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Pietra

Hoboken, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 111 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

Pietra provides an AI-powered platform for e-commerce brands to manage competitive intelligence, social media monitoring, supplier networks, and fulfillment operations. The platform integrates with existing commerce stacks and serves direct-to-consumer and e-commerce teams operating at scale.

Also known as Pietra Studio · Pietra, Inc.

Founders & leadership

Pietra was founded in 2018 by Ronak Trivedi and Pan P.

RTRonak Trivedi
Ronak TrivediinCo-founder
PP
Pan PFounder

Investors · 7

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$31M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2021–2023

$16.1MraisedMar 2023 · 8 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ronak TrivediExecutive Officer, Director
  • Carter ReumDirector
  • Keith RaboisDirector
  • Pan PanExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$16.1M
Amount sold
$16.1M
First sale
Mar 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$14.9MraisedSep 2021 · 11 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ronak TrivediExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$14.9M
First sale
Jun 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Company profile

researched Aug 2026

Pietra operates an e-commerce infrastructure and software platform for direct-to-consumer and creator-led brands. Its current positioning is as a "private AI brain" for brands: customers connect their data sources into a brand-specific vault, and Pietra agents monitor advertising, competitors, and social channels, then generate insights and assets. Advertised capabilities include AI-powered competitive intelligence, real-time social listening, automated content creation, influencer identification and management, Slack connectivity, and integration with a brand's existing commerce stack (including Shopify, Wix, and BigCommerce) or a Pietra-hosted storefront [0][1][2].

Alongside software, Pietra provides physical commerce infrastructure: access to a vetted global supplier and manufacturer network for products and packaging, pre-negotiated pricing and freight rates, sample and production management, and integrated third-party fulfillment. The company's site cites access to more than 40,000 global suppliers [0][1]; earlier coverage described access to over 1,000 suppliers in 2023 [7]. Suppliers are served through a separate partner portal covering listings, RFPs, orders and shipments, customer messaging, payouts, search advertising, certification, and inspection booking [3].

The platform is sold on a freemium basis with a paid membership. The Pietra Membership, revamped in 2023, was a monthly subscription starting at $39 per month bundling software tools (returns, influencer marketing and others), access to the supplier network, a private fulfillment center, and a sales and distribution channel [4][7]. Marketing materials position the platform for brands scaling toward $50M in revenue and cite more than 300,000 brands and entrepreneurs on Pietra, with named customer brands including Bad Mouth, CBUM, Arrae, Curie, Wellthy, Homecourt, and Lively Ghosts [0][1][2].

Compiled by commissioned research from 8 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.

Competitors · 7

by search overlap
Alibaba (Link814 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.
Faire382 shared keywordsFaire operates a digital marketplace connecting independent retailers with wholesale suppliers, enabling small businesses to discover and purchase products for resale.
Printify378 shared keywordsPrintify is a print-on-demand platform that enables entrepreneurs to build eCommerce businesses by connecting them with a global network of printing providers. The service allows merchants to sell custom products without upfront inventory investment or cash outlay.
Nike291 shared keywordsNike sells athletic footwear, apparel, and related sportswear products through its online store. The company markets seasonal collections such as back-to-school lines to consumers.
Poshmark, Inc.288 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.
Custom Ink227 shared keywordsCustom Ink is an e-commerce company that lets customers design and order customized apparel and gear online, offering group ordering with address collection and distribution to one or multiple locations. It sells branded products with a money-back guarantee on quality and on-time delivery.
Fourth Wall223 shared keywordsFourthwall is a platform that lets content creators build branded storefronts with video memberships, offering native 1080p video hosting, embedded video support, and subscription tiers for exclusive content. It serves creators, podcasters, and artists who want to monetize video-on-demand content, digital downloads, and community perks while generating recurring revenue.

Companies competing with Pietra for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
PietraDelaware

In the news

Research sources · 8

primary sources listed

8 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.

Frequently asked questions

What does Pietra do?
Pietra is an e-commerce infrastructure platform offering AI tools, supplier sourcing, and fulfillment for DTC and creator-led brands.
Who founded Pietra?
Pietra was founded by Ronak Trivedi, Pan P in 2018.
Who are Pietra's investors?
Pietra's investors include Abstract Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Dreamers VC, M13, Tq Ventures Llc, Worklife Ventures, Founders Fund.
How much funding has Pietra raised?
Pietra has disclosed $31M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Pietra headquartered?
Pietra is headquartered in Hoboken, US.