Top 35 Marketplace Unicorn Startups in 2021

AUTO1 Group

An online platform connecting car buyers and sellers, AUTO1 Group offers easy-to-use services across Europe.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$7.20
B (
January 2021
)
Country:
Germany
City:
Berlin
Started in:
2012
Founders:
Christian Bertermann, Hakan Koc
Industries:
Automotive, Internet, Marketplace
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
$1,387,053,390
Number of funding rounds:
10
Number of investors:
23

You can find their website

here

Avant

Avant is the next generation digital lending platform that leverages data science to provide safe and transparent financial products.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$2.00
B (
December 2012
)
Country:
United States
City:
Chicago
Started in:
2012
Founders:
Al Goldstein, John Sun, Paul Zhang
Industries:
Consumer Lending, Finance, Financial Services, FinTech, Lending, Marketplace
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$1,582,900,814
Number of funding rounds:
11
Number of investors:
17

You can find their website

here

Cameo

Cameo is making personal video shoutouts affordable and accessible to everyone. From saying thank you to sharing your birthday wishes, they’re giving fans a platform where they can connect with their favorite people.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.00
B (
March 2021
)
Country:
United States
City:
Chicago
Started in:
2017
Founders:
Devon Townsend, Martin Blencowe, Steven Galanis
Industries:
Information Technology, Marketplace, Media and Entertainment, Social Media
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$165,209,970
Number of funding rounds:
8
Number of investors:
26

You can find their website

here

CARS24

CARS24 brings buyers and sellers online through an intuitive, tech-enabled platform that simplifies and streamlines the pre-owned car purchase process.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.00
B (
November 2020
)
Country:
India
City:
Gurgaon
Started in:
2015
Founders:
Gajendra Jangid, Mehul Agrawal, Ruchit Agarwal, Vikram Chopra
Industries:
Artificial Intelligence, Automotive, B2C, E-Commerce, Marketplace, Sales Automation, Software, Transaction Processing
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
$393,848,044
Number of funding rounds:
5
Number of investors:
21

You can find their website

here

Chemao

Chemao is a platform designed to facilitate buying and selling of used cars.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1
B (
September 2015
)
Country:
China
City:
Hangzhou
Started in:
2012
Founders:
Guangyu Han, Wei Huang
Industries:
Automotive, E-Commerce, E-Commerce Platforms, Marketplace, Online Auctions, Sales
Number of employees:
50-100
Funding Amount:
$198,735,094
Number of funding rounds:
2
Number of investors:
1

You can find their website

here

Dianrong

Dianrong is an online marketplace lending company that makes financing more easily accessible to individuals.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.00
B (
August 2017
)
Country:
China
City:
Shanghai
Started in:
2013
Founders:
Kevin Guo, Soul Htite
Industries:
Finance, Financial Services, FinTech, Internet, Marketplace
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
$549,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
8
Number of investors:
21

You can find their website

here

eBroker

eBroker is a B2B2C global insurance and financial services marketplace that allows Chinese consumers to buy from a global array of products, including private insurance.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.90
B (
February 2019
)
Country:
China
City:
Shanghai
Started in:
2015
Founders:
Max He
Industries:
Financial Services, FinTech, Insurance, Marketplace
Number of employees:
100-250
Funding Amount:
$101,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
4
Number of investors:
4

You can find their website

here

eToro

eToro is provider of investment network for investors to trade different financial instruments like stocks, indices and currencies.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$10.40
B (
March 2021
)
Country:
Israel
City:
Tel Aviv
Started in:
2007
Founders:
David Ring, Ronen Assia, Yoni Assia
Industries:
Finance, FinTech, Marketplace, Trading Platform
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$272,700,000
Number of funding rounds:
13
Number of investors:
24

You can find their website

here

ezCater

EzCater is the fastest growing online marketplace for those in need of catering services. Whether you’re headed to a board meeting, a business lunch, or an after-work happy hour, EzCater makes it easy and affordable for you to find fresh food and fantastic local catering options.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.25
B (
April 2019
)
Country:
United States
City:
Boston
Started in:
2007
Founders:
Briscoe Rodgers, Stefania Mallett
Industries:
Catering, Hospitality, Marketplace, Restaurants
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$320,789,999
Number of funding rounds:
10
Number of investors:
21

You can find their website

here

Faire

Faire is a platform that helps local shops discover the best products to stock their stores risk-free.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$2.50
B (
October 2019
)
Country:
United States
City:
San Francisco
Started in:
2016
Founders:
Daniele Perito, Jeffrey Kolovson, Marcelo Cortes, Max Rhodes
Industries:
E-Commerce, Marketplace, Retail, Retail Technology, Wholesale
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$435,950,000
Number of funding rounds:
8
Number of investors:
14

You can find their website

here

Getaround

Getaround is the leading provider of peer-to-peer car sharing, offering an innovative alternative to traditional car rental.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.70
B (
September 2019
)
Country:
United States
City:
San Francisco
Started in:
2011
Founders:
Elliot Kroo, Jessica Scorpio, Sam Zaid
Industries:
Car Sharing, Collaborative Consumption, Marketplace, Mobile, Peer to Peer, Transportation
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$568,024,999
Number of funding rounds:
16
Number of investors:
55

You can find their website

here

Goat Group

The Goat Group is an online marketplace that connects people from all over the world to purchase authentic sneakers, apparel, and accessories.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.75
B (
September 2020
)
Country:
United States
City:
Culver City
Started in:
2015
Founders:
Daishin Sugano, Eddy Lu
Industries:
Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, Fashion, Marketplace, Shoes
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$297,600,000
Number of funding rounds:
8
Number of investors:
26

You can find their website

here

Infra.Market

Infra.Market is the one-stop shop for contractors, building departments, and government agencies to quickly find and purchase any material or product needed for your next construction project.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.00
B (
February 2021
)
Country:
India
City:
Thane
Started in:
2016
Founders:
Aaditya Sharda, Souvik Sengupta
Industries:
Construction, E-Commerce, Marketplace, Procurement
Number of employees:
50-100
Funding Amount:
$161,545,746
Number of funding rounds:
7
Number of investors:
8

You can find their website

here

Jimubox

Jimubox is a marketplace lending platform that facilitates business loans and consumer loans in China.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.00
B (
April 2015
)
Country:
China
City:
Beijing
Started in:
2013
Founders:
Barry Freeman, Jun Dong, William Wei
Industries:
Consumer Lending, Financial Services, FinTech, Lending, Marketplace, Micro Lending
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$131,190,000
Number of funding rounds:
4
Number of investors:
13

You can find their website

here

KK Group

KK Group is a professional online wholesale marketplace seamless mission to provide quality merchandise, efficient customer service and secure trading platform for international buyers to trade competitively.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.00
B (
October 2019
)
Country:
China
City:
Dongguan
Started in:
2014
Founders:
Yuening Wu
Industries:
Apps, E-Commerce, Internet, Marketplace, Online Portals
Number of employees:
100-250
Funding Amount:
$312,128,607
Number of funding rounds:
4
Number of investors:
11

You can find their website

here

Kuaikan Manhua

Kuaikan Manhua is an innovative online marketplace, connecting e-comic book readers to the best local and international visual novels.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$2.00
B (
December 2017
)
Country:
China
City:
Beijing
Started in:
2014
Founders:
Anni Chen, Runchao Li, Ye Mingxiang
Industries:
Art, Comics, Digital Media, E-Commerce, Marketplace, Media and Entertainment
Number of employees:
50-100
Funding Amount:
$354,219,924
Number of funding rounds:
5
Number of investors:
10

You can find their website

here

Loft

Loft is a highly-specialized marketplace for residential real estate that brings together motivated buyers and sellers. Thousands of buyers and sellers use Loft to buy and sell homes.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$2.20
B (
January 2020
)
Country:
Brazil
City:
São Paulo
Started in:
2018
Founders:
Florian Hagenbuch, Gustavo D. Saraiva, João Vianna, Kristian Huber, Marcus Vinicius Grigoletto, Mariana Paixao, Mate Pencz
Industries:
Marketplace, Property Management, Real Estate
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$788,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
5
Number of investors:
41

You can find their website

here

MadeiraMadeira

Madeira offers an extensive selection of fine home furnishings and accessories. They offer thousands of choices from hundreds of vendors. Check back frequently as new products are added every day.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.00
B (
January 2021
)
Country:
Brazil
City:
Curitiba
Started in:
2009
Founders:
Daniel Scandian, Marcelo Scandian, Robson Privado
Industries:
E-Commerce, Furniture, Home and Garden, Home Decor, Home Improvement, Marketplace
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
$338,820,267
Number of funding rounds:
8
Number of investors:
11

You can find their website

here

Mirakl

Mirakl is the only enterprise marketplace solution (EMS) that provides real-time cross-channel demand insight and tools to identify trending products so you can launch and grow your EMS.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.50
B (
September 2020
)
Country:
France
City:
Paris
Started in:
2011
Founders:
Adrien Nussenbaum, Philippe Corrot
Industries:
E-Commerce, Enterprise Software, Internet, Marketplace, SaaS, Software
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$393,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
4
Number of investors:
8

You can find their website

here

Monzo

Monzo is a digital-only bank that caters to users with busy lives. It is perfect for people who want a straightforward banking experience with affordable fees and full transparency.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.61
B (
October 2018
)
Country:
United Kingdom
City:
London
Started in:
2015
Founders:
Gary Dolman, Jason Bates, Jonas Huckestein, Paul Rippon, Tom Blomfield
Industries:
Banking, Financial Services, FinTech, Marketplace
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
£434,678,108
Number of funding rounds:
19
Number of investors:
33

You can find their website

here

OfferUp

OfferUp brings people together to buy and sell locally. It’s the best way to keep a handle on what you have -- and find great local deals.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.40
B (
August 2018
)
Country:
United States
City:
Bellevue
Started in:
2011
Founders:
Arean van Veelen, Nick Huzar
Industries:
Apps, Classifieds, E-Commerce, E-Commerce Platforms, Marketplace, Mobile, Mobile Payments
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$380,985,067
Number of funding rounds:
9
Number of investors:
16

You can find their website

here

Outschool

Outschool.com is a marketplace of live online classes for kids that connects teachers qualified in one specific field of education with students who want to learn in a live environment, through live classes

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.30
B (
April 2021
)
Country:
United States
City:
San Francisco
Started in:
2015
Founders:
Amir Nathoo, Mikhail Seregine, Nick Grandy
Industries:
Children, E-Learning, EdTech, Education, Information Technology, Marketplace
Number of employees:
100-250
Funding Amount:
$130,020,000
Number of funding rounds:
5
Number of investors:
13

You can find their website

here

Pacaso

Pacaso automates the co-ownership process, providing a full range of services on a single platform.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.00
B (
March 2021
)
Country:
United States
City:
San Francisco
Started in:
2020
Founders:
Austin Allison, Spencer Rascoff
Industries:
Marketplace, Property Management, Real Estate, Real Estate Investment, Residential
Number of employees:
50-100
Funding Amount:
$1,342,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
4
Number of investors:
15

You can find their website

here

Paytm Mall

The Paytm Mall store is an easy to shop, safe and secure online shopping destination for all your online shopping needs.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$2.86
B (
July 2019
)
Country:
India
City:
Noida
Started in:
2010
Founders:
Vijay Shekhar Sharma
Industries:
E-Commerce, E-Commerce Platforms, Internet, Marketplace, Retail, Shopping
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
$795,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
3
Number of investors:
4

You can find their website

here

Qualia

Qualia is the next-generation digital closing platform that provides real estate, title, and mortgage companies with tools to help their customers save time and money as they buy or sell a home.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.00
B (
December 2020
)
Country:
United States
City:
San Francisco
Started in:
2015
Founders:
Joel Gottsegen, Lucas Hansen, Nate Baker
Industries:
Marketplace, Property Management, Real Estate, Software
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$160,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
6
Number of investors:
10

You can find their website

here

QuintoAndar

QuintoAndar provides a solution for landlords and renters to post properties and find ideal homes for your needs.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.00
B (
September 2019
)
Country:
Brazil
City:
São Paulo
Started in:
2012
Founders:
Andre Penha, Gabriel Braga
Industries:
Internet, Marketplace, Property Management, Real Estate, Rental, Software
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
$335,270,291
Number of funding rounds:
6
Number of investors:
20

You can find their website

here

Snapdeal

Snapdeal is the place to discover, buy and sell great products at unbelievable prices.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.00
B (
May 2014
)
Country:
India
City:
Gurgaon
Started in:
2010
Founders:
Kunal Bahl, Rohit Bansal
Industries:
Consumer Electronics, E-Commerce, Internet, Marketplace, Retail, Shopping
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
$1,776,260,825
Number of funding rounds:
13
Number of investors:
26

You can find their website

here

StockX

StockX provides collectors and sneaker enthusiasts a platform to buy and sell products with transparency, security and confidence.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$3.80
B (
June 2019
)
Country:
United States
City:
Detroit
Started in:
2015
Founders:
Chris Kaufman, Dan Gilbert, Greg Schwartz, Josh Luber
Industries:
E-Commerce, E-Commerce Platforms, Marketplace, Sales, Shoes
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
$690,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
9
Number of investors:
26

You can find their website

here

The Zebra

The Zebra operates as an online insurance comparison marketplace, giving users access to the most affordable rates available. They allow everyday people to provide real-time feedback to their providers for better service.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.00
B (
April 2021
)
Country:
United States
City:
Austin
Started in:
2012
Founders:
Adam Lyons, Joshua Dziabiak
Industries:
Insurance, Marketplace, Price Comparison, Search Engine
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$256,525,063
Number of funding rounds:
8
Number of investors:
13

You can find their website

here

Thumbtack

Thumbtack gives you access to the right professionals for a variety of projects, including interior design, plumbing, and landscaping.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.70
B (
September 2015
)
Country:
United States
City:
San Francisco
Started in:
2008
Founders:
Jeremy Tunnell, Jonathan Swanson, Marco Zappacosta, Sander Daniels
Industries:
Internet, Marketplace, Professional Services, Service Industry
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$423,200,000
Number of funding rounds:
7
Number of investors:
21

You can find their website

here

Turo

Turo is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace built to make the car renting and sharing process transparent, simple, and enjoyable.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1
B (
July 2019
)
Country:
United States
City:
San Francisco
Started in:
2009
Founders:
Shelby Clark
Industries:
Car Sharing, Marketplace, Peer to Peer, Recreational Vehicles, Transportation
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$467,400,000
Number of funding rounds:
12
Number of investors:
30

You can find their website

here

Vestiaire Collective

Vestiaire Collective is a luxury, pre-owned fashion marketplace. It provides people with the perfect way to sell and buy high-quality, designer clothing and accessories at a more affordable price.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.00
B (
March 2021
)
Country:
France
City:
Paris
Started in:
2009
Founders:
Alexandre Cognard, Christian Jorge, Fanny Moizant, Henrique Fernandes, Sebastien Fabre, Sophie Hersan
Industries:
E-Commerce Platforms, Fashion, Marketplace, Retail, Social Shopping
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$454,571,116
Number of funding rounds:
8
Number of investors:
15

You can find their website

here

Vinted

Vinted is a global community for buy and sell pre-loved clothes.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.10
B (
November 2019
)
Country:
Lithuania
City:
Vilnius
Started in:
2001
Founders:
Justas Janauskas, Mantas Mikuckas, Milda Mitkute
Industries:
E-Commerce, Fashion, Internet, Marketplace, Mobile
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$562,278,727
Number of funding rounds:
6
Number of investors:
9

You can find their website

here

Workrise

Workrise is the leading marketplace for on-demand workers, work services, and everything else that delivers efficiency in the energy industry.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.97
B (
September 2019
)
Country:
United States
City:
Austin
Started in:
2014
Founders:
Michael Witte, Sandeep Jain, Xuan Yong
Industries:
Energy, Marketplace, Online Portals, Wind Energy
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$752,499,542
Number of funding rounds:
9
Number of investors:
21

You can find their website

here

Zhuanzhuan

Zhuanzhuan is an online marketplace through which users can buy and sell secondhand goods. You can set your own prices, and you don’t have to worry about strangers knocking on your door.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.00
B (
April 2017
)
Country:
China
City:
Beijing
Started in:
2015
Founders:
Changfeng Xiang, Jiali Wu, Lu Chen, Wei Huang
Industries:
Consumer, Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, Marketplace
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$890,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
3
Number of investors:
4

You can find their website

here