Faircado
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Faircado operates a sustainable shopping platform designed to enhance the circularity of produced goods by promoting second-hand purchases. The platform utilizes a smart algorithm that aggregates offers from various pre-owned marketplaces, allowing users to compare prices and sustainability scores of second-hand items across categories such as electronics and books. By centralizing these alternatives, Faircado enables consumers to make informed decisions that save time and money while supporting environmentally friendly shopping practices. The platform aims to reduce waste and foster a more sustainable approach to consumerism.
Lily AI is an innovative e-commerce product discovery platform based in Mountain View, California, that focuses on enhancing the sales performance of brands and retailers. The company specializes in integrating customer-centric product attributes into various facets of the e-commerce ecosystem, including site search engines and recommendation systems. By aligning brand messaging with customer intent, Lily AI improves on-site search, personalized product discovery, and demand prediction. This approach enables retailers, particularly in the fashion, home, and beauty sectors, to achieve significant increases in traffic, conversion rates, revenue, and brand loyalty.
BNTO is an AI-driven subscription platform offering personalized fashion experiences. It integrates new purchases, rentals, and resales using ALMA.AI, its proprietary AI solution for optimizing supply and demand. This enables efficient inventory management, reduces waste, and increases profitability while providing consumers with more fashion options.
Lily AI
Venture Round in 2022
Lily AI is an innovative e-commerce product discovery platform based in Mountain View, California, that focuses on enhancing the sales performance of brands and retailers. The company specializes in integrating customer-centric product attributes into various facets of the e-commerce ecosystem, including site search engines and recommendation systems. By aligning brand messaging with customer intent, Lily AI improves on-site search, personalized product discovery, and demand prediction. This approach enables retailers, particularly in the fashion, home, and beauty sectors, to achieve significant increases in traffic, conversion rates, revenue, and brand loyalty.
Moda Operandi
Venture Round in 2021
Moda Operandi, Inc. is an online retailer based in New York that specializes in fashion products, including clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, home goods, bridal items, and accessories for men, women, and children. Founded in 2010, the company connects consumers directly with both established and emerging designers through its innovative platform, which includes online designer trunk shows that allow customers to preorder products. This approach not only facilitates the discovery of diverse fashion offerings but also supports designers in expanding their businesses through a robust global network. Moda Operandi ships products domestically and internationally, providing a curated selection that enables customers to access trending and luxury brands.
Goody is a corporate gifting platform that simplifies the process of sending gifts, making it as effortless as sending a text message. The company offers a curated selection of gifts, including robes, cookies, succulents, and spa treatments, which can be chosen without needing the recipient's size information. Recipients have the flexibility to select their preferred size or type of gift or exchange it for another option of similar value. Goody's payment system is designed to enhance user experience, as payments are only processed once the gift is received, ensuring a more personal and considerate gifting experience for both businesses and individuals.
Maisonette
Series B in 2020
Founded in 2016, Maisonette is an online marketplace specializing in baby and children's products. It curates and offers a diverse range of high-quality apparel, accessories, toys, furniture, and home decor for children aged 0-12 through its global network of brands and boutiques.
Moda Operandi
Debt Financing in 2020
Moda Operandi, Inc. is an online retailer based in New York that specializes in fashion products, including clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, home goods, bridal items, and accessories for men, women, and children. Founded in 2010, the company connects consumers directly with both established and emerging designers through its innovative platform, which includes online designer trunk shows that allow customers to preorder products. This approach not only facilitates the discovery of diverse fashion offerings but also supports designers in expanding their businesses through a robust global network. Moda Operandi ships products domestically and internationally, providing a curated selection that enables customers to access trending and luxury brands.
Moda Operandi
Venture Round in 2020
Moda Operandi, Inc. is an online retailer based in New York that specializes in fashion products, including clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, home goods, bridal items, and accessories for men, women, and children. Founded in 2010, the company connects consumers directly with both established and emerging designers through its innovative platform, which includes online designer trunk shows that allow customers to preorder products. This approach not only facilitates the discovery of diverse fashion offerings but also supports designers in expanding their businesses through a robust global network. Moda Operandi ships products domestically and internationally, providing a curated selection that enables customers to access trending and luxury brands.
Lily AI is an innovative e-commerce product discovery platform based in Mountain View, California, that focuses on enhancing the sales performance of brands and retailers. The company specializes in integrating customer-centric product attributes into various facets of the e-commerce ecosystem, including site search engines and recommendation systems. By aligning brand messaging with customer intent, Lily AI improves on-site search, personalized product discovery, and demand prediction. This approach enables retailers, particularly in the fashion, home, and beauty sectors, to achieve significant increases in traffic, conversion rates, revenue, and brand loyalty.
The Yes is an artificial intelligence-based shopping platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, with additional operations in New York City. The company aims to transform the e-commerce landscape by leveraging AI technology to enhance the online shopping experience. By focusing on innovative solutions, The Yes seeks to attract critical thinkers who can contribute to reimagining the rules of online retail. The platform is dedicated to creating a dynamic and engaging shopping environment for users.
Naaptol Online Shopping
Venture Round in 2018
Naaptol Online Shopping operates an e-commerce platform that offers a broad range of daily lifestyle products, including electronics, home goods, fashion accessories, gifts, and other consumer items, enabling customers to shop online and have purchases delivered to their doorstep.
Masse is a mobile application designed to facilitate product discovery through trusted recommendations from friends. The platform allows users to ask for and share product suggestions, particularly in categories such as fashion and electronics. By leveraging community insights, Masse aims to enhance the online shopping experience, providing users with confidence in their purchasing decisions. The app focuses on creating a network of trusted recommendations, thereby helping users discover new products that align with their preferences and needs.
Maisonette
Series A in 2018
Founded in 2016, Maisonette is an online marketplace specializing in baby and children's products. It curates and offers a diverse range of high-quality apparel, accessories, toys, furniture, and home decor for children aged 0-12 through its global network of brands and boutiques.
Choosy is an on-demand social shopping platform where users influence every collection to match their favorite style inspirations. Through social tagging and a team of Style Scouts, Choosy identifies and manufactures trend-driven fashion delivered to shoppers in as little as two weeks. It’s the modern-day equivalent of the ultimate window-shopping experience, creating a new generation of social commerce. All looks are designed and produced in-house, so women sizes 0-20 can get today’s most covetable looks without the ticket price of labels. You see it, you like it, we make it - it’s time to #GetChoosy with your wardrobe.
Goop Inc. is a lifestyle brand that operates an online platform focused on wellness, curated shopping, and lifestyle content. Founded in 2008 by Gwyneth Paltrow, Goop originated as a weekly newsletter but has since evolved into a comprehensive lifestyle site. It offers a carefully curated selection of products, including apparel, beauty items, wellness products, and home goods. The platform also provides valuable content, featuring expert advice on health, fitness, and mental well-being, along with travel recommendations, cooking recipes, and design ideas. Goop aims to serve as a trusted resource for readers, presenting insights and suggestions in a personalized manner rather than through anonymous sources. The brand emphasizes clean beauty and wellness, exemplified by its exclusive skincare line, Goop by Juice Beauty, which aligns with its commitment to quality and holistic living. Based in New York, Goop continues to expand its offerings while maintaining a focus on authenticity and expert-driven content.
Lily AI
Seed Round in 2017
Lily AI is an innovative e-commerce product discovery platform based in Mountain View, California, that focuses on enhancing the sales performance of brands and retailers. The company specializes in integrating customer-centric product attributes into various facets of the e-commerce ecosystem, including site search engines and recommendation systems. By aligning brand messaging with customer intent, Lily AI improves on-site search, personalized product discovery, and demand prediction. This approach enables retailers, particularly in the fashion, home, and beauty sectors, to achieve significant increases in traffic, conversion rates, revenue, and brand loyalty.
Moda Operandi
Series F in 2017
Moda Operandi, Inc. is an online retailer based in New York that specializes in fashion products, including clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, home goods, bridal items, and accessories for men, women, and children. Founded in 2010, the company connects consumers directly with both established and emerging designers through its innovative platform, which includes online designer trunk shows that allow customers to preorder products. This approach not only facilitates the discovery of diverse fashion offerings but also supports designers in expanding their businesses through a robust global network. Moda Operandi ships products domestically and internationally, providing a curated selection that enables customers to access trending and luxury brands.
Maisonette
Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2016, Maisonette is an online marketplace specializing in baby and children's products. It curates and offers a diverse range of high-quality apparel, accessories, toys, furniture, and home decor for children aged 0-12 through its global network of brands and boutiques.
Shoptalk
Venture Round in 2017
Shoptalk is the largest global conference focused on retail and ecommerce. It serves as a pivotal platform for industry professionals to explore emerging technologies and trends that are reshaping the sector. By organizing annual events that include sessions, roundtables, dinners, and one-on-one meetings, Shoptalk facilitates connections among established retailers, direct-to-consumer brands, tech startups, venture capital investors, and other key stakeholders. This diverse gathering allows participants to engage with peers and potential partners, fostering opportunities for growth and collaboration within the retail and ecommerce landscape. Over its three years of operation, Shoptalk has established itself as a leader in defining the digital community of the industry.
Goop Inc. is a lifestyle brand that operates an online platform focused on wellness, curated shopping, and lifestyle content. Founded in 2008 by Gwyneth Paltrow, Goop originated as a weekly newsletter but has since evolved into a comprehensive lifestyle site. It offers a carefully curated selection of products, including apparel, beauty items, wellness products, and home goods. The platform also provides valuable content, featuring expert advice on health, fitness, and mental well-being, along with travel recommendations, cooking recipes, and design ideas. Goop aims to serve as a trusted resource for readers, presenting insights and suggestions in a personalized manner rather than through anonymous sources. The brand emphasizes clean beauty and wellness, exemplified by its exclusive skincare line, Goop by Juice Beauty, which aligns with its commitment to quality and holistic living. Based in New York, Goop continues to expand its offerings while maintaining a focus on authenticity and expert-driven content.
Euclid is a developer of a shopping analytics platform that specializes in tracking customer behavior in physical retail environments. The platform measures customer flow, duration of stay, and return frequency within stores. By providing these insights, Euclid enables businesses across various sectors, including retail, banking, quick service restaurants, airports, and shopping malls, to enhance their marketing strategies, operational efficiency, and staffing decisions.
Global Savings Group
Series B in 2015
Founded in 2012, Global Savings Group operates a network of digital shopping destinations, including coupon sites and cashback platforms, empowering millions of users worldwide to make smarter spending decisions. Active in over 20 countries with offices globally.
Naaptol Online Shopping
Series D in 2015
Naaptol Online Shopping operates an e-commerce platform that offers a broad range of daily lifestyle products, including electronics, home goods, fashion accessories, gifts, and other consumer items, enabling customers to shop online and have purchases delivered to their doorstep.
Goop Inc. is a lifestyle brand that operates an online platform focused on wellness, curated shopping, and lifestyle content. Founded in 2008 by Gwyneth Paltrow, Goop originated as a weekly newsletter but has since evolved into a comprehensive lifestyle site. It offers a carefully curated selection of products, including apparel, beauty items, wellness products, and home goods. The platform also provides valuable content, featuring expert advice on health, fitness, and mental well-being, along with travel recommendations, cooking recipes, and design ideas. Goop aims to serve as a trusted resource for readers, presenting insights and suggestions in a personalized manner rather than through anonymous sources. The brand emphasizes clean beauty and wellness, exemplified by its exclusive skincare line, Goop by Juice Beauty, which aligns with its commitment to quality and holistic living. Based in New York, Goop continues to expand its offerings while maintaining a focus on authenticity and expert-driven content.
HaoMaiYi is a fashion company that offers branded clothing styles for individuals of all ages. The company has developed an Artificial Intelligence-based virtual dressing room that enhances the online shopping experience. This innovative platform simulates the in-store experience by utilizing machine learning technologies to analyze various facial and body attributes. Users can reconstruct a virtual representation of themselves through auto-scanning or by inputting their height, weight, and select body features. The virtual dressing room provides personalized shopping guidance based on 3D modeling, allowing customers to visualize how clothes will fit and look on their own bodies.
Naaptol Online Shopping
Series C in 2015
Naaptol Online Shopping operates an e-commerce platform that offers a broad range of daily lifestyle products, including electronics, home goods, fashion accessories, gifts, and other consumer items, enabling customers to shop online and have purchases delivered to their doorstep.
Moda Operandi
Series E in 2015
Moda Operandi, Inc. is an online retailer based in New York that specializes in fashion products, including clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, home goods, bridal items, and accessories for men, women, and children. Founded in 2010, the company connects consumers directly with both established and emerging designers through its innovative platform, which includes online designer trunk shows that allow customers to preorder products. This approach not only facilitates the discovery of diverse fashion offerings but also supports designers in expanding their businesses through a robust global network. Moda Operandi ships products domestically and internationally, providing a curated selection that enables customers to access trending and luxury brands.
Jet is an e-commerce shopping platform that enables users to shop online from a diverse array of retailers. Founded in April 2014 by Mark Lore, Mike Hanrahan, and Nate Faust, the company is headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey. Jet offers a wide selection of products across various categories, including household goods, health and beauty, groceries, electronics, clothing, and more. The platform is designed to provide a user-friendly shopping experience, allowing customers to purchase items conveniently, including options for cash on delivery. Since September 2016, Jet has operated as a subsidiary of Wal-Mart Stores, enhancing its reach within the competitive online retail market.
Wallapop
Venture Round in 2015
Wallapop is a hyper-local mobile marketplace for buying and selling secondhand goods, accessible through a mobile app. It uses geo-localized technology to connect a community of about 15 million users and features a catalog with hundreds of millions of items, enabling users to discover unique goods at good prices while extending the life of functional products. The platform supports listing and purchasing across categories, including vehicles, and lets users publish advertisements from mobile or computer. Wallapop aims to drive innovation in online classifieds and promote sustainability. It was founded in 2013 in Barcelona, Spain by Agustin Gomez, Miguel Vicente, and Gerard Olive.
Houzz Inc. is an online platform dedicated to home design and furnishings, connecting homeowners, design enthusiasts, and home improvement professionals globally. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Houzz offers a comprehensive range of services, enabling users to find design inspiration, hire professionals, and shop for home products, including kitchen, bath, and outdoor items. The platform features the largest residential design database in the world, facilitating the sharing of ideas and advice within a vibrant community. Additionally, Houzz Pro provides a Software-as-a-Service solution for professionals in the home remodeling and design sectors, helping them manage their businesses effectively. The company has expanded its reach with offices in key international locations, including London, Berlin, Sydney, Moscow, and Tokyo.
Global Savings Group
Series A in 2014
Founded in 2012, Global Savings Group operates a network of digital shopping destinations, including coupon sites and cashback platforms, empowering millions of users worldwide to make smarter spending decisions. Active in over 20 countries with offices globally.
Jet is an e-commerce shopping platform that enables users to shop online from a diverse array of retailers. Founded in April 2014 by Mark Lore, Mike Hanrahan, and Nate Faust, the company is headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey. Jet offers a wide selection of products across various categories, including household goods, health and beauty, groceries, electronics, clothing, and more. The platform is designed to provide a user-friendly shopping experience, allowing customers to purchase items conveniently, including options for cash on delivery. Since September 2016, Jet has operated as a subsidiary of Wal-Mart Stores, enhancing its reach within the competitive online retail market.
Ulink
Venture Round in 2014
Ulink is a travel communication service brand based in China that specializes in providing telecom services for Chinese travelers abroad. The company resells prepaid SIM cards and data plans, facilitating seamless communication for travelers in various destination countries. Ulink also offers rented MiFi devices that come preloaded with data plans, ensuring that customers stay connected during their trips. Through its services, Ulink aims to enhance the travel experience for Chinese tourists by addressing their communication needs while overseas.
Euclid is a developer of a shopping analytics platform that specializes in tracking customer behavior in physical retail environments. The platform measures customer flow, duration of stay, and return frequency within stores. By providing these insights, Euclid enables businesses across various sectors, including retail, banking, quick service restaurants, airports, and shopping malls, to enhance their marketing strategies, operational efficiency, and staffing decisions.
Global Savings Group
Seed Round in 2013
Founded in 2012, Global Savings Group operates a network of digital shopping destinations, including coupon sites and cashback platforms, empowering millions of users worldwide to make smarter spending decisions. Active in over 20 countries with offices globally.
Houzz Inc. is an online platform dedicated to home design and furnishings, connecting homeowners, design enthusiasts, and home improvement professionals globally. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Houzz offers a comprehensive range of services, enabling users to find design inspiration, hire professionals, and shop for home products, including kitchen, bath, and outdoor items. The platform features the largest residential design database in the world, facilitating the sharing of ideas and advice within a vibrant community. Additionally, Houzz Pro provides a Software-as-a-Service solution for professionals in the home remodeling and design sectors, helping them manage their businesses effectively. The company has expanded its reach with offices in key international locations, including London, Berlin, Sydney, Moscow, and Tokyo.
Beijing Redbaby Internet Technology
Series E in 2012
Beijing Redbaby Internet Technology is an e-commerce platform based in China, established in March 2004, primarily focused on providing a wide range of maternal and child supplies. The company offers products across more than ten categories, including baby food, diapers, health care items, feeding supplies, toys, books, and maternal supplies, facilitating convenient shopping for parents and caregivers. Over the years, Redbaby has developed multiple sales channels, including a B2C website, direct catalog services, a call-in service center, and community websites. With branches across nine provinces and cities, Redbaby enhances the accessibility of its services, ensuring that consumers can shop efficiently anytime and anywhere.
Moda Operandi
Series C in 2012
Moda Operandi, Inc. is an online retailer based in New York that specializes in fashion products, including clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, home goods, bridal items, and accessories for men, women, and children. Founded in 2010, the company connects consumers directly with both established and emerging designers through its innovative platform, which includes online designer trunk shows that allow customers to preorder products. This approach not only facilitates the discovery of diverse fashion offerings but also supports designers in expanding their businesses through a robust global network. Moda Operandi ships products domestically and internationally, providing a curated selection that enables customers to access trending and luxury brands.
Fantasy Shopper
Series A in 2012
Fantasy Shopper is a social shopping platform which integrates online and offline fashion retail in a unique and entertaining environment.
BeachMint
Venture Round in 2012
BeachMint is a social commerce company that specializes in designer-curated direct-to-consumer sites. Founded by entrepreneurs Josh Berman and Diego Berdakin, BeachMint launched its first brand, JewelMint, in October 2010, followed by several others, including StyleMint, BeautyMint, ShoeMint, HomeMint, and intiMINT, each collaborating with celebrities and experts. These brands operate on a subscription shopping model, providing personalized product recommendations and exclusive items based on the insights of their celebrity partners. The company has secured over $80 million in funding, with notable investors including Accel Partners, Goldman Sachs, and NEA. BeachMint's offerings aim to deliver significant value through a curated selection of products and original content, changing monthly to maintain member engagement.
Lot18 is an invitation-only online platform that offers members access to high-quality, hard-to-find wines and epicurean products at competitive prices. The platform features a selection of wines from esteemed producers, available in limited quantities and offered at significant discounts. In addition to its core offerings, Lot18 operates the Tasting Room wine club, which delivers personalized quarterly shipments of wine to its subscribers, enhancing the overall customer experience. The business model draws inspiration from traditional auction lots, where discerning consumers can secure exceptional products at remarkable values.
Euclid is a developer of a shopping analytics platform that specializes in tracking customer behavior in physical retail environments. The platform measures customer flow, duration of stay, and return frequency within stores. By providing these insights, Euclid enables businesses across various sectors, including retail, banking, quick service restaurants, airports, and shopping malls, to enhance their marketing strategies, operational efficiency, and staffing decisions.
Naaptol Online Shopping
Series B in 2011
Naaptol Online Shopping operates an e-commerce platform that offers a broad range of daily lifestyle products, including electronics, home goods, fashion accessories, gifts, and other consumer items, enabling customers to shop online and have purchases delivered to their doorstep.
Moda Operandi
Series B in 2011
Moda Operandi, Inc. is an online retailer based in New York that specializes in fashion products, including clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, home goods, bridal items, and accessories for men, women, and children. Founded in 2010, the company connects consumers directly with both established and emerging designers through its innovative platform, which includes online designer trunk shows that allow customers to preorder products. This approach not only facilitates the discovery of diverse fashion offerings but also supports designers in expanding their businesses through a robust global network. Moda Operandi ships products domestically and internationally, providing a curated selection that enables customers to access trending and luxury brands.
BeachMint
Venture Round in 2011
BeachMint is a social commerce company that specializes in designer-curated direct-to-consumer sites. Founded by entrepreneurs Josh Berman and Diego Berdakin, BeachMint launched its first brand, JewelMint, in October 2010, followed by several others, including StyleMint, BeautyMint, ShoeMint, HomeMint, and intiMINT, each collaborating with celebrities and experts. These brands operate on a subscription shopping model, providing personalized product recommendations and exclusive items based on the insights of their celebrity partners. The company has secured over $80 million in funding, with notable investors including Accel Partners, Goldman Sachs, and NEA. BeachMint's offerings aim to deliver significant value through a curated selection of products and original content, changing monthly to maintain member engagement.
Inporia
Seed Round in 2011
Inporia, Inc. is an e-commerce company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2011. The company is known for its flagship product, Kaleidoscope, an inspiration e-commerce app and widget launched for Android in February 2011 and subsequently for iPhone in April 2011. Kaleidoscope is the first of a series of e-commerce-driven applications that Inporia plans to develop. The founding team comprises Ryan Junee, a seasoned entrepreneur with a background in technology startups, and Max Skibinsky, along with team members Sarah Kunst and Simon Ratner. Inporia has successfully secured $1.25 million in seed funding from notable investors and venture capital firms, positioning itself for further growth in the e-commerce landscape.
Gilt Groupe
Series E in 2011
Gilt Groupe is an online retail platform based in New York City that specializes in luxury goods. It offers a wide selection of merchandise, including fashion for men, women, and children, as well as home decor and unique experiences in select cities. The company provides clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, and a diverse range of products for women, including handbags, jewelry, watches, health and beauty items, and maternity wear. For children, Gilt Groupe features clothing, toys, books, and home essentials, while its home category includes furniture, bedding, decor, and kitchen products. Founded in 2007 by Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, Alexis Maybank, and others, Gilt Groupe operates as a subsidiary of Hudson's Bay Company since February 2016, focusing on delivering an accessible and streamlined shopping experience for luxury lifestyle brands.
Lot18 is an invitation-only online platform that offers members access to high-quality, hard-to-find wines and epicurean products at competitive prices. The platform features a selection of wines from esteemed producers, available in limited quantities and offered at significant discounts. In addition to its core offerings, Lot18 operates the Tasting Room wine club, which delivers personalized quarterly shipments of wine to its subscribers, enhancing the overall customer experience. The business model draws inspiration from traditional auction lots, where discerning consumers can secure exceptional products at remarkable values.
GOAT Group
Angel Round in 2011
GOAT Group operates as a global marketplace for authentic sneakers, apparel, and accessories. Founded in 2015, it offers products from over 350 brands through its platforms GOAT and Flight Club, with thirteen physical locations serving 170 international markets.
Groupon
Venture Round in 2011
Groupon is a global online marketplace that connects consumers with merchants by offering discounted deals on goods and services across categories such as events, travel, dining, beauty, home, and merchandise. The platform operates through websites and mobile apps, enabling users to browse, purchase, and redeem deals, and to discover experiences, getaways, and discounted products. Groupon provides merchants with deal campaigns, payment processing features, and point-of-sale solutions, earning revenue primarily through commissions on transactions conducted via its marketplace and digital coupons. The company operates primarily in North America and internationally through a network of local and national partners, delivering a daily deals and discounts model that positions it as a middleman between shoppers and businesses.
Beijing Redbaby Internet Technology
Series D in 2011
Beijing Redbaby Internet Technology is an e-commerce platform based in China, established in March 2004, primarily focused on providing a wide range of maternal and child supplies. The company offers products across more than ten categories, including baby food, diapers, health care items, feeding supplies, toys, books, and maternal supplies, facilitating convenient shopping for parents and caregivers. Over the years, Redbaby has developed multiple sales channels, including a B2C website, direct catalog services, a call-in service center, and community websites. With branches across nine provinces and cities, Redbaby enhances the accessibility of its services, ensuring that consumers can shop efficiently anytime and anywhere.
BeachMint
Venture Round in 2010
BeachMint is a social commerce company that specializes in designer-curated direct-to-consumer sites. Founded by entrepreneurs Josh Berman and Diego Berdakin, BeachMint launched its first brand, JewelMint, in October 2010, followed by several others, including StyleMint, BeautyMint, ShoeMint, HomeMint, and intiMINT, each collaborating with celebrities and experts. These brands operate on a subscription shopping model, providing personalized product recommendations and exclusive items based on the insights of their celebrity partners. The company has secured over $80 million in funding, with notable investors including Accel Partners, Goldman Sachs, and NEA. BeachMint's offerings aim to deliver significant value through a curated selection of products and original content, changing monthly to maintain member engagement.
BeachMint
Venture Round in 2010
BeachMint is a social commerce company that specializes in designer-curated direct-to-consumer sites. Founded by entrepreneurs Josh Berman and Diego Berdakin, BeachMint launched its first brand, JewelMint, in October 2010, followed by several others, including StyleMint, BeautyMint, ShoeMint, HomeMint, and intiMINT, each collaborating with celebrities and experts. These brands operate on a subscription shopping model, providing personalized product recommendations and exclusive items based on the insights of their celebrity partners. The company has secured over $80 million in funding, with notable investors including Accel Partners, Goldman Sachs, and NEA. BeachMint's offerings aim to deliver significant value through a curated selection of products and original content, changing monthly to maintain member engagement.
Quidsi
Debt Financing in 2010
Quidsi is a rapidly growing e-commerce company that operates several online retail platforms, including Diapers.com for baby care, Soap.com for household essentials, and BeautyBar.com for prestige beauty products. The company aims to simplify the shopping experience by offering fast delivery within one to two days and exceptional customer service. By blending the personal touch and focus of specialty stores with the efficiency, variety, and reliability of larger retailers, Quidsi is redefining the e-commerce landscape and enhancing the way consumers shop for everyday products.
Groupon is a global online marketplace that connects consumers with merchants by offering discounted deals on goods and services across categories such as events, travel, dining, beauty, home, and merchandise. The platform operates through websites and mobile apps, enabling users to browse, purchase, and redeem deals, and to discover experiences, getaways, and discounted products. Groupon provides merchants with deal campaigns, payment processing features, and point-of-sale solutions, earning revenue primarily through commissions on transactions conducted via its marketplace and digital coupons. The company operates primarily in North America and internationally through a network of local and national partners, delivering a daily deals and discounts model that positions it as a middleman between shoppers and businesses.
Groupon is a global online marketplace that connects consumers with merchants by offering discounted deals on goods and services across categories such as events, travel, dining, beauty, home, and merchandise. The platform operates through websites and mobile apps, enabling users to browse, purchase, and redeem deals, and to discover experiences, getaways, and discounted products. Groupon provides merchants with deal campaigns, payment processing features, and point-of-sale solutions, earning revenue primarily through commissions on transactions conducted via its marketplace and digital coupons. The company operates primarily in North America and internationally through a network of local and national partners, delivering a daily deals and discounts model that positions it as a middleman between shoppers and businesses.
Via.com
Venture Round in 2009
Via.com, formerly known as FlightRaja, is India's largest travel services company, operating across over 1,700 cities. The company provides an online travel platform that offers a wide range of travel products including air travel, train tickets, hotels, holiday packages, buses, car rentals, insurance, mobile recharges, money transfers and bill payments. Via.com enables customers to manage their travel needs efficiently while helping them reduce travel expenses.
Quidsi is a rapidly growing e-commerce company that operates several online retail platforms, including Diapers.com for baby care, Soap.com for household essentials, and BeautyBar.com for prestige beauty products. The company aims to simplify the shopping experience by offering fast delivery within one to two days and exceptional customer service. By blending the personal touch and focus of specialty stores with the efficiency, variety, and reliability of larger retailers, Quidsi is redefining the e-commerce landscape and enhancing the way consumers shop for everyday products.
Groupon is a global online marketplace that connects consumers with merchants by offering discounted deals on goods and services across categories such as events, travel, dining, beauty, home, and merchandise. The platform operates through websites and mobile apps, enabling users to browse, purchase, and redeem deals, and to discover experiences, getaways, and discounted products. Groupon provides merchants with deal campaigns, payment processing features, and point-of-sale solutions, earning revenue primarily through commissions on transactions conducted via its marketplace and digital coupons. The company operates primarily in North America and internationally through a network of local and national partners, delivering a daily deals and discounts model that positions it as a middleman between shoppers and businesses.
Beijing Redbaby Internet Technology
Series C in 2007
Beijing Redbaby Internet Technology is an e-commerce platform based in China, established in March 2004, primarily focused on providing a wide range of maternal and child supplies. The company offers products across more than ten categories, including baby food, diapers, health care items, feeding supplies, toys, books, and maternal supplies, facilitating convenient shopping for parents and caregivers. Over the years, Redbaby has developed multiple sales channels, including a B2C website, direct catalog services, a call-in service center, and community websites. With branches across nine provinces and cities, Redbaby enhances the accessibility of its services, ensuring that consumers can shop efficiently anytime and anywhere.
Via.com
Venture Round in 2007
Via.com, formerly known as FlightRaja, is India's largest travel services company, operating across over 1,700 cities. The company provides an online travel platform that offers a wide range of travel products including air travel, train tickets, hotels, holiday packages, buses, car rentals, insurance, mobile recharges, money transfers and bill payments. Via.com enables customers to manage their travel needs efficiently while helping them reduce travel expenses.
Beijing Redbaby Internet Technology
Series B in 2006
Beijing Redbaby Internet Technology is an e-commerce platform based in China, established in March 2004, primarily focused on providing a wide range of maternal and child supplies. The company offers products across more than ten categories, including baby food, diapers, health care items, feeding supplies, toys, books, and maternal supplies, facilitating convenient shopping for parents and caregivers. Over the years, Redbaby has developed multiple sales channels, including a B2C website, direct catalog services, a call-in service center, and community websites. With branches across nine provinces and cities, Redbaby enhances the accessibility of its services, ensuring that consumers can shop efficiently anytime and anywhere.
Beijing Redbaby Internet Technology
Series A in 2005
Beijing Redbaby Internet Technology is an e-commerce platform based in China, established in March 2004, primarily focused on providing a wide range of maternal and child supplies. The company offers products across more than ten categories, including baby food, diapers, health care items, feeding supplies, toys, books, and maternal supplies, facilitating convenient shopping for parents and caregivers. Over the years, Redbaby has developed multiple sales channels, including a B2C website, direct catalog services, a call-in service center, and community websites. With branches across nine provinces and cities, Redbaby enhances the accessibility of its services, ensuring that consumers can shop efficiently anytime and anywhere.