Forerunner Ventures

KINLÒ is a specialized skincare brand dedicated to formulating products specifically for individuals with melanated skin. Their product range includes facial oil, body oil, sunscreen, and eye cream, all designed to protect diverse skin types from sun damage.

Canal specializes in creating a selective network of brands designed to generate innovative revenue streams by reaching consumers at the point they express purchase intent while shopping.

Fabric is a headless commerce platform headquartered in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to enhancing digital commerce for merchants underserved by traditional platforms like Shopify, Oracle, or Salesforce. The company aims to simplify the challenges of replatforming by providing an open and modular design that enables businesses to launch quickly, often within a few months. By leveraging Fabric's tools, clients such as BuildDirect and GNC can maximize their existing technology investments and potentially increase their digital revenue by up to threefold. With a global presence and a commitment to democratizing access to top-tier commerce solutions, Fabric positions itself as a valuable partner for retailers looking to thrive in the evolving e-commerce landscape.

Curated, founded in 2017, is a collaborative shopping platform aimed at enhancing the online shopping experience by providing personalized, one-on-one advice to customers. The company focuses on matching shoppers with knowledgeable experts who offer unbiased product recommendations, particularly in the outdoor sporting goods sector, including skiing, snowboarding, golf, camping, cycling, and fishing equipment. Curated's approach humanizes online shopping by recreating the personal touch of in-store experiences, allowing customers to make informed purchasing decisions with ease. Additionally, the platform supports a community of passionate experts, enabling them to earn meaningful income while sharing their expertise. As the company continues to grow, it plans to expand into new product verticals, further enriching its offerings.

Buffalo Market is a tech-enabled food distributor specializing in fast-moving consumer goods from brands committed to sustainability. Through innovative supply chain solutions, they reduce the time it takes for products to reach customers by up to threefold.

A-Frame Brands is a Los Angeles-based holding company that develops and manages a portfolio of sustainable, plant-based personal care brands. Founded in 2019, it partners with celebrities to launch mission-driven products such as soaps, foaming refills, hand sanitizers, and cleansing sprays sold online. The company also develops a brand-building platform aimed at addressing the everyday needs of underserved communities by creating solutions to problems that disproportionately affect certain groups, enabling brands to pursue social impact alongside growth.

MakerSights Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in product intelligence software solutions for the retail industry. The company's platform empowers retail brands to integrate actionable consumer data into their product development processes, facilitating informed decisions from seasonal direction to purchasing strategies for individual SKUs. MakerSights leverages predictive analysis to forecast product sales, track shifts in consumer behavior, and identify both popular and underrated products, thereby reducing waste associated with over-assortment and overproduction. With a client roster that includes notable brands such as New Balance, Madewell, Ralph Lauren, and Rothy’s, MakerSights aims to help companies create products that resonate with consumers while optimizing their product offerings.

Faire is a two-sided marketplace connecting local retail stores with unique wholesale merchandise from brands and makers. It offers retailers tools for data insights, financial terms, and logistics support to compete with larger competitors. Faire's platform simplifies wholesale buying and selling processes, offering net 60 payment terms and free returns.

ShopShops is a livestream shopping platform that connects consumers with brick-and-mortar retailers across the globe, allowing users to shop from diverse stores directly through their mobile devices. Founded in 2016 by Liyia Wu, the company operates from its headquarters in New York City and Beijing. The platform offers an interactive experience, enabling customers to browse efficiently by location and access authenticated products from various brands and stores. By breaking down geographical barriers, ShopShops provides a unique shopping experience that combines curation and interaction, allowing fashion-savvy consumers to explore global retail offerings conveniently and affordably.

Swyft is a B2B marketplace offering same-day delivery for brands and retailers. It enables carriers to digitize or automate a good deal of what they’re traditionally doing by hand. Ship via Swyft and gain unified bills, digital PODs, real-time track and trace, branded customer notifications, SMS updates, and more. Swyft converts more shoppers at checkout and delights them with reliable and affordable same-day delivery. Swyft was founded in 2020 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Canal specializes in creating a selective network of brands designed to generate innovative revenue streams by reaching consumers at the point they express purchase intent while shopping.

Faire is a two-sided marketplace connecting local retail stores with unique wholesale merchandise from brands and makers. It offers retailers tools for data insights, financial terms, and logistics support to compete with larger competitors. Faire's platform simplifies wholesale buying and selling processes, offering net 60 payment terms and free returns.

Dumpling provides tools, technology, and ongoing support for individuals who want to launch and operate independent grocery shopping, delivery, and local service businesses in the United States. The platform offers storefront applications, programmable debit cards, working capital, customer relationship management, and marketing automation to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and manage their own local franchises. Serving thousands of owners across all 50 states, the company aims to offer a personal, ethical solution to essential household errands while streamlining orders, payments, and operations. Founded in 2017 and based in Seattle with an additional office in Berkeley, the company focuses on empowering local entrepreneurs to build sustainable service businesses.

11 Honore, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in plus-size designer clothing for women, founded in 2017 and based in West Hollywood, California. The company offers a diverse range of apparel, including dresses, tops, sweaters, denims, pants, skirts, jumpsuits, outerwear, swimwear, and lingerie. By providing size-inclusive options, 11 Honore aims to transform the fashion landscape, making luxury and designer clothing accessible to women of all sizes. The platform not only features well-curated collections and exclusive pieces but also emphasizes personalized fit and styling advice, ensuring that customers can celebrate their bodies and express their individual styles. Through its offerings, 11 Honore seeks to honor the beauty and diversity of women's fashion, challenging traditional notions of size in the luxury market.

Curated, founded in 2017, is a collaborative shopping platform aimed at enhancing the online shopping experience by providing personalized, one-on-one advice to customers. The company focuses on matching shoppers with knowledgeable experts who offer unbiased product recommendations, particularly in the outdoor sporting goods sector, including skiing, snowboarding, golf, camping, cycling, and fishing equipment. Curated's approach humanizes online shopping by recreating the personal touch of in-store experiences, allowing customers to make informed purchasing decisions with ease. Additionally, the platform supports a community of passionate experts, enabling them to earn meaningful income while sharing their expertise. As the company continues to grow, it plans to expand into new product verticals, further enriching its offerings.

Faire is a two-sided marketplace connecting local retail stores with unique wholesale merchandise from brands and makers. It offers retailers tools for data insights, financial terms, and logistics support to compete with larger competitors. Faire's platform simplifies wholesale buying and selling processes, offering net 60 payment terms and free returns.

Neighborhood Goods, Inc. is a retail company that operates a department store in Dallas, Texas, offering a diverse range of products including apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and groceries. Established in 2017, the company emphasizes an innovative shopping experience by featuring a rotating selection of brands and concepts, along with community-focused activities such as events, food offerings, and live speakers. Neighborhood Goods aims to create a vibrant environment where customers can shop, dine, and engage with thoughtful content, both in their physical locations and through their online platform.

ATTAbotics Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, specializes in designing and manufacturing robotic automated storage and retrieval systems. These systems are used to efficiently store, access, and move goods within facilities, catering to sectors such as e-commerce, logistics, retail, grocery, and advanced manufacturing. The company's innovative approach leverages robotics and software engineering to enhance supply chain management, making warehouses more efficient by reducing workloads and speeding up product retrievals. This enables a shift from large hub-and-spoke systems to smaller, more agile delivery stations.

ShopShops is a livestream shopping platform that connects consumers with brick-and-mortar retailers across the globe, allowing users to shop from diverse stores directly through their mobile devices. Founded in 2016 by Liyia Wu, the company operates from its headquarters in New York City and Beijing. The platform offers an interactive experience, enabling customers to browse efficiently by location and access authenticated products from various brands and stores. By breaking down geographical barriers, ShopShops provides a unique shopping experience that combines curation and interaction, allowing fashion-savvy consumers to explore global retail offerings conveniently and affordably.

MakerSights Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in product intelligence software solutions for the retail industry. The company's platform empowers retail brands to integrate actionable consumer data into their product development processes, facilitating informed decisions from seasonal direction to purchasing strategies for individual SKUs. MakerSights leverages predictive analysis to forecast product sales, track shifts in consumer behavior, and identify both popular and underrated products, thereby reducing waste associated with over-assortment and overproduction. With a client roster that includes notable brands such as New Balance, Madewell, Ralph Lauren, and Rothy’s, MakerSights aims to help companies create products that resonate with consumers while optimizing their product offerings.

Rockets of Awesome is a direct-to-consumer kids' apparel brand that designs and sells vibrant clothing. It offers tops, bottoms, dresses, activewear, sleepwear, and accessories through a subscription model, allowing parents to personalize their children's boxes with various patterns and colors.

Neighborhood Goods, Inc. is a retail company that operates a department store in Dallas, Texas, offering a diverse range of products including apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and groceries. Established in 2017, the company emphasizes an innovative shopping experience by featuring a rotating selection of brands and concepts, along with community-focused activities such as events, food offerings, and live speakers. Neighborhood Goods aims to create a vibrant environment where customers can shop, dine, and engage with thoughtful content, both in their physical locations and through their online platform.

Based in sunny Los Angeles, Ritual is a direct-to-consumer health brand that believes it’s crucial to know not just what you’re putting into your body, but why you need it in the first place. We’re transparent about our ingredients, where they're sourced from, and have spent years conducting extensive research behind each of the premium nutrient forms we use. Our products are simple, effective, and backed by science. Our mission is simple: to empower people to feel their best by turning healthy habits into a ritual. We have built a team of curious skeptics, world-class scientists, unconventional artists, expert marketers and analytical strategists that are on a mission to reinvent an entire industry. We’re well-funded, growing quickly, and committed to our mission. If you’re a team player who refuses to settle for the status quo, we want you. Welcome to your new daily Ritual.

Faire is a two-sided marketplace connecting local retail stores with unique wholesale merchandise from brands and makers. It offers retailers tools for data insights, financial terms, and logistics support to compete with larger competitors. Faire's platform simplifies wholesale buying and selling processes, offering net 60 payment terms and free returns.

Faire is a two-sided marketplace connecting local retail stores with unique wholesale merchandise from brands and makers. It offers retailers tools for data insights, financial terms, and logistics support to compete with larger competitors. Faire's platform simplifies wholesale buying and selling processes, offering net 60 payment terms and free returns.

The Inside is a home furnishings brand that specializes in offering a diverse range of products suitable for various styles and budgets. The company provides an extensive selection of items for bedrooms, living rooms, dining areas, outdoor spaces, and offices, including beds, chairs, lighting, wallpaper, benches, desk chairs, and room dividers. Additionally, The Inside offers online interior design services, allowing customers to personalize their selections with a variety of iconic fabric choices. The company is committed to a sustainable supply chain, utilizing digital printing and made-to-order manufacturing to deliver affordable, customized furnishings.

Away is a modern travel brand offering high-quality, affordable luggage designed with thoughtful features to enhance travel experiences.

Neighborhood Goods, Inc. is a retail company that operates a department store in Dallas, Texas, offering a diverse range of products including apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and groceries. Established in 2017, the company emphasizes an innovative shopping experience by featuring a rotating selection of brands and concepts, along with community-focused activities such as events, food offerings, and live speakers. Neighborhood Goods aims to create a vibrant environment where customers can shop, dine, and engage with thoughtful content, both in their physical locations and through their online platform.

Choosy is an on-demand social shopping platform where users influence every collection to match their favorite style inspirations. Through social tagging and a team of Style Scouts, Choosy identifies and manufactures trend-driven fashion delivered to shoppers in as little as two weeks. It’s the modern-day equivalent of the ultimate window-shopping experience, creating a new generation of social commerce. All looks are designed and produced in-house, so women sizes 0-20 can get today’s most covetable looks without the ticket price of labels. You see it, you like it, we make it - it’s time to #GetChoosy with your wardrobe.

ShopShops is a livestream shopping platform that connects consumers with brick-and-mortar retailers across the globe, allowing users to shop from diverse stores directly through their mobile devices. Founded in 2016 by Liyia Wu, the company operates from its headquarters in New York City and Beijing. The platform offers an interactive experience, enabling customers to browse efficiently by location and access authenticated products from various brands and stores. By breaking down geographical barriers, ShopShops provides a unique shopping experience that combines curation and interaction, allowing fashion-savvy consumers to explore global retail offerings conveniently and affordably.

11 Honore, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in plus-size designer clothing for women, founded in 2017 and based in West Hollywood, California. The company offers a diverse range of apparel, including dresses, tops, sweaters, denims, pants, skirts, jumpsuits, outerwear, swimwear, and lingerie. By providing size-inclusive options, 11 Honore aims to transform the fashion landscape, making luxury and designer clothing accessible to women of all sizes. The platform not only features well-curated collections and exclusive pieces but also emphasizes personalized fit and styling advice, ensuring that customers can celebrate their bodies and express their individual styles. Through its offerings, 11 Honore seeks to honor the beauty and diversity of women's fashion, challenging traditional notions of size in the luxury market.

Outdoor Voices is an athletic apparel company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. It designs, manufactures, and sells a range of activewear products for men and women, including sports bras, tops, leggings, jackets, and accessories. The company's mission is to promote an active lifestyle by encouraging people to engage in recreational activities together. Outdoor Voices operates retail stores and sells its products online in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Faire is a two-sided marketplace connecting local retail stores with unique wholesale merchandise from brands and makers. It offers retailers tools for data insights, financial terms, and logistics support to compete with larger competitors. Faire's platform simplifies wholesale buying and selling processes, offering net 60 payment terms and free returns.

Faire is a two-sided marketplace connecting local retail stores with unique wholesale merchandise from brands and makers. It offers retailers tools for data insights, financial terms, and logistics support to compete with larger competitors. Faire's platform simplifies wholesale buying and selling processes, offering net 60 payment terms and free returns.

The Inside is a home furnishings brand that specializes in offering a diverse range of products suitable for various styles and budgets. The company provides an extensive selection of items for bedrooms, living rooms, dining areas, outdoor spaces, and offices, including beds, chairs, lighting, wallpaper, benches, desk chairs, and room dividers. Additionally, The Inside offers online interior design services, allowing customers to personalize their selections with a variety of iconic fabric choices. The company is committed to a sustainable supply chain, utilizing digital printing and made-to-order manufacturing to deliver affordable, customized furnishings.

Stockwell AI, Inc. operates automated retail stores that provide everyday essentials in convenient locations such as offices, apartments, gyms, and college campuses. Founded in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, the company utilizes advanced technology, including computer vision and machine learning, to facilitate transactions through its Bodega application. This app allows users to link their payment methods and easily access items within the automated stores. Stockwell AI focuses on enhancing the retail experience by combining the convenience of online shopping with the immediacy of in-person purchases. The company offers smart vending machines stocked with non-perishable grocery items, aiming to save consumers time and reduce the costs associated with traditional shopping methods. In July 2018, Stockwell AI changed its name from Bodega AI and now operates as a subsidiary of 365 Retail Markets, LLC.

11 Honore, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in plus-size designer clothing for women, founded in 2017 and based in West Hollywood, California. The company offers a diverse range of apparel, including dresses, tops, sweaters, denims, pants, skirts, jumpsuits, outerwear, swimwear, and lingerie. By providing size-inclusive options, 11 Honore aims to transform the fashion landscape, making luxury and designer clothing accessible to women of all sizes. The platform not only features well-curated collections and exclusive pieces but also emphasizes personalized fit and styling advice, ensuring that customers can celebrate their bodies and express their individual styles. Through its offerings, 11 Honore seeks to honor the beauty and diversity of women's fashion, challenging traditional notions of size in the luxury market.

Outdoor Voices is an athletic apparel company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. It designs, manufactures, and sells a range of activewear products for men and women, including sports bras, tops, leggings, jackets, and accessories. The company's mission is to promote an active lifestyle by encouraging people to engage in recreational activities together. Outdoor Voices operates retail stores and sells its products online in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Based in sunny Los Angeles, Ritual is a direct-to-consumer health brand that believes it’s crucial to know not just what you’re putting into your body, but why you need it in the first place. We’re transparent about our ingredients, where they're sourced from, and have spent years conducting extensive research behind each of the premium nutrient forms we use. Our products are simple, effective, and backed by science. Our mission is simple: to empower people to feel their best by turning healthy habits into a ritual. We have built a team of curious skeptics, world-class scientists, unconventional artists, expert marketers and analytical strategists that are on a mission to reinvent an entire industry. We’re well-funded, growing quickly, and committed to our mission. If you’re a team player who refuses to settle for the status quo, we want you. Welcome to your new daily Ritual.

M.Gemi is a luxury brand that specializes in handcrafted shoes and bags made in Italy's esteemed family-owned artisan factories. By introducing new, limited edition styles weekly and selling directly to consumers, M.Gemi offers high-quality Italian craftsmanship at accessible prices. The company merges traditional artisanal techniques with modern technology to enhance customer experience and affordability, providing a diverse range of products while challenging conventional luxury market practices. M.Gemi's approach emphasizes both the value of old-world craftsmanship and the need for innovation within the fashion industry.

INTURN is an enterprise solution focused on providing innovative tools for fashion and apparel brands to efficiently manage slow-moving and excess inventory. The company has developed a marketplace that streamlines the buying and selling of off-price inventory, including apparel, footwear, and accessories. By automating what has traditionally been a manual and error-prone process, INTURN enhances profitability for brands and retailers. The platform offers a confidential and secure environment for transactions, complete with detailed product information, transaction rules, and analytics. Led by experienced professionals from the retail and technology sectors, INTURN aims to transform inventory management into a more effective and profitable endeavor for its clients.

Away is a modern travel brand offering high-quality, affordable luggage designed with thoughtful features to enhance travel experiences.

Stadium Goods is an online marketplace specializing in the retail of premium sneakers, streetwear footwear, and apparel. Founded in 2015 by John McPheters and Jed Stiller, the company is headquartered in New York City and operates both online and through a physical store in Soho. Stadium Goods curates a diverse selection of authentic products, catering to men, women, and children, and serves a global customer base. As of January 2019, it functions as a subsidiary of Farfetch Limited.

Rockets of Awesome is a direct-to-consumer kids' apparel brand that designs and sells vibrant clothing. It offers tops, bottoms, dresses, activewear, sleepwear, and accessories through a subscription model, allowing parents to personalize their children's boxes with various patterns and colors.

Hollar is an online dollar store founded in 2015 and based in California, United States. The company operates an e-commerce platform that provides a diverse selection of consumer products, including toys, apparel, electronics, beauty items, household essentials, party supplies, and stationery. Hollar specializes in offering unique curated gift and party collections, allowing customers to purchase a variety of affordable products conveniently online. The company's focus on delivering inexpensive options makes it an appealing choice for budget-conscious shoppers seeking a range of everyday items.

Brickwork is a retail technology company that offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform designed to enhance the pre-visit experience for customers of major brands and retailers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, Brickwork's platform provides accurate store information, access to events and promotions, and personal assistance, ensuring customers are well-informed before visiting stores. The solution aims to bridge the gap between online and in-store shopping by managing critical store data and content, which helps brands improve decision-making and overall customer experience. Additionally, Brickwork's innovative approach includes measuring Digital-to-Store Conversion, allowing marketers and store teams to drive traffic, engagement, and increase sales.

Based in sunny Los Angeles, Ritual is a direct-to-consumer health brand that believes it’s crucial to know not just what you’re putting into your body, but why you need it in the first place. We’re transparent about our ingredients, where they're sourced from, and have spent years conducting extensive research behind each of the premium nutrient forms we use. Our products are simple, effective, and backed by science. Our mission is simple: to empower people to feel their best by turning healthy habits into a ritual. We have built a team of curious skeptics, world-class scientists, unconventional artists, expert marketers and analytical strategists that are on a mission to reinvent an entire industry. We’re well-funded, growing quickly, and committed to our mission. If you’re a team player who refuses to settle for the status quo, we want you. Welcome to your new daily Ritual.

Away is a modern travel brand offering high-quality, affordable luggage designed with thoughtful features to enhance travel experiences.

Birchbox is a New York-based retailer of personalized beauty and grooming products that operates online and through select stores. It offers makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrance, bath and body, nail products, and related lifestyle items for women, along with men's grooming products. The company partners with major and niche brands and uses a proprietary algorithm to deliver customized product selections, often through a monthly personalized sample experience combined with e-commerce shopping. It also provides educational content, product tips, tutorials, and a loyalty program. Birchbox has operations in the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Belgium, reflecting its international reach.

Rockets of Awesome is a direct-to-consumer kids' apparel brand that designs and sells vibrant clothing. It offers tops, bottoms, dresses, activewear, sleepwear, and accessories through a subscription model, allowing parents to personalize their children's boxes with various patterns and colors.

Outdoor Voices is an athletic apparel company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. It designs, manufactures, and sells a range of activewear products for men and women, including sports bras, tops, leggings, jackets, and accessories. The company's mission is to promote an active lifestyle by encouraging people to engage in recreational activities together. Outdoor Voices operates retail stores and sells its products online in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

INTURN is an enterprise solution focused on providing innovative tools for fashion and apparel brands to efficiently manage slow-moving and excess inventory. The company has developed a marketplace that streamlines the buying and selling of off-price inventory, including apparel, footwear, and accessories. By automating what has traditionally been a manual and error-prone process, INTURN enhances profitability for brands and retailers. The platform offers a confidential and secure environment for transactions, complete with detailed product information, transaction rules, and analytics. Led by experienced professionals from the retail and technology sectors, INTURN aims to transform inventory management into a more effective and profitable endeavor for its clients.

Jet is an e-commerce shopping platform that enables users to shop online from a diverse array of retailers. Founded in April 2014 by Mark Lore, Mike Hanrahan, and Nate Faust, the company is headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey. Jet offers a wide selection of products across various categories, including household goods, health and beauty, groceries, electronics, clothing, and more. The platform is designed to provide a user-friendly shopping experience, allowing customers to purchase items conveniently, including options for cash on delivery. Since September 2016, Jet has operated as a subsidiary of Wal-Mart Stores, enhancing its reach within the competitive online retail market.

Dollar Shave Club is a lifestyle brand and e-commerce company that develops and sells grooming products for men. It uses an exclusive R&D process that includes botanicals and chemists to create its own products at affordable prices. Founded in 2012 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company offers razors, blades, shave butter, aftershave liquids, face washes, wipes, and gift cards, primarily through a subscription model that provides convenient access to products at reasonable prices.

M.Gemi is a luxury brand that specializes in handcrafted shoes and bags made in Italy's esteemed family-owned artisan factories. By introducing new, limited edition styles weekly and selling directly to consumers, M.Gemi offers high-quality Italian craftsmanship at accessible prices. The company merges traditional artisanal techniques with modern technology to enhance customer experience and affordability, providing a diverse range of products while challenging conventional luxury market practices. M.Gemi's approach emphasizes both the value of old-world craftsmanship and the need for innovation within the fashion industry.

Outdoor Voices is an athletic apparel company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. It designs, manufactures, and sells a range of activewear products for men and women, including sports bras, tops, leggings, jackets, and accessories. The company's mission is to promote an active lifestyle by encouraging people to engage in recreational activities together. Outdoor Voices operates retail stores and sells its products online in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Draper James, LLC is a retail brand that specializes in designing and selling women's apparel and accessories, as well as home décor. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a diverse range of products, including dresses, skirts, tops, pants, outerwear, handbags, jewelry, and various home items such as blankets and stationery. The brand emphasizes personal style and sensibility, with its collections reflecting timeless grace and charm. Draper James operates primarily through online sales, aiming to provide women with a versatile lifestyle brand that caters to both fashion and home needs.

Hamlet is a United States-based interior decor company offering personalized home styling services. Through a text-based interface and its platform, Hamlet provides tailored recommendations aligned with clients' style and budget. It coordinates sourcing and purchasing of furniture and decor from manufacturers and retailers and manages delivery, aiming to simplify the process for clients. By working directly with suppliers, Hamlet seeks to deliver curated options at retail prices and ensure a seamless, client-centric experience.

Away is a modern travel brand offering high-quality, affordable luggage designed with thoughtful features to enhance travel experiences.

Hollar is an online dollar store founded in 2015 and based in California, United States. The company operates an e-commerce platform that provides a diverse selection of consumer products, including toys, apparel, electronics, beauty items, household essentials, party supplies, and stationery. Hollar specializes in offering unique curated gift and party collections, allowing customers to purchase a variety of affordable products conveniently online. The company's focus on delivering inexpensive options makes it an appealing choice for budget-conscious shoppers seeking a range of everyday items.

The Guildery is an e-commerce startup specializing in the manufacture of home textiles and accessories. The company utilizes advanced digital printing technology to produce a wide range of fabrics and home goods, including pillows, drapes, and ottomans. By chemically bonding ink to fabric, Guildery offers customizable patterns and designs on-demand, eliminating the high costs and long wait times typically associated with artisan-made products. This approach allows The Guildery to cater to the $200 billion home décor industry by bridging the gap between mass-produced goods and high-end, made-to-order items.

Cricket's Circle, Inc. is a retail company based in New York that operates an online platform dedicated to expectant and new parents. Founded in 2014, the company offers a wide range of product recommendations and useful information related to baby care. Its offerings include essential items across various categories such as bath and skin care, diapering, feeding, health and safety, nursery products, and toys. Additionally, Cricket's Circle provides a shoppable solution and a baby gift registry, utilizing personalized content and data to enhance the shopping experience for mothers. By focusing on both e-commerce and content, the company aims to support parents in making informed choices for their children.

INTURN is an enterprise solution focused on providing innovative tools for fashion and apparel brands to efficiently manage slow-moving and excess inventory. The company has developed a marketplace that streamlines the buying and selling of off-price inventory, including apparel, footwear, and accessories. By automating what has traditionally been a manual and error-prone process, INTURN enhances profitability for brands and retailers. The platform offers a confidential and secure environment for transactions, complete with detailed product information, transaction rules, and analytics. Led by experienced professionals from the retail and technology sectors, INTURN aims to transform inventory management into a more effective and profitable endeavor for its clients.

Cotopaxi is a direct-to-consumer outdoor gear and apparel company focused on social impact. Based in Salt Lake City, it links its products to humanitarian causes in developing countries, with each sale supporting education, clean water, or health projects. The company offers travel packs, activewear, outerwear, footwear, and water bottles made from responsibly sourced materials, and a portion of revenue is dedicated to charitable initiatives. The business emphasizes transparency about the impact of its donations.

M.Gemi is a luxury brand that specializes in handcrafted shoes and bags made in Italy's esteemed family-owned artisan factories. By introducing new, limited edition styles weekly and selling directly to consumers, M.Gemi offers high-quality Italian craftsmanship at accessible prices. The company merges traditional artisanal techniques with modern technology to enhance customer experience and affordability, providing a diverse range of products while challenging conventional luxury market practices. M.Gemi's approach emphasizes both the value of old-world craftsmanship and the need for innovation within the fashion industry.

Jet is an e-commerce shopping platform that enables users to shop online from a diverse array of retailers. Founded in April 2014 by Mark Lore, Mike Hanrahan, and Nate Faust, the company is headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey. Jet offers a wide selection of products across various categories, including household goods, health and beauty, groceries, electronics, clothing, and more. The platform is designed to provide a user-friendly shopping experience, allowing customers to purchase items conveniently, including options for cash on delivery. Since September 2016, Jet has operated as a subsidiary of Wal-Mart Stores, enhancing its reach within the competitive online retail market.

Into The Gloss is a web-based platform that features insights, trade secrets, and inspiration shared by stylists, models, editors, and other specialists. It specializes in the fields of fashion, lifestyle, and retail. Into The Gloss was founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, United States

Brickwork is a retail technology company that offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform designed to enhance the pre-visit experience for customers of major brands and retailers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, Brickwork's platform provides accurate store information, access to events and promotions, and personal assistance, ensuring customers are well-informed before visiting stores. The solution aims to bridge the gap between online and in-store shopping by managing critical store data and content, which helps brands improve decision-making and overall customer experience. Additionally, Brickwork's innovative approach includes measuring Digital-to-Store Conversion, allowing marketers and store teams to drive traffic, engagement, and increase sales.

PS Dept. operates a mobile e-commerce application that focuses on personal shopping services. The platform provides users with direct access to personal shoppers at selected retail stores, bridging the gap between the convenience of online shopping and the personalized assistance of in-store experts. Through this application, users can search for and order accessories and apparel, benefiting from tailored suggestions made by qualified associates in the field. This service enhances the shopping experience by combining the ease of digital transactions with the expertise of professional shoppers, catering to individuals seeking a more guided approach to retail.

Cotopaxi is a direct-to-consumer outdoor gear and apparel company focused on social impact. Based in Salt Lake City, it links its products to humanitarian causes in developing countries, with each sale supporting education, clean water, or health projects. The company offers travel packs, activewear, outerwear, footwear, and water bottles made from responsibly sourced materials, and a portion of revenue is dedicated to charitable initiatives. The business emphasizes transparency about the impact of its donations.

Bonobos, Inc. is a men's clothing brand that specializes in offering a wide range of apparel, including pants, shorts, shirts, suits, sweaters, outerwear, shoes, and various accessories. Founded in 2007, Bonobos initially launched online with a focus on better-fitting men's pants and has since become the largest online apparel brand in the United States. The company emphasizes an excellent customer experience, providing personalized service through its Guideshops, which allow customers to try on clothing before purchasing. Bonobos has expanded its reach by partnering with retailers such as Nordstrom to offer its products in select stores and online. The brand is committed to delivering a well-targeted promise of superior fit and innovative shopping experiences, and it has received recognition for its quality and workplace culture. Headquartered in New York, Bonobos also has a physical presence in Seattle.

Darby Smart, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates a video commerce platform focused on do-it-yourself (DIY) projects in various categories, including fashion, beauty, home decor, and more. Established in 2013, the platform allows users to create and share videos that showcase how to use products and execute DIY projects, thereby enhancing creativity and providing inspiration. With a community of approximately 5 million users, Darby Smart enables shoppers to view and engage with content that brings products to life and demonstrates their practical applications. The company emphasizes a user-friendly experience, making it easier for consumers to explore and purchase chic materials while following simple instructions to create their desired styles. As of 2019, Darby Smart operates as a subsidiary of Grove Collaborative, Inc.

ALOHA is an employee-owned company founded in 2013 by three Hawaiian business partners, specializing in the production and retail of plant-based protein products. Based in New York, the company offers a diverse range of items, including protein drinks, protein bars, and protein powders, all made from USDA Organic and non-GMO ingredients. ALOHA products are designed to be healthy, delicious, and free from common allergens such as soy and dairy, as well as sugar alcohols and stevia. The company is committed to sustainability and ethical sourcing, ensuring that its practices are beneficial for both the environment and the communities it serves. ALOHA's products are available at various grocery and natural food retailers, as well as online through platforms like Amazon and its own direct-to-consumer website.

Nomi is an omni-channel marketing platform designed to enhance customer engagement for retailers. By analyzing and optimizing the return on investment from offline marketing and store operations, Nomi quantifies the effectiveness of marketing campaigns in driving foot traffic and assesses customer lifetime value. The platform helps retailers evaluate how well stores convert visitors into buyers, identify underperforming staff, and measure the impact of training and management investments on customer behavior. Nomi offers a comprehensive view of the customer conversion funnel, enabling retailers to predict store performance and diagnose operational issues proactively. Founded in September 2012 by Marc Ferrentino, Corey Capasso, Wesley Barrow, Peter Quintas, and Robert Balousek, the company is headquartered in New York, United States.

Dollar Shave Club is a lifestyle brand and e-commerce company that develops and sells grooming products for men. It uses an exclusive R&D process that includes botanicals and chemists to create its own products at affordable prices. Founded in 2012 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company offers razors, blades, shave butter, aftershave liquids, face washes, wipes, and gift cards, primarily through a subscription model that provides convenient access to products at reasonable prices.

Into The Gloss is a web-based platform that features insights, trade secrets, and inspiration shared by stylists, models, editors, and other specialists. It specializes in the fields of fashion, lifestyle, and retail. Into The Gloss was founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, United States

JOOR operates a digital wholesale platform that connects fashion brands and retailers worldwide. The system replaces manual ordering with automated B2B order management, payment processing, and virtual showrooms, enabling faster transactions and reduced errors. It supplies data analytics to help users track performance, cut costs, and enhance customer experience. Through a curated network of global partners, the platform supports brands and buyers in building strategic relationships and scaling operations across markets.

Darby Smart, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates a video commerce platform focused on do-it-yourself (DIY) projects in various categories, including fashion, beauty, home decor, and more. Established in 2013, the platform allows users to create and share videos that showcase how to use products and execute DIY projects, thereby enhancing creativity and providing inspiration. With a community of approximately 5 million users, Darby Smart enables shoppers to view and engage with content that brings products to life and demonstrates their practical applications. The company emphasizes a user-friendly experience, making it easier for consumers to explore and purchase chic materials while following simple instructions to create their desired styles. As of 2019, Darby Smart operates as a subsidiary of Grove Collaborative, Inc.

Pickwick & Weller, located in Los Angeles, specializes in designing and selling boutique t-shirts. The company focuses on creating modern workwear with sharp designs and a meticulous fit, emphasizing the development of beautifully crafted basics. With a commitment to quality, Pickwick & Weller aims to redefine contemporary apparel, one t-shirt at a time.

Bonobos, Inc. is a men's clothing brand that specializes in offering a wide range of apparel, including pants, shorts, shirts, suits, sweaters, outerwear, shoes, and various accessories. Founded in 2007, Bonobos initially launched online with a focus on better-fitting men's pants and has since become the largest online apparel brand in the United States. The company emphasizes an excellent customer experience, providing personalized service through its Guideshops, which allow customers to try on clothing before purchasing. Bonobos has expanded its reach by partnering with retailers such as Nordstrom to offer its products in select stores and online. The brand is committed to delivering a well-targeted promise of superior fit and innovative shopping experiences, and it has received recognition for its quality and workplace culture. Headquartered in New York, Bonobos also has a physical presence in Seattle.

Nomi is an omni-channel marketing platform designed to enhance customer engagement for retailers. By analyzing and optimizing the return on investment from offline marketing and store operations, Nomi quantifies the effectiveness of marketing campaigns in driving foot traffic and assesses customer lifetime value. The platform helps retailers evaluate how well stores convert visitors into buyers, identify underperforming staff, and measure the impact of training and management investments on customer behavior. Nomi offers a comprehensive view of the customer conversion funnel, enabling retailers to predict store performance and diagnose operational issues proactively. Founded in September 2012 by Marc Ferrentino, Corey Capasso, Wesley Barrow, Peter Quintas, and Robert Balousek, the company is headquartered in New York, United States.

Dollar Shave Club is a lifestyle brand and e-commerce company that develops and sells grooming products for men. It uses an exclusive R&D process that includes botanicals and chemists to create its own products at affordable prices. Founded in 2012 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company offers razors, blades, shave butter, aftershave liquids, face washes, wipes, and gift cards, primarily through a subscription model that provides convenient access to products at reasonable prices.

Pickwick & Weller, located in Los Angeles, specializes in designing and selling boutique t-shirts. The company focuses on creating modern workwear with sharp designs and a meticulous fit, emphasizing the development of beautifully crafted basics. With a commitment to quality, Pickwick & Weller aims to redefine contemporary apparel, one t-shirt at a time.

JOOR operates a digital wholesale platform that connects fashion brands and retailers worldwide. The system replaces manual ordering with automated B2B order management, payment processing, and virtual showrooms, enabling faster transactions and reduced errors. It supplies data analytics to help users track performance, cut costs, and enhance customer experience. Through a curated network of global partners, the platform supports brands and buyers in building strategic relationships and scaling operations across markets.

Wanelo, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates a social media shopping platform designed to transform the online retail experience. Founded in 2010, Wanelo offers users a mobile app where they can discover, buy, and sell a vast array of products from over 350,000 stores, ranging from well-known brands to unique independent boutiques. The platform allows users to curate their shopping experience by following their favorite stores and sharing products with a community of millions. Launched in 2012 by Deena Varshavskaya, Wanelo addresses the needs of shoppers seeking diverse and personalized styles, moving beyond traditional retail formats. Today, the company employs a dedicated team and continues to facilitate the discovery of innovative and appealing products in a socialized shopping environment.

Threadflip is an online marketplace designed to transform the shopping experience for women by facilitating a peer-to-peer platform for buying and selling women's fashion. The company allows users to take photos of their clothing items and list them for sale, promoting an efficient and cost-effective way to shop for second-hand apparel. Threadflip aims to create a collaborative and inspirational environment for users, enhancing the way women curate their wardrobes. Although the company closed its operations in January 2015, it has since formed a partnership with Le Tote to continue its mission in the fashion marketplace.

Threadflip is an online marketplace designed to transform the shopping experience for women by facilitating a peer-to-peer platform for buying and selling women's fashion. The company allows users to take photos of their clothing items and list them for sale, promoting an efficient and cost-effective way to shop for second-hand apparel. Threadflip aims to create a collaborative and inspirational environment for users, enhancing the way women curate their wardrobes. Although the company closed its operations in January 2015, it has since formed a partnership with Le Tote to continue its mission in the fashion marketplace.

Bonobos, Inc. is a men's clothing brand that specializes in offering a wide range of apparel, including pants, shorts, shirts, suits, sweaters, outerwear, shoes, and various accessories. Founded in 2007, Bonobos initially launched online with a focus on better-fitting men's pants and has since become the largest online apparel brand in the United States. The company emphasizes an excellent customer experience, providing personalized service through its Guideshops, which allow customers to try on clothing before purchasing. Bonobos has expanded its reach by partnering with retailers such as Nordstrom to offer its products in select stores and online. The brand is committed to delivering a well-targeted promise of superior fit and innovative shopping experiences, and it has received recognition for its quality and workplace culture. Headquartered in New York, Bonobos also has a physical presence in Seattle.

Wantful, a San Francisco, CA- and NYC-based gift-giving service. Founded in 2011 by by designer and serial entrepreneur John Poisson, CEO, the company also expects to make a number of key hires in both its San Francisco and New York City offices in order to grow its engineering, merchandising and operations teams.

Dollar Shave Club is a lifestyle brand and e-commerce company that develops and sells grooming products for men. It uses an exclusive R&D process that includes botanicals and chemists to create its own products at affordable prices. Founded in 2012 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company offers razors, blades, shave butter, aftershave liquids, face washes, wipes, and gift cards, primarily through a subscription model that provides convenient access to products at reasonable prices.

Serena & Lily, Inc. is a home decor retailer based in Sausalito, California, specializing in a diverse range of furniture and lifestyle products for various spaces, including bedrooms, bathrooms, and living rooms. Founded in 2003, the company offers an extensive selection of items such as bedding, sofas, chairs, dining tables, and outdoor furniture, along with accessories like decorative pillows, rugs, and lighting. Serena & Lily is known for its sophisticated blend of patterns and colors, catering to different tastes and styles, from nurseries to living areas. The company sells its products through both physical stores and an online platform, providing customers with the convenience of shopping for quality home furnishings and decor tailored to their preferences.

Birchbox is a New York-based retailer of personalized beauty and grooming products that operates online and through select stores. It offers makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrance, bath and body, nail products, and related lifestyle items for women, along with men's grooming products. The company partners with major and niche brands and uses a proprietary algorithm to deliver customized product selections, often through a monthly personalized sample experience combined with e-commerce shopping. It also provides educational content, product tips, tutorials, and a loyalty program. Birchbox has operations in the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Belgium, reflecting its international reach.

JOOR operates a digital wholesale platform that connects fashion brands and retailers worldwide. The system replaces manual ordering with automated B2B order management, payment processing, and virtual showrooms, enabling faster transactions and reduced errors. It supplies data analytics to help users track performance, cut costs, and enhance customer experience. Through a curated network of global partners, the platform supports brands and buyers in building strategic relationships and scaling operations across markets.

Bonobos, Inc. is a men's clothing brand that specializes in offering a wide range of apparel, including pants, shorts, shirts, suits, sweaters, outerwear, shoes, and various accessories. Founded in 2007, Bonobos initially launched online with a focus on better-fitting men's pants and has since become the largest online apparel brand in the United States. The company emphasizes an excellent customer experience, providing personalized service through its Guideshops, which allow customers to try on clothing before purchasing. Bonobos has expanded its reach by partnering with retailers such as Nordstrom to offer its products in select stores and online. The brand is committed to delivering a well-targeted promise of superior fit and innovative shopping experiences, and it has received recognition for its quality and workplace culture. Headquartered in New York, Bonobos also has a physical presence in Seattle.

Birchbox is a New York-based retailer of personalized beauty and grooming products that operates online and through select stores. It offers makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrance, bath and body, nail products, and related lifestyle items for women, along with men's grooming products. The company partners with major and niche brands and uses a proprietary algorithm to deliver customized product selections, often through a monthly personalized sample experience combined with e-commerce shopping. It also provides educational content, product tips, tutorials, and a loyalty program. Birchbox has operations in the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Belgium, reflecting its international reach.

Bonobos, Inc. is a men's clothing brand that specializes in offering a wide range of apparel, including pants, shorts, shirts, suits, sweaters, outerwear, shoes, and various accessories. Founded in 2007, Bonobos initially launched online with a focus on better-fitting men's pants and has since become the largest online apparel brand in the United States. The company emphasizes an excellent customer experience, providing personalized service through its Guideshops, which allow customers to try on clothing before purchasing. Bonobos has expanded its reach by partnering with retailers such as Nordstrom to offer its products in select stores and online. The brand is committed to delivering a well-targeted promise of superior fit and innovative shopping experiences, and it has received recognition for its quality and workplace culture. Headquartered in New York, Bonobos also has a physical presence in Seattle.