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The global e-commerce industry features 177 unicorn startups. They span across areas including fashion, on-demand services, and automotive sales.
Singapore's Shein leads the group with a $66B valuation. Chinese community shopping platform Xingsheng Youxuan has also attracted $5.2B in total funding.
Below is the full list of 177 E-Commerce unicorn startups at this time.
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Get the Sheet for $50Shein operates a global fast-fashion e-commerce platform that sells apparel, accessories, beauty products, and home goods. They are known for their direct-to-consumer model which provides a vast catalog of trendy items at low prices.
Alibaba Bendi Shenghuo Fuwu Gongsi is the holding company for two of China's leading on-demand service platforms, Ele.me and Koubei. Together, these services connect users with food delivery, restaurants, and other local businesses.
Xiaohongshu runs a popular social commerce app where users share lifestyle inspiration and product reviews. The platform is built around a vibrant community, blending content discovery with e-commerce to influence shopping habits.
Trendyol Group operates Turkey's leading e-commerce platform, connecting millions of consumers to a vast marketplace with a strong focus on fashion. They have also built a broader digital ecosystem that includes services for last-mile delivery, instant grocery shopping, and online payments.
Gopuff runs a digital delivery service that brings daily essentials to customers' doors within minutes. They operate a network of micro-fulfillment centers stocked with everything from snacks and drinks to cleaning supplies, allowing for rapid order fulfillment.
Faire has built an online wholesale marketplace that connects independent retailers with a curated selection of brands. Their platform simplifies how local shops discover and stock their stores with unique products from around the world.
Whatnot built a livestream shopping platform for buying and selling goods, particularly collectibles. They are known for their live auction format which allows sellers to showcase products to a community of buyers in real time.
Xingsheng Youxuan runs a community e-commerce platform for groceries and other household goods. They are known for a group-buying model that lets neighbors consolidate orders for lower prices and convenient pickup within their community.
Thrasio built its business by acquiring and growing successful third-party brands on Amazon. They take over these promising e-commerce businesses and use their operational expertise to scale them into widely recognized consumer product lines.
Chehaoduo operates an online car trading platform that directly links individual sellers and buyers. Their marketplace, Guazi, is designed for consumer-to-consumer used vehicle transactions, bypassing traditional dealerships.
The ten most valuable companies get much of the attention, but they only tell part of the story. While the US, China, and India host the largest number of these startups, the e-commerce boom is happening worldwide. Some are just getting started and others are already well established. Here’s a look at the other unicorn startups shaping the industry.
| Unicorn Startup | Country | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2004 | $1.6B | $8B | |
| United States | 2005 | $985.9M | $7.5B | |
| India | 2021 | $2.6B | $7B | |
| United States | 2018 | $2.5B | $7B | |
| India | 2005 | $1.8B | $7B | |
| China | 2014 | $1.5B | $7B | |
| The Netherlands | 2004 | $928M | $6.5B | |
| United States | 2013 | $1.3B | $6B | |
| India | 2008 | $1.8B | $6B | |
| France | 2014 | $1B | $6B | |
| United Kingdom | 2008 | $984.7M | $5.4B | |
| Colombia | 2015 | $2.6B | $5.25B | |
| Brazil | 2011 | $2.1B | $5B | |
| Canada | 2003 | $40M | $4.15B | |
| United States | 2015 | $862.8M | $4.1B | |
| United States | 2012 | $822M | $4B | |
| United States | 2015 | $690M | $4B | |
| United States | 2014 | $967.9M | $4B | |
| India | 2015 | $1.7B | $4B | |
| United States | 2011 | $492.6M | $4B | |
| United States | 2014 | $549.1M | $4B | |
| France | 2011 | $1.1B | $4B | |
| United States | 2009 | $613.6M | $4B | |
| United States | 2011 | $468.2M | $4B | |
| China | 2020 | CN¥6B | $4B | |
| India | 2015 | $1.3B | $3.3B | |
| Brazil | 2010 | $628.4M | $3.1B | |
| South Korea | 2001 | $508.1M | $3B | |
| Germany | 2011 | $1.2B | $3B | |
| France | 2013 | $705.5M | $3B | |
| South Korea | 2015 | $235M | $3B | |
| China | 2014 | $612.1M | $3B | |
| South Korea | 2015 | $113.8M | $3B | |
| India | 2016 | $980.8M | $3B | |
| United States | 2013 | $691.8M | $3B | |
| India | 2010 | $795M | $3B | |
| China | 2015 | $1.1B | $3B | |
| Singapore | 2015 | $472.2M | $3B | |
| China | 2012 | $1.2B | $3B | |
| China | 2007 | $522M | $3B | |
| China | 2014 | CN¥6B | $3B | |
| Mexico | 2016 | $2.9B | $2.2B | |
| Germany | 2006 | $308.1M | $2B | |
| Germany | 2009 | $1.1B | $2B | |
| France | 2009 | $722.3M | $2B | |
| Ireland | 2019 | $1.9B | $2B | |
| India | 2015 | $683.5M | $2B | |
| United States | 2015 | $525M | $2B | |
| United States | 2014 | $315M | $2B | |
| United States | 2001 | $620M | $2B | |
| United States | 2013 | $907.4M | $2B | |
| Singapore | 2010 | $1.1B | $2B | |
| United Kingdom | 2012 | $675.7M | $2B | |
| United States | 2009 | $550M | $2B | |
| United States | 2016 | $293.5M | $2B | |
| United States | 2014 | $277M | $2B | |
| Germany | 2020 | $1.1B | $2B | |
| United States | 2012 | $452.6M | $2B | |
| United States | 2023 | $15M | $2B | |
| Brazil | 2015 | $322.5M | $2B | |
| South Korea | 2015 | ₩1018.5B | $2B | |
| Ecuador | 2017 | $194M | $2B | |
| United States | 2014 | $416M | $2B | |
| Canada | 2011 | $10M | $2B | |
| Uzbekistan | 2022 | $184M | $2B | |
| China | 2015 | $949.5M | $2B | |
| India | 2016 | $2.1B | $2B | |
| Canada | 2015 | $858.6M | $2B | |
| China | 2020 | $500M | $2B | |
| India | 2015 | $622.3M | $2B | |
| China | 2014 | CN¥1.7B | $2B | |
| China | 2013 | $516.9M | $2B | |
| Mexico | 2012 | $553.7M | $2B | |
| Malaysia | 2015 | $643.7M | $2B | |
| United States | 2018 | $526.5M | $2B | |
| United States | 2019 | $320.4M | $2B | |
| India | 2018 | $390.3M | $2B | |
| United States | 2015 | $336M | $2B | |
| France | 2019 | $365M | $2B | |
| India | 2016 | $434.8M | $2B | |
| United States | 2021 | $965M | $2B | |
| Thailand | 2017 | $781M | $2B | |
| China | 2006 | $445.5M | $2B | |
| Germany | 2008 | — | $2B | |
| Ireland | 1985 | $25M | $2B | |
| China | 2014 | $511.4M | $1.5B | |
| United Kingdom | 2012 | £200M | $1.45B | |
| China | 2006 | CN¥1.4B | $1.45B | |
| United States | 2011 | $436M | $1.4B | |
| Belgium | 2018 | $236.8M | $1.4B | |
| India | 2011 | $829.6M | $1.4B | |
| United States | 2015 | $181M | $1.4B | |
| United States | 2018 | $288.5M | $1.4B | |
| France | 2001 | — | $1.38B | |
| United States | 2011 | $409M | $1.34B | |
| South Korea | 2008 | $181.3M | $1.33B | |
| United Kingdom | 2017 | $276.1M | $1.33B | |
| Australia | 2016 | $167.4M | $1.3B | |
| India | 2012 | $476.1M | $1.3B | |
| China | 2014 | $594.3M | $1.25B |
