Refiberd is a technology company focused on revolutionizing textile recycling by utilizing artificial intelligence and hyperspectral imaging systems for intelligent sorting of textile waste. Its innovative technology accurately identifies fiber composition and contaminants, striving to redirect up to 70% of textile waste to high-value recycling processes. By integrating AI with a green chemical recycling approach, Refiberd converts discarded textiles into new threads, providing sustainable and cost-effective alternatives for the fashion industry. The company aims to enhance the recycling process and empower its clients to adopt more environmentally friendly practices.
WunderGraph
Series A in 2025
WunderGraph is a developer-focused company that offers a next-generation framework designed to streamline the workflows of frontend, fullstack, and backend developers. Its open-source platform allows users to access various data sources through a single application programming interface, enhancing the efficiency of application development. The platform includes features such as a storage registry, analytics, metrics, tracing, and routing capabilities, which facilitate the instrumentation of graphs and subgraphs. This enables developers to effectively build, deploy, and manage databases alongside third-party APIs across diverse backend environments.
Caramel
Acquisition in 2025
Caramel is an online platform designed to simplify and secure the buying and selling of cars, catering primarily to private party transactions and independent dealers. The platform offers a comprehensive range of services, including verification of vehicles, ownership transfer, payment processing, auto financing, vehicle protection, insurance, and delivery options. By streamlining these processes, Caramel enables buyers and sellers to engage in efficient digital transactions while ensuring safety and transparency in car sales.
Ecomtent
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Ecomtent is a company specializing in AI-powered product image generation for e-commerce businesses. Their platform enables the creation of various types of product images, such as product photos, lifestyle photos, and social media images. This service helps clients achieve a consistent and professional visual identity while saving time and resources.
Goldin Auctions
Acquisition in 2024
Goldin Auctions is the leading marketplace for trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other collectibles. Founder Ken Goldin has sold more than $1 billion in memorabilia from many of the biggest names in sports, history, and pop culture. The company routinely sets records for the most expensive trading cards and other memorabilia ever sold. Lifelong collectors and new hobbyists alike trust Goldin Auctions because the company professionally authenticates everything it sells.
COMC
Corporate Round in 2023
COMC, or CheckOutMyCards.com, operates as an online platform that streamlines the buying and selling of collectibles, particularly trading cards. By leveraging modern technology, COMC enhances the card-collecting experience, making it more accessible and enjoyable for enthusiasts. The company focuses on providing excellent customer service and aims to simplify the transaction process, thereby encouraging more people to engage in the hobby of collecting. Through its innovative approach, COMC seeks to maintain a leading position in the collectibles market, catering to both seasoned collectors and newcomers alike.
Zilch
Venture Round in 2023
Zilch Technology Limited is a London-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in a buy now, pay later platform. It offers a flexible payment solution that allows customers to make purchases either online or in-store while splitting the total cost into manageable, interest-free payments over six weeks. Zilch provides a virtual credit card linked to users' current accounts, ensuring automated payments and the option for refunds. This service aims to convert potential customers into buyers by enhancing the shopping experience and making it more accessible.
Talkshoplive
Seed Round in 2023
Talkshoplive is a leading live stream commerce network that provides an interactive shopping experience through its social streaming platform. The company offers a patent-pending embeddable video player that facilitates real-time transactions directly within the video, allowing for seamless sales execution. Talkshoplive enables sellers to create live shows, showcase product details, and engage with buyers in real-time through chat functionalities. Customers can follow their favorite brands and receive notifications about upcoming live shows and sales, enhancing their shopping experience. The platform supports a comprehensive range of services, including order processing, shipping, and payouts, making it a versatile tool for both buyers and sellers in the evolving landscape of e-commerce.
The Volte
Series A in 2023
The Volte is an online fashion rental marketplace that facilitates connections between borrowers and a national network of individual and corporate lenders, as well as designers. The platform allows users to access trendy clothing and accessories while providing an opportunity to monetize their own wardrobes. It features a personal dashboard that enables users to track and manage their listings effectively. Additionally, The Volte offers a secure payment gateway, ensuring a seamless transaction process for those looking to rent out or borrow fashionable items.
Certilogo
Acquisition in 2023
Certilogo is a company that specializes in brand authentication through its innovative application software. This platform leverages advanced crowdsourcing and artificial intelligence technologies to ensure that consumers can confidently verify the authenticity of products they purchase, whether in retail stores or online. By creating a community focused on genuine products, Certilogo aims to enhance consumer trust and prevent counterfeiting, thereby supporting a marketplace where authenticity is highly valued.
SidelineSwap
Venture Round in 2023
SidelineSwap operates as an online platform facilitating the buying, selling, and trading of sporting goods. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Franklin Square, New York, the company specializes in a wide array of products across various sports, including lacrosse, hockey, soccer, skiing, baseball, softball, basketball, football, golf, snowboarding, and others. Its offerings span new, used, and vintage apparel, electronics, equipment, and accessories, catering to both individual consumers and retailers seeking circular shopping experiences through its trade-in program and marketplace technology.
3PM Shield
Acquisition in 2023
3PM’s advanced analytics and no code AI platform enables users to cast a wide net, knowing that their IP is protected at a granular level.
Cudoni is a premier serviced luxury marketplace operating in the UK and Europe, specializing in the buying and selling of pre-loved luxury items. The company utilizes data and technology to streamline the sales process, offering comprehensive services that include item collection, market valuations, professional photography, detailed descriptions, authentication, storage, and fulfillment. Cudoni's expertise allows sellers to achieve sales prices that are 30-50% higher on average compared to self-sales, addressing challenges posed by counterfeits in the second-hand luxury market. For those seeking immediate transactions without the hassle of consignment, Cudoni provides an 'Instant Purchase' option. By exclusively controlling its inventory, the marketplace ensures that buyers have access to a curated selection of high-demand products, accompanied by guarantees of authenticity and quality, available for next-day delivery.
MyFitment
Acquisition in 2022
MyFitment is a technology company specializing in the automotive aftermarket, focusing on providing a robust platform for parts and accessories. Founded by professionals with extensive experience in this sector, MyFitment aims to streamline the process of matching parts to various vehicles and other equipment, such as motorcycles, boats, and household appliances. The platform features a user-friendly point-and-click interface that allows sellers to quickly add numerous vehicles and fitment data, enhancing efficiency and reducing the likelihood of costly returns. In addition to its technological offerings, MyFitment fosters a community where users can engage, share ideas, and seek information through user forums. The company is dedicated to driving sales for online retailers while promoting a collaborative environment for both experienced professionals and newcomers in the industry.
TCGplayer
Acquisition in 2022
TCGplayer is a prominent technology platform in the collectibles industry, initially founded as a digital media company focused on trading card games. It has evolved into a comprehensive e-commerce platform that connects thousands of hobby stores and online sellers with collectors and customers worldwide. TCGplayer develops a range of applications, data management tools, and innovative technologies, including robotics automation, aimed at enhancing the buying and selling experience within the collectibles market. The company is recognized for fostering a positive workplace culture, receiving accolades as one of New York State's top employers and being listed among the best companies for women in the U.S. Through its commitment to innovation and community, TCGplayer continues to play a vital role in shaping the collectibles landscape.
Tise
Venture Round in 2022
Tise is a Norwegian software company focused on sustainability through its mobile marketplace app for iOS and Android. The app, also named Tise, combines elements of Instagram and Craigslist to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand fashion, interior decor, and furniture. By making the process of selling items more engaging and less stigmatizing, Tise aims to encourage more people to participate in the second-hand market, thereby promoting a greener lifestyle. The company handles all aspects of development, from coding and design to business growth, in-house.
KnownOrigin
Acquisition in 2022
KnownOrigin operates an online marketplace focused on the sale of digital artwork as authentic digital collectibles, utilizing blockchain technology to enable verified ownership. The platform allows artists to tokenize their creations, providing them with a means to sell their work as certified digital assets. By digitally signing their artwork, artists can engage with a global audience, ensuring that their creations are securely represented in a decentralized manner. KnownOrigin's innovative approach to digital ownership reshapes how art is bought and sold in the digital realm, fostering a new ecosystem for creative professionals.
Funko, Inc. is a pop culture consumer products company that designs, sources, and distributes a wide range of licensed products both in the United States and internationally. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Everett, Washington, Funko offers an extensive array of items, including vinyl figures, plush products, apparel, accessories, homewares, and board games. The company is renowned for its Pop! Vinyl line, which is the leading stylized vinyl collectible globally, and boasts one of the largest portfolios in the collectibles industry, holding hundreds of licenses for tens of thousands of characters. Funko sells its products through various channels, including specialty and mass-market retailers, e-commerce sites, and at conventions and exhibitions, generating most of its revenue from its core collectibles offerings.
Homes Direct
Acquisition in 2022
Homes Direct is a manufacturer and dealer of modular homes.
Optoro, Inc. is a provider of a reverse logistics platform that specializes in managing distressed inventory for retailers, manufacturers, and third-party providers. Founded in 2004 and based in Washington, D.C., with an additional location in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, the company offers asset recovery solutions that include direct-to-consumer remarketing of customer returns, overstock, discontinued products, and refurbished items through various online channels. Optoro's software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform features a returns management system that manages the entire returns lifecycle, from initiation to resale, integrating customer-facing channels with back-end operational systems. The company also provides inventory management services, which encompass warehousing, fulfillment, inspection, testing, and eco-friendly disposal, as well as asset maximization services that utilize data analytics for multi-channel remarketing and reporting. With a focus on enhancing recovery and minimizing environmental waste, Optoro serves clients both in the United States and internationally.
Sneaker Con Digital
Acquisition in 2021
Sneaker Con is the world's largest sneaker convention, established in 2009, with a global presence that includes over 20 events annually in major cities such as New York, London, Shanghai, Sydney, and Toronto. Attracting more than one million attendees, it has become the premier venue for the sneaker community to buy, sell, and trade footwear while engaging with fellow enthusiasts. Recently, Sneaker Con launched a digital marketplace designed for sneaker lovers, enabling them to transact online in a trusted environment. This platform allows users to build and showcase their digitally certified sneaker collections, facilitating interactions through buying, selling, and sharing within the community. By leveraging its industry-leading sneaker authentication service, Sneaker Con aims to enhance the experience of young entrepreneurs, social influencers, and trendsetters in the sneaker and fashion landscape.
Heyday is a skincare services company that specializes in personalized facial treatments and operates a network of stores across the United States. Established in New York in 2015 by founders Adam Ross, Jeni Sykes, and Michael Pollak, Heyday combines human expertise with data-driven insights to enhance skincare routines for its clients. The company offers a range of services including deep cleansing, skin analysis, exfoliation, extractions, hydration, and sun protection, all designed to meet individual skincare needs. In addition to its in-store services, Heyday also manages an online platform that provides an accessible marketplace for consumer product brands, enabling these brands to accelerate their growth and reach today's consumers more effectively. Through innovative partnerships and a commitment to customer care, Heyday aims to empower individuals to take control of their skincare journeys while offering affordable products and services.
Cox Automotive
Acquisition in 2019
Cox Automotive is a global automotive service organization that transforms the way vehicles are bought, sold, and owned. The company offers a range of digital marketing, software, financial, wholesale, and e-commerce solutions tailored for consumers, dealers, and manufacturers. With a commitment to open choice and strong partnerships, Cox Automotive encompasses well-known brands such as Autotrader, Dealer.com, Kelley Blue Book, and Manheim, among others. Employing approximately 33,000 team members across more than 200 locations, the company collaborates with over 40,000 auto dealers and most major automobile manufacturers. By leveraging AI-driven digital solutions, Cox Automotive facilitates effective marketing and inventory financing, enhancing both online and offline vehicle transactions. As a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, based in Atlanta, it plays a significant role in the automotive ecosystem, engaging U.S. consumer car buyers through industry-leading media brands.
Paytm Mall
Corporate Round in 2019
Paytm Mall is the online consumer marketplace division of One97 Communications' Paytm brand. It provides a platform for a diverse range of domestic and international products, catering to various categories including fashion, electronics, consumer durables, and home furnishings. By facilitating online and mobile shopping, Paytm Mall enables customers to purchase items at discounted prices from the convenience of their homes, contributing to the growing trend of e-commerce in the region.
African Diaspora Network
Grant in 2019
African Diaspora Network, established in 2010, is a non-profit organization based in Santa Clara, California. It focuses on engaging and supporting the African diaspora, aiming to enhance their well-being in their adopted homelands and facilitate their strategic involvement in Africa's development. The organization operates with a mission to serve its constituencies, the marketplace, and partners sustainably, guided by an ethics of care.
Motors.co.uk
Acquisition in 2018
Motors.co.uk Limited is a UK-based company that operates an online portal dedicated to the buying and selling of new and used cars and vans. Founded in 2006 and located in Abingdon, the platform serves both car dealers and private sellers, facilitating straightforward advertising for vehicles. Users can browse a diverse selection of cars from various brands, while the site also provides essential resources such as vehicle history checks and guidance on the car purchasing process. By focusing on user-friendly experiences, Motors.co.uk aims to simplify the car-buying journey for consumers and offer cost-effective selling solutions for dealers. The company operates as a subsidiary of GumTree.com Limited.
Giosis
Acquisition in 2018
Giosis, the company behind the e-marketplace Qoo10, operates a platform that offers customizable sales strategies for sellers and a wide range of products for buyers. Established as a joint venture in April 2010 between eBay Inc. and Gmarket Inc. founder Mr. Ku Young Bae, Giosis currently runs seven localized Qoo10 marketplaces across five countries: China, Hong Kong, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. In 2012, Qoo10's five markets achieved transactions of SGD278 million, nearly doubling the previous year's figure. In Singapore alone, daily transactions average around 30,000, resulting in a monthly sales volume of SGD15 million and an annual total of SGD90 million. By early 2013, the Qoo10 mobile app had been downloaded approximately 960,000 times, with Singapore accounting for about 580,000 downloads. As mobile sales represented 20 percent of overall transactions at that time, this figure was anticipated to rise to 30 percent. Additionally, Qoo10 Singapore had around 50,000 registered sellers and 900,000 users, with over 1,000 new users signing up daily.
Terapeak
Acquisition in 2017
Terapeak is a leading provider of e-commerce analytics, specializing in marketplace transactional data to assist online retailers in understanding various aspects of product and market behavior. The Terapeak platform delivers both historical and current insights into marketplaces like eBay and Amazon, enabling merchants to make informed decisions regarding pricing, sourcing, and competitive analysis. By analyzing over 4.6 billion transactions annually, which represent over $70 billion in global online consumer spending, Terapeak equips sellers with valuable data to enhance their success in the e-commerce landscape. Users of Terapeak's platform have demonstrated, on average, a 65% increase in success rates, highlighting the platform's effectiveness in mitigating risks and improving decision-making for online businesses.
Flipkart
Corporate Round in 2017
Flipkart, established in 2007, is a leading Indian e-commerce marketplace headquartered in Bengaluru. It offers a vast array of products, spanning over 70 categories and 30 million items, including electronics, home appliances, fashion, and health care. With a workforce of 33,000 and 75 million registered users, Flipkart facilitates over 10 million daily visits and delivers approximately 8 million shipments monthly. Founded by Binny and Sachin Bansal, the company was acquired by Walmart in 2018. Flipkart Ventures, its venture arm, invests in seed to series B-stage companies.
Hellomarket
Venture Round in 2017
HelloMarket operates a second-hand goods transaction platform primarily in South Korea, allowing users to buy, sell, and exchange a variety of products and services. The platform emphasizes a clean marketplace by minimizing the presence of professional sellers, spam, and fraudulent activities. It enhances user experience by facilitating secure in-app shipping and escrow payments, which go beyond traditional face-to-face transactions. By providing a user-friendly mobile application, HelloMarket aims to create a safe and efficient environment for customers to engage in commerce.
Qoo10 is a Japanese online shopping platform that provides a diverse range of consumer products, including clothing, cosmetics, beauty and skin care items, mobile devices, bags, shoes, watches, fashion accessories, and sports products. The platform is designed to offer a secure and convenient shopping experience for consumers, allowing them to easily access and purchase various goods online. Qoo10 aims to cater to the evolving needs of shoppers by providing a comprehensive selection of products across multiple categories.
Flipkart, established in 2007, is a leading Indian e-commerce marketplace headquartered in Bengaluru. It offers a vast array of products, spanning over 70 categories and 30 million items, including electronics, home appliances, fashion, and health care. With a workforce of 33,000 and 75 million registered users, Flipkart facilitates over 10 million daily visits and delivers approximately 8 million shipments monthly. Founded by Binny and Sachin Bansal, the company was acquired by Walmart in 2018. Flipkart Ventures, its venture arm, invests in seed to series B-stage companies.
Corrigon
Acquisition in 2016
Corrigon is a pioneer in visual search technologies, established in 2009 with the goal of enhancing image recognition capabilities. The company has developed a robust platform that enables the identification of objects within images by matching visual and textual elements. This technology ensures that images are accurately recognized, classified, and matched to the appropriate products. Additionally, Corrigon offers a comprehensive toolbox that includes Brand Monitoring, Visual Search, and Copyright Management, allowing businesses to make images interactive and effectively monitor web content related to their products.
4Gift is a company that specializes in providing an innovative e-gifting platform designed for seamless integration with various e-commerce platforms. This platform enables consumers to send and receive gifts directly from any product page, offering a unique and engaging gifting experience. Users can purchase products individually or collaborate with friends to share the cost, and recipients can digitally unwrap their gifts before selecting preferred sizes, colors, or even choosing an alternative gift. The platform enhances the traditional gifting process by allowing for real-time personalization and delivery address selection, making it a versatile tool for both solo and team gifting experiences.
Ticket Utils
Acquisition in 2016
TicketUtils is a technology company that specializes in providing software solutions tailored for the ticketing industry. Its suite of products is designed to enhance innovation, improve productivity, and reduce operational costs for large ticket sellers. Key offerings include Interactive Seating Charts, which allow ticket brokers and e-commerce sites to display available tickets through user-friendly, clickable maps for over 2,500 venues. The company also offers RocketPoster, an e-commerce solution that streamlines ticket sales on major platforms, currently managing a significant portion of ticket listings on eBay. Additionally, TicketUtils features AutoSync, an advanced application that automates the synchronization of Point of Sale inventory with various exchanges, and Social Store, which integrates social media for selling ticket inventory on platforms like Facebook. With its comprehensive suite of tools, TicketUtils is positioned as a leader in the ticketing technology space.
SalesPredict
Acquisition in 2016
SalesPredict, founded in 2012, is a provider of predictive analytics solutions aimed at helping B2B companies enhance revenue generation. The company specializes in identifying high-potential prospects and delivering insights that accelerate sales cycles and improve conversion rates. By utilizing advanced predictive analytics, SalesPredict offers Customer Lifecycle Intelligence that goes beyond traditional lead scoring. It integrates and analyzes data from customer relationship management systems, marketing automation tools, proprietary sources, social media, and the open web to uncover valuable leads and identify prospects most likely to convert. This comprehensive approach enables sales, marketing, and customer success teams to engage more effectively with prospects and clients throughout the customer lifecycle, ultimately maximizing revenue at every stage.
Hellomarket
Series B in 2016
HelloMarket operates a second-hand goods transaction platform primarily in South Korea, allowing users to buy, sell, and exchange a variety of products and services. The platform emphasizes a clean marketplace by minimizing the presence of professional sellers, spam, and fraudulent activities. It enhances user experience by facilitating secure in-app shipping and escrow payments, which go beyond traditional face-to-face transactions. By providing a user-friendly mobile application, HelloMarket aims to create a safe and efficient environment for customers to engage in commerce.
Ticketbis
Acquisition in 2016
Ticketbis is a ticket marketplace that allows users to buy and sell tickets for a variety of events, including concerts, festivals, theater performances, and sporting events. Founded in December 2009 by Jon Uriarte and Ander Michelena, the company is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and serves over one million customers globally. Ticketbis has expanded its operations to multiple countries, including Italy, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, India, Japan, and New Zealand, facilitating access to events worldwide.
ExpertMaker
Acquisition in 2016
Expertmaker AB is an artificial intelligence and big data software company headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, with an additional office in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in developing cloud-based technology solutions that automate and optimize data-driven decisions for sectors including retail, manufacturing, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Its primary offerings include the Expertmaker platform, which integrates various forms of AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to enhance or create new learning solutions. The platform features tools such as Knowledge Designer, a desktop toolkit for building intelligent solutions, and Intelligent Cloud, a high-speed computational server for AI applications. Expertmaker's solutions encompass pricing and retail assortment optimization, demand and logistics predictions, and personalized marketing strategies. The company also provides professional services and training to support its clients. Expertmaker's innovative approach has garnered recognition, including the Spiffy Ground Breaker Award for engineering excellence in AI technology.
Cargigi
Acquisition in 2016
Cargigi, Inc. is a provider of advertising and marketing solutions specifically tailored for the automotive industry. Founded in 2009 and based in Irvine, California, the company offers a suite of services to automotive groups and standalone dealerships in the United States. Its flagship product, ADAM, is a software platform that helps users manage data and promote both new and pre-owned inventory across various advertising channels. Additionally, Cargigi provides inteliPost, which facilitates the distribution of inventory to classified websites, and inteliPhoto, which enhances marketing campaigns with color-matched stock images. The company also offers inteliProfit, a tool designed to provide businesses with valuable analytics and insights regarding their vehicles. Cargigi operates through reseller programs to deliver its marketing solutions effectively.
Giosis, the company behind the e-marketplace Qoo10, operates a platform that offers customizable sales strategies for sellers and a wide range of products for buyers. Established as a joint venture in April 2010 between eBay Inc. and Gmarket Inc. founder Mr. Ku Young Bae, Giosis currently runs seven localized Qoo10 marketplaces across five countries: China, Hong Kong, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. In 2012, Qoo10's five markets achieved transactions of SGD278 million, nearly doubling the previous year's figure. In Singapore alone, daily transactions average around 30,000, resulting in a monthly sales volume of SGD15 million and an annual total of SGD90 million. By early 2013, the Qoo10 mobile app had been downloaded approximately 960,000 times, with Singapore accounting for about 580,000 downloads. As mobile sales represented 20 percent of overall transactions at that time, this figure was anticipated to rise to 30 percent. Additionally, Qoo10 Singapore had around 50,000 registered sellers and 900,000 users, with over 1,000 new users signing up daily.
Twice operates as an online marketplace specializing in secondhand clothing, functioning similarly to a physical resale store. Sellers send their clothing to Twice, which covers shipping costs and provides immediate cash offers for the items. The platform features a curated selection of clothing, with items evaluated and professionally photographed by expert buyers. For consumers, Twice offers significant savings, with prices typically ranging from 70% to 90% off retail. Orders exceeding a specified amount qualify for free shipping, while a modest fee applies to smaller purchases. The company also accommodates flexible returns within a 30-day period, enhancing the shopping experience for buyers.
Qoo10-Indonesia
Series A in 2015
PT.Giosis(Qoo10) is founded as a joint venture with eBay; the world’s largest ecommerce service provider, to build a dynamic Pan Asia emarketplace. Giosis Gmarket offers an innovative ecommerce platform providing the customers fun, convenient, price competitive and secure shopping experiences for reliable goods and services from all over the world. Kalau ada pertanyaan, kamu bisa menghubugi customer service kami di 021-2934-3525 (senin s/d jumat 08.00 s/d 17.00) atau kirim e-mail ke help@qoo10.co.id
Crediyo
Seed Round in 2015
Crediyo Inc. is a healthcare finance start-up based in New York, established in 2014. The company operates a lending platform and payment solution designed to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for individuals. Crediyo offers custom payment services that consider personal financial situations, allowing patients to receive necessary care without financial strain. Additionally, its platform enables healthcare providers to efficiently collect patient responsibilities, thereby improving overall financial outcomes for both patients and providers. Through predictive analytics and tailored lending services, Crediyo aims to enhance the affordability of healthcare and support patients in managing their treatment costs.
Livewire
Seed Round in 2015
Livewire is a marketplace and directory that facilitates connections between individuals and financial and tax professionals through an online platform. It operates as a SaaS-based service aimed at remotely preparing taxes. The company enables independent tax preparers and tax stores to interact with clients via video conference, chat, or phone calls. This functionality allows clients to upload and share relevant tax documents, ensuring they receive expert assistance in filing their tax returns efficiently. Additionally, Livewire features a Q&A forum that enhances the user experience by providing immediate access to tax-related inquiries and expert advice.
Rumgr is a mobile and web-based location-driven marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process. Users can quickly list items for sale by simply taking a picture, eliminating the need for lengthy descriptions, titles, tags, or even setting a price. This streamlined approach allows individuals to have their items available for sale within minutes. The platform operates in a classifieds format, enabling users to engage in local commerce effortlessly through their mobile devices. Rumgr aims to enhance the ease of transactions in the marketplace by focusing on user convenience and accessibility.
Quikr is an online marketplace and free classifieds platform operating in India, designed to facilitate connections between buyers and sellers. Users can browse a wide range of advertisements for various categories, including real estate, vehicles, electronics, jobs, and personal services, making it easy to buy, sell, or rent items and services. The platform promotes user independence by allowing individuals to engage directly with one another, thereby enhancing the overall trading experience. Quikr continually innovates its offerings, introducing features such as privacy-focused transactions and services that cater to those with limited internet access. The company’s mission is to empower users to discover opportunities and connect within their communities, ultimately enriching the marketplace experience for all participants.
ticketstreet
Series A in 2014
Ticketstreet is an online marketplace for concert, sport, and theatre event tickets for Japanese market. Similar business model to Stubhub.com on United States.
Quikr is an online marketplace and free classifieds platform operating in India, designed to facilitate connections between buyers and sellers. Users can browse a wide range of advertisements for various categories, including real estate, vehicles, electronics, jobs, and personal services, making it easy to buy, sell, or rent items and services. The platform promotes user independence by allowing individuals to engage directly with one another, thereby enhancing the overall trading experience. Quikr continually innovates its offerings, introducing features such as privacy-focused transactions and services that cater to those with limited internet access. The company’s mission is to empower users to discover opportunities and connect within their communities, ultimately enriching the marketplace experience for all participants.
Snapdeal is India's largest online marketplace, launched in February 2010, that connects buyers and sellers across a wide range of product categories including mobile phones, electronics, apparel, cosmetics, and home goods. The platform is designed to create a reliable and frictionless commerce ecosystem, offering convenient delivery options even to remote areas. Snapdeal is notable for its competitive pricing, featuring daily deals and discounts that make various products accessible to consumers. It has established itself as a market leader in the retail space and is recognized for its significant presence in categories such as watches, sunglasses, and jewelry. With over 1,000 employees, Snapdeal fosters a vibrant work environment and continues to play a critical role in India's e-commerce landscape.
PhiSix Fashion Labs
Acquisition in 2014
PhiSix Fashion Labs is a Bay Area company that specializes in developing advanced 3-D visualization and simulation technologies for the online apparel retail industry. The company focuses on creating solutions that help customers find the perfect look and fit when shopping online or via mobile devices. Its offerings include a 3-D Virtual Fitting Room, a robust sizing and fit recommendation engine, digital garment technologies, and a high-fidelity, physically accurate cloth simulation system that operates significantly faster than competing solutions. PhiSix's unique approach combines expertise in computational geometry, virtual reality, physical simulation, and parallel computing, positioning it as a leader in addressing the key challenges faced by online apparel retailers.
Volta Charging
Seed Round in 2014
Volta Charging is a company that designs, installs, and maintains a network of electric vehicle charging stations across the United States. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Volta focuses on enhancing the accessibility of electric vehicle charging by strategically placing stations in high-traffic areas where consumers are active. The company collaborates with sponsor brands to fund its charging infrastructure, effectively turning these stations into valuable marketing and advertising spaces. By doing so, Volta not only supports the shift from combustion-powered vehicles to electric mobility but also helps its partners engage with consumers at critical moments in the purchasing process. This innovative approach positions Volta as a significant player in the evolving landscape of electric vehicle infrastructure.
First Look Media
Venture Round in 2013
First Look Media, founded by Pierre Omidyar, operates a media company dedicated to supporting independent voices across investigative journalism, documentary filmmaking, and entertainment content for various screens. Its nonprofit arm, First Look Institute, comprises The Intercept (fearless reporting), Field of Vision (cinematic nonfiction filmmaking), and Press Freedom Defense Fund (supporting journalists challenging press restrictions). The company's entertainment business subsidizes its nonprofit work, fostering a diverse range of perspectives vital to democracy.
Emissary.
Seed Round in 2013
Emissary, Inc. is a New York-based company that operates an online platform designed to connect sales professionals with former executives from their target companies. Founded in 2012 and rebranded from Leroy Technologies, Inc. in 2017, Emissary functions as a hybrid SaaS marketplace, offering tools that facilitate the sharing of advice, introductions, and insights. The platform pairs sales teams with emissaries—individuals who have intimate knowledge of the target organizations due to their previous roles. These emissaries provide valuable insights into the decision-making processes, culture, and internal dynamics of their former companies, thereby enabling clients to craft effective sales strategies. By leveraging this unique access to insider knowledge, Emissary helps businesses accelerate their sales processes, secure new accounts, and enhance relationships with existing clients.
Shutl, established in 2009, is a UK-based technology company specializing in e-commerce delivery solutions. It connects online retailers with local couriers, offering immediate or scheduled same-day delivery options for consumers. Shutl's platform aggregates local courier capacity and leverages retail partners' local inventory to fulfill orders. It integrates with major dispatch software and retailers' existing technologies, operating in over 50 UK towns with a network of thousands of couriers completing around 10,000 deliveries daily. Additionally, Shutl has expanded its services to Manhattan and Chicago.
Bureau of Trade
Acquisition in 2013
Bureau of Trade is a distinctive online marketplace designed for men's shopping, merging media and commerce to create a unique experience termed Transactional Entertainment. The company specializes in curating and selling an eclectic range of affordable rarities from around the world, including classic cars, vintage chronographs, mummy cartonage, petrified lightning, furniture, literature, and vinyl records. By emphasizing narrative merchandise, Bureau of Trade aims to offer more than just products; it seeks to help men express their identities and values through carefully curated selections that enhance their personal stories.
Decide
Acquisition in 2013
Decide is a Seattle-based company that specializes in online shopping and price-information services. Founded by Prof. Oren Etzioni, a pioneer in internet search technology, the company utilizes advanced data mining techniques to analyze billions of data points from across the web. This allows Decide to assist consumers in identifying the highest-rated products and the optimal times to make purchases. With a track record of 80 percent accuracy in price predictions, Decide has facilitated approximately $200 million in consumer savings. The company's innovative approach combines insights on price drops, new product releases, and product ratings to enhance the shopping experience for its users. Backed by notable early investors from major tech companies, Decide continues to leverage its expertise to empower consumers in making informed purchasing decisions.
Appcelerator
Series C in 2013
Appcelerator Inc. is a provider of mobile enterprise platform solutions, specializing in cross-platform application development. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company's Appcelerator Platform facilitates the creation and testing of native applications across various mobile operating systems using a single codebase. It also offers Arrow, a framework for building and managing mobile APIs, as well as pre-built push notification services. Additionally, Appcelerator provides real-time mobile analytics to monitor every native application developed on its platform or through its native software development kits for iOS and Android. Its offerings support Fortune 100 enterprises in mobilizing data and streamlining the development process, enabling organizations to deliver innovative applications swiftly while gaining insights into their mobile app performance. As of 2016, Appcelerator operates as a subsidiary of Axway Inc.
2ememain.be
Acquisition in 2013
Avec plus de 600.000 visiteurs par jour et 3 millions d'annonces en ligne, 2ememain.be est le site de petites annonces gratuites le plus populaire en Belgique.
2dehands.be
Acquisition in 2013
2dehands is the largest classified advertisement platform in Belgium, offering a free online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers. The website enables users to post listings for a wide range of products and services, facilitating local transactions across various categories. By providing an accessible platform for individuals to buy and sell items, 2dehands enhances the efficiency of commerce in the region, catering to both casual users and businesses. The service is designed to streamline the process of finding and purchasing goods, making it a vital resource for the Belgian community.
Change.org
Series B in 2013
Change.org is the world's largest social change platform, boasting over 150 million users across 196 countries. It empowers individuals to initiate campaigns, gather support, and collaborate with decision-makers to effect change in their communities. The platform focuses on social justice petitions, allowing users to advocate for various causes. As a certified B-corporation, Change.org is committed to creating a positive impact. The organization has attracted investment from notable figures such as Bill Gates, Arianna Huffington, and Richard Branson, as well as the Omidyar Network, founded by eBay's Pierre Omidyar.
Bypass Mobile
Venture Round in 2013
Bypass Mobile, LLC is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in mobile ordering and payment solutions for public venues and campuses. Founded in 2010, the company focuses on simplifying commerce for sports and entertainment properties through innovative software solutions rather than traditional hardware. Bypass Mobile offers native applications and a mobile web view, enabling third-party developers to create custom applications that integrate seamlessly with existing payment and point-of-sale systems. The company addresses the complexities of high-volume operations by implementing both fixed and mobile solutions for various service areas, including concessions, merchandising, and portable sales. Bypass Mobile has established operations across multiple states, including Arizona, California, and New York, and has enhanced payment processes for major leagues such as the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLS. As of March 2020, Bypass Mobile operates as a subsidiary of Fiserv, Inc.
Snapdeal is India's largest online marketplace, launched in February 2010, that connects buyers and sellers across a wide range of product categories including mobile phones, electronics, apparel, cosmetics, and home goods. The platform is designed to create a reliable and frictionless commerce ecosystem, offering convenient delivery options even to remote areas. Snapdeal is notable for its competitive pricing, featuring daily deals and discounts that make various products accessible to consumers. It has established itself as a market leader in the retail space and is recognized for its significant presence in categories such as watches, sunglasses, and jewelry. With over 1,000 employees, Snapdeal fosters a vibrant work environment and continues to play a critical role in India's e-commerce landscape.
Svpply
Acquisition in 2012
Svpply is a social shopping platform that enables users to discover and track products they find appealing. Users can register on the site to curate a collection of favored items and receive personalized recommendations based on the preferences of their friends from social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook. By tagging interesting products encountered online, Svpply enhances the online retail experience by connecting shoppers, tastemakers, and merchants in a unified environment. The platform is designed to help users uncover unique products that they may not encounter through traditional shopping methods.
Just Dial
Series E in 2012
Just Dial Limited is a Mumbai-based company established in 1996, specializing in local search services under the Justdial brand. It offers comprehensive information across various platforms—internet, mobile internet, telephone, SMS, and apps—to connect users with relevant businesses. Services include JD Ratings for reviews and ratings, JD Pay for online payments, JD Social for curated content, and JD Omni for SME business management. As of 2018, Just Dial had approximately 21.8 million listings and 112 million quarterly unique users across platforms.
Quikr is an online marketplace and free classifieds platform operating in India, designed to facilitate connections between buyers and sellers. Users can browse a wide range of advertisements for various categories, including real estate, vehicles, electronics, jobs, and personal services, making it easy to buy, sell, or rent items and services. The platform promotes user independence by allowing individuals to engage directly with one another, thereby enhancing the overall trading experience. Quikr continually innovates its offerings, introducing features such as privacy-focused transactions and services that cater to those with limited internet access. The company’s mission is to empower users to discover opportunities and connect within their communities, ultimately enriching the marketplace experience for all participants.
Appcelerator
Series C in 2012
Appcelerator Inc. is a provider of mobile enterprise platform solutions, specializing in cross-platform application development. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company's Appcelerator Platform facilitates the creation and testing of native applications across various mobile operating systems using a single codebase. It also offers Arrow, a framework for building and managing mobile APIs, as well as pre-built push notification services. Additionally, Appcelerator provides real-time mobile analytics to monitor every native application developed on its platform or through its native software development kits for iOS and Android. Its offerings support Fortune 100 enterprises in mobilizing data and streamlining the development process, enabling organizations to deliver innovative applications swiftly while gaining insights into their mobile app performance. As of 2016, Appcelerator operates as a subsidiary of Axway Inc.
Cuturia
Seed Round in 2012
Cuturia is a fashion consignment app where sellers can easily post designer items up in under 60 seconds. Items are auto posted to Facebook and Cuturia's fashion resale network where social friends and the public can buy used high-end designer fashions, protected by a no questions asked returns policy. Cuturia is a free app, It's free to post items and sellers get to ship items for free as well. Items are posted at 20% more than the seller price which covers shipping, returns and business profits. As we don't take our profit out of the sale price high-end consignment stores are happy to sign up and post items with us. We are developing Cuturia with PhoneGap and have a fully working beta and hope to be approved in the app stores late autumn 2012 on iPhone, IPad, Android, Windows and on a website.
WHI Solutions
Acquisition in 2012
WHI Solutions, originally founded as Wrenchead.com in 1999, specializes in providing online platforms that facilitate the order processing and collaboration of automotive parts and related goods. The company shifted its focus from a consumer-facing eCommerce model to offering comprehensive web-based eBusiness solutions tailored for wholesale distributors in various sectors, including automotive, electrical, and marine industries. WHI's integrated solutions encompass eCommerce, eCatalog, distribution management, and business intelligence, empowering clients to transition their operations online, enhance sales, improve customer service, and reduce operational costs. By leveraging their technology, WHI Solutions enables distribution partners to thrive in a competitive marketplace.
BillSAFE
Acquisition in 2011
BillSAFE is a provider of invoice-based e-commerce payment solutions that enables consumers to shop online by invoice. This approach allows customers to receive and inspect their goods at home before making a payment. BillSAFE's service is designed to be risk-free for online retailers, as it facilitates the settlement of purchase invoice payments over the Internet. By streamlining the payment process, BillSAFE enhances the shopping experience for both buyers and sellers.
Hunch is a consumer web application that is building the "taste graph" of the internet, mapping every person on the internet to every entity on the internet and their affinity for that entity. An entity could be a web site, a cookbook, a hotel room, a celebrity, a restaurant, etc. Hunch creates a taste profile by asking them a series of questions which range from serious to profound and subsequently can make recommendations personalized to that user, which live in "topics". Topics vary widely, from entertaining subjects like 'Which superhero would you be' to more conventional questions like 'Should I Switch to A Mac?' The system then uses the answers to these questions to offer the user a suggested solution, a "hunch" of what the user would like.
Appcelerator
Series C in 2011
Appcelerator Inc. is a provider of mobile enterprise platform solutions, specializing in cross-platform application development. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company's Appcelerator Platform facilitates the creation and testing of native applications across various mobile operating systems using a single codebase. It also offers Arrow, a framework for building and managing mobile APIs, as well as pre-built push notification services. Additionally, Appcelerator provides real-time mobile analytics to monitor every native application developed on its platform or through its native software development kits for iOS and Android. Its offerings support Fortune 100 enterprises in mobilizing data and streamlining the development process, enabling organizations to deliver innovative applications swiftly while gaining insights into their mobile app performance. As of 2016, Appcelerator operates as a subsidiary of Axway Inc.
The Gifts Project
Acquisition in 2011
The Gifts Project is a social e-commerce platform that specializes in group gifting, enabling online retailers and marketplaces to enhance their customer experience through social buying. This white-label solution integrates a social group gifting system directly into the checkout processes of major e-commerce websites. It allows customers to celebrate special occasions by inviting friends to contribute towards gifts, effectively fostering a collaborative shopping environment. The Gifts Project is developed by Appchee Applications Ltd., an Israeli startup that is supported by notable investors in the tech and venture capital sectors.
Shipwire, a CEVA Logistics Company
Venture Round in 2011
Shipwire, a CEVA Logistics Company, specializes in product fulfillment for growing brands and retailers, utilizing a comprehensive cloud logistics platform and a global warehouse network. With facilities strategically located in major cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver, London, and Hong Kong, Shipwire helps businesses optimize shipping costs by positioning inventory closer to customers. Merchants send their products to Shipwire's warehouses, where the fulfillment process is streamlined to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery. The platform supports connections to various online stores and marketplaces, allowing for seamless order management and real-time inventory tracking. Additionally, Shipwire fosters collaboration through a developer-friendly approach and offers an ecommerce affiliate partner program, enhancing its service offerings for online retailers and small businesses seeking customized fulfillment solutions.
alaMaula
Acquisition in 2011
alaMaula is an e-commerce platform that facilitates the buying and selling of various goods, allowing users to easily exchange items they no longer need. The platform offers a wide range of categories, including electronics, cell phones, home furnishings, vehicles, and sports equipment. By providing a user-friendly interface, alaMaula enables individuals to connect and transact efficiently, promoting a marketplace where everything has value. The company's mission is to simplify the selling process, making it accessible for everyone to participate in the exchange of goods.
Zong is a global mobile payment company that facilitates secure, seamless, and high-conversion rate transactions for online gaming and social networking platforms. By leveraging direct connections with mobile network operators worldwide, Zong offers a robust payment solution in nearly 50 countries and 21 languages, reaching over 3.2 billion mobile users. Its platform combines the advantages of carrier billing and payment card networks, providing a one-click mobile payment option for Android applications. Zong has processed payments for over 10 million unique users and has been recognized for its product innovation. Backed by Advent Venture Partners, Newbury Ventures, and Matrix Partners, Zong was spun off from Echovox in 2010.
GSI Commerce
Acquisition in 2011
GSI Commerce is a technology and services company that specializes in providing e-commerce, multichannel, and interactive marketing solutions to brands and retailers both in the U.S. and internationally. Following its acquisition by eBay in 2011, GSI operates as a separate entity within the eBay ecosystem. The company is structured into three distinct business units: E-Commerce Services, Global Marketing Services, and Consumer Engagement. E-Commerce Services offers a comprehensive technology platform, along with multichannel and order fulfillment solutions. The Global Marketing Services unit includes various interactive marketing technology providers and a full-service digital agency. The Consumer Engagement division focuses on innovative consumer outreach methods and includes platforms such as Rue La La, an exclusive shopping boutique, and ShopRunner.com, which provides subscription-based shipping benefits from various online retailers.
Magento Commerce
Acquisition in 2011
Magento Commerce is a modern cloud commerce platform that offers an open-source ecosystem designed to integrate digital and physical shopping experiences. It provides flexible solutions for business-to-consumer (B2C), business-to-business (B2B), and hybrid models, extending beyond traditional shopping carts to encompass a variety of shoppable experiences, such as mobile, in-store, email, shipping, and marketplaces. Recognized for its leadership in the commerce sector, Magento collaborates with some of the world’s largest retailers and brands, delivering innovative services that cater to diverse industry needs. The platform is known for its ability to support both B2C and B2B operations, making it a preferred choice among merchants seeking comprehensive digital commerce solutions.
Quikr is an online marketplace and free classifieds platform operating in India, designed to facilitate connections between buyers and sellers. Users can browse a wide range of advertisements for various categories, including real estate, vehicles, electronics, jobs, and personal services, making it easy to buy, sell, or rent items and services. The platform promotes user independence by allowing individuals to engage directly with one another, thereby enhancing the overall trading experience. Quikr continually innovates its offerings, introducing features such as privacy-focused transactions and services that cater to those with limited internet access. The company’s mission is to empower users to discover opportunities and connect within their communities, ultimately enriching the marketplace experience for all participants.
Baixing.com
Series C in 2011
Baixing Co., Ltd. operates Baixing.com, a classified ads website based in Shanghai, China. The platform provides a localized information service where users can list, view, and connect over various classified advertisements, including second-hand goods, jobs, vehicles, and real estate. In addition to listing services, Baixing offers advertising solutions such as online marketing, automated precision marketing, and telemarketing. The company also has a procurement system for managing corporate advertising purchases across various media channels. Value-added services include membership options, content auditing, third-party payment services, and online traffic distribution. Founded in 2005, Baixing was previously known as Shanghai Baixing Kijiji Co., Ltd. before rebranding in April 2016. It operates as a subsidiary of Somfy SA.
MissionFish
Acquisition in 2011
MissionFish is an online platform that facilitates fundraising for nonprofits through partnerships with eBay and PayPal. The company enables individual sellers to donate a portion of their sales proceeds to charitable organizations, thereby supporting various causes. Additionally, MissionFish assists nonprofits in raising funds by providing them with tools to sell items directly on eBay.
Where, LLC, a PayPal service, is a prominent location-based media company in North America, boasting over 4 million active users. Its consumer application, WHERE, enables users to discover, save, and share local places by providing relevant information and special offers from nearby merchants. The application is highly ranked across mobile platforms and carriers. Additionally, WHERE Ads serves as the largest mobile advertising network in the region, offering fully geotargetable inventory. This platform effectively connects merchants with nearby consumers who have shown interest in their products, delivering over 1 billion hyper-local ads each month to more than 100 publishers.
Gittigidiyor
Acquisition in 2011
Gittigidiyor is a prominent Turkish e-commerce marketplace that facilitates online trading for buyers and sellers. Established in 2001, the platform enables users to engage in auctions, operate stores, access daily deals, and participate in fixed-price listings. As a subsidiary of eBay, Gittigidiyor offers a diverse array of products, including clothing, accessories, collectibles, electronics, and more. The company incorporates a unique safety mechanism known as the No Risk System, which enhances the security of transactions on the platform. Gittigidiyor attracts significant traffic, reporting approximately 500,000 visitors daily, highlighting its strong presence in the online shopping sector.
Brands4friends
Acquisition in 2010
Brands4friends is a German online retailer that operates a unique shopping platform. It specializes in selling high-quality, branded fashion and lifestyle products, including clothing, sports goods, accessories, beauty products, and electronics. The company's business model revolves around temporary, consecutive sales auctions, offering end users the opportunity to purchase these products at discounted prices.
Critical Path Software
Acquisition in 2010
Critical Path Software is a mobile application developer that specializes in creating applications compatible with all operating systems. The company focuses on various categories, including lifestyle, shopping, health and fitness, and travel, providing smartphone users with easily accessible information. Notably, Critical Path Software has collaborated with eBay to enhance its mobile offerings, developing applications such as the StubHub iPhone app. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to deliver user-friendly mobile experiences across a diverse range of sectors.
Milo.com is a free Web site that enables shoppers to research products online and buy local, providing the best of both worlds. The leader in the local product search space, Milo.com tracks the real-time availability and prices of more than 2 million products at over 48,000 stores across the U.S. By combining the resources of the Web and the immediacy of local stores, Milo.com makes it easy for shoppers to research the best products, find the right prices and check where products are available near them. Shoppers save time and money, get to see and try products before they buy them and get the product they want right when they want it. Retailers with products listed on Milo.com can better compete with e-commerce and can use the Site to drive valuable intent-based foot traffic into their stores. Based in [Palo Alto, Calif.](/maps/city/Palo%2520Alto), Milo.com boasts leadership from [comScore](/organization/comscore) and [Google](/organization/google), and is backed by [True Ventures](/financial-organization/true-ventures) and prominent Silicon Valley investors and entrepreneurs from [Mint.com](/organization/mint), [PayPal](/organization/paypal), [Yelp](/organization/yelp), [YouTube](/organization/youtube), and others.
Appcelerator
Series B in 2010
Appcelerator Inc. is a provider of mobile enterprise platform solutions, specializing in cross-platform application development. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company's Appcelerator Platform facilitates the creation and testing of native applications across various mobile operating systems using a single codebase. It also offers Arrow, a framework for building and managing mobile APIs, as well as pre-built push notification services. Additionally, Appcelerator provides real-time mobile analytics to monitor every native application developed on its platform or through its native software development kits for iOS and Android. Its offerings support Fortune 100 enterprises in mobilizing data and streamlining the development process, enabling organizations to deliver innovative applications swiftly while gaining insights into their mobile app performance. As of 2016, Appcelerator operates as a subsidiary of Axway Inc.
RedLaser
Acquisition in 2010
RedLaser is a mobile application designed for comparison shopping and retrieving product information through barcode scanning. The application leverages advanced barcode scanning technology originally developed to function effectively with non-autofocus cameras. RedLaser focuses on providing users with the ability to compare prices and access detailed product information quickly and efficiently. With over 2 million downloads, the application has established a significant user base and continues to evolve with innovative visual capabilities, enhancing the shopping experience for consumers.
Magento Commerce
Venture Round in 2010
Magento Commerce is a modern cloud commerce platform that offers an open-source ecosystem designed to integrate digital and physical shopping experiences. It provides flexible solutions for business-to-consumer (B2C), business-to-business (B2B), and hybrid models, extending beyond traditional shopping carts to encompass a variety of shoppable experiences, such as mobile, in-store, email, shipping, and marketplaces. Recognized for its leadership in the commerce sector, Magento collaborates with some of the world’s largest retailers and brands, delivering innovative services that cater to diverse industry needs. The platform is known for its ability to support both B2C and B2B operations, making it a preferred choice among merchants seeking comprehensive digital commerce solutions.
Skype
Debt Financing in 2009
Skype, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Luxembourg, is a division of Microsoft Corp. It specializes in providing a unified communications platform that enables users to engage in voice, video calls, and instant messaging over the internet. Skype's services, which include text, voice, and video functionalities, facilitate real-time collaboration and communication, making it suitable for both personal and professional use. The platform offers free basic services, such as one-to-one and group calls, and also provides paid options for additional features like calling landlines, accessing WiFi, or sending texts. Skype's user-friendly interface and cross-platform compatibility make it accessible on various devices, including computers, smartphones, and TVs with Skype integration.
Positronic
Acquisition in 2009
Positronic is a technology company that specializes in developing predictive search technology software. Through its advanced machine learning platform, Positronic creates predictive models that are essential for enhancing search-based initiatives. The company's innovations aim to improve the efficiency and accuracy of search processes across various applications, making it a key player in the field of predictive analytics and machine learning.
Bill Me Later
Acquisition in 2008
Bill Me Later, Inc. provides payment and marketing technology solutions to multichannel retailers. It offers PayCapture, a set of credit tools; and Bill Me Later that enables customers to pay for purchases without providing credit card information. The company supports and delivers a suite of Web-engineered payment solutions; and offers consulting services in the areas of payments, risk management, marketing, and technology. Bill Me Later, Inc. was formerly known as I4 Commerce, Inc. and changed its name to Bill Me Later, Inc. in August, 2007. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Timonium, Maryland. As of November 7, 2008, Bill Me Later, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of eBay Inc.
Den Bla Avis
Acquisition in 2008
Den Bla Avis is a prominent player in the online classifieds market in Denmark, operating the website dba.dk, which attracts over 120 million page views monthly, and bilbasen.dk, dedicated to vehicle listings with 66 million page views per month. Originally established as printed classified advertising circulars, the company has effectively transitioned to a digital platform while still offering traditional publications. Den Bla Avis provides a comprehensive platform for various classified categories, including vehicles, housing, bicycles, electronics, pets, musical instruments, clothing, and books. With offices located in Aarhus and Copenhagen, the company has established itself as a fast-growing and profitable entity in the online marketplace.
ChannelAdvisor
Series D in 2008
ChannelAdvisor is a provider of cloud-based multichannel commerce solutions aimed at enhancing the e-commerce operations of brands and retailers. The company's platform facilitates the management of various sales channels, enabling users to streamline processes such as inventory availability and pricing optimization. By offering data analytics capabilities, ChannelAdvisor empowers its clients to improve their online performance and competitiveness. The company is dedicated to helping businesses expand their reach, connect with consumers throughout the buying cycle, and ultimately drive sales growth from a centralized platform.
Gmarket
Acquisition in 2008
Gmarkets, is a financial information company specializing in the delivery of global fixed income and capital markets data. Our flagship product PILOT, is a real-time desktop workstation for financial professionals delivered via the Internet. Pilot's customizable desktop aggregates the world's leading sources of capital markets content onto one singular platform for ease of access. It also includes a real-time direct interface to MS-Excel. We pride ourselves on delivering quality content in one easy to use, flexible, and affordable package.
Baixing.com
Series B in 2008
Baixing Co., Ltd. operates Baixing.com, a classified ads website based in Shanghai, China. The platform provides a localized information service where users can list, view, and connect over various classified advertisements, including second-hand goods, jobs, vehicles, and real estate. In addition to listing services, Baixing offers advertising solutions such as online marketing, automated precision marketing, and telemarketing. The company also has a procurement system for managing corporate advertising purchases across various media channels. Value-added services include membership options, content auditing, third-party payment services, and online traffic distribution. Founded in 2005, Baixing was previously known as Shanghai Baixing Kijiji Co., Ltd. before rebranding in April 2016. It operates as a subsidiary of Somfy SA.
VuVox is a technology company that specializes in rich media presentation solutions. It offers a web-based platform that enables users to create and share interactive slideshows by uploading personal photos, audio, and video content. This user-friendly software facilitates the syndication of personal media, allowing individuals to seamlessly present their multimedia creations to a wider audience. Through its innovative approach, VuVox enhances the way users engage with and share their personal stories and experiences.
ViA-Online
Acquisition in 2007
ViA-Online GmbH is an auction management software company. The company operates web-portal, Afterbuy.com, which helps users manage various aspects of the selling process, with features like inventory management and item listing.The company is based in Krefeld, Germany. As of October 4, 2007, ViA-Online GmbH operates as a subsidiary of eBay Inc.
Baixing.com
Series A in 2007
Baixing Co., Ltd. operates Baixing.com, a classified ads website based in Shanghai, China. The platform provides a localized information service where users can list, view, and connect over various classified advertisements, including second-hand goods, jobs, vehicles, and real estate. In addition to listing services, Baixing offers advertising solutions such as online marketing, automated precision marketing, and telemarketing. The company also has a procurement system for managing corporate advertising purchases across various media channels. Value-added services include membership options, content auditing, third-party payment services, and online traffic distribution. Founded in 2005, Baixing was previously known as Shanghai Baixing Kijiji Co., Ltd. before rebranding in April 2016. It operates as a subsidiary of Somfy SA.