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WANTD

YC W22

Los Angeles, US · Founded 2021 · 4 employees · 2 known investors

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.

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.

RNRicky Nariani
Ricky NarianiinFounder / CEOHe 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.
QHQuyen Hua
Quyen HuainFounderQuyen 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.

Investors · 2

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.
Where is WANTD headquartered?
WANTD is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.