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Pinkoi

Taipei, TW · Founded 2011 · 1 known investors

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Pinkoi is an online marketplace for design goods, connecting independent brands and designers with shoppers across categories such as fashion, stationery, home and kitchen, and gourmet food. The platform also lets sellers list and sell their products.

Founders & leadership

Pinkoi was founded in 2011 by Peter Yen, Mike Lee, and Maibelle Lin.

PYPeter Yen
Peter YenCo-Founder / CEOPeter Yen holds an M.S. in Information Networking from Carnegie Mellon University and a B.S. in Engineering from National Taiwan University. He previously worked at Yahoo, where he contributed to two software patents, and is the founder and CEO of Pinkoi, an online marketplace connecting designers and independent brands with shoppers.
MLMike Lee
Mike LeeCo-founder & CTOMike Lee is co-founder and CTO of Pinkoi, an online marketplace connecting independent designers and brands with shoppers. He holds an M.S. from National Chiao Tung University and has expertise in Python, JavaScript, and infrastructure architecture.
MLMaibelle Lin
Maibelle LinCofounder & Chief Product Officer2010–2024Maibelle Lin is a product designer and founder who spent over 14 years at Pinkoi, the design marketplace platform, where she served as CPO and helped grow the marketplace to millions of users across Asia and globally. She has expertise in product development, AI applications, and human-centered design.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Pinkoi do?
Pinkoi is an online marketplace for design goods, connecting independent brands and designers with shoppers across categories such as fashion, stationery, home and kitchen, and gourmet food. The platform also lets sellers list and sell their products.
Who founded Pinkoi?
Pinkoi was founded by Peter Yen, Mike Lee, Maibelle Lin in 2011.
Who are Pinkoi's investors?
Pinkoi's investors include FounderPartners.
Where is Pinkoi headquartered?
Pinkoi is headquartered in Taipei, TW.