Curtsy
YC S16San Francisco, US · Founded 2016 · 15 employees · 3 known investors
Curtsy is a mobile marketplace where users buy and sell secondhand fashion items. The app connects sellers and buyers through a streamlined listing and discovery process focused on personal style preferences.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesMarketplaceSustainable FashionUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S16)
Curtsy was founded in 2016 by David Oates and Eli Allen.
Investors · 3
Competitors · 7
by search overlap
Poshmark, Inc.26745 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.
メルカリ12844 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.
Thredup11830 shared keywordsThredUp operates an online marketplace where consumers buy and sell secondhand clothing, and provides resale-as-a-service solutions for fashion brands seeking to incorporate circular commerce into their business models.
Lyst6060 shared keywordsLyst is an online fashion shopping platform that aggregates clothing and accessories, including designer brands such as Saint Laurent, for consumers to browse and buy.
Shopmy4612 shared keywordsShopMy operates a creator commerce platform linking premium brands, curators and shoppers via storefronts and affiliate tools.
Dillard'S3233 shared keywordsDillard's is a department store retailer selling apparel, cosmetics, and other consumer goods online and in stores, offering credit card rewards and multiple payment options such as Venmo.
Zappos2263 shared keywordsZappos is an online retailer that sells shoes and footwear for the whole family, offering brands such as Nike, HOKA, adidas, New Balance, and Crocs with free shipping and returns. Founded in 1999, it is a subsidiary of Amazon.com and is known for its customer service.
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- What does Curtsy do?
- Curtsy is a mobile marketplace where users buy and sell secondhand fashion items. The app connects sellers and buyers through a streamlined listing and discovery process focused on personal style preferences.
- Who founded Curtsy?
- Curtsy was founded by David Oates, Eli Allen in 2016.
- Who are Curtsy's investors?
- Curtsy's investors include Canaan Partners, Index Ventures, Y Combinator.
- Where is Curtsy headquartered?
- Curtsy is headquartered in San Francisco, US.