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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
$582.8M
Avg Funding
$23.3M
Global Reach
10
countries

Top Cities for Marketplace

London
Nashville
Tallinn
Key Biscayne
Boulder
Sydney

Recently Funded Companies

Export
London, United Kingdom

A global marketplace enabling creators to monetise their brand. No risk. No waste.

$1.2M raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Nashville, United States

PangoBooks is the marketplace for book lovers

$1.8M raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Tallinn, Estonia

WIP is more than just a marketplace for meeting rooms - a solution that combines creative spaces and a guaranteed quality.

$142K raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Key Biscayne, United States

Social ecom marketplace engaging fashion superfans in co-creation, gamified pre-sales and crowdfunding

$315K raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Boulder, United States

Name your price on the world's best brands

$3.5M raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Sydney, Australia

Quicko is an online marketplace, focusing on groceries.

$1.1M raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Publicist is a freelance management software that helps customers payroll and hire marketing talent.

$1.9M raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Tampa, United States

Trust-first ecommerce marketplace built for the AI era

$1.4M raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Gasable is a digital marketplace connecting customers with on-demand energy solutions to enhancing sustainability throw AI and Blockchain.

$3.3M raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Bellevue, United States

DigniFi is a fintech marketplace company that connects consumers with lenders to help finance large automotive repair costs.

$175.0M raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Menlo Park, United States

CogBase is a marketplace that provides advanced supply chain products in robotics, drones, aerospace, energy, and medical devices.

$4.0M raised
Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Ottawa, Canada

Oomple is a marketplace that matches companies with on-demand professionals, thereby getting work done.

$250K raised
Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ 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

30,000+ verified contacts

Austin, United States

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

$5.0M raised
Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ 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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ verified contacts

Las Vegas, United States

The One-Stop Shop Bachelor Party Marketplace

$775K raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ 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

30,000+ verified contacts

Raleigh, United States

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

Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Hamburg, Germany

Etvas is a digital marketplace for value-added services.

$1.0M raised
Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Paris, France

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

$355.0M raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ 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

30,000+ verified contacts

Zagreb, Croatia

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

$140K raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

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

$1.2M raised
Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Gazeran, France

Maxesport is the e-sports marketplace store.

$835K raised
Jul 2022

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
$23.3M
Total Funding Tracked
$582.8M
Countries Represented
10

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Marketplace

1.London
2 companies$2.0M
2.New York
2 companies$21.9M
3.Los Angeles
2 companies$4.2M
4.Nashville
1 companies$1.8M
5.Tallinn
1 companies$142K

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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