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Retail Startups

Updated August 2026

Companies in the retail sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 1,972 recently funded retail companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
1,972
Total Funding
$1.0B
Avg Funding
$41.3M
Global Reach
11
countries

Top Cities for Retail

Tokyo
Fort Worth
Sydney
Barcelona
New York
Springdale

Recently Funded Companies

Export
Tokyo, Japan

SODA is a business firm that specializes in sneakers, streetwear and collectibles called SNKRDUNK, and fashion stores as well.

$25.6M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Fort Worth, United States

OP2 Labs, an INC 5000 fastest growing company in the USA, creates & sells collagen products under two brands: FrogFuel and ProT GOLD.

$1.0M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Sydney, Australia

Automotive Superstore is a distributor and retailer of automotive products.

$4.6M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Barcelona, Spain

Go—PopUp is a booking service for renting shops, malls, and promotion venues for pop-up stores marketing promotions.

$349K raised
Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

SuperCircle develops a tech platform and reverse logistics system that powers circularity for retail brands.

$24.0M raised
Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Springdale, United States

Crisp ingests and delivers daily, actionable retail data from different sources, providing brands with visibility into inventory and sales.

$26.0M raised
Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Bondi, Australia

Clutch Glue is a retail company that provides liquid glue and fashion tape.

$2.0M raised
Dec 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

TeaTeaTea is a company that offers retail services.

$3.3M raised
Dec 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Irving, United States

Packed Party is a Web based company founded in San Francisco, CA.

$500K raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Fulfilment services (Fodafilment) with direct retail and wholesale to consumers and businesses..

$2.8M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Florianópolis, Brazil

Sellers is a digital platform company that offers sales management, communication, and variable payment distribution.

$400K raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Harness the exponential power of your brand fans

$25.0M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Bound Brook, United States

Davinci Micro Fulfillment® is a micro fulfillment as a service solution that partners with consumer brands and retailers.

$3.0M raised
Nov 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

AR tech company creating location-based experiences and facilitating the monetisation of Property Digital Rights in the Real World Metaverse

$1.3M raised
Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Augustinus Bader is a health and beauty company that offers haircare and skincare treatments and products.

$25.0M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Toronto, Canada

Blackcart develops try-before-you-buy software for e-commerce merchants.

$3.7M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Virginia Beach, United States

Modern Matter designs handcrafted solid brass, luxury decorative & architectural hardwares.

$1.2M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Turin, Italy

FABBRICATORINO is a manufacturer and seller of eyewear, eyeglasses, and sunglasses.

$812K raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Tallinn, Estonia

Belief Energy Water is a producer of functional and energy drinks designed to offer healthy beverage to customers.

$555K raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Encinitas, United States

Vuori offers a collection of apparel brands for men and women.

$825.0M raised
Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Torino, Italy

ri-generation sells washing machines, dryers, baking, dishwasher, refrigerators, and freezers.

$536K raised
Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Orlando, United States

Neighborhood Beverage Company is a retail company.

$4.7M raised
Jan 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Nidau, Switzerland

Norqain is an independent watch manufacturing company that specializes in manufacturing a wide range of wristwatches.

$449K raised
Jan 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Merrick, United States

Centerstone Oak Tree 34 is a retail company.

$1.6M raised
Jan 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

Trax provides in-store execution tools, market measurement services, and data science solutions for retail.

$50.0M raised
Nov 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

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About the Retail Startup Ecosystem

The retail 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 Retail

Retail 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 retail 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.

Retail Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 1,972 retail companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$41.3M
Total Funding Tracked
$1.0B
Countries Represented
11

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Retail

1.London
4 companies$54.1M
2.Tokyo
1 companies$25.6M
3.Fort Worth
1 companies$1.0M
4.Sydney
1 companies$4.6M
5.Barcelona
1 companies$349K

Related Industries

Companies in the retail 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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