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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
$557.8M
Avg Funding
$22.3M
Global Reach
10
countries

Top Cities for Marketplace

Jersey City
Athens
Los Angeles
Austin
New York
Las Vegas

Recently Funded Companies

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Jersey City, United States

EDX Markets provides cryptocurrency spot trading, clearing, and settlement services.

$76.0M raised
Jul 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Athens, Greece

FlexThis is an online marketplace that rents bikes for any duration to minimize transportation pollution.

$117K raised
Jul 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

WagerWire is a multi-faceted service provider to sports betting and fantasy sports operators that spans both technology and media

$3.0M raised
Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Austin, United States

Direct-to-fan digital content marketplace, "where creators earn more" ™

$5.0M raised
Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Popshop Live is a mobile live streaming marketplace where talented individuals can create and host their own shopping channel.

$20.0M raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Las Vegas, United States

The One-Stop Shop Bachelor Party Marketplace

$775K raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Encore Musicians is the developer of a musician employment platform that connects individuals with musicians.

$788K raised
Jul 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Raleigh, United States

Hip eCommerce manages and develops online marketplaces for collectibles, including stamps, postcards, and comic books.

Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Hamburg, Germany

Etvas is a digital marketplace for value-added services.

$1.0M raised
Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Worsbrough Bridge, United Kingdom

i3.finance and motor market is an auto finance company that provides a marketplace service for purchasing a car.

$1.0M raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Zagreb, Croatia

SaaS, Marketplace for shippers and carriers with Desktop App, soon Mobile App

$140K raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Paris, France

ManoMano is an online marketplace for DIY, home improvement, and gardening products.

$355.0M raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Gazeran, France

Maxesport is the e-sports marketplace store.

$835K raised
Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Weedbates is a leading cannabis technology provider and commerce-driven marketplace.

$1.2M raised
Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Belgrade, Serbia

Marketplace-as-a-Service for personalized and flexible employee benefits.

$415K raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Stockholm, Sweden

Qliro is a financial revenue engine for merchants, founded by e-commerce merchants for e-commerce merchants.

$12.2M raised
Jul 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Florence is an online marketplace that connects vacant care home shifts to local nurses and carers looking for extra work

Jul 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

Mintable is an NFT marketplace where users can create, buy, and sell digital items.

$13.0M raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Ranked is creating an intelligence layer by connecting brands with consumers of color.

$500K raised
Jul 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

TravelStaytion is an online holiday rental marketplace, enables its users to list their spare property or get accommodation at lower prices.

$3.0M raised
Jul 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

South Jordan, United States

Homie is a peer-to-peer real estate marketplace that facilitates direct interactions between buyers, builders, and sellers of homes.

$500K raised
Jul 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Paris, France

Malt is a curated local marketplace that connects the best freelancers and customers.

$61.3M raised
Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

Building the future of entertainment. We engineer high-growth tech solutions where storytelling meets innovation.

$700K raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Flapper is a global on-demand air charter platform. It catalyzes the entry of all-electric aircraft to urban- and regional air mobility.

$1.0M raised
Jul 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Austin, United States

Diversity of voice, freedom of choice - OMNI the democratic marketplace for audio.

$250K raised
Jul 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 1,547 marketplace companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$22.3M
Total Funding Tracked
$557.8M
Countries Represented
10

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Marketplace

1.Los Angeles
3 companies$4.7M
2.London
3 companies$3.8M
3.Austin
2 companies$5.3M
4.Paris
2 companies$416.3M
5.Singapore
2 companies$13.7M

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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