Fleek
YC W22London, GB · Founded 2021 · 100 employees · Hiring · 5 known investors
Fleek operates a global online marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of wholesale vintage clothing, providing transparency and protection in an otherwise fragmented supply chain.
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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)
Fleek was founded in 2021 by Abhi Arora and Sanket Agarwal.
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Abhi ArorainCo-Founder and CEOAbhi Arora was an early employee at Dubsmash, where he led growth before the company's acquisition by Reddit, and subsequently co-founded a video AI startup. He holds a BS from UC Berkeley and an MBA from Cambridge.
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Sanket AgarwalinCo-FounderSanket Agarwal was a founding engineer at Suki, where he built audio streaming infrastructure and helped the company reach $1M ARR. Most recently, he led engineering and product teams managing consumer platforms with 20M daily active users.
Investors · 5
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$50M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2026
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Founder mafia
3 people who came through Fleek went on to found or lead other companies.
Competitors · 10
by search overlap
Poshmark, Inc.5217 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.
Grailed1792 shared keywords
Thredup1513 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.
メルカリ1449 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.
Lyst1348 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.
Faire1311 shared keywordsFaire operates a digital marketplace connecting independent retailers with wholesale suppliers, enabling small businesses to discover and purchase products for resale.
Alibaba (Link1086 shared keywordsAlibaba.com operates a global B2B e-commerce marketplace that connects buyers with suppliers and manufacturers for wholesale products across multiple industries. The platform provides trade services, logistics support, payment protection, and AI-powered sourcing tools for businesses.
The Real Real x-tech-robotics828 shared keywordsThe RealReal is an online marketplace for authenticated luxury consignment, allowing consumers to buy and sell pre-owned designer clothing, accessories, jewelry, watches, and home goods.
Farfetch775 shared keywordsFarfetch is an online marketplace for luxury fashion, connecting customers with designer boutiques and independent retailers worldwide. The platform offers a curated selection of high-end clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories from established and emerging fashion brands.
Dillard'S764 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.
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Companies House · registry record
View on Companies House ↗Registered office in disputeAccounts overdueConfirmation statement overdue
- Registered name
- FLEEK LTD
- Company number
- 08107806
- Status
- Active (active proposal to strike off)
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 18 Jun 2012
- Registered office
- 08107806 - COMPANIES HOUSE DEFAULT ADDRESS, Cardiff, CF14 8LH
- Nature of business (SIC)
- 53201 — Licensed carriers56103 — Take-away food shops and mobile food stands
- Previous names
- MY BEAUTY DRAW LIMITED (2012–2015)
- Accounts
- last made up to 30 Jun 2024 · next due 31 Mar 2026
- Confirmation statement
- last made up to 13 Mar 2024 · next due 27 Mar 2025
Current officers · 2
- Sheldon Barrett — secretary, appointed 18 Jun 2012
- Sheldon Barrett — director, appointed 18 Jun 2012
Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 24 Jul 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
In the news
Fleek raises $25m to build the AI infrastructure behind global secondhand fashionthenextweb.com · Jul 2026
Fleek Raises $25M From eBay To Build AI Secondhand Fashion Marketplaceventureburn.com · Jul 2026
Exclusive: Fleek, an online market for vintage garment wholesalers, raises $25 million in new funding | Fortunefortune.com · Jul 2026Exclusive: Fleek, an online market for vintage garment wholesalers, raises $25 million in funding | Fortunefortune.com · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Fleek do?
- Fleek operates a global online marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of wholesale vintage clothing, providing transparency and protection in an otherwise fragmented supply chain.
- Who founded Fleek?
- Fleek was founded by Abhi Arora, Sanket Agarwal in 2021.
- Who are Fleek's investors?
- Fleek's investors include Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, Burda Principal Investments, Ebay, FJ Labs.
- How much funding has Fleek raised?
- Fleek has disclosed $50M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Fleek headquartered?
- Fleek is headquartered in London, GB.