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The global shopping sector features a wide range of companies, from established e-commerce platforms to newer technology providers. Giants like China's Xiaohongshu and India's Myntra operate alongside more recent startups.
Massive funding is flowing into the industry, with companies like Saudi Arabia's Tamara securing $2.4 billion. Many startups are also using artificial intelligence, such as Phia's AI shopping agent.
Below is our list of 76 Shopping startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Phia develops an AI-powered shopping agent to help online shoppers compare prices and discover better deals. The tool automatically scours the internet for the best value, saving users time and money on their purchases.
Myntra built a massive e-commerce marketplace dedicated to fashion, beauty, and lifestyle products for the Indian market. The platform brings together a vast catalog of international and domestic brands, making it a primary online shopping destination for millions.
Xiaohongshu operates a social e-commerce platform where users discover and purchase products through shared content and reviews. The platform blends community-driven lifestyle sharing with an integrated marketplace, making it a major hub for consumer trends in China.
AiFi builds an AI platform that uses computer vision to enable autonomous shopping for retailers. Their technology creates checkout-free experiences and provides real-time analytics for stores of any size.
Zola provides an online destination for couples to manage their entire wedding planning experience. They offer a suite of tools including a universal gift registry, custom wedding websites, and invitation services.
Price.com has built an all-in-one money-saving platform that helps shoppers compare prices, earn cashback, and find coupons. Their technology also tracks price history and sends alerts, allowing users to make smarter purchasing decisions.
commercetools offers a leading composable commerce platform that gives businesses flexible, API-based tools to build their own e-commerce solutions. This headless system enables brands to create unique customer experiences across various digital touchpoints.
PerfectTed developed a line of natural energy drinks using ceremonial grade matcha for a smoother, jitter-free boost. They offer a healthier, plant-based alternative to coffee that provides sustained energy without the crash.
Tamara provides a payments platform that allows customers to split their purchases into multiple installments. The service integrates with both online and in-store retailers, offering shoppers a flexible, interest-free way to pay over time.
Lazada Group operates one of Southeast Asia’s leading e-commerce platforms, offering an expansive online shopping and selling destination. Their marketplace connects millions of consumers with a wide range of products from both local and international sellers.
Those top ten companies are just a small slice of what’s happening in the shopping world right now. Altogether, the startups on our full list have raised over $20 billion, tackling everything from retail and fashion to AI.
Some are early in their journey, while others are already established players. Here are the other companies to watch as they change the way we shop.
| Startup | Main Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2008 | $75M | Venture Round | |
| Fashion | 2013 | $241.4M | Convertible Note | |
| Marketing | 2019 | $3.8M | Corporate Round | |
| Retail | 2010 | ₹261.9B | Corporate Round | |
| Retail | 2007 | $15.3B | Corporate Round | |
| Fashion | 1985 | $150M | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2020 | $68.5M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2023 | $50M | Seed | |
| Retail | 2018 | $32M | Private Equity | |
| Marketing | 2014 | $14M | Series A | |
| Retail | 2019 | $6.3M | Series A | |
| Retail | 2021 | $130k | Pre-Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2014 | $5.9M | Venture Round | |
| Retail | 2018 | $9.9M | Series B | |
| Retail | 2022 | $4M | Seed | |
| Marketing | 2012 | $125M | Undisclosed | |
| Enterprise | 2016 | $16.4M | Series A | |
| Media | 2020 | $25M | Series A | |
| Marketing | 2016 | $10.6M | Private Equity | |
| AI | 2012 | $13.1M | Series C | |
| Retail | 2010 | $470.5M | Corporate Round | |
| Retail | 2014 | $355M | Series F | |
| Marketing | 2006 | $62M | Private Equity | |
| Retail | 2014 | $16.6M | Series B | |
| Retail | 2014 | $30M | Convertible Note | |
| Retail | 2014 | $300M | Seed | |
| Marketing | 2020 | A$2.5M | Pre-Seed | |
| Fashion | 2006 | ₹800M | Undisclosed | |
| Retail | 2019 | $12.1M | Series B | |
| Marketing | 2019 | $9.3M | Series A | |
| Media | 2021 | ₹2.9B | Series B | |
| Retail | 2003 | CN¥170M | Series B | |
| Media | 2015 | $975M | Series E | |
| Retail | 2023 | — | — | |
| Retail | 2009 | $1.9B | Private Equity | |
| Media | 2021 | €560k | Seed | |
| Marketing | 2014 | $2M | Venture Round | |
| Fashion | 2024 | $1.5M | Pre-Seed | |
| AI | 2020 | €3.9M | Seed | |
| Mobility | 2015 | $643.7M | Debt Financing | |
| Retail | 2014 | $62.4M | Convertible Note | |
| Retail | 2015 | $31.7M | Series B | |
| Retail | 2019 | MYR220M | Venture Round | |
| Retail | 2021 | $7.6M | Series A | |
| Retail | 2020 | $9M | Series A | |
| Retail | 1998 | — | — | |
| AI | 2025 | HUF73M | Pre-Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2022 | $2M | Seed | |
| Retail | 2016 | CA$23M | Series A | |
| Fashion | 2017 | $2.7M | Equity Crowdfunding | |
| Enterprise | 2013 | $516.9M | Series C | |
| Marketing | 2019 | ¥100M | Seed | |
| Retail | 2021 | $1M | Seed | |
| Retail | 2021 | $4.1M | Seed | |
| Retail | 2018 | $2.7M | Seed | |
| Media | 2019 | ₩26B | Series C | |
| Enterprise | 2021 | R$22M | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2016 | $3.5M | Seed | |
| Retail | 2024 | $1.3M | Pre-Seed | |
| Retail | 2015 | €4.7M | Series A | |
| Marketing | 2012 | £2.5M | Venture Round | |
| Enterprise | 2023 | €1.3M | Seed | |
| Analytics | 2019 | £1M | Seed | |
| Fashion | 2012 | €8M | Venture Round | |
| Retail | 2016 | €3.1M | Seed | |
| Retail | 2018 | €1.2M | Venture Round | |
| Retail | 2016 | $6M | Seed | |
| Retail | 2015 | €1.6M | Angel | |
| Retail | 2021 | CN¥18M | Corporate Round | |
| Design | 1972 | £20.6M | Private Equity | |
| Retail | 2017 | $3.7M | Series B | |
| AgTech | 2021 | NT$19.9M | Angel | |
| Retail | 2020 | $1M | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2013 | £364k | Equity Crowdfunding | |
| Media | 2019 | €250k | Angel | |
| Retail | 2020 | $250k | Seed | |
| Retail | 2013 | NOK6M | Venture Round | |
| Retail | 1997 | $25M | Series A | |
| Mobility | 2008 | — | — |
