Palplat
Seed Round in 2023
Palplat is a company focused on IT consulting and digital transformation while also offering an online beauty counseling platform tailored for the cosmetic and beauty industries. It provides services across various beauty sectors, including hair, makeup, hair care, body makeup, and fashion. The platform allows women to connect with beauty counselors and artists, facilitating discussions about makeup and styling needs. Additionally, Palplat offers specialized services such as makeup application, skincare advice, personal color diagnosis, and skeletal diagnosis, enhancing the overall beauty consultation experience for its users.
Arianee SA, founded in 2018 and based in Paris, France, specializes in digital certifications for products using a blockchain platform compatible with Ethereum. The company aims to enhance the authentication of branded products through a universal open-source protocol that creates an immutable ledger documenting all aspects of product creation and sales. This technology facilitates secure and transparent interactions among brands, product owners, and third-party retailers, establishing a global standard for the digital certification of valuable items. Arianee's mission extends to enriching the relationship between brands and consumers by enabling direct and ongoing engagement through digital assets, such as NFTs.
Geniemode
Series B in 2022
Geniemode is a B2B cross-border sourcing and supply chain platform that aims to streamline global sourcing for retailers and brands in the furniture, hard goods, and fashion sectors. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to facilitate effective connections between suppliers and retailers by matching them based on quality, ratings, certifications, pricing, and product types, which encompass home decor, furniture, and apparel. By offering tools for managing logistics, documentation, warehousing, and deliveries, Geniemode enables suppliers to reach global markets efficiently and enhances the overall sourcing experience for businesses.
G.O.A.T Brand Labs
Series A in 2022
G.O.A.T Brand Labs specializes in acquiring and scaling distinctive direct-to-consumer brands within the lifestyle sector, encompassing categories such as fashion, home, nutrition, beauty, and personal care. The company enhances brand performance by offering data-driven insights and streamlined operational support. G.O.A.T Brand Labs leverages its extensive expertise in brand development, digital marketing, and product innovation to strengthen the market presence of the brands it partners with. By focusing on improving product design, user experience, and content strategy, the company aims to grow the consumer base and enhance overall brand loyalty.
SHEIN is an online marketplace that specializes in women's apparel, offering a wide range of fashion items including clothing, shoes, jewelry, and accessories. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Jiangsu, China, SHEIN operates as an international B2C fast fashion e-commerce platform, serving customers in over 220 countries and regions. The company utilizes on-demand manufacturing technologies to link suppliers with an agile supply chain, effectively reducing inventory waste and allowing for the delivery of a diverse array of affordable products. By focusing on accessibility and affordability, SHEIN aims to make fashion accessible to a global audience.
DealShare
Series E in 2022
DealShare is a social e-commerce startup focused on providing an online buying platform for a wide range of consumer products, targeting the growing population of users in non-metro and rural areas of India who are less familiar with traditional online shopping. The platform is designed for mobile and social media use, allowing users to easily purchase items with just a few clicks. DealShare enables customers to buy and share deals with friends, offering discounts based on the number of purchasers, which promotes demand aggregation of mass-market products through social engagement. Its product catalog includes fruits, vegetables, grocery items, beauty and wellness products, fashion accessories, electronics, and home décor. By focusing on a streamlined assortment, DealShare aims to achieve high capital and price efficiency while making online shopping accessible and affordable for its target demographic.
Ankorstore
Series C in 2022
Ankorstore SAS is an online B2B marketplace based in Paris, France, established in 2019. It connects independent brands and designers with neighborhood retailers across Europe, facilitating access to unique products not typically available through major e-commerce platforms or large retail chains. Retailers can easily discover and select from a diverse range of brands, benefiting from features such as 60-day payment terms and low minimum order quantities. This model allows retailers to test sales before committing to larger orders. For brands, Ankorstore provides a streamlined sales process, enabling them to reach multiple stores while ensuring direct communication and support for returns. The marketplace addresses common cash flow challenges by offering payment upon delivery, creating a mutually beneficial environment for both retailers and brands.
G.O.A.T Brand Labs
Series A in 2021
G.O.A.T Brand Labs specializes in acquiring and scaling distinctive direct-to-consumer brands within the lifestyle sector, encompassing categories such as fashion, home, nutrition, beauty, and personal care. The company enhances brand performance by offering data-driven insights and streamlined operational support. G.O.A.T Brand Labs leverages its extensive expertise in brand development, digital marketing, and product innovation to strengthen the market presence of the brands it partners with. By focusing on improving product design, user experience, and content strategy, the company aims to grow the consumer base and enhance overall brand loyalty.
DealShare
Series D in 2021
DealShare is a social e-commerce startup focused on providing an online buying platform for a wide range of consumer products, targeting the growing population of users in non-metro and rural areas of India who are less familiar with traditional online shopping. The platform is designed for mobile and social media use, allowing users to easily purchase items with just a few clicks. DealShare enables customers to buy and share deals with friends, offering discounts based on the number of purchasers, which promotes demand aggregation of mass-market products through social engagement. Its product catalog includes fruits, vegetables, grocery items, beauty and wellness products, fashion accessories, electronics, and home décor. By focusing on a streamlined assortment, DealShare aims to achieve high capital and price efficiency while making online shopping accessible and affordable for its target demographic.
Ankorstore
Series B in 2021
Ankorstore SAS is an online B2B marketplace based in Paris, France, established in 2019. It connects independent brands and designers with neighborhood retailers across Europe, facilitating access to unique products not typically available through major e-commerce platforms or large retail chains. Retailers can easily discover and select from a diverse range of brands, benefiting from features such as 60-day payment terms and low minimum order quantities. This model allows retailers to test sales before committing to larger orders. For brands, Ankorstore provides a streamlined sales process, enabling them to reach multiple stores while ensuring direct communication and support for returns. The marketplace addresses common cash flow challenges by offering payment upon delivery, creating a mutually beneficial environment for both retailers and brands.
Vestiaire Collective
Venture Round in 2021
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform specializing in the buying and selling of luxury pre-owned fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company promotes sustainable fashion by encouraging the circular fashion movement, which aims to reduce overproduction and waste in the industry. Vestiaire Collective boasts a unique inventory of approximately 3 million items, with around 140,000 new listings added weekly, catering to a community of over 7.5 million fashion enthusiasts across 50 countries. The platform offers a curated selection of vintage and luxury clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, enhancing the shopping experience through verified and desirable products. By fostering a highly engaged community, Vestiaire Collective empowers its members to actively participate in a more sustainable fashion economy.
Yatsen Holding
Venture Round in 2020
Yatsen Holding Limited, established in 2016 and headquartered in Guangzhou, China, specializes in the development and sale of beauty products. The company operates under several brands, including Perfect Diary, Little Ondine, and Abby’s Choice. Its product portfolio encompasses a wide range of items such as color cosmetics, skincare, nail care, makeup tools, accessories, kits, perfumes, beauty devices, and colored contact lenses. Yatsen Holding Limited distributes its products through both physical stores and online channels. The company's flagship brand, Perfect Diary, achieved significant success by becoming the top color cosmetics brand in China in terms of online retail sales value within three years of its launch.
Glossier, Inc. is a direct-to-consumer beauty company that specializes in the manufacturing and sale of skincare, makeup, body, and fragrance products. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, the company emphasizes a unique shopping experience that combines content and community engagement. Glossier offers a diverse range of beauty products inspired by everyday women, including skincare lotions, body lotions, and foundation kits. The company operates an online platform that features beauty-related content such as interviews with models and makeup artists, as well as advice on various beauty topics. Glossier's products are available for purchase in the United States, Canada, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, and they also maintain a showroom in New York City.
SHEIN is an online marketplace that specializes in women's apparel, offering a wide range of fashion items including clothing, shoes, jewelry, and accessories. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Jiangsu, China, SHEIN operates as an international B2C fast fashion e-commerce platform, serving customers in over 220 countries and regions. The company utilizes on-demand manufacturing technologies to link suppliers with an agile supply chain, effectively reducing inventory waste and allowing for the delivery of a diverse array of affordable products. By focusing on accessibility and affordability, SHEIN aims to make fashion accessible to a global audience.
Roposo is a social network and discovery platform focused on fashion products, allowing women to explore and shop from various online stores. It features a wide range of categories, such as apparel, footwear, accessories, and beauty products, while providing personalized recommendations based on individual tastes. Founded in 2013 and based in Gurugram, India, Roposo combines fashion discovery with user-generated content, enabling users to express themselves through homemade videos and photos. The platform facilitates a seamless browsing experience with curated trends and channels, connecting users with a global audience. With a user base exceeding 8.5 million and substantial engagement, Roposo has positioned itself as a significant player in the Indian digital landscape. It operates as a subsidiary of Glance Digital Experience Private Limited.
Allbirds, founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, is an apparel and fashion company specializing in eco-friendly footwear. It manufactures and sells a variety of shoe styles for men, women, and children, including wool runners, tree runners, and loungers, using premium natural materials. The company's mission is to create sustainable footwear that combines comfort, good design, and environmental responsibility. Allbirds operates through its own stores, retail partners, and an online platform, with a significant portion of its revenue coming from the United States market.
Allbirds, founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, is an apparel and fashion company specializing in eco-friendly footwear. It manufactures and sells a variety of shoe styles for men, women, and children, including wool runners, tree runners, and loungers, using premium natural materials. The company's mission is to create sustainable footwear that combines comfort, good design, and environmental responsibility. Allbirds operates through its own stores, retail partners, and an online platform, with a significant portion of its revenue coming from the United States market.
Avenida Compras
Series C in 2015
Avenida Compras SA is an e-commerce company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializing in the online sale of a diverse range of products, including home goods, clothing, and electronic devices. Founded on July 1, 2013, by a team that includes Alan Kraus, Andres Freire, Federico Malek, Pablo Orlando, Pablo Simon Casarino, and Santiago Bilinkis, Avenida Compras operates as a subsidiary of Avenida Inc. The company aims to provide a convenient shopping experience for consumers by offering a variety of products through its digital platform.
Roposo is a social network and discovery platform focused on fashion products, allowing women to explore and shop from various online stores. It features a wide range of categories, such as apparel, footwear, accessories, and beauty products, while providing personalized recommendations based on individual tastes. Founded in 2013 and based in Gurugram, India, Roposo combines fashion discovery with user-generated content, enabling users to express themselves through homemade videos and photos. The platform facilitates a seamless browsing experience with curated trends and channels, connecting users with a global audience. With a user base exceeding 8.5 million and substantial engagement, Roposo has positioned itself as a significant player in the Indian digital landscape. It operates as a subsidiary of Glance Digital Experience Private Limited.
Limeroad is an online shopping platform that specializes in selling clothing and accessories for both men and women. The company offers a diverse range of products, including apparel, handbags, footwear, watches, and home furnishings. Limeroad aims to provide a unique shopping experience that allows customers to discover appealing products and express their personal style. The platform facilitates the creation of personalized collections and enables users to share their selections with friends for feedback. Additionally, Limeroad offers free shipping, ensuring that customers can receive their purchases conveniently. Through its innovative approach, Limeroad aspires to redefine online shopping in a manner that captivates and inspires its users.
Roposo is a social network and discovery platform focused on fashion products, allowing women to explore and shop from various online stores. It features a wide range of categories, such as apparel, footwear, accessories, and beauty products, while providing personalized recommendations based on individual tastes. Founded in 2013 and based in Gurugram, India, Roposo combines fashion discovery with user-generated content, enabling users to express themselves through homemade videos and photos. The platform facilitates a seamless browsing experience with curated trends and channels, connecting users with a global audience. With a user base exceeding 8.5 million and substantial engagement, Roposo has positioned itself as a significant player in the Indian digital landscape. It operates as a subsidiary of Glance Digital Experience Private Limited.
CaratLane
Series D in 2015
CaratLane is an online jewelry store established in October 2008, aiming to transform the purchasing experience for diamonds and diamond jewelry in India. With a network of over 4,000 global vendors, CaratLane provides the largest selection of diamonds and diamond jewelry in the country, serving customers in more than 150 cities and towns. The company offers a range of products, including loose diamonds, diamond rings, earrings, and gold coins, focusing on making fine jewelry accessible and affordable. CaratLane's business model allows customers to save up to 25% compared to traditional retail prices. Unlike many online retailers, CaratLane manages its own manufacturing processes, ensuring quality while maintaining low overhead and inventory costs. Promoted by experts in the diamond jewelry industry and pioneers in the online market, CaratLane continues to grow as a leading brand in the Indian jewelry sector.
Nice allows users to add labels, stickers and screens to photos that they share on social networks. It currently has close to 10 million registered users. First launched in October 2013 by a team of fashionistas turned developers, nice soon found a niche of like-minded users who enjoyed tagging their clothes with the app. Touted as "China's Instagram", Nice has become the leading photo sharing app in mainland China. Nice has a very active and young audience and also has steady international growth, with multi-lingual interface options available in its settings.
Avenida Compras
Series B in 2014
Avenida Compras SA is an e-commerce company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializing in the online sale of a diverse range of products, including home goods, clothing, and electronic devices. Founded on July 1, 2013, by a team that includes Alan Kraus, Andres Freire, Federico Malek, Pablo Orlando, Pablo Simon Casarino, and Santiago Bilinkis, Avenida Compras operates as a subsidiary of Avenida Inc. The company aims to provide a convenient shopping experience for consumers by offering a variety of products through its digital platform.
Limeroad is an online shopping platform that specializes in selling clothing and accessories for both men and women. The company offers a diverse range of products, including apparel, handbags, footwear, watches, and home furnishings. Limeroad aims to provide a unique shopping experience that allows customers to discover appealing products and express their personal style. The platform facilitates the creation of personalized collections and enables users to share their selections with friends for feedback. Additionally, Limeroad offers free shipping, ensuring that customers can receive their purchases conveniently. Through its innovative approach, Limeroad aspires to redefine online shopping in a manner that captivates and inspires its users.
Myntra
Venture Round in 2014
Myntra is an e-commerce company specializing in fashion and lifestyle products, aiming to make these accessible to a broad audience. It operates an online marketplace that features a comprehensive catalog of current season products, including private fashion labels and a range of apparel and accessories. The platform is designed for ease of use, allowing consumers to navigate through a diverse selection of authentic merchandise. Myntra emphasizes customer convenience by offering various payment options, including cash on delivery. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to disrupt conventional retail and enhance the shopping experience for its users.
Myntra
Venture Round in 2013
Myntra is an e-commerce company specializing in fashion and lifestyle products, aiming to make these accessible to a broad audience. It operates an online marketplace that features a comprehensive catalog of current season products, including private fashion labels and a range of apparel and accessories. The platform is designed for ease of use, allowing consumers to navigate through a diverse selection of authentic merchandise. Myntra emphasizes customer convenience by offering various payment options, including cash on delivery. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to disrupt conventional retail and enhance the shopping experience for its users.
Babyoye
Venture Round in 2013
Babyoye is an online retailer based in India that specializes in providing a wide range of products and services for mothers and infants. The company offers an extensive selection of maternity goods, children's clothing, diapers, bath and skincare items, health and safety products, and toys, catering to the needs of modern Indian parents. In addition to its online marketplace, Babyoye also operates physical retail stores throughout India, enhancing its reach and accessibility to customers. The platform aims to deliver high-quality care products, ensuring that parents can find the best options for their families in a convenient manner.
Myntra is an e-commerce company specializing in fashion and lifestyle products, aiming to make these accessible to a broad audience. It operates an online marketplace that features a comprehensive catalog of current season products, including private fashion labels and a range of apparel and accessories. The platform is designed for ease of use, allowing consumers to navigate through a diverse selection of authentic merchandise. Myntra emphasizes customer convenience by offering various payment options, including cash on delivery. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to disrupt conventional retail and enhance the shopping experience for its users.
Zovi is an online retail store specializing in high-quality lifestyle apparel and accessories for both men and women. The brand was established with the vision of locally designing and manufacturing its products, which are exclusively offered online at competitive prices. Zovi's extensive product range includes casual apparel, footwear, and various accessories, allowing customers to select from a diverse array of branded items. By focusing on quality and affordability, Zovi aims to cater to the fashion needs of its clientele while maintaining a strong commitment to local production.
Zovi is an online retail store specializing in high-quality lifestyle apparel and accessories for both men and women. The brand was established with the vision of locally designing and manufacturing its products, which are exclusively offered online at competitive prices. Zovi's extensive product range includes casual apparel, footwear, and various accessories, allowing customers to select from a diverse array of branded items. By focusing on quality and affordability, Zovi aims to cater to the fashion needs of its clientele while maintaining a strong commitment to local production.
Myntra is an e-commerce company specializing in fashion and lifestyle products, aiming to make these accessible to a broad audience. It operates an online marketplace that features a comprehensive catalog of current season products, including private fashion labels and a range of apparel and accessories. The platform is designed for ease of use, allowing consumers to navigate through a diverse selection of authentic merchandise. Myntra emphasizes customer convenience by offering various payment options, including cash on delivery. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to disrupt conventional retail and enhance the shopping experience for its users.
Sporcum is a Turkish online e-commerce platform specializing in branded sports goods. The store offers a diverse selection of products, including clothing, accessories, shoes, and various sports equipment. In addition to sports-related items, Sporcum also features a range of personal care products, such as perfume, makeup, and hair and body care items. By combining these categories, Sporcum aims to serve a broad customer base interested in both athletic and lifestyle products.
Hitmeister
Venture Round in 2012
Hitmeister is a prominent online marketplace in Germany, specializing in both new and used consumer products across various categories, including electronics, books, fashion, and home goods. The platform enables small and medium-sized sellers, as well as brand manufacturers, to integrate their shops and reach consumers through extensive online marketing. Notably, Hitmeister does not impose listing fees, instead opting for final-value fees, which differentiates it from other marketplaces. The company has experienced significant growth over the years, boasting over 2 million registered buyers and approximately 6,000 registered sellers offering more than 20 million stock-keeping units (SKUs) from a wide range of categories. Hitmeister's strengths include exceptional customer service, legal protections for sellers, and multiple payment options, contributing to its rapid expansion and a compound annual growth rate exceeding 45%.
CaratLane
Series B in 2012
CaratLane is an online jewelry store established in October 2008, aiming to transform the purchasing experience for diamonds and diamond jewelry in India. With a network of over 4,000 global vendors, CaratLane provides the largest selection of diamonds and diamond jewelry in the country, serving customers in more than 150 cities and towns. The company offers a range of products, including loose diamonds, diamond rings, earrings, and gold coins, focusing on making fine jewelry accessible and affordable. CaratLane's business model allows customers to save up to 25% compared to traditional retail prices. Unlike many online retailers, CaratLane manages its own manufacturing processes, ensuring quality while maintaining low overhead and inventory costs. Promoted by experts in the diamond jewelry industry and pioneers in the online market, CaratLane continues to grow as a leading brand in the Indian jewelry sector.
Myntra is an e-commerce company specializing in fashion and lifestyle products, aiming to make these accessible to a broad audience. It operates an online marketplace that features a comprehensive catalog of current season products, including private fashion labels and a range of apparel and accessories. The platform is designed for ease of use, allowing consumers to navigate through a diverse selection of authentic merchandise. Myntra emphasizes customer convenience by offering various payment options, including cash on delivery. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to disrupt conventional retail and enhance the shopping experience for its users.
Trendyol is a prominent e-commerce platform based in Istanbul, Turkey, specializing in retailing a diverse array of products, including fashion items for women, children, and men, as well as accessories, cosmetics, and home decorations. Founded in 2010, it has grown to become the largest internet employer in the country, employing around 2,000 individuals. Trendyol's commitment to enhancing the e-commerce experience leverages advanced technology, allowing customers to conveniently purchase products at their convenience. In 2018, the company entered a strategic partnership with Alibaba Group, marking a significant investment in Turkey's internet sector. Through its broad product offerings and user-friendly platform, Trendyol serves a growing customer base in Turkey and the MENA region.
Hitmeister
Venture Round in 2011
Hitmeister is a prominent online marketplace in Germany, specializing in both new and used consumer products across various categories, including electronics, books, fashion, and home goods. The platform enables small and medium-sized sellers, as well as brand manufacturers, to integrate their shops and reach consumers through extensive online marketing. Notably, Hitmeister does not impose listing fees, instead opting for final-value fees, which differentiates it from other marketplaces. The company has experienced significant growth over the years, boasting over 2 million registered buyers and approximately 6,000 registered sellers offering more than 20 million stock-keeping units (SKUs) from a wide range of categories. Hitmeister's strengths include exceptional customer service, legal protections for sellers, and multiple payment options, contributing to its rapid expansion and a compound annual growth rate exceeding 45%.
VANCL is an online retailer based in Beijing, China, specializing in a wide range of apparel, accessories, footwear, and textiles. Founded in 2007 by Chen Nian, the company offers a diverse selection of products, including shirts, dresses, pants, shoes, and various accessories such as bags, scarves, and sunglasses. By focusing on modern styles at competitive prices, VANCL aims to provide customers with high-quality clothing options. In addition to its online presence, the company operates physical stores, enhancing its accessibility to consumers.
CaratLane
Series A in 2011
CaratLane is an online jewelry store established in October 2008, aiming to transform the purchasing experience for diamonds and diamond jewelry in India. With a network of over 4,000 global vendors, CaratLane provides the largest selection of diamonds and diamond jewelry in the country, serving customers in more than 150 cities and towns. The company offers a range of products, including loose diamonds, diamond rings, earrings, and gold coins, focusing on making fine jewelry accessible and affordable. CaratLane's business model allows customers to save up to 25% compared to traditional retail prices. Unlike many online retailers, CaratLane manages its own manufacturing processes, ensuring quality while maintaining low overhead and inventory costs. Promoted by experts in the diamond jewelry industry and pioneers in the online market, CaratLane continues to grow as a leading brand in the Indian jewelry sector.
OQVestir is a luxury e-commerce retailer founded in 2009, specializing in fashion products including clothing, shoes, and accessories for women. The company offers a diverse range of items, also extending into home decor products. Its online platform allows customers to conveniently shop from home, providing an alternative to traditional retail experiences.
Exclusively.com
Series B in 2011
Exclusively.com is a members-only e-commerce platform that specializes in fashion, jewelry, and home decor crafted by Indian artisans. The site showcases a diverse collection of traditional Indian clothing alongside modern, Indian-inspired designs, catering to a wide array of tastes. In addition to apparel, Exclusively.com features a variety of products including scarves, jewelry, handbags, crafts, paintings, photography, and other home goods created by Indian designers. The platform facilitates a seamless shopping experience by offering multiple payment options such as cash on delivery, credit and debit cards, and net banking, allowing customers to easily purchase products that resonate with their preferences.
Catch.com.au
Private Equity Round in 2011
Catch.com.au Pty Ltd is an Australian online retailer that offers a diverse range of products across multiple consumer categories, including fashion, home decor, electronics, health and lifestyle, beauty, and groceries. Founded in 2006 as CatchOfTheDay.com.au, the company pioneered the daily deal "flash sale" model, allowing customers to purchase discounted items for a limited time. Catch.com.au has evolved to include a comprehensive selection of products such as furniture, sports and outdoor gear, toys, and travel packages, catering to a wide array of customer needs. The platform attracts significant traffic, with over a million daily visits and a growing member base of approximately 3.5 million. With a commitment to providing value and a seamless shopping experience, Catch.com.au aims to solidify its position as a major player in the Australian retail sector while expanding its market presence. The company is based in Mulgrave, Australia, and operates as a subsidiary of Catch Group Holdings Limited.
Babyoye
Venture Round in 2011
Babyoye is an online retailer based in India that specializes in providing a wide range of products and services for mothers and infants. The company offers an extensive selection of maternity goods, children's clothing, diapers, bath and skincare items, health and safety products, and toys, catering to the needs of modern Indian parents. In addition to its online marketplace, Babyoye also operates physical retail stores throughout India, enhancing its reach and accessibility to customers. The platform aims to deliver high-quality care products, ensuring that parents can find the best options for their families in a convenient manner.
Myntra is an e-commerce company specializing in fashion and lifestyle products, aiming to make these accessible to a broad audience. It operates an online marketplace that features a comprehensive catalog of current season products, including private fashion labels and a range of apparel and accessories. The platform is designed for ease of use, allowing consumers to navigate through a diverse selection of authentic merchandise. Myntra emphasizes customer convenience by offering various payment options, including cash on delivery. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to disrupt conventional retail and enhance the shopping experience for its users.
VANCL is an online retailer based in Beijing, China, specializing in a wide range of apparel, accessories, footwear, and textiles. Founded in 2007 by Chen Nian, the company offers a diverse selection of products, including shirts, dresses, pants, shoes, and various accessories such as bags, scarves, and sunglasses. By focusing on modern styles at competitive prices, VANCL aims to provide customers with high-quality clothing options. In addition to its online presence, the company operates physical stores, enhancing its accessibility to consumers.
Trendyol is a prominent e-commerce platform based in Istanbul, Turkey, specializing in retailing a diverse array of products, including fashion items for women, children, and men, as well as accessories, cosmetics, and home decorations. Founded in 2010, it has grown to become the largest internet employer in the country, employing around 2,000 individuals. Trendyol's commitment to enhancing the e-commerce experience leverages advanced technology, allowing customers to conveniently purchase products at their convenience. In 2018, the company entered a strategic partnership with Alibaba Group, marking a significant investment in Turkey's internet sector. Through its broad product offerings and user-friendly platform, Trendyol serves a growing customer base in Turkey and the MENA region.
Hitmeister
Venture Round in 2010
Hitmeister is a prominent online marketplace in Germany, specializing in both new and used consumer products across various categories, including electronics, books, fashion, and home goods. The platform enables small and medium-sized sellers, as well as brand manufacturers, to integrate their shops and reach consumers through extensive online marketing. Notably, Hitmeister does not impose listing fees, instead opting for final-value fees, which differentiates it from other marketplaces. The company has experienced significant growth over the years, boasting over 2 million registered buyers and approximately 6,000 registered sellers offering more than 20 million stock-keeping units (SKUs) from a wide range of categories. Hitmeister's strengths include exceptional customer service, legal protections for sellers, and multiple payment options, contributing to its rapid expansion and a compound annual growth rate exceeding 45%.
Hitmeister
Seed Round in 2007
Hitmeister is a prominent online marketplace in Germany, specializing in both new and used consumer products across various categories, including electronics, books, fashion, and home goods. The platform enables small and medium-sized sellers, as well as brand manufacturers, to integrate their shops and reach consumers through extensive online marketing. Notably, Hitmeister does not impose listing fees, instead opting for final-value fees, which differentiates it from other marketplaces. The company has experienced significant growth over the years, boasting over 2 million registered buyers and approximately 6,000 registered sellers offering more than 20 million stock-keeping units (SKUs) from a wide range of categories. Hitmeister's strengths include exceptional customer service, legal protections for sellers, and multiple payment options, contributing to its rapid expansion and a compound annual growth rate exceeding 45%.
G.O.A.T Brand Labs specializes in acquiring and scaling distinctive direct-to-consumer brands within the lifestyle sector, encompassing categories such as fashion, home, nutrition, beauty, and personal care. The company enhances brand performance by offering data-driven insights and streamlined operational support. G.O.A.T Brand Labs leverages its extensive expertise in brand development, digital marketing, and product innovation to strengthen the market presence of the brands it partners with. By focusing on improving product design, user experience, and content strategy, the company aims to grow the consumer base and enhance overall brand loyalty.