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Marketplace Startups

Updated August 2026

Companies in the marketplace sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 1,547 recently funded marketplace companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
1,547
Total Funding
$338.0M
Avg Funding
$13.5M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Cities for Marketplace

San Francisco
Portland
London
Chicago
Seattle
São Paulo

Recently Funded Companies

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San Francisco, United States

ApplePie Capital is an alternative financing software platform designed for franchise businesses.

$6.5M raised
Sep 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Portland, United States

A gig "sell my stuff" service powering resale at scale.

$3.0M raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

The Equity Capital Marketplace

$2.1M raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Chicago, United States

Corner is a home renovation platform for US millennials offering pre-designed home renovation kits at a fixed price.

$27K raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Seattle, United States

SaaS-enabled B2B Marketplace for Home Repairs

Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

São Paulo, Brazil

Loft is Brazil’s market leader across rent guarantees, broker services, mortgage origination, and real estate fintech.

$100.0M raised
Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Indie Tech is an innovative new supplier management system

$600K raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Mexico City, Mexico

Mercanto is an online Mexican wholesale marketplace.

$7.0M raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Stockholm, Sweden

Apotekamo is an online pharmacy marketplace, enabling traditional pharmacies an online sales channel with access to Apotekamo's traffic.

$2.6M raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

AI-powered resident commerce, helping connect millions of residents with integrated merchants

Aug 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Cape Coral, United States

CarNEXT.Autos is an automotive technology marketplace that offers new and used cars for sale online.

$251K raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Austin, United States

The Zebra is an online insurance comparison platform providing real-time rates and educational resources for various insurance types.

$2.1M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

Flood is a marketplace platforms that provides merchant solution, self services and big data solution.

$2.5M raised
Aug 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

SmartAsset is an online destination for financial advice that powers SmartAdvisor, a marketplace connecting consumers to financial advisors.

Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

Global Marketplace for Trading Physical Agricultural Commodities

$2.5M raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Miami Beach, United States

QuikLiq is a tech-forward digital marketplace that provides access to a selection of wine, beer, and spirits.

$3K raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Moved offers a free personal moving assistant and everything that is needed all in one place.

Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

MakersPlace is an authentic and unique digital creation platform powered by blockchain technology for digital creators.

$30.0M raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Lindon, United States

Brandless is an omni-channel commerce platform creating a new kind of marketplace that empowers companies and people to be a force for good.

$118.0M raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Braintrust is a blockchain-powered freelancer marketplace that connects skilled tech experts with clients.

$4.0M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Mexico City, Mexico

Clau is a real estate agency that assists with buying, selling, and renting residential and commercial properties.

Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Juan, Puerto Rico

PRoduce! is a multi-platform marketplace for local produce.

$1.8M raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Sariyer, Turkey

n11 is a leading marketplace by DMSF Holding, offering electronics, fashion & home goods via a vast merchant network in Turkey.

$50.0M raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Newport Beach, United States

HomeBreeze provides online quotes for home upgrades.

Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Seattle, United States

MainStem is a leading cannabis e-commerce technology company.

$5.0M raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Showing 101 to 125 of 1,547 companies

About the Marketplace Startup Ecosystem

The marketplace sector is an active area of startup innovation and venture capital investment. Companies in this space are developing new technologies, platforms, and services that address evolving market needs and create new business opportunities.

Funding Trends in Marketplace

Marketplace companies raise capital across various funding stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage growth financing. Investor interest in this sector is driven by the size of the addressable market, the pace of technology adoption, and the potential for scalable business models.

Growth Outlook

The marketplace sector is expected to continue evolving as technology advances, market dynamics shift, and new opportunities emerge. Companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit, efficient growth, and clear competitive advantages are well-positioned to attract continued investment.

Marketplace Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 1,547 marketplace companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$13.5M
Total Funding Tracked
$338.0M
Countries Represented
8

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Marketplace

1.San Francisco
4 companies$40.5M
2.New York
3 companies$600K
3.Seattle
2 companies$5.0M
4.Mexico City
2 companies$7.0M
5.Singapore
2 companies$5.0M

Related Industries

Companies in the marketplace sector often overlap with or complement businesses in adjacent industries. Exploring related verticals can help you discover additional companies, identify partnership opportunities, and understand the broader competitive landscape.

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