Top 21 Sharing Economy Startups to Watch in 2026
The sharing economy includes many types of businesses located all over the world. Companies are finding new ways for people to share everything from living spaces to manufacturing supplies.
India's Stanza Living has raised $247.8 million for its co-living concept. In China, the secondhand goods platform Xiangwushuo has secured $89.4 million in funding.
Below is our list of 21 Sharing Economy startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Stanza Living provides fully-managed co-living accommodations designed for students and working professionals. Their tech platform simplifies the rental experience by bundling housing, amenities, and community services into a single offering.
| Headquarters | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Anindya Dutta, Jo So, Sandeep Dalmia |
| Funding Amount | $247.8M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | Peak XV Partners, Sequoia Capital, Accel, Z47, Alpha Wave Global |
Volvero developed a vehicle sharing app that connects owners with drivers through a community-based platform. They use blockchain technology to ensure all transactions are secure and transparent for users.
| Headquarters | Milan, Lombardia, Italy |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Marco Filippi, Olukayode Alao |
| Funding Amount | $1M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Grant |
| Top Investors | Blockchers, EIT Urban Mobility, Start-Up Chile, Impact Hub, Climate-KIC |
Radical Storage built a global network of luggage storage locations by partnering with thousands of local businesses. Travelers can use their platform to find and book convenient, secure spots to leave their bags while exploring cities.
| Headquarters | Rome, Lazio, Italy |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Alessandro Seina, Giulio De Donato |
| Funding Amount | €9.5M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | CDP Venture Capital, Vertis, Azimut Holding, Pi Campus, Opes Italia |
Resourcly builds a shared inventory operating system that uses AI to help manufacturers improve their working capital. Their platform analyzes product data to enable companies to share inventory and reduce waste.
| Headquarters | Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany |
| Year Founded | 2023 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $3.3M |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Philip Harting, Knut Alicke, Techstars, Project A Ventures, European Institute of Innovation and Technology |
Yescapa runs a peer-to-peer marketplace for renting motorhomes and campervans between individuals. Their platform provides a simple and secure way for owners to list their vehicles and for travelers to book them for outdoor adventures.
| Headquarters | Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Adrien Pinson, Benoit Panel |
| Funding Amount | €10.6M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | MAIF Avenir, IXO Private Equity, No Such Ventures, Frédéric Mazzella, Stéphane Romanyszyn |
Flapper operates a global on-demand platform for booking private jets and charter flights. The company is also catalyzing the entry of all-electric aircraft into the urban and regional air mobility sector.
| Headquarters | Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Arthur Virzin, Iago Labiapari Senefonte, Paul Malicki, Sergio Terentev, William Oliveira |
| Funding Amount | $10.8M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Equity Crowdfunding |
| Top Investors | Bossa Invest, DXA Invest, ACE Ventures, Confrapar, Travel Capitalist Ventures |
Plenti developed an app-based rental platform for on-demand access to consumer electronics. Their service offers a fast and flexible way to use the latest gadgets without the commitment and high cost of purchasing them.
| Headquarters | Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Karol Klimas, Wojciech Wójtowicz, Wojtek Rokosz |
| Funding Amount | $7.1M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | AIP Seed, Montis Capital Group, RST Ventures For Earth, 4growth VC, Pointer.Capital |
ELOOP runs a car-sharing service offering on-demand access to a fleet of electric vehicles. The company's model also allows people to invest in the cars through a tokenization system, earning a portion of the rental income.
| Headquarters | Vienna, Wien, Austria |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Frederic Nachbauer, Leroy Hofer, Maximilian Schalkhammer, Nico Prugger |
| Funding Amount | $29.4M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | W3 Partners, Energie360°, SmartEnergy Innovation Fund, European Super Angels Club, The Sharing Group |
GoTo Global provides a multimodal shared mobility platform that connects users with cars, mopeds, scooters, and e-bikes. Their service is designed for both private and business customers seeking convenient urban transportation options.
| Headquarters | Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Year Founded | 2008 |
| Founders | Benjamin Ninio, Gil Laser |
| Funding Amount | $33.5M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | 166 2nd Financial Services, Talcar Corp. |
Xiangwushuo operates an online platform for sharing and exchanging second-hand goods. Their service connects users looking to give away items they no longer need with others who can put them to use.
| Headquarters | Shanghai, Shanghai, China |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Elaine Li |
| Funding Amount | $89.4M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | HSG, Hillhouse Investment, Matrix Partners China, IDG Capital, K2VC |
11 Additional Sharing Economy Startups Worth Following
Our top ten picks are just a small part of the story. The next group of companies alone has raised over $80 million, tackling everything from media to manufacturing.
Some are just getting started while others are already scaling up their operations. Here’s a look at the rest of the startups shaping the sharing economy.
| Startup | Main Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 SnappCar | Marketplace | 2011 | $24.2M | Series C |
 Gbike | Sports | 2017 | $22.6M | Series C |
 Tracktor | Manufacturing | 2016 | $15.7M | Venture Round |
 Tecfys | Enterprise | 2019 | $8.8M | Debt Financing |
 Scuter | Media | 2015 | €3.5M | Seed |
 Together Price | Marketplace | 2015 | €1.9M | Equity Crowdfunding |
 Native Spaces | Retail | 2018 | $2M | Venture Round |
 GiveAway | Marketplace | 2019 | $630k | Pre-Seed |
 flygge | Media | 2021 | €200k | Pre-Seed |
 MOZEN | InsurTech | 2019 | $20k | Pre-Seed |
 Futupilot | Media | — | CZK3M | Seed |
