SidelineSwap, LLC is an online marketplace that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of sporting goods. Founded in 2012 by former college athletes, the platform offers a wide range of new, used, and vintage sports equipment, including gear for lacrosse, hockey, soccer, skiing, baseball, basketball, football, golf, and more. The marketplace connects athletes, allowing them to access high-quality gear at affordable prices while fostering a community of sports enthusiasts. Sellers range from high school athletes selling last season's equipment to former college players and business owners who trade in sports gear. SidelineSwap has attracted hundreds of thousands of users and continues to grow, enhancing the accessibility of sports equipment for all athletes. The company is based in Franklin Square, New York.
Choose is a simple yet aesthetic mobile app where users get to discover amazing curated items. They may vote for their favorite products in order to unlock rewards and more personalized contents thanks to a powerful recommendation system. Exit the long-term studies, brands can now showcase their fanciest products while studying the growing enthusiasm for them in real time and on a global scale. Choose give brands better customer insights and help them to match their short-term needs for launching new concepts.
Neol is a platform designed to facilitate learning and collaboration among creative individuals and innovators in a decentralized environment. It offers services focused on organizational design, leadership development, brand creation, campaign management, and behavioral marketing. By leveraging a curated global community, Neol enables users to address challenges and shape their futures through cohort-based learning and innovation. The platform aims to empower creative leaders and talent to work together effectively, fostering a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Boom & Bucket is building the modern marketplace for all things heavy equipment.
Vivla is a real estate service provider that specializes in second homeownership by facilitating the buying, owning, and selling of fractional shares in second homes. The company streamlines the entire process for its clients, managing all aspects from the initial purchase to legal and administrative tasks, as well as ongoing property management. This approach allows individuals to invest in fully managed second homes without the need to purchase an entire property, making vacation home ownership more accessible and convenient.
Convious is a company that offers a SaaS-based eCommerce platform tailored for the leisure industry, enabling businesses to implement a direct-to-consumer strategy. The platform enhances the entire customer journey by providing tools for ads management, native applications, dynamic pricing, conversion optimization, and loyalty management. Utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Convious continuously evaluates and improves the customer experience, purchasing process, and pricing strategies. Its algorithms automate customer pricing based on external variables, helping businesses increase conversion rates and profit margins while reducing reliance on third-party sellers. This approach allows companies to maintain brand control and gain deeper customer insights, ultimately driving revenue through direct bookings.
Carla operates an online platform designed for the purchase and leasing of electric vehicles, offering a seamless and transparent experience for users. The platform functions as an electric mobility marketplace, allowing customers to buy, sell, or lease electric cars with ease. Carla provides comprehensive coverage options that include routine maintenance, full insurance, seasonal tire services, and vehicle tax management. This approach ensures that customers have access to all necessary services and information, simplifying the process of acquiring or disposing of electric vehicles.
Clutch Canada Inc. is an online platform that specializes in the sale of used cars, allowing customers to search, experience, finance, and purchase vehicles from the comfort of their homes. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Bedford, Canada, the company serves regions including Nova Scotia, Halifax, Toronto, and Dartmouth. Clutch distinguishes itself by providing detailed listings that feature images of vehicle condition, comprehensive CarFax reports, and 360-degree views of both the interior and exterior. The company emphasizes transparency by having no hidden fees and offers a seven-day money-back guarantee on all purchases. Additionally, Clutch provides services such as test drives, mechanical inspections, and direct delivery to enhance the customer experience.
Operator of a coffee shop intended to offer caffeine products with zero waste and zero emissions. The company's product line includes different flavors of coffee, baked treats, pastries, and tacos, and lets patrons place their orders from a mobile application, enabling consumers to order their favorite sips of coffee with a single click.
Favo is a supermarket shopping community that connects local entrepreneurs and neighbors.
Favo is a supermarket shopping community that connects local entrepreneurs and neighbors.
Gurucall is an online marketplace that facilitates access to expert advice through one-on-one or group interactions. The platform is designed to support organizations and individuals by offering insights and experiences from knowledgeable professionals. Users can engage with experts to learn new skills, gain inspiration, and make informed decisions based on real-world perspectives. By connecting people with the expertise they seek, Gurucall aims to empower users in their personal and professional growth, fostering an environment of knowledge sharing and enriched learning experiences.
Kocomo is an early-stage proptech startup focused on revolutionizing second home ownership through a transparent marketplace for luxury properties. The company offers a co-ownership model that allows up to eight families to jointly own vacation homes, making luxury living more accessible. Users can browse available properties on the platform and reserve dates for their visits, ensuring that they enjoy well-equipped homes with all necessary amenities at a subsidized cost. Initially launched in Mexico, Kocomo aims to help individuals achieve their dream of vacation home ownership while fostering memorable experiences. With backing from prominent investors across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America, Kocomo is positioned to expand its innovative approach to property ownership globally.
JOKR is a grocery and delivery platform that provides hyper-local product delivery services. The company offers customers delivery of an assortment of grocery and retail items to their doorstep in less than 15 minutes. It aims to democratize retail by bringing together global suppliers' all-time favorite products and local brands to support the small businesses in every neighborhood while minimizing waste. JOKR currently operates hubs in cities including New York, São Paolo, Mexico City, Bogota, Lima, Warsaw, and Vienna. It was headquartered in New York, New York in 2021.
Developer of a bike-share application designed to provide affordable, environmentally friendly transportation, especially in and around universities with dense student populations and strong bike access. The company's reservation platform recommends the nearest available bike and permits to reserve a bike before pickup and collect payment automatically to help people reduce their carbon footprint, enabling riders to see all available bikes and their locations within the community.
Spinny is a technology-driven platform that simplifies the buying and selling of used cars in India. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana, Spinny aims to create a trustworthy and hassle-free experience for customers in the pre-owned car market. The company employs a full-stack business model, ensuring transparency and value in every transaction. Spinny offers a selection of handpicked cars, complete with detailed information, and provides potential buyers with the opportunity for a test drive and a five-day money-back guarantee. This approach enables car owners to list their vehicles easily while offering buyers a straightforward and reliable process for purchasing their desired cars.
Industry leading NPS, Shopper.com.br is the best replenishment system for Brazilian consumers. "Reducing our loss of time and money with repetitive activities" Shopper.com.br is a startup whose mission is to build a more efficient world, where essential products arrive at people's homes as easily as water arrives at the tap. Our view of "efficiency" is complete: we look at both the waste of resources along the production and distribution chain of products and services (which generate unnecessarily high prices for the final consumer), and the waste of resources and time that end consumers spend to find, buy and enjoy these products and services. Our mission is to build a more efficient world in this direction. A world where people lose less money and time with monotonous, routine, everyday, unnecessary activities. We want to build such a world using innovative technology and business models, always with highly qualified and committed people on the team. Our first challenge is to improve the efficiency of the distribution chain and supply of essential consumer products: cleaning products, personal hygiene and non-perishable food. We do this through our online platform for monthly sales and deliveries of grocery products. Our recurrence model allows us to have no inventory and have high predictability of demand, generating efficiency, which is passed on to consumers in the form of lower prices (~10% cheaper).
Clutch Canada Inc. is an online platform that specializes in the sale of used cars, allowing customers to search, experience, finance, and purchase vehicles from the comfort of their homes. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Bedford, Canada, the company serves regions including Nova Scotia, Halifax, Toronto, and Dartmouth. Clutch distinguishes itself by providing detailed listings that feature images of vehicle condition, comprehensive CarFax reports, and 360-degree views of both the interior and exterior. The company emphasizes transparency by having no hidden fees and offers a seven-day money-back guarantee on all purchases. Additionally, Clutch provides services such as test drives, mechanical inspections, and direct delivery to enhance the customer experience.
Impacked operates an online marketplace specifically designed for primary packaging, aiming to facilitate the connection and collaboration between brands and suppliers. The platform streamlines the packaging sourcing process by offering tools that enable suppliers to enhance their sales and marketing efforts. Clients can efficiently search, filter, sample, quote, and purchase various packaging options, allowing them to choose solutions that best meet their specific needs. By modernizing the packaging sourcing landscape, Impacked positions itself as a comprehensive resource for all primary packaging requirements.
Operator of a coffee shop intended to offer caffeine products with zero waste and zero emissions. The company's product line includes different flavors of coffee, baked treats, pastries, and tacos, and lets patrons place their orders from a mobile application, enabling consumers to order their favorite sips of coffee with a single click.
Curtsy, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. It operates a mobile application designed specifically for women, allowing them to rent and sell a variety of fashion items including dresses, shoes, handbags, jewelry, and accessories. The app simplifies the process of buying and selling stylish clothing, catering to a community of users who seek to engage in a sustainable and cost-effective shopping experience.
Kyte’s mission is to offer the most compelling and most customer-centric way to get a car for consumers on top of fully virtualized cloud fleet ecosystem.
Bottomless is a company that has developed a WiFi-enabled scale designed to enhance the coffee subscription experience. This innovative scale allows users to track their coffee consumption and automatically reorder freshly roasted beans when supplies run low. By syncing with the scale, consumers can specify their preferences, enabling the platform to learn individual caffeine habits and provide personalized coffee selections. This approach ensures that customers receive fresh coffee at optimal times, avoiding the stale offerings typically associated with traditional coffee purchases.
YardLynk - the online marketplace and platform aimed at improving how construction equipment is rented out.
Founded in 2019 and based in Madrid, Vamos’ mission is to change the way people have cars. By removing the traditional car ownership experience replacing it with technology and exceptional customer experience, Vamos offers consumers and sellers a convenient online Car as a Service platform.
Ravacan is an analytics and collaboration platform tailored for industrial buyers and their suppliers. The platform focuses on purchasing and procurement, offering tools to analyze costs and manage supplier relationships effectively. It aids users in identifying suitable suppliers and navigating supply chain disruptions while automating repetitive tasks. Additionally, Ravacan provides functionalities for demand forecasting, product costing, and calculating return on investment. By enhancing supplier acquisition and reducing costs, the platform aims to increase productivity for global supply and commodity managers.
Clutch Canada Inc. is an online platform that specializes in the sale of used cars, allowing customers to search, experience, finance, and purchase vehicles from the comfort of their homes. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Bedford, Canada, the company serves regions including Nova Scotia, Halifax, Toronto, and Dartmouth. Clutch distinguishes itself by providing detailed listings that feature images of vehicle condition, comprehensive CarFax reports, and 360-degree views of both the interior and exterior. The company emphasizes transparency by having no hidden fees and offers a seven-day money-back guarantee on all purchases. Additionally, Clutch provides services such as test drives, mechanical inspections, and direct delivery to enhance the customer experience.
Industry leading NPS, Shopper.com.br is the best replenishment system for Brazilian consumers. "Reducing our loss of time and money with repetitive activities" Shopper.com.br is a startup whose mission is to build a more efficient world, where essential products arrive at people's homes as easily as water arrives at the tap. Our view of "efficiency" is complete: we look at both the waste of resources along the production and distribution chain of products and services (which generate unnecessarily high prices for the final consumer), and the waste of resources and time that end consumers spend to find, buy and enjoy these products and services. Our mission is to build a more efficient world in this direction. A world where people lose less money and time with monotonous, routine, everyday, unnecessary activities. We want to build such a world using innovative technology and business models, always with highly qualified and committed people on the team. Our first challenge is to improve the efficiency of the distribution chain and supply of essential consumer products: cleaning products, personal hygiene and non-perishable food. We do this through our online platform for monthly sales and deliveries of grocery products. Our recurrence model allows us to have no inventory and have high predictability of demand, generating efficiency, which is passed on to consumers in the form of lower prices (~10% cheaper).
Lime is a company focused on providing sustainable transportation solutions to address the first and last mile mobility challenges in urban areas. It offers an array of smart mobility options, including electric scooters and bikes, designed to be affordable and convenient for users while minimizing their carbon footprint. Lime collaborates with cities to deploy its fleet, which features electric kick-scooters and bikes equipped with GPS and self-activating locks, ensuring reliable access for riders. Through its services, Lime aims to encourage a shift in transportation behavior, promoting a greener future for urban mobility.
Refurbed GmbH is an online marketplace based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in the sale of refurbished electronic goods. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on offering a wide range of products, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, televisions, and kitchen appliances, all at prices up to 40% lower than new items. Refurbed's products undergo a comprehensive 40-step refurbishment process, ensuring they look and function like new. Each device comes with a minimum 12-month guarantee, highlighting the company's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. By promoting the purchase of refurbished products, Refurbed not only helps consumers save money but also supports environmentally sustainable practices in the electronics market.
Refurbed GmbH is an online marketplace based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in the sale of refurbished electronic goods. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on offering a wide range of products, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, televisions, and kitchen appliances, all at prices up to 40% lower than new items. Refurbed's products undergo a comprehensive 40-step refurbishment process, ensuring they look and function like new. Each device comes with a minimum 12-month guarantee, highlighting the company's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. By promoting the purchase of refurbished products, Refurbed not only helps consumers save money but also supports environmentally sustainable practices in the electronics market.
Operator of a coffee shop intended to offer caffeine products with zero waste and zero emissions. The company's product line includes different flavors of coffee, baked treats, pastries, and tacos, and lets patrons place their orders from a mobile application, enabling consumers to order their favorite sips of coffee with a single click.
Bottomless is a company that has developed a WiFi-enabled scale designed to enhance the coffee subscription experience. This innovative scale allows users to track their coffee consumption and automatically reorder freshly roasted beans when supplies run low. By syncing with the scale, consumers can specify their preferences, enabling the platform to learn individual caffeine habits and provide personalized coffee selections. This approach ensures that customers receive fresh coffee at optimal times, avoiding the stale offerings typically associated with traditional coffee purchases.
Gurucall is an online marketplace that facilitates access to expert advice through one-on-one or group interactions. The platform is designed to support organizations and individuals by offering insights and experiences from knowledgeable professionals. Users can engage with experts to learn new skills, gain inspiration, and make informed decisions based on real-world perspectives. By connecting people with the expertise they seek, Gurucall aims to empower users in their personal and professional growth, fostering an environment of knowledge sharing and enriched learning experiences.
Curtsy, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. It operates a mobile application designed specifically for women, allowing them to rent and sell a variety of fashion items including dresses, shoes, handbags, jewelry, and accessories. The app simplifies the process of buying and selling stylish clothing, catering to a community of users who seek to engage in a sustainable and cost-effective shopping experience.
Vinted is an online marketplace that focuses on making second-hand fashion a preferred choice for consumers. The platform facilitates a peer-to-peer environment where users, primarily women and girls, can buy, sell, and swap clothing, accessories, and lifestyle items. It features a mobile-first design and includes an online chatting option, allowing for seamless communication between users, which enhances the shopping experience while keeping costs low. Through its community-driven approach, Vinted aims to promote sustainable fashion practices by encouraging the reuse of clothing.
PaulCamper GmbH, founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates as Europe's largest RV rental marketplace. The company connects RV owners with outdoor enthusiasts seeking to rent motor homes and campervans for their adventures. By providing a platform tailored to the needs of both renters and owners, PaulCamper enables vehicle owners to earn additional income by renting out their RVs. In turn, travelers can easily access a variety of rental options across the country, facilitating their outdoor experiences and road trips. The company fosters a community centered around a shared passion for camping and exploration.
FlipGive is a digital fundraising platform designed for schools, sports teams, and community initiatives. It allows members to pool their everyday shopping expenses to earn cash back, which can be used for team funding or other community projects. By uniting the fragmented youth sports market, FlipGive creates a direct digital channel between over 700 merchant partners and the North American youth sports community. This innovative approach not only helps brands acquire new customers but also fosters loyalty among users, enhancing their fundraising efforts through collective spending.
Cityfurnish is an online furniture rental platform founded in 2015 and headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana. The company specializes in offering a diverse range of household goods, including modern and contemporary wooden furniture, appliances, and fitness equipment. Through its platform, Cityfurnish provides consumers with access to slightly used and refurbished products on a convenient monthly rental basis, making quality furnishings more affordable and accessible. The service is designed to cater to the needs of individuals seeking flexible and cost-effective solutions for their home and lifestyle requirements.
Rebag is an e-commerce company specializing in the buying and selling of pre-owned luxury handbags, watches, jewelry, and accessories. Founded in 2014 by a team from Harvard Business School, Rebag has developed a unique business model that prioritizes sellers by providing upfront payment and ensuring a seamless resale experience. The platform caters to a growing segment of consumers interested in sustainable and affordable luxury ownership. Rebag operates both online and in physical stores located in Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. The company has gained recognition for its innovative approach, being named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2020, and has received significant backing from notable venture capital firms. With $68 million raised in funding, Rebag continues to enhance the secondary luxury market by streamlining the process for consumers looking to buy and sell high-end goods.
Lime is a company focused on providing sustainable transportation solutions to address the first and last mile mobility challenges in urban areas. It offers an array of smart mobility options, including electric scooters and bikes, designed to be affordable and convenient for users while minimizing their carbon footprint. Lime collaborates with cities to deploy its fleet, which features electric kick-scooters and bikes equipped with GPS and self-activating locks, ensuring reliable access for riders. Through its services, Lime aims to encourage a shift in transportation behavior, promoting a greener future for urban mobility.
Zolo is a provider of managed co-living spaces aimed at students and young professionals seeking shared accommodation options. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Zolo enhances the traditional concepts of paying guest accommodations and hostels by offering a range of living amenities, from basic to luxury. Its fully furnished rooms come with essential services such as hygienic food, daily housekeeping, internet access, and security, creating a hassle-free long-term living experience. By catering specifically to the needs of individuals relocating to new cities, Zolo provides a flexible and supportive living environment.
Lime is a company focused on providing sustainable transportation solutions to address the first and last mile mobility challenges in urban areas. It offers an array of smart mobility options, including electric scooters and bikes, designed to be affordable and convenient for users while minimizing their carbon footprint. Lime collaborates with cities to deploy its fleet, which features electric kick-scooters and bikes equipped with GPS and self-activating locks, ensuring reliable access for riders. Through its services, Lime aims to encourage a shift in transportation behavior, promoting a greener future for urban mobility.
Vinted is an online marketplace that focuses on making second-hand fashion a preferred choice for consumers. The platform facilitates a peer-to-peer environment where users, primarily women and girls, can buy, sell, and swap clothing, accessories, and lifestyle items. It features a mobile-first design and includes an online chatting option, allowing for seamless communication between users, which enhances the shopping experience while keeping costs low. Through its community-driven approach, Vinted aims to promote sustainable fashion practices by encouraging the reuse of clothing.
With a dynamic, engaged community of 13 million members (40 million monthly visits, 300 million monthly pageviews, and 1 billion video views), Hometalk has become the world’s leading DIY Home & Garden knowledge hub. Homeowners, bloggers and professionals use Hometalk to share their DIY projects, ask questions and become inspired - all in consonance with Hometalk’s mission of enabling people to improve their living spaces through DIY.
SidelineSwap, LLC is an online marketplace that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of sporting goods. Founded in 2012 by former college athletes, the platform offers a wide range of new, used, and vintage sports equipment, including gear for lacrosse, hockey, soccer, skiing, baseball, basketball, football, golf, and more. The marketplace connects athletes, allowing them to access high-quality gear at affordable prices while fostering a community of sports enthusiasts. Sellers range from high school athletes selling last season's equipment to former college players and business owners who trade in sports gear. SidelineSwap has attracted hundreds of thousands of users and continues to grow, enhancing the accessibility of sports equipment for all athletes. The company is based in Franklin Square, New York.
Comatch GmbH is a Berlin-based online marketplace that connects companies with freelance management consultants and industry experts. The platform facilitates the matching of organizations seeking external support for various projects with independent professionals specializing in areas such as strategy, organization, IT, marketing, finance, and operations. By providing access to a diverse pool of expertise, Comatch enables businesses of all sizes to enhance their operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Provider of fitness studio-style programs intended to make fancy fitness classes affordable. The company's fitness studio offers yoga, dance, high-intensity interval training, pilates and barre classes all under one roof, conducted by instructors from top studios, enabling users to get access to convenient, flexible exercise and stay fit at an affordable cost.
Couple is a luxury brand specializing in lab-grown diamond engagement rings and wedding bands. The company aims to simplify the complexities associated with the mined diamond market by offering a single quality of diamond that is colorless and flawless to the naked eye. Their product range features a carefully curated selection of timeless ring designs, all featuring diamonds that are hand-selected and guaranteed to be free from negative environmental and social impacts. This approach allows Couple to provide customers with beautiful, high-quality diamonds at competitive prices, promoting both ethical consumption and accessibility in the luxury jewelry market.
Trocafone is an online marketplace in Brazil that specializes in the buying and selling of used electronics, primarily smartphones. The platform enhances the experience for both buyers and sellers by acquiring devices from sellers, refurbishing them, and re-selling them as certified pre-owned. This model allows buyers to benefit from the affordability of a peer-to-peer marketplace while enjoying the service and security typically associated with retail stores. For sellers, Trocafone offers a streamlined process that simplifies the selling experience; items can be sold in seconds, and shipping is made easy with pre-addressed, pre-stamped mailers.
Trocafone is an online marketplace in Brazil that specializes in the buying and selling of used electronics, primarily smartphones. The platform enhances the experience for both buyers and sellers by acquiring devices from sellers, refurbishing them, and re-selling them as certified pre-owned. This model allows buyers to benefit from the affordability of a peer-to-peer marketplace while enjoying the service and security typically associated with retail stores. For sellers, Trocafone offers a streamlined process that simplifies the selling experience; items can be sold in seconds, and shipping is made easy with pre-addressed, pre-stamped mailers.
Rebag is an e-commerce company specializing in the buying and selling of pre-owned luxury handbags, watches, jewelry, and accessories. Founded in 2014 by a team from Harvard Business School, Rebag has developed a unique business model that prioritizes sellers by providing upfront payment and ensuring a seamless resale experience. The platform caters to a growing segment of consumers interested in sustainable and affordable luxury ownership. Rebag operates both online and in physical stores located in Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. The company has gained recognition for its innovative approach, being named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2020, and has received significant backing from notable venture capital firms. With $68 million raised in funding, Rebag continues to enhance the secondary luxury market by streamlining the process for consumers looking to buy and sell high-end goods.
Bus.com is a bus rental platform that allows its clients to plan and book group transportation online. Its web app makes it easy to organize, book, join and enjoy bus trips. T The company was founded by travel industry veterans and built with startup hustle. Its headquarters is located at Montreal, Quebec.
Letgo is a popular mobile application that facilitates the buying and selling of second-hand goods locally, boasting over 100 million downloads and 400 million listings. Founded in 2015 by Alec Oxenford and Jordi Castello, later joined by Enrique Linares, Letgo has become a leading marketplace in the United States, offering a diverse range of products, including electronics, vehicles, clothing, and furniture. The app incorporates innovative features such as image recognition and video listings, which streamline the listing process by automatically suggesting titles, prices, and categories based on user-uploaded photos. This user-friendly approach allows individuals to easily declutter their homes and discover great deals nearby.
SidelineSwap, LLC is an online marketplace that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of sporting goods. Founded in 2012 by former college athletes, the platform offers a wide range of new, used, and vintage sports equipment, including gear for lacrosse, hockey, soccer, skiing, baseball, basketball, football, golf, and more. The marketplace connects athletes, allowing them to access high-quality gear at affordable prices while fostering a community of sports enthusiasts. Sellers range from high school athletes selling last season's equipment to former college players and business owners who trade in sports gear. SidelineSwap has attracted hundreds of thousands of users and continues to grow, enhancing the accessibility of sports equipment for all athletes. The company is based in Franklin Square, New York.
Zeek Mobile Ltd. is a company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, that specializes in developing a mobile application and web-based platform for the buying and selling of unwanted gift vouchers. Founded in 2013, Zeek aims to address the significant issue of unutilized store credit, estimated at $100 billion annually. Since its launch in the UK in 2015, the platform has facilitated the exchange of gift cards and vouchers, allowing users to sell their unwanted vouchers for cash and purchase discounted gift cards from leading brands. Through its marketplace, Zeek provides a safe and efficient service that helps users recover value from their unused gift cards, thereby reducing financial waste.
Letgo is a popular mobile application that facilitates the buying and selling of second-hand goods locally, boasting over 100 million downloads and 400 million listings. Founded in 2015 by Alec Oxenford and Jordi Castello, later joined by Enrique Linares, Letgo has become a leading marketplace in the United States, offering a diverse range of products, including electronics, vehicles, clothing, and furniture. The app incorporates innovative features such as image recognition and video listings, which streamline the listing process by automatically suggesting titles, prices, and categories based on user-uploaded photos. This user-friendly approach allows individuals to easily declutter their homes and discover great deals nearby.
Rebag is an e-commerce company specializing in the buying and selling of pre-owned luxury handbags, watches, jewelry, and accessories. Founded in 2014 by a team from Harvard Business School, Rebag has developed a unique business model that prioritizes sellers by providing upfront payment and ensuring a seamless resale experience. The platform caters to a growing segment of consumers interested in sustainable and affordable luxury ownership. Rebag operates both online and in physical stores located in Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. The company has gained recognition for its innovative approach, being named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2020, and has received significant backing from notable venture capital firms. With $68 million raised in funding, Rebag continues to enhance the secondary luxury market by streamlining the process for consumers looking to buy and sell high-end goods.
Founded in 2013, Boxed has taken the best elements of the wholesale shopping experience and folded it into one innovative, cutting edge mobile app that allows consumers direct-to-their-door access to all of their favorite warehouse club products, without membership fees. Boxed brings convenience and savings to on-the-go consumers who don’t have the time, means or patience to shop at a brick and mortar big box club. The elegantly designed iPhone and Android app offers bulk-sized goods at pint-sized prices, and is completely free to download and use. Boxed does all the heavy lifting, delivering a rich array of wholesale items directly to doorsteps across the continental United States in two days or less. The brand’s innovative discovery-based design recreates the fun of the treasure hunt experience with a curated selection of everyday essentials that consumers love including household staples, health and beauty supplies, office pantry and grocery items, and a wide variety of organic and green products.
INTURN is an enterprise solution providing custom solutions to efficiently convert slow-moving and excess inventory. The company's first vertical focus is specifically built for fashion and apparel brands. This marketplace provides automated tools to replace what is a manual, painstaking, error-prone process. The result is a solution that provides a powerful opportunity to increase profitability. INTURN is designed and led by retail industry veterans and technology experts.
Panjo is a mobile marketplace for the world’s most ardent auto, sport, and hobby enthusiasts. Existing marketplaces poorly underserve and ignore this audience. Each year, 350M worldwide enthusiasts spend $15B buying products, parts, and accessories from their peers through a patchwork of inefficient methods.
Rebag is an e-commerce company specializing in the buying and selling of pre-owned luxury handbags, watches, jewelry, and accessories. Founded in 2014 by a team from Harvard Business School, Rebag has developed a unique business model that prioritizes sellers by providing upfront payment and ensuring a seamless resale experience. The platform caters to a growing segment of consumers interested in sustainable and affordable luxury ownership. Rebag operates both online and in physical stores located in Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. The company has gained recognition for its innovative approach, being named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2020, and has received significant backing from notable venture capital firms. With $68 million raised in funding, Rebag continues to enhance the secondary luxury market by streamlining the process for consumers looking to buy and sell high-end goods.
Olapic Inc. is a visual marketing platform that transforms consumer-generated photos and videos into valuable brand assets for marketing and e-commerce use. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, the company specializes in collecting, curating, publishing, and analyzing visual content from social media to enhance brand engagement and boost sales performance. Olapic offers various solutions, including predictive consumer-generated ads, ad retargeting, and Instagram shopping, catering to brands and retailers across multiple sectors such as apparel, beauty, home, and travel. The platform enables businesses to create authentic marketing experiences that resonate with consumers, driving engagement and improving campaign effectiveness. As of September 2020, Olapic operates as a subsidiary of Social Native LLC, with additional offices in Cordoba, Argentina, and London, United Kingdom.
Wallapop is a hyper-local mobile marketplace based in Barcelona, Spain, that facilitates the buying and selling of secondhand goods. Founded in September 2013 by Agustin Gomez, the platform operates as a "virtual flea market," connecting users within their local communities to trade a wide variety of pre-owned items. By focusing on local transactions, Wallapop aims to promote sustainable consumption and reduce waste while providing an accessible way for individuals to declutter their homes and find affordable products. The app's user-friendly interface and geolocation features enhance the buying and selling experience, making it a popular choice for those looking to engage in secondhand commerce.
Reverb.com is an online marketplace specializing in the buying and selling of new, used, and vintage music gear. The platform aims to facilitate safe and secure transactions while inspiring musicians to explore and enhance their sound. Reverb.com features an integrated price guide that utilizes transaction data to assess market values for a diverse array of musical instruments and equipment. This approach allows consumers to engage in easy and affordable trading of music gear, contributing to a vibrant online community of music enthusiasts.
Breeze Labs, Inc. is an online platform that allows users to earn income through on-demand car services. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company initially focused on providing fleet management technology to modernize car ownership, making it more flexible and accessible. Although Breeze launched its services in 2014 and expanded its operations to several major cities, including Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Washington, and Boston, it suspended operations as of July 2016 and is no longer accepting new customers for its leasing platform.
Founded in 2013, Boxed has taken the best elements of the wholesale shopping experience and folded it into one innovative, cutting edge mobile app that allows consumers direct-to-their-door access to all of their favorite warehouse club products, without membership fees. Boxed brings convenience and savings to on-the-go consumers who don’t have the time, means or patience to shop at a brick and mortar big box club. The elegantly designed iPhone and Android app offers bulk-sized goods at pint-sized prices, and is completely free to download and use. Boxed does all the heavy lifting, delivering a rich array of wholesale items directly to doorsteps across the continental United States in two days or less. The brand’s innovative discovery-based design recreates the fun of the treasure hunt experience with a curated selection of everyday essentials that consumers love including household staples, health and beauty supplies, office pantry and grocery items, and a wide variety of organic and green products.
AptDeco, Inc. is an online marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of pre-owned home furnishings. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the platform allows users to browse a wide range of items, including sofas, chairs, tables, beds, and home accessories. AptDeco streamlines the furniture exchange process by providing a trusted community of buyers and sellers, along with pre-arranged pick-up and delivery services, and a secure payment system. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance the experience of discovering and acquiring quality used furniture while minimizing the associated challenges.
Wunder Mobility is a prominent Mobility-Tech company based in Germany, founded in 2014 by Gunnar Froh and Samuel Baker. The company specializes in providing comprehensive solutions that empower cities and businesses worldwide to enhance mobility services. With its platform utilized in over 900 cities across six continents, Wunder enables clients to launch and manage mobility services, optimize fleet operations, and contribute to urban planning and traffic management. The technology is employed by more than 100 clients, including manufacturers and start-ups from Germany, Japan, and the United States. Additionally, Wunder offers community-based carpooling services that facilitate ride-sharing among commuters, allowing individuals to secure affordable transportation while helping drivers offset travel costs. The diverse Wunder team comprises professionals from various nationalities, with a significant focus on product development and engineering.
Beepi is a Los Altos, California-based company that operates an online peer-to-peer marketplace for buying and selling used cars. Launched in April 2014, Beepi aims to modernize the used car sales process, offering a platform that allows users to conduct transactions entirely through a smartphone or computer. The service eliminates the need for traditional car dealerships, negotiations, and hidden fees, providing a transparent and efficient alternative for both buyers and sellers. Sellers can list their vehicles, receive professional inspections, and have the option for Beepi to purchase the car if it does not sell through the platform. This innovative approach simplifies the experience of buying and selling used cars, making it more accessible to individuals.