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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
$356.3M
Avg Funding
$14.3M
Global Reach
9
countries

Top Cities for Retail

Auckland
Cambridge
Chicago
Vaughan
Toronto
Manchester

Recently Funded Companies

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Auckland, New Zealand

The first vision-only, white-label autonomous checkout solution that retailers can own, operate and scale themselves.

$25K raised
Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Cambridge, United States

ScribeUp embeds subscription management into the banking experiences of fintechs, banks & credit unions

$3.0M raised
Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Chicago, United States

NewLake Capital Partners is internally managed, Maryland corporation focused on acquiring specialized industrial and retail properties.

$60.0M raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Vaughan, Canada

Pure Food Mart is a Multi National Corporation that operates fresh grocery and fulfilment Warehouses stores.

$190.0M raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Chicago, United States

FARE offers a dine in and takeaway restaurant as well as a a wholesale prepared foods retail store for healthy food.

$1.8M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Toronto, Canada

Milha & Co. is a wine and spirits company that offers in-house crafted agave spirits.

$518K raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Manchester, United Kingdom

Foudys is a retail company of women's football jerseys.

$370K raised
Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Moonbox focuses on AI and Web3 by creating an interactive protocol with AI that can bring various digital assets to life, including NFTs.

Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Payson, United States

KCW Holdings is a holding and eCommerce company that manages niche online retail businesses and offers software and marketing support.

$3.6M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Minato, Japan

TECH CREW is a Japanese HR technology company that specializes in cloud-based human resources and labor-management software.

Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Austin, United States

Co-marketing Platform

$875K raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Saint Johnsbury, United States

Northeast Kannabis is a cannabis dispensary that provides a range of cannabis products.

$310K raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Immaculate Vegan is a global retailer specializing in luxury vegan and ethical clothing.

$382K raised
Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Bike Shed Motorcycle Club operates a community for bike enthusiasts, organizes bike shows and events, and sells fashion apparel.

$336K raised
Aug 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

King Of Prussia, United States

Quantic is a cloud based point of sale solution for restaurant and retail businesses.

$1.6M raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Düsseldorf, Germany

LiSA is a SaaS start-up the most joyful, seamless and scalable live shopping experiences to e-retailers and marketplaces across the globe.

$2.7M raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Dallas, United States

Boaz Bikes offers safe, foldable scooters with GPS tracking for rent or purchase, providing micro-mobility solutions.

$100K raised
Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Sozie is the leading on-demand product content platform covering fashion, food and home products for brands and retailers globally.

$250K raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Newark, United States

Chow420 is an AI powered online marketplace that offers a platform to sell and purchase hemp products.

$79K raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Atlanta, United States

Splitit is a payment method solution enabling customers to pay for purchases with an existing credit card.

$25.0M raised
Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Integrated E-Commerce System

$835K raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Santa Rosa, United States

High Beauty is a skincare brand that offers clean beauty skincare products made from hemp seed oil.

$4.2M raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Moscow, Russian Federation

AliExpress Russia is a leading cross-border and domestic e-commerce platform in Russia.

$60.0M raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Brighton, United Kingdom

Bird & Blend Tea Co. is a specialist tea blender and retailer.

Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Bogotá, Colombia

Low cost high quality wellness products

$285K raised
Aug 2025

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
$14.3M
Total Funding Tracked
$356.3M
Countries Represented
9

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Retail

1.London
3 companies$1.6M
2.Chicago
2 companies$61.8M
3.Auckland
1 companies$25K
4.Cambridge
1 companies$3.0M
5.Vaughan
1 companies$190.0M

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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