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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
$166.1M
Avg Funding
$6.6M
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Cities for Marketplace

Washington
Sydney
Boston
Austin
Stockholm
San Francisco

Recently Funded Companies

Export
Washington, United States

The marketplace for wild and specialty foods

$2.7M raised
Jul 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Sydney, Australia

TEX is an open video-based marketplace that enables real-time learning and upskilling by connecting people one-to-one with the right expert.

$400K raised
Jul 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Boston, United States

Wiresurfer is an SMB telecom marketplace platform.

$100K raised
Jul 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Austin, United States

Altafid is a fiduciary financial services marketplace that provides transparent, broad, and affordable access to global financial solutions.

$2.5M raised
Jul 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Stockholm, Sweden

Virkesbörsen has developed a digital marketplace for buying and selling wood in Sweden.

$2.6M raised
Jul 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Dots is a multichannel payouts API that automates manual processes for marketplaces.

$3.0M raised
Jul 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Denver, United States

Auxxit is a next-generation digital marketplace platform that leverages the engaging experiences of real-time group chat and live streaming.

$850K raised
Jun 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Wilmington, United States

KWIPPED develops a B2B online equipment rental and leasing marketplace.

$3.9M raised
Jun 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Chairish is an online marketplace for home furniture, art, and decor.

$9.1M raised
Jun 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Gothenburg, Sweden

With the biggest brands and stores at one place, Jiroy offer a powerful marketplace.

$139K raised
Jun 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Haarlem, The Netherlands

B2B Marketplace for Industry

$1.1M raised
Jun 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Electrum is an online marketplace for homeowners to find competitive offers on home solar, battery, and electrification products.

$8.0M raised
May 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Fayetteville, United States

Indexer.xyz is the most robust multichain NFT API

$2.3M raised
May 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Mataro, Spain

Boosting Amazon Sales Through Cutting-Edge AI

$535K raised
May 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

UtilizeCore helps teams deliver subcontracted services more efficiently, effectively & profitably.

$16.6M raised
May 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Charlotte, United States

Streetfair is an online service that connects home-service providers with neighborhoods.

$6.8M raised
May 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Cambridge, United States

ZAGENO is an enterprise marketplace solution that connects e-commerce to life science.

$33.0M raised
May 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Laced is an e-commerce platform that allows users to buy and sell sneakers.

$12.0M raised
May 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Cambridge, United States

PartsTech provides a marketplace that transforms and disrupts the automotive industry by creating a single platform for mechanics to search.

$35.0M raised
May 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Perth, Australia

Peer-to-Peer Designer Fashion Rental Marketplace

$4.0M raised
May 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

St Louis, United States

Clever Real Estate offers a platform that allows users to find and interview real estate agents.

$2.0M raised
May 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Gamma is an open marketplace for Bitcoin NFTs to explore and trade.

$8.1M raised
May 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Tesel is an ESG marketplace that connects buyers and suppliers.

$402K raised
May 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Secret Sales is an E-commerce Marketplace platform.

$10.0M raised
May 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Stockholm, Sweden

Propstreet - The Confidential Marketplace for Commercial Real Estate Transactions

$968K raised
May 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Showing 1026 to 1050 of 1,475 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 1,475 marketplace companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$6.6M
Total Funding Tracked
$166.1M
Countries Represented
6

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Marketplace

1.San Francisco
3 companies$20.2M
2.London
3 companies$22.4M
3.Stockholm
2 companies$3.6M
4.Cambridge
2 companies$68.0M
5.Washington
1 companies$2.7M

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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