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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
$179.4M
Avg Funding
$7.2M
Global Reach
10
countries

Top Cities for Marketplace

London
Tokyo
Montreuil
Wilmington
Stockholm
Berlin

Recently Funded Companies

Export
London, United Kingdom

Social shopping marketplace for homeware

$681K raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Tokyo, Japan

SODA is a business firm that specializes in sneakers, streetwear and collectibles called SNKRDUNK, and fashion stores as well.

$25.6M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Montreuil, France

Zicplace is a B2C and B2B online Music eCommerce Marketplace.

Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Wilmington, United States

Printify is a platform that connects e-commerce merchants, marketplaces and print on demand dropshipping producers.

$45.0M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Stockholm, Sweden

Pensionera.se is an efficient marketplace for retirement.

Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Berlin, Germany

Spryker is a commerce technology platform that enables global enterprises to build transactional business models.

Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Irvine, United States

Technology and solutions for dealers and lenders

$1.2M raised
Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Richmond, United States

Recharged is an end-to-end, data-driven used electric vehicle marketplace on a mission to simplify EV ownership.

$14.5M raised
Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Cycle Exchange is a resale platform for premium pre-owned bikes.

$3.2M raised
Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

Freshline is an eCommerce & fulfillment SaaS software made for perishable food. We work with food suppliers and enable them to sell online.

$353K raised
Dec 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Barcelona, Spain

Go—PopUp is a booking service for renting shops, malls, and promotion venues for pop-up stores marketing promotions.

$349K raised
Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Denver, United States

Supliful: One-Click CPG.

$800K raised
Dec 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Copenhagen, Denmark

Bottle Hero is an online marketplace designed to offer premium wine, spirits, and craft beers.

$1.3M raised
Dec 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Yhangry is a private chef marketplace, where you can book a chef whenever you want to socialise at home.

$901K raised
Dec 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Paycast is a new type of payment engine for marketplaces, with a bold ambition to facilitate a new era of trust online.

$34.0M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

UpCounsel operates an online marketplace for businesses to find and hire legal help based on their preferences in the United States.

$4.0M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Caerphilly, United Kingdom

Redesigning the online equestrian market one stride at a time. Cross-platform marketplace – web, iOS & Android.

$484K raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Hämeenlinna, Finland

One place to buy services, sell smarter, and connect with people.

$2.3M raised
Jan 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Hämeenlinna, Finland

OfferSwap is a B2B trading platform that makes business-to-business trading super easy and efficient

$2.3M raised
Jan 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

München, Germany

melon is an online community marketplace for people to share, book and build genuine connections via plant-based food.

$1.1M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

GoPillar is the marketplace for architectural and interior design projects.

$46K raised
Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

East Peoria, United States

CommonGround is a data-centric farmland marketplace and land management system.

$3.0M raised
Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Paris, France

October is an online marketplace for business loans, enabling investors to lend money directly to small- and medium-sized enterprises.

$37.9M raised
Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Edison, United States

Jobility is the gig economy marketplace that matches employers to people looking for flexible working arrangements.

Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Karfu was developing a platform for impartial vehicle and mobility comparisons, focused on helping consumers make informed choices.

$375K raised
Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

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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
$7.2M
Total Funding Tracked
$179.4M
Countries Represented
10

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Marketplace

1.London
5 companies$39.2M
2.San Francisco
2 companies$4.0M
3.Hämeenlinna
2 companies$4.7M
4.Tokyo
1 companies$25.6M
5.Montreuil
1 companiesUndisclosed

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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