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The retail industry is home to 58 unicorn startups, covering everything from online marketplaces to grocery stores. These companies are changing how people shop around the world.
At the top is India's Reliance Retail with a $101B valuation. Other major players include US-based Fanatics, a sports retailer valued at $31B.
Below is the full list of 58 Retail unicorn startups at this time.
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Get the Sheet for $50Reliance Retail operates a massive and diverse network of retail formats across India, from neighborhood convenience stores to large supermarkets and specialty shops. They serve millions of customers with a wide array of products in categories like groceries, consumer electronics, and fashion.
Fanatics builds and operates a global digital sports platform for licensed merchandise, from fan apparel to trading cards. They partner with the world's largest sports leagues and teams to run their official online stores and direct-to-consumer businesses.
JD Digits builds digital technology to connect financial services with physical industries. Their solutions help enterprises in sectors like finance and retail digitize their core operations and services.
Faire runs a wholesale marketplace designed to help independent retailers discover and buy goods from artisans and brands around the world. The platform gives small business owners the tools to easily stock their shops with unique merchandise.
Xingsheng Youxuan runs a community group-buying platform for groceries and other household goods. Their model allows consumers to order products online and collect them from a central point in their neighborhood, streamlining the supply chain for fresh food.
Thrasio builds a massive portfolio of consumer brands by acquiring promising sellers on Amazon and other digital marketplaces. They then use their operational engine to scale these businesses, turning popular products into category leaders.
HeyTea operates a popular chain of modern tea shops that specialize in inventive drinks. They are best known for popularizing cheese-topped tea and creating a wide variety of fresh fruit teas.
The CrownX develops an integrated platform that brings together consumer goods and retail services under one roof. They focus on creating a seamless shopping journey by connecting online digital experiences with offline physical stores.
Vuori designs premium performance apparel inspired by the active Coastal California lifestyle. Their clothing integrates fitness and sport with versatile style for everyday life.
RELEX Solutions has developed a unified AI platform for retail and supply chain planning. Their software helps companies optimize everything from demand forecasting to workforce management, ultimately reducing operational costs and improving product availability.
The ten most valuable companies are just a small part of the all retail unicorns. While the US and China are home to many of them, founders across the globe are building billion-dollar businesses.
Some of these companies have been growing for years, while others are much newer to the scene. Here is a complete look at the other retail startups that have earned a spot in the unicorn club.
| Unicorn Startup | Country | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2003 | $40M | $4.15B | |
| United States | 2015 | $862.8M | $4.1B | |
| United States | 2019 | $701M | $4B | |
| China | 2020 | CN¥6B | $4B | |
| Brazil | 2010 | $628.4M | $3.1B | |
| South Korea | 2001 | $508.1M | $3B | |
| India | 2010 | $795M | $3B | |
| China | 1990 | $600M | $3B | |
| Singapore | 2010 | $1.1B | $2B | |
| United States | 2016 | $293.5M | $2B | |
| Germany | 2020 | $1.1B | $2B | |
| Brazil | 2015 | $322.5M | $2B | |
| United States | 2014 | $73.7M | $2B | |
| India | 2016 | $2.1B | $2B | |
| United States | 2016 | $165M | $2B | |
| China | 2016 | $656M | $2B | |
| China | 2013 | $516.9M | $2B | |
| United States | 2019 | $320.4M | $2B | |
| United States | 2018 | $323.2M | $2B | |
| India | 2018 | $390.3M | $2B | |
| United States | 2015 | $336M | $2B | |
| France | 2019 | $365M | $2B | |
| United States | 2021 | $965M | $2B | |
| China | 1999 | $200M | $2B | |
| United Kingdom | 2012 | £200M | $1.45B | |
| United States | 2015 | $181M | $1.4B | |
| France | 2001 | — | $1.38B | |
| India | 2012 | $476.1M | $1.3B | |
| United States | 2018 | $215.6M | $1.2B | |
| Mexico | 2020 | $743.5M | $1.2B | |
| United States | 2010 | $472.5M | $1.1B | |
| United States | 2012 | $195.5M | $1B | |
| United States | 2016 | $570M | $1B | |
| Saudi Arabia | 2020 | $2.4B | $1B | |
| India | 2015 | $298.6M | $1B | |
| India | 2021 | $308.1M | $1B | |
| Germany | 2005 | $1B | $1B | |
| Hong Kong | 2020 | $140M | $1B | |
| United States | 2010 | $336M | $1B | |
| China | 2012 | $95.8M | $1B | |
| China | 2012 | $142M | $1B | |
| China | 2020 | $100M | $1B | |
| The Netherlands | 2015 | $1.3B | $1B | |
| United States | 2017 | $239.4M | $1B | |
| Mexico | 1994 | — | $1B | |
| Indonesia | 2015 | — | $1B | |
| China | 2008 | $330M | $1B | |
| Hong Kong | 2015 | — | $1B |
