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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
$404.0M
Avg Funding
$16.2M
Global Reach
12
countries

Top Cities for Marketplace

Milan
Cambridge
Houston
New York
Amsterdam
Austin

Recently Funded Companies

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Milan, Italy

Zappyrent is a digital platform that helps home owners to transform their properties into a monthly passive income

$2.5M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Cambridge, United States

CustomMade is an online marketplace connecting buyers who want one-of-a-kind creations with people who make those goods.

$2.2M raised
Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Houston, United States

Buildforce is a marketplace and career lifecycle platform for people in the construction trades

$7.7M raised
Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Jetaport is a group booking marketplace.

$4.9M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Productpine is a do-good shopping marketplace that enables brands to collaboratively sell their products directly to consumers.

$2.8M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Austin, United States

A sponsorship marketplace that allows brands to activate across hundreds of gaming communities and events easily.

$500K raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Hanamaki, Japan

Ame Kaze Taiyo develops a seasonal food marketplace to buy seasonal foods directly from farmers and fishermen.

$2.2M raised
Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Arlington, United States

Aseel Buy Good, Do Good (iOS, Android, Web) is an impact platform that supports onboard underdeveloped countries to the digital economy.

$250K raised
Dec 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Beagle is a sustainable shopping platform that provides access to exclusive savings, deals, rewards, and discovery.

$489K raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

São Paulo, Brazil

Facily is a social commerce marketplace that focuses on low-ticket items.

$135.0M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Bath, United Kingdom

xplore is your ultimate discovery app for independent businesses.

$2.5M raised
Dec 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Austin, United States

Truemed operates an HSA and FSA marketplace enabling eligible individuals to purchase evidence-based lifestyle health interventions with.

$34.0M raised
Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Oslo, Norway

Campanyon developed an ecommerce marketplace for booking unique outdoor stays.

$1.7M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Barcelona, Spain

Short-term space reservations marketplace

$1.5M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Orlando, United States

Marketplace [Mobile apps & Web interface]

$350K raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Shiftsmart is a labor-management marketplace connecting part-time workers with open shifts across multiple platforms.

$95.0M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Miami, United States

Global photographer marketplace

Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Zürich, Switzerland

The DAIMANI marketplace connects official providers of VIP Hospitality packages with corporate or individual customers.

$1.7M raised
Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Graz, Austria

Schrott24 is a managed marketplace for scrap metal.

Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Boise, United States

Tackle.io operates as a cloud marketplace subscription platform that helps software providers generate revenue.

$100.0M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Istanbul, Turkey

Roketfy is a data-driven smart tools and services platform designed for brands and entrepreneurs who want to increase their sales.

$465K raised
Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Builtfirst is a developer of multi-use partner marketplace platform.

$3.8M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Milan, Italy

A B2B platform for high-end wholesale, bringing together a marketplace and a order management software for the brands that join the platform

$2.8M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Milano, Italy

NovaVista is a SaaS marketplace connecting service providers with customers and managing online transactions.

$586K raised
Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Levallois-perret, France

InterCellar offers you a unique buying and reselling experience. In line with the innovative spirit of the web3.

$1.1M raised
Dec 2023

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
$16.2M
Total Funding Tracked
$404.0M
Countries Represented
12

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Marketplace

1.Milan
2 companies$5.3M
2.New York
2 companies$99.9M
3.Austin
2 companies$34.5M
4.Cambridge
1 companies$2.2M
5.Houston
1 companies$7.7M

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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