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Marketplace Startups

Updated October 2026

Companies in the marketplace sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 1,560 recently funded marketplace companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
1,560
Total Funding
$230.5M
Avg Funding
$9.2M
Global Reach
12
countries

Top Cities for Marketplace

Melbourne
Winnersh
Denver
Singapore
New York
San Francisco

Recently Funded Companies

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Melbourne, Australia

Giftbee is a B2B gifting marketplace with smart, eco-friendly solutions that enhance value and experience.

$655K raised
Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Winnersh, United Kingdom

Yellow Days is an online marketplace for parents to book children's holiday clubs and activities, offering fun and educational experiences.

$310K raised
Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Denver, United States

Vertically integrated farmers’ market + local-first online supermarket

Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Denver, United States

Breef is a platform that connects brands with agencies for all their digital and creative needs.

$16.0M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

EkkBaz is a B2B re-commerce platform that enables businesses to list products, manage inventory, place orders, and handle payments.

$500K raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

DQventures helps professionals with unfair advantage launch a company before quitting their day job.

$660K raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

Launchpad and marketplace for gamified NFT collections.

Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

SELLinALL offers a complete suite of integrated solution that helps online merchants sell well and sell more.

$3.0M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Abound is a marketplace that helps entrepreneurs gain the insights and connections needed to place their products on retail shelves.

$36.7M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Merchbar is an operator of an online marketplace used to be used for selling music band merchandise.

$1.3M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Mexico City, Mexico

Zubale develops business management software to connect brands and retailers.

$25.0M raised
Nov 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Calgary, Canada

AutoTech & Fintech SAAS platform to create three way connection between consumers, dealers, and automotive channel partners

$1.2M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Toronto, Canada

Sloika is an NFT marketplace giving photographers full creative control, from setting limited edition runs to choosing resale royalty fees.

$2.0M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Old Road Town, Saint Kitts and Nevis

The decentralized protocol accelerating the development of human-like AI characters.

$2.7M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Australia Plains, Australia

Packform is an intelligent one-stop-shop packaging marketplace.

$17.8M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Pearpop is a creator marketing and collaboration platform.

$18.0M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

On-demand technology platform for consumers and businesses focused on the logistics market

$15.5M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Beverly Hills, United States

Nifter is a music NFT marketplace that allows artists to create, sell and discover unique music.

$40.0M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Copenhagen, Denmark

ChefMe is a peer to peer marketplace making it possible and easy to book private chefs.

$723K raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Melbourne, Australia

Dedicated real-time booking marketplace for wellbeing

$250K raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Cape Town, South Africa

SwiftVEE is an online livestock trading company, allowing for efficient trading and market access in the livestock sector.

$10.0M raised
Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Lisbon, Portugal

Restaurant data intelligence

$1.2M raised
Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Paris, France

GoFlint provides a digital platform focused on automation, data tools, and technology solutions for organizations.

$739K raised
Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Duivendrecht, The Netherlands

Dwarfs is an e-commerce platform that buys and grows e-commerce brands on marketplaces.

$31.0M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Salt Lake City, United States

Gauge helps individuals sell their vehicles through a bidding process.

$5.3M raised
Nov 2022

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 1,560 marketplace companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$9.2M
Total Funding Tracked
$230.5M
Countries Represented
12

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Marketplace

1.Singapore
4 companies$4.1M
2.Melbourne
2 companies$905K
3.Denver
2 companies$16.0M
4.Winnersh
1 companies$310K
5.New York
1 companies$36.7M

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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