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WANTD
YC W22Los Angeles, US · Founded 2021 · 4 employees · 3 known investors
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WANTD operates a mobile-first marketplace for fashion and footwear brands to sell products through multiple channels including live commerce, auctions, and a built-in influencer network, while handling order fulfillment and customer acquisition.
Also known as CasheApp Inc.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesMarketplaceUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)
WANTD was founded in 2021 by Ricky Nariani and Quyen Hua.
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Ricky NarianiCEOHe previously led M&A and partnerships for IBM's Corporate Development team and held corporate strategy roles involved with the Watson AI platform. He holds an MBA and an undergraduate degree in Finance.
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Quyen HuaFounderQuyen Hua is Head of Design at WANTD with a background spanning a decade in graphic design at creative agencies, followed by experience as a UI/UX designer focused on software interface development.
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Don Engel
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Bill Newhart
Investors · 3
Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
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Slow VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $50K – $1M
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Frequently asked questions
- What does WANTD do?
- WANTD operates a mobile-first marketplace for fashion and footwear brands to sell products through multiple channels including live commerce, auctions, and a built-in influencer network, while handling order fulfillment and customer acquisition.
- Who founded WANTD?
- WANTD was founded by Ricky Nariani, Quyen Hua in 2021.
- Who are WANTD's investors?
- WANTD's investors include DG Daiwa Ventures, Y Combinator, Slow Ventures.
- Where is WANTD headquartered?
- WANTD is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.