Bulletin
AcquiredYC W17New York City, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 15 employees · 4 known investors
Bulletin operates a marketplace that connects independent brands with retail buyers, enabling them to discover products, conduct transactions, and expand their businesses.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W17)
Bulletin was founded in 2016 by Alana Branston and Ali Kriegsman.
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Alana BranstoninCo-Founder & CEO2016–2023Alana Branston is cofounder and CEO of Bulletin, a company that was acquired by Emerald in 2022.
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Investors · 4
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$10.3M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2016–2019
▶$10MraisedJul 2019 · 34 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$10MraisedJul 2019 · 34 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Alixandra KriegsmanExecutive Officer, Director
- Jonathan EhrlichDirector
- Alana BranstonExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $10M
- First sale
- Feb 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$310KraisedApr 2017 · 4 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$310KraisedApr 2017 · 4 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Alixandra KriegsmanExecutive Officer, Director
- Alana BranstonExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $310K
- Amount sold
- $310K
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- First sale
- Nov 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 6
by search overlap
Faire36 shared keywordsFaire operates a digital marketplace connecting independent retailers with wholesale suppliers, enabling small businesses to discover and purchase products for resale.
Poshmark, Inc.20 shared keywordsPoshmark is a fashion resale marketplace that enables individuals to buy and sell secondhand clothing and accessories through a mobile-first platform. The company operates a community-driven commerce model focused on sustainable fashion across the U.S. and Canada.
Instacart13 shared keywordsInstacart operates a marketplace connecting grocery retailers with customers who order food and household items for same-day delivery or in-store pickup, serving millions of households across North America through partnerships with over 350 retailers.
Redbubble9 shared keywordsRedbubble is an online marketplace where independent artists sell their designs printed on products such as apparel and other merchandise. It connects artists with consumers looking for artist-made and fan art items.
メルカリ8 shared keywordsMercari is a marketplace platform that enables users to buy and sell used and secondhand items, offering a wide selection of products across various categories.
Uber Eats7 shared keywordsEasiest way for consumers and businesses to order food from favorite local eateries
Companies competing with Bulletin for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
In the news
A Y Combinator-Backed Startup, Bulletin, Wants to Be the 'WeWork of Retail'forbes.com · Jul 2017Frequently asked questions
- What does Bulletin do?
- Bulletin operates a marketplace that connects independent brands with retail buyers, enabling them to discover products, conduct transactions, and expand their businesses.
- Who founded Bulletin?
- Bulletin was founded by Alana Branston, Ali Kriegsman in 2016.
- Who are Bulletin's investors?
- Bulletin's investors include Afore Capital, Expansion Venture Capital, Notation Capital, Y Combinator.
- How much funding has Bulletin raised?
- Bulletin has disclosed $10.3M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Bulletin headquartered?
- Bulletin is headquartered in New York City, US.