In a fresh chapter for creator-driven commerce, ShopMy, the curated commerce infrastructure company, has secured $70 million in a funding round led by Avenir, bringing its valuation to $1.5 billion. This capital injection, bolstered by heavyweight investors including Bain Capital Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Menlo Ventures, and notable individual backers like Sofia Richie and Aimee…
Gensmo, an innovator in AI-powered fashion shopping, has secured over $60 million in seed funding to redefine how consumers explore and select personal style. The New York–based startup, founded and led by CEO Ning Hu, launched its real-time virtual “Try-On” feature in December 2024, allowing users to see garments on lifelike digital avatars—streamlining the path from…
In a significant advancement for e-commerce optimization, Optiwise.ai has successfully secured $2.4 million in seed funding to enhance its revolutionary platform designed exclusively for sellers on Walmart Marketplace. This investment comes alongside the launch of Olivia, a cutting-edge GenAI-powered personal assistant tailored to assist both first-party suppliers and third-party sellers in maximizing their product listings…
In a remarkable demonstration of confidence from investors, UK-based luxury retail platform Cult Mia has successfully raised an additional $2 million, bringing its total seed funding to $5 million. This latest round builds upon an initial $3 million raise completed in November 2023, led by Fuel Ventures with notable participation from Morgan Stanley and David…
Hey Savi, the pioneering fashion search and recommendation platform, has announced a significant milestone with a £2.2 million investment to enhance its AI-driven shopping experience. Founded by Victoria Peppiatt, Angela Vinci, and Sarah Daniel, Hey Savi stands out as the second-ever fully female-founded UK technology company to secure over £2 million at the Pre-Seed stage….
Rohlik Group, a leading Czech food retailtech and online grocery company, has announced a significant milestone with the successful raise of $170 million in growth capital. This funding, which brings Rohlik’s total funding to over $780 million, underscores its position as a pioneer in the online grocery sector across the DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and…
Pear Commerce, a trailblazer in retail ecommerce enablement, has announced the successful closure of a $10 million Series A funding round led by Stage 2 Capital. This investment underscores Pear’s rapid growth and pivotal role in enhancing shoppable experiences for leading consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. Additional participation from investors such as Heartland Ventures and…
Route, the forefront innovator in post-purchase solutions, has announced a significant milestone today with the closing of a $40 million Series C funding round, elevating its valuation to an impressive $1.4 billion. The financing, led by Hanaco VC and bolstered by JAWS Ventures, Madrona Ventures, and Granger, underscores Route’s pivotal role in reshaping the global…
