The furniture industry is shifting from traditional retail towards online business models.
The companies on this list range from large e-commerce platforms like Pepperfry, with over $310M in funding, to newer concepts like NORNORM's circular subscription service. Other businesses are exploring niches in rentals, AI-powered furnishing, and sleep products.
Below is our list of 25 Furniture startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50At Home operates a chain of home décor superstores offering tens of thousands of products from furniture to seasonal items. Their collections blend affordability with unique, on-trend design to suit a wide variety of customer styles.
| Headquarters | Plano, Texas, United States |
| Year Founded | 1979 |
| Founders | Eric White |
| Funding Amount | $800M |
| Startup Size | Enterprise Organization (5,001+) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | Farallon Capital Management, Anchorage Capital Group, Redwood Capital Management |
Pepperfry operates one of India’s largest online marketplaces for furniture and home goods. Their platform offers a wide selection of curated merchandise, helping customers discover and purchase everything from sofas to home decor.
| Headquarters | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Year Founded | 2011 |
| Founders | Ambareesh Murty, Ashish Shah |
| Funding Amount | $310.4M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Norwest Venture Partners, Goldman Sachs, State Street Global Advisors, InnoVen Capital, Panthera Growth Partners |
Boll & Branch designs luxury bedding and home textiles using ethically sourced, 100% organic cotton. The direct-to-consumer brand built its reputation on supply chain transparency and the quality of its materials.
| Headquarters | Summit, New Jersey, United States |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Missy Tannen, Scott Tannen |
| Funding Amount | $111.5M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | L Catterton, Silas Capital, Hammerstone |
Wakefit manufactures a direct-to-consumer line of sleep and home solutions, including its well-known mattresses and other home furniture. The company is recognized for making ergonomically designed products accessible to a wide audience through its e-commerce platform.
| Headquarters | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Ankit Garg, Chaitanya Ramalingegowda |
| Funding Amount | $149.2M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Secondary Market |
| Top Investors | Elevation Capital, Sequoia Capital, Peak XV Partners, Investcorp, Verlinvest |
The Sleep Company creates mattresses and other sleep products designed to intelligently adapt to any body shape. The direct-to-consumer brand is recognized for its patented SmartGRID technology that aims to improve sleep quality.
| Headquarters | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Harshil Salot, Priyank Goyal |
| Funding Amount | ₹8.5B |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | 360 ONE Asset, Fireside Ventures, ChrysCapital, Alteria Capital, Premji Invest |
Inhabitr created an AI-powered furnishing solution designed for the commercial real estate sector. The platform offers an end-to-end service that handles everything from interior design to furniture procurement and installation.
| Headquarters | Milpitas, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Ankur Agrawal, Pratiksha Agrawal |
| Funding Amount | $31M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Great North Ventures, Hamilton Ventures |
Chairish runs a curated online marketplace for exceptional home furniture, art, and decor. The platform allows design aficionados to discover and purchase vintage and contemporary pieces from a community of sellers.
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Andy Denmark, Anna Brockway, Eric Grosse, Gregg Brockway, Nancy Ramamurthi |
| Funding Amount | $58.8M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | TCV, Altos Ventures, Tritium Partners, Zillow, Kevin Hartz |
RentoMojo built an e-commerce platform for renting furniture, appliances, and electronics on a monthly subscription. The service allows customers to access essential items like laptops and home appliances without the long-term commitment of purchasing them.
| Headquarters | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Achal Mittal, Ajay Nain, Geetansh Bamania |
| Funding Amount | $98.4M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | Accel, Bain Capital, Venture Catalysts, Bain Capital Ventures, Bossa Invest |
JJO plc creates bespoke British kitchens, eco bathrooms, and bedroom furniture for independent installers and fine furniture retailers. They support this network of trade partners with distinct collections, like their Colonial and Eco ranges, focusing on quality manufacturing and service.
| Headquarters | Bacup, Lancashire, United Kingdom |
| Year Founded | 1868 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | £10M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | Allica Bank |
NORNORM created a subscription-based service for office furniture, giving companies a flexible way to furnish their workspaces. The service operates on a circular model, ensuring that all furniture is refurbished, repaired, and reused to reduce environmental impact.
| Headquarters | Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark |
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Anders Jepsen, Jonas Kjellberg |
| Funding Amount | €160M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Santander, Verdane, Inter Ikea, Philian Invest, Karl-Johan Persson |
15 Additional Furniture Startups Worth Following
The top 10 are just a small slice of the exciting work happening in the furniture industry. The companies that follow have raised billions of dollars combined and work in areas from retail to manufacturing.
Some are just getting started while others are more mature, but they are all finding new ways to grow. Here’s a look at the other startups shaping the future of furniture.