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Marketplace Startups

Updated July 2026

Companies in the marketplace sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 1,475 recently funded marketplace companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
1,475
Total Funding
$376.8M
Avg Funding
$15.1M
Global Reach
9
countries

Top Cities for Marketplace

Mississauga
Calgary
São Paulo
New York
Milan
Philadelphia

Recently Funded Companies

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Mississauga, Canada

Canada's largest marketplace for off‑market listings | B2B Real Estate

$1.0M raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Calgary, Canada

CyberBox is an edtech platform that builds for course crowdfunding and co-investment, as well as skills training and lifelong learning.

$150K raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

São Paulo, Brazil

Magis5 it's an automation hub for marketplace sellers to thrive their operations within a centralized environment.

$1.9M raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Lost Worlds helps brands & events drive traffic to real world locations leveraging digital assets tied to verifiable rewards.

$2.2M raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Milan, Italy

Curated Digital Art (NFT) Marketplace Aggregator

$596K raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Philadelphia, United States

Rego provides AI-powered waste auditing, reporting, and analytics to help businesses track, manage, and optimize their waste streams.

Mar 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

OppDoor is a technology-enabled services company that aims to transform online selling on marketplaces like Amazon, Walmart, and Etsy.

$2.0M raised
Mar 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Burbank, United States

Cherub is a supplier of a platform that links advisers, investors, and founders.

$1.3M raised
Mar 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Leesburg, United States

MadeInUSA is an enterprise-level eCommerce marketplace that promotes and supports American businesses.

$3.9M raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Auckland, New Zealand

ArchiPro is an online platform that connects people, products, and professionals in the building industry.

$32.6M raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Oakland, United States

Roofstock is an online marketplace for investing in leased single-family rental homes.

$240.0M raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Stockport, United Kingdom

Catalyzing the finance of carbon removal projects at scale

$355K raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Hamburg, Germany

B2B Marketplace for circular plastics

Feb 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Atlanta, United States

Jax is a car rental marketplace connecting rideshare & delivery drivers without vehicle access to fleet owners with excess vehicle inventory

$700K raised
Feb 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Montréal, Canada

Building the best supply chain copilot for procurement teams at manufacturing companies.

$3.9M raised
Feb 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Denver, United States

Woof is an online marketplace for pet toys, leashes, harnesses, and food products.

$1.7M raised
Feb 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

LoanStreet is a marketplace that enables the efficient syndication of loans and loan pools.

$25.0M raised
Feb 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Kitchener, Canada

Dozr is bringing e-commerce to the equipment rental industry, and making construction efficient through technology.

$21.6M raised
Feb 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Smarter.ai is a website that lists and provides access to AI agents, tools, and AI solutions for users.

$1.4M raised
Feb 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Boca Raton, United States

Janover is an AI-enabled commercial lending marketplace and software platform for CRE, SMB borrowers, investors, and lenders.

$123K raised
Feb 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Santa Rosa, United States

Union Credit is the first credit union exclusive marketplace to provide qualified consumers with Perpetual Credit Approval

$3.0M raised
Feb 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Toronto, Canada

The secure marketplace to buy and sell investment grade art.

$8.1M raised
Feb 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Stockholm, Sweden

xNomad is a marketplace for short-term retail space connecting brands and e-commerce stores to popup spaces

$3.2M raised
Feb 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Leal is the leading AI-powered treatment decision support platform that democratizes patient access to cancer treatments

$20.0M raised
Feb 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Lincoln, United States

Opendorse operates a SaaS-enabled Marketplace in the athlete endorsement industry.

$2.1M raised
Feb 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ 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 1,475 marketplace companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$15.1M
Total Funding Tracked
$376.8M
Countries Represented
9

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Marketplace

1.New York
3 companies$47.2M
2.Mississauga
1 companies$1.0M
3.Calgary
1 companies$150K
4.São Paulo
1 companies$1.9M
5.Milan
1 companies$596K

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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