Who are Carousell's investors?

Carousell's investors include 500 Global, Peak XV Partners.

Carousell

2 known investors

Find your way into Carousell

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Carousell is a Singapore-headquartered classifieds marketplace where individuals buy and sell directly with one another. Sellers list items — including clothing, electronics, mobile devices, and household goods — by photographing them and adding a short description, with listings offered at no cost. The platform is used mainly for secondhand and unused goods.

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Founders & leadership

Cheng Ngoo

Lucas Ngoo

Marcus Tan Yi Wei

Quek Siu Rui inQuek studied in Silicon Valley before returning to Singapore to work on technology-driven solutions. He co-founded Carousell in 2012 alongside Lucas and Marcus after prototyping the idea at Startup Weekend, leaving his honours degree to build the classifieds marketplace full-time.

Siu Rui Quek inFounderSiu Rui Quek spent time in Silicon Valley before returning to Singapore, where he co-founded Carousell in 2012 with Lucas and Marcus after prototyping the concept at Startup Weekend; the platform has since expanded to seven markets and operates as a classifieds marketplace for secondhand goods.

Marcus Tan inFounderCo-founder of Carousell, a Singapore-based classifieds marketplace for buying and selling secondhand goods across Southeast Asia.

Rakesh Malani

Janell Lim Lim

Investors · 2

500 GlobalSan Francisco · $150K

Peak XV PartnersTrianon · $100K – $10M

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Carousell went on to found or lead other companies.

Siu Rui QuekFounderFounded Carousell Marcus TanFounderFounded Carousell

Frequently asked questions

What does Carousell do?: Carousell is a Singapore-headquartered classifieds marketplace where individuals buy and sell directly with one another. Sellers list items — including clothing, electronics, mobile devices, and household goods — by photographing them and adding a short description, with listings offered at no cost. The platform is used mainly for secondhand and unused goods.
Who founded Carousell?: Carousell was founded by Cheng Ngoo, Lucas Ngoo, Marcus Tan Yi Wei, Quek Siu Rui, Siu Rui Quek, Marcus Tan.
Who are Carousell's investors?: Carousell's investors include 500 Global, Peak XV Partners.