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Glencoco is a B2B sales marketplace that features a tech-enabled platform designed to connect enterprise products with individuals. This platform enables users to leverage their communication skills to generate sales while providing companies with a low-overhead, measurable, and cost-effective method for building their sales pipelines. By facilitating these connections, Glencoco aims to empower users to create a positive social impact and establish sustainable business opportunities.

The Lasso is a technology company that provides a mobile application designed to enhance the car-selling process for both vehicle owners and dealerships. By simplifying operations, the platform allows users to set competitive prices, attract customers from various locations, and secure the best market rates. Its software facilitates the sharing of vehicle details, enabling clients in the automotive sector to quickly obtain favorable offers. Transaction fees are only incurred upon successful sales, making the service cost-effective for users.

Gearflow is a company focused on streamlining the parts ordering process for heavy equipment fleets. It offers a platform that simplifies access to parts suppliers, enhances communication, and provides robust reporting capabilities. Designed for small to midsize construction contractors, the platform serves as an outsourced parts and tool manager, allowing equipment and parts sellers to list their inventories nationally and create unique storefronts. Users can manage all aspects of the sales process through a single dashboard, which facilitates nationwide sales, package tracking, and overall process management, thereby improving efficiency and accessibility in the construction industry.

District Cover is an insurance advisory firm focused on enhancing access to insurance for small businesses and brokers, particularly in underserved communities. By employing advanced data analytics, the company assesses the unique risk profiles and coverage needs of urban businesses. It offers a proprietary, non-admitted commercial insurance product designed to address the challenges posed by existing insurance options, which are often becoming increasingly difficult to obtain and more expensive. District Cover aims to provide tailored insurance solutions that support the growth of small businesses and ensure that brokers have reliable access to the resources necessary for effective insurance coverage.

Matchday is a gaming platform tailored for football enthusiasts, enabling users to collect and trade digital cards within a marketplace. The platform merges video games, sports, and Web3 technology to create an engaging ecosystem for casual football games. Users have genuine ownership of the cards and digital items they acquire, allowing them to build their dream teams and enjoy seamless gameplay.

CogBase is a marketplace that focuses on enhancing supply chains in high-tech sectors such as robotics, drones, aerospace, energy, and medical devices. The company offers an internet platform designed to empower manufacturers, allowing them to differentiate their businesses based on capability rather than solely on cost. By facilitating two-way collaboration between buyers and suppliers, CogBase simplifies the product request process, thereby promoting efficiency and effectiveness in these advanced industries.

Passes is a platform that empowers creators to monetize their brands and engage with their audiences effectively. It provides customizable membership options, direct messaging capabilities, and livestreaming features, allowing creators to interact with their fans in real-time. Additionally, the platform includes a marketplace for merchandise and content, enhancing revenue opportunities for users. By offering instantaneous text message notifications, Passes facilitates increased engagement between creators and their audiences, supporting content creators in scaling their interactions and maximizing their earnings.

Amiloz is a B2B marketplace that supplies CPG inventory to local corner shops. Amiloz was founded in 2021 and was headquartered in Iztapalapa, Mexico.

Dots is a multichannel payouts API that automates manual processes for marketplaces. Dots' API lets a marketplace pay their sellers in the ways they want to be paid, including Venmo, Paypal, ACH and Zelle. As more Americans earn a living by becoming a 1099 worker, marketplaces need to provide flexible payout options and we make supporting these payouts easy through a single API.

Pursuit is an digital marketplace where urban workers can discover accommodation and guided outdoor adventures in natural settings. Pursuit is headquartered in Denver, Colorado and was founded in 2021.

Vendease is an online marketplace based in Lagos, Nigeria, that facilitates the procurement of food supplies for restaurants and hotels across Africa. Founded in 2020, the platform allows food service operators to order a wide range of products, including seafood, vegetables, beverages, and processed foods, directly from farms and food manufacturers. By digitizing and automating procurement and inventory management processes, Vendease helps businesses track their supplies effectively while providing analytics to enhance profitability and reduce waste. This approach aims to streamline operations, enabling restaurants to concentrate on delivering quality service to their customers.

Instawork is a career marketplace that connects hospitality businesses with qualified professionals seeking flexible job opportunities. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company transforms traditional recruiting by offering an automated matching solution that allows businesses to quickly find suitable hourly workers for on-demand shifts. By streamlining the hiring process, Instawork aims to create economic opportunities for local businesses and professionals, enhancing workforce accessibility in the hospitality sector.

Nabis is a licensed wholesale marketplace specializing in the distribution of cannabis products to retailers. The company operates a platform that utilizes a rapid distribution network to facilitate the fulfillment, storage, and sales of wholesale cannabis products. This service caters to a diverse range of clients, from small delivery services to large dispensary chains, enabling them to manage wholesale cannabis orders efficiently. Nabis also offers sales, marketing, financing, and data analytics services, coordinating the entire cannabis distribution lifecycle from production to delivery.

Ancana is a proptech company that offers a real estate marketplace for fractional ownership of luxury vacation homes, particularly in destinations like Mexico. By partnering with top developers, Ancana simplifies the complexities of purchasing and managing a vacation home, allowing individuals to own a share of a property without the burdens associated with full ownership. The company's model not only provides access to premium properties but also facilitates the enjoyment of amenities, rental income opportunities, and potential property appreciation. Ancana employs technology to streamline the process, ensuring that scheduling and management are seamless for owners, making luxury vacation home investment more accessible and hassle-free.

Houm is a digital property management platform focused on transforming the process of renting, buying, and selling properties in Latin America. By utilizing technology, data, and design, Houm aims to simplify and expedite the traditionally cumbersome and bureaucratic experience for both property owners and tenants or buyers. The platform allows users to engage in online leasing of houses and apartments without the need for traditional notaries and extensive paperwork. This innovation enables renters to find and move into new homes quickly and effortlessly, eliminating many of the challenges associated with conventional renting processes.

Scratch Kitchen is a virtual restaurant specializing in takeout and delivery services, focused on providing a diverse menu that includes burritos, vegetarian sandwiches, desserts, salads, chicken wings, chicken sandwiches, beverages, and soup. The restaurant emphasizes the use of clean and whole ingredients, catering to health-conscious consumers. Customers can conveniently place orders through the company's website, which is designed to enhance the overall dining experience by streamlining the menu options and addressing long-term customer preferences. Through its innovative approach, Scratch Kitchen aims to improve operational efficiency in the food delivery marketplace.

Vendease is an online marketplace based in Lagos, Nigeria, that facilitates the procurement of food supplies for restaurants and hotels across Africa. Founded in 2020, the platform allows food service operators to order a wide range of products, including seafood, vegetables, beverages, and processed foods, directly from farms and food manufacturers. By digitizing and automating procurement and inventory management processes, Vendease helps businesses track their supplies effectively while providing analytics to enhance profitability and reduce waste. This approach aims to streamline operations, enabling restaurants to concentrate on delivering quality service to their customers.

Whatnot Inc. operates an online marketplace that specializes in buying and selling authenticated collectibles, including Funko Pops and limited-edition toys. Founded in 2019 and based in Marina Del Rey, California, the company offers a livestream shopping platform where users can discover and trade a diverse range of products, such as fashion, beauty items, and electronics. Whatnot emphasizes community engagement and entertainment, creating a unique shopping experience through features like live shopping and auctions. The platform ensures the authenticity of every product sold, enabling collectors and enthusiasts to safely transact and connect with one another.

Nabis is a licensed wholesale marketplace specializing in the distribution of cannabis products to retailers. The company operates a platform that utilizes a rapid distribution network to facilitate the fulfillment, storage, and sales of wholesale cannabis products. This service caters to a diverse range of clients, from small delivery services to large dispensary chains, enabling them to manage wholesale cannabis orders efficiently. Nabis also offers sales, marketing, financing, and data analytics services, coordinating the entire cannabis distribution lifecycle from production to delivery.

Carupi is a managed peer-to-peer marketplace based in São Paulo, Brazil, focused on connecting buyers and sellers of used cars. Founded in 2017, the company aims to transform the traditional used car buying and selling experience, which often relies on classified ads or car dealers that typically offer less favorable terms. Carupi enhances this process by providing professional photography services for vehicles, listing them on multiple classified platforms, and managing all buyer-seller communications. The platform handles transactions through an escrow system, ensuring a secure and efficient end-to-end experience for users. The market potential for Carupi is significant, estimated at $70 billion in Brazil alone and over $2 trillion globally. The company is led by founder Diego Fischer, who has extensive experience in the automotive marketplace sector.

Shelf Engine is a Seattle-based company that offers an automated prediction platform aimed at reducing food waste in the grocery industry. Launched in 2015, the company utilizes machine learning and historical data to forecast demand for perishable goods, enabling grocery stores to optimize their orders and minimize out-of-stock situations. By managing the entire ordering process, including vendor management and shelf optimization, Shelf Engine helps retailers save costs and mitigate risks associated with unsold inventory by buying back remaining items. With over 145 employees, Shelf Engine serves leading grocers across thousands of locations nationwide, significantly increasing their profit margins while addressing the challenges of food waste.

Bego is a marketplace focused on facilitating trade between the United States and Mexico. The company has developed a fleet management application that enhances the logistics process by allowing users to track the status of their merchandise in real-time. This application enables shippers to find, quote, and book transport fleets efficiently while providing automatic notifications regarding the pickup and delivery of goods. By streamlining these processes, Bego aims to improve the overall efficiency and transparency of cross-border trade operations.

Bego is a marketplace focused on facilitating trade between the United States and Mexico. The company has developed a fleet management application that enhances the logistics process by allowing users to track the status of their merchandise in real-time. This application enables shippers to find, quote, and book transport fleets efficiently while providing automatic notifications regarding the pickup and delivery of goods. By streamlining these processes, Bego aims to improve the overall efficiency and transparency of cross-border trade operations.

Whatnot Inc. operates an online marketplace that specializes in buying and selling authenticated collectibles, including Funko Pops and limited-edition toys. Founded in 2019 and based in Marina Del Rey, California, the company offers a livestream shopping platform where users can discover and trade a diverse range of products, such as fashion, beauty items, and electronics. Whatnot emphasizes community engagement and entertainment, creating a unique shopping experience through features like live shopping and auctions. The platform ensures the authenticity of every product sold, enabling collectors and enthusiasts to safely transact and connect with one another.

Zubale is a business management platform that connects retailers with independent gig workers to enhance e-commerce operations. By facilitating a marketplace for gig workers, Zubale enables retailers to efficiently manage various digital tasks, improving operational metrics such as fill rates and customer satisfaction. The company has completed over 3 million jobs across 90 cities and 16,800 stores, primarily in Mexico, Colombia, and Costa Rica, with plans to expand further across Latin America. Founded by Allison Campbell and Sebastian Monroy, who possess extensive experience in retail from their backgrounds at Walmart and P&G, Zubale aims to streamline business productivity and extend market reach for its clients through innovative technical integrations.

AgVend Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates connections between farmers and agricultural retailers, allowing farmers to search for and purchase crop protection inputs and other services at their convenience. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, AgVend's digital commerce platform provides retailers with tools to market their offerings and maintain control over the customer experience. The platform includes a sales hub and customer portal that centralize and organize disparate information, enabling users to access real-time data related to agronomy, grain, and energy sectors. This digital enablement solution empowers agribusinesses and their customers with the necessary tools to enhance their operations and improve efficiency.

Flat.mx is the one-stop-shop for residential real estate in Mexico that simplifies the home-buying experience. They provide multiple products and services including home brokerage, a marketplace, and credit products.

Scratch Kitchen is a virtual restaurant specializing in takeout and delivery services, focused on providing a diverse menu that includes burritos, vegetarian sandwiches, desserts, salads, chicken wings, chicken sandwiches, beverages, and soup. The restaurant emphasizes the use of clean and whole ingredients, catering to health-conscious consumers. Customers can conveniently place orders through the company's website, which is designed to enhance the overall dining experience by streamlining the menu options and addressing long-term customer preferences. Through its innovative approach, Scratch Kitchen aims to improve operational efficiency in the food delivery marketplace.

Nabis is a licensed wholesale marketplace specializing in the distribution of cannabis products to retailers. The company operates a platform that utilizes a rapid distribution network to facilitate the fulfillment, storage, and sales of wholesale cannabis products. This service caters to a diverse range of clients, from small delivery services to large dispensary chains, enabling them to manage wholesale cannabis orders efficiently. Nabis also offers sales, marketing, financing, and data analytics services, coordinating the entire cannabis distribution lifecycle from production to delivery.

Zubale is a business management platform that connects retailers with independent gig workers to enhance e-commerce operations. By facilitating a marketplace for gig workers, Zubale enables retailers to efficiently manage various digital tasks, improving operational metrics such as fill rates and customer satisfaction. The company has completed over 3 million jobs across 90 cities and 16,800 stores, primarily in Mexico, Colombia, and Costa Rica, with plans to expand further across Latin America. Founded by Allison Campbell and Sebastian Monroy, who possess extensive experience in retail from their backgrounds at Walmart and P&G, Zubale aims to streamline business productivity and extend market reach for its clients through innovative technical integrations.

Pronto is a fast-growing marketplace that provides ride-sharing and delivery services for second-tier cities in LATAM. It is based on a subscription model for the drivers instead of commissions. It was founded in 2017 by Miguel Cano, Gabriel Cano and Nydia Cano. Pronto is currently backed up by Y Combinator (Winter 2019) and global venture capital funds.

2ndKitchen enables businesses without a kitchen to serve food seamlessly using restaurants around them. They help businesses create a custom menu from neighboring restaurants and install integrated kiosks for easy ordering. Because of short distances and order bundling, food is delivered to customers' seats hot and fast. It’s a win-win-win where businesses add food to their menu, customers enjoy great food delivered to their seat, and restaurants serve additional dining rooms in their neighborhood.

Pronto is a fast-growing marketplace that provides ride-sharing and delivery services for second-tier cities in LATAM. It is based on a subscription model for the drivers instead of commissions. It was founded in 2017 by Miguel Cano, Gabriel Cano and Nydia Cano. Pronto is currently backed up by Y Combinator (Winter 2019) and global venture capital funds.

Shelf Engine is a Seattle-based company that offers an automated prediction platform aimed at reducing food waste in the grocery industry. Launched in 2015, the company utilizes machine learning and historical data to forecast demand for perishable goods, enabling grocery stores to optimize their orders and minimize out-of-stock situations. By managing the entire ordering process, including vendor management and shelf optimization, Shelf Engine helps retailers save costs and mitigate risks associated with unsold inventory by buying back remaining items. With over 145 employees, Shelf Engine serves leading grocers across thousands of locations nationwide, significantly increasing their profit margins while addressing the challenges of food waste.

Zego Inc. is a property technology company based in Kansas City, Missouri, founded in 2017. The company specializes in creating a comprehensive application that connects smart home devices, enabling residents to interact with property management, maintenance services, and a marketplace for local services. Zego aims to enhance the living experience in apartment communities by providing technology that facilitates resident engagement and the sale of additional services. Formerly known as CasaiQ Inc., the company rebranded in December 2017 and operates as a subsidiary of PayLease LLC.

Bulletin, Inc. operates a wholesale marketplace that connects individual designers and brands with retailers, facilitating the online sale of a diverse array of products, including home decor, apparel, accessories, jewelry, and beauty items. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company also hosts shared storefronts in vacant commercial spaces, allowing emerging designers to showcase and sell their products in person. By providing a curated platform, Bulletin enables retailers to access new distribution channels while helping them create data-driven assortments tailored for optimal sales.

Clipboard Health is a healthcare talent marketplace founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California. The platform connects nursing staff with medical facilities, allowing nurses to search for job opportunities that match their qualifications and preferences. Users can apply for positions with a single click, streamlining the job search process. Clipboard Health's comprehensive database features nursing and allied health jobs across the country, facilitating tailored job placements. This service aims to ensure that patients receive appropriate care by matching them with the right nursing professionals at the right time.

Shelf Engine is a Seattle-based company that offers an automated prediction platform aimed at reducing food waste in the grocery industry. Launched in 2015, the company utilizes machine learning and historical data to forecast demand for perishable goods, enabling grocery stores to optimize their orders and minimize out-of-stock situations. By managing the entire ordering process, including vendor management and shelf optimization, Shelf Engine helps retailers save costs and mitigate risks associated with unsold inventory by buying back remaining items. With over 145 employees, Shelf Engine serves leading grocers across thousands of locations nationwide, significantly increasing their profit margins while addressing the challenges of food waste.

TrueFacet, Inc. is an online marketplace specializing in the buying and selling of authenticated luxury jewelry and watches. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the platform offers a wide range of new and pre-owned items, including rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, cufflinks, and luxury timepieces from renowned brands such as Rolex and Cartier. TrueFacet prioritizes trust and authenticity, ensuring that every item undergoes rigorous inspection by industry experts to guarantee quality and genuineness. By providing a seamless shopping experience, competitive pricing, and expert insights, TrueFacet connects buyers and sellers while making high-end accessories more accessible. The company maintains a commitment to integrity by thoroughly vetting its vendors and continually exploring new methods to enhance value for customers.

Shelf Engine is a Seattle-based company that offers an automated prediction platform aimed at reducing food waste in the grocery industry. Launched in 2015, the company utilizes machine learning and historical data to forecast demand for perishable goods, enabling grocery stores to optimize their orders and minimize out-of-stock situations. By managing the entire ordering process, including vendor management and shelf optimization, Shelf Engine helps retailers save costs and mitigate risks associated with unsold inventory by buying back remaining items. With over 145 employees, Shelf Engine serves leading grocers across thousands of locations nationwide, significantly increasing their profit margins while addressing the challenges of food waste.

Upgraded operates a circular economy platform designed for electronics retailers and original equipment manufacturers. The platform allows consumers to trade in used devices and subscribe to new or refurbished devices, enhancing the customer experience through both an in-store portal for sales associates and an online checkout option. Upgraded's software seamlessly integrates various essential partners, including lenders, insurers, logistics providers, refurbishers, and recyclers, thereby streamlining the process for clients. Founded in 2016 in Stockholm, the company collaborates with notable partners such as Apple, Elkjøp, and Microsoft, offering a comprehensive solution that fosters customer loyalty and provides a cohesive branded journey.

Materialist allows designers, architects, and builders to find and buy materials to use in their interior projects.

Meadow is a software company focused on California's cannabis industry, providing a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enhance dispensary operations. Since its inception in 2014, Meadow has developed an on-demand directory for cannabis delivery and a telemedicine platform that connects patients with physicians. In 2016, the company introduced the Meadow Platform, a software-as-a-service solution tailored for cannabis retail and delivery. This platform includes features such as point of sale systems, inventory management, analytics, online and mobile ordering, delivery tracking, compliance tools, and patient intake. By streamlining these processes, Meadow enables dispensaries to operate more efficiently, serve more patients, adhere to regulations, and increase revenue. Headquartered in San Francisco, Meadow serves a diverse clientele of patients, dispensaries, and customers throughout California.