funding from superangels such as Michael van Swaaij and Chamath Palihapitya in 2010.

App Side

Seed Round in 2011
appside is the world’s first motion-controlled apps and games marketplace. We provide consumer electronics hardware manufactures a private-labeled, marketplace-as-a-service, featuring an intuitive and fun motion-controlled Ux, exciting games and apps catalog and an advanced appstore platform. Pre-installed on motion-controlled devices as SmartTVs , Set-top-boxes, our on-device appstore provides cross-device monetization opportunities for motion controlled application developers. Our SaaS based marketplace is both motion-technology and device agnostic and among others, powers Asus’s WAVI Xtion store.

Gezlong

Seed Round in 2011
Gezlong is an innovative platform that specializes in localized hotel bookings, catering specifically to Turkish travelers. As a pioneer in the online travel and hotel accommodation market in Turkey, Gezlong disrupts traditional booking methods by providing exclusive flash deals and season-long discounts on premium and boutique hotels in Turkey and Europe. The company operates an online travel club that offers valuable travel information and facilitates reservations, enabling its members to access significant savings and unique offers at a variety of world-class hotels.

Tap2print

Seed Round in 2011
Tap2print is a mobile-based platform that allows developers to monetize their applications through personalized merchandise. The company enables users to print photos and images directly from their mobile apps while managing the entire process of product production, payment, and delivery to any location worldwide. By providing an easy integration for developers, Tap2print facilitates the sale of custom merchandise, offering a revenue-sharing model that incentivizes developers to connect their applications to the service. This streamlined approach positions Tap2print as a valuable partner for app developers looking to enhance user engagement and generate additional revenue.

DaWanda

Seed Round in 2010
DaWanda GmbH is an online marketplace based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in unique and handmade products. Founded in December 2006, the platform connects professional artisans, artists, and designers with consumers seeking distinctive items. DaWanda's extensive product range includes clothing, footwear, accessories, jewelry, furniture, toys, and homeware, allowing users to search by category, price, discount, and other preferences. The site also offers a dedicated section for gift ideas tailored to different recipients and occasions. Additionally, DaWanda provides DIY tutorials, enriching the shopping experience for customers interested in creativity and craftsmanship. The marketplace caters to a diverse clientele with a focus on handmade goods, promoting individual expression and sustainable fashion.

KOALA.CH

Seed Round in 2010
KOALA.CH is an online retail platform based in Switzerland, specializing in footwear and fashion accessories for men, women, and children. Launched in November 2010, the company distinguishes itself by offering free shipping and free returns, combined with a commitment to exceptional customer service. KOALA.CH aims to become the market leader in the Swiss online footwear sector by providing a diverse selection of products and leveraging effective online marketing strategies. The company seeks to replicate the success of established platforms like Zappos and Zalando, with a target of capturing a significant market share within a few years. In addition to shoes, KOALA.CH also offers bags, clothing, accessories, and health and beauty products from various brands, catering to a wide range of customer needs.

Carwego

Seed Round in 2010
Carwego is an objective comparator of new cars allowing the private individuals or the professionals to find the model adapted to their expectations. More than 100 criteria of choice are proposed, making so easy searches nevertheless very precise. Besides this « car-finder », a classic comparator and a configurator multibrand are also proposed. The site also proposes information on the automobile current events: new models, tendencies.

Younited

Seed Round in 2010
Younited Credit is a European instant credit provider that specializes in offering transparent loan solutions to consumers. It operates through both direct channels, such as its own websites, and indirect channels, collaborating with financial institutions and merchants to deliver tailored lending products. By providing accessible credit options directly to borrowers, Younited enhances consumer empowerment through transparent service and user testimonials. The company's online platform facilitates peer-to-peer lending, enabling individuals to engage in financial transactions without traditional intermediaries, making loans more accessible and often at lower interest rates. Younited's commitment to clarity and direct engagement positions it as a notable player in the e-economy, streamlining the credit process for both lenders and borrowers.

Kukunu

Seed Round in 2010
Kukunu is a travel planning platform designed to enhance the travel experience by simplifying the itinerary-building process for users worldwide. It allows travelers to collaborate in creating personalized travel plans, incorporating various elements such as transportation, accommodations, dining, activities, and attractions within their chosen destinations. By leveraging technology and insights from experienced travelers, Kukunu aims to serve as an ideal online travel agent. The platform also partners with major travel suppliers, providing users access to a wide selection of hotels and activities at competitive prices. This approach not only streamlines trip planning but also empowers travelers to curate unique and memorable experiences.

Assured Labor

Seed Round in 2010
Assured Labor, Inc. is a mobile recruitment company that provides a platform designed to connect employers with low-to-mid wage candidates in their vicinity. Established in 2008, the company leverages mobile technology and the internet to facilitate efficient and effective recruitment in emerging markets, where many users access the internet sporadically but widely utilize mobile phones. Employers can easily input job descriptions on the platform, while candidates can register to receive text notifications when suitable local positions are posted. With an extensive network of 500,000 candidates and 16,000 employers, Assured Labor operates under its Latin American brands, EmpleoListo and TrabalhoJá, which are experiencing significant growth in Mexico and Brazil. The company is headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
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