Marketplaces Startups

99dresses runs an online marketplace where women in the U.S. buy, sell, and trade fashion items with other users. Originally launched in Australia, the company now operates from New York and offers an iOS app for peer-to-peer clothing exchange.

1 investor

A staffing and recruitment services company that connects candidates with employers across multiple industries including IT, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing. The company offers temporary placements, permanent positions, payroll processing, HR advisory, and contractor management solutions.

1 investor

ABASK is an online retailer of artisanal craft objects and homeware, including designer glassware, tableware, and embroidered linens made by European master artisans. It stocks over 7,000 products and ships internationally within 1–3 days.

1 investor

AboutPet is a South Korean online store for pet supplies, selling food, treats, litter, and accessories for dogs and cats, with next-day delivery. It operates an e-commerce app and website featuring branded product lines, deals, and events.

1 investor

Abundance Labs incubates and builds marketplaces based on alternative currencies, including cryptocurrency-based marketplace products.

1 investor

Acadium is an online marketplace platform that connects businesses with freelance digital marketing professionals and apprentices for service engagements. The platform facilitates project-based work arrangements and enables businesses to recruit freelance talent for employment.

1 investor

Acera Insurance is an independent, employee-owned insurance brokerage serving individuals, families and businesses across Canada, offering custom coverage through partnerships with over 100 insurance providers. Formed from long-established regional brokerages, it operates via a network of local offices and advisors nationwide.

1 investor

Acheteur.ch is an online platform for property owners in Switzerland to get a free online home valuation followed by a detailed 360° analysis, then be matched with vetted local real estate agents to handle the sale. It positions itself as a neutral, independent service combining valuation tools with local agent expertise for residential property sellers.

1 investor

ACT NOW operates a crowdfunding platform that allows creators and entrepreneurs across various categories—including art, music, technology, gaming, food, and social impact projects—to launch and fund initiatives from supporters.

1 investor

ActivityHero is an online marketplace and management platform where families discover and book kids' camps and activities, and where activity providers list and manage their offerings. It serves both parents looking for children's activities and the businesses that run camps and classes.

1 investor

AdmitSee is a platform where prospective college applicants can browse thousands of successful application essays, including "Why Us" supplements and Common App essays, along with sample applications and admission tips. It matches high school students with current college students who share similar profiles to provide essay inspiration and application guidance.

1 investor

AdmitYogi is a college admissions guidance service that pairs high school students with Ivy League mentors and gives access to a library of 6,000+ real accepted and rejected student application profiles and essays. It offers personalized school-list matching, roadmaps across academics, testing, and essays, and bi-weekly 1-on-1 mentoring, marketed to families seeking lower-cost alternatives to traditional college counselors.

1 investor

Adoor is a single-family rental platform owned by Rithm Capital that acquires, manages, and operates residential properties across the U.S. housing market. The platform uses technology-driven operations and vertically integrated management to deliver rental properties to investors.

1 investor

Adventurous Co offered curated travel experiences, described as a blend of Disney and Airbnb Experiences. The company was based in San Francisco and participated in Y Combinator's Winter 2019 batch, but is now inactive.

1 investor

Adviqo operates digital platforms and apps that connect individuals with life coaches, astrologers, and expert advisors worldwide. The company has built a portfolio of consumer marketplaces and lifestyle brands across multiple regions including North America, Latin America, Europe, and the UK.

1 investor

Advitam is a French funeral services provider (pompes funèbres) that lets families organize and arrange funerals remotely, including online planning, transparent pricing, and a dedicated advisor available by phone. It also offers repatriation of the deceased to other countries and serves families across France.

1 investor

Aepsy is a Swiss online platform that matches individuals, couples, and families with vetted psychologists and therapists for psychological coaching and psychotherapy. It handles the booking, video and chat sessions, and payment, and offers guides on mental health.

1 investor

Afternoon Light is an annual three-day design fair held in May in Manhattan, featuring contemporary furniture, objects, and materials from both established brands and emerging studios. The event serves the architecture and design trade as well as the general public.

1 investor

Agrictools operates an online marketplace connecting retailers and agricultural businesses with spare parts vendors for farm machinery and equipment across India. The platform aggregates OEM and OES suppliers to enable fast order fulfillment and direct manufacturer pricing.

1 investor

AgroMatch is an online marketplace for the agricultural sector that connects farmers and contractors to rent machinery, hire services, and buy or sell equipment. It operates in Chile serving farmers and agricultural contractors.

1 investor

An online retail marketplace selling consumer goods including smartphones, computers, cameras, home appliances, fitness equipment, cleaning and paper products, and personal care items. The site operates as a general e-commerce store with product categories, a shopping cart, and a merchant onboarding section.

1 investor

Ailumia, based in Taiwan, provides technology consulting and tooling for online retail. It uses AI to advise merchants across stages of the selling process, offering sellers and their customers guidance and resources for common e-commerce problems.

1 investor

Air Doctor is a platform that enables travelers to book appointments with licensed medical professionals in multiple countries via in-person or online visits. The service targets travelers seeking healthcare abroad and insurance companies looking to enhance customer care and reduce costs.

1 investor

AirCarbon Exchange (ACX) operates a digital exchange for trading environmental instruments such as carbon credits, connecting project developers, corporations, industries, and nations. The platform manages the lifecycle of environmental credit ownership from purchase to retirement, serving participants in voluntary carbon markets.

1 investor