Startups

Startups are important for the ecommerce industry. Without startups, there would be almost no innovation, there would be no acquisitions, there would be no funding, et cetera. Startups can shake up an entire industry, just look at what Rocket Internet achieved with Zalando for example. We love startups! You should too, so check out this category and maybe you’ll read about some interesting new player you never ever heard of before!

SellerX forced to auction

By Arjan - September 2, 2024 - Subject(s): Funding, Marketplaces, Startups.

SellerX, a buyer of successful marketplace sellers, can no longer meet its financial obligations. The Berlin-based company, only four years old, will be auctioned in the German capital on September 17. This decision was made by financier BlackRock.

E-commerce Park of Sweden launches new incubator program

By Pleuni - June 11, 2024 - Subject(s): Funding, Startups.

E-commerce Park of Sweden, an incubator based in Helsingborg, is launching a parallel program to its existing incubator. With the new program, it will help companies with business models focused on sustainability in their ecommerce efforts.

Startup Garvis raises 3.5 million euros

By Ecommerce News - September 20, 2022 - Subject(s): Funding, Software, Startups.

Belgian software startup Garvis has raised 3.5 million euros. The company uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to predict stock levels. Garvis will use the funds to develop its platform and accelerate international expansion.

German startup Lisa raises 2.7 million euros

By Ecommerce News - August 18, 2022 - Subject(s): Funding, Startups.

Lisa, a startup from Berlin, raised 2.7 million euros in funding. The company, which offers social shopping solutions, will use the money to accelerate growth and develop its software service. Social shopping is still in its infancy in Europe.

Shopify acquires influencer marketing startup Dovetale

By Ecommerce News - April 13, 2022 - Subject(s): Acquisition, Startups.

Leading ecommerce platform Shopify has acquired Dovetale, an influencer marketing startup from New York. It is part of Shopify's move into the influencer market. Creator marketing is on the rise in Europe, one of the software platform's biggest growth markets.

Productpine raises €2,5 million

By Ecommerce News - February 3, 2022 - Subject(s): Funding, Startups.

Direct-to-consumer platform Productpine has raised 2,5 million euros in seed capital. The startup wants to use the money to scale up and work with more international partners. Currently, they offer over 90 brands.

Channable raises €55 million

By Ecommerce News - February 1, 2022 - Subject(s): Funding, Startups.

Ecommerce feed manager Channable has raised 55 million euros. The Dutch scale up will use the funds for product development and further global expansion, eyeing markets in North-America and Europe.

Shavatar wants to decrease fashion returns

By Ecommerce News - June 11, 2020 - Subject(s): Launch, Startups.

Shavatar is the name of a 3D avatar tool that should lead to fewer returns in the online fashion industry. With Shavatar, consumers can create their own avatars based on a few parameters. The tool then suggests the right size and fit of any given fashion item.

Startup Letsell has more users than eBay Italia

By Ecommerce News - October 15, 2019 - Subject(s): Startups.

Letsell, an ecommerce startup from Turin, has overtaken eBay Italia when it comes to the number of unique users and registered sellers. The startup, founded in September 2017, currently has as an online network of over 40,000 Italian retailers.

10 reasons why ecommerce startups fail

By Ecommerce News - July 22, 2019 - Subject(s): Startups, Statistics.

It's a well-known 'statistic' that 90 percent of startups fail within the first 120 days. But what could be the reason for an ecommerce company that just started to be unsuccessful so soon? Let's have a look at the top 10 reasons why ecommerce startups fail.

Beerwulf further expands in Europe

By Ecommerce News - April 16, 2019 - Subject(s): Cross-border, Startups.

Beerwulf, a Heineken-owned startup that sells beer online, will expand to more countries in Europe. The company will expand to the same countries where home tap retailer The Sub is already active. Last month, Heineken consolidated The Sub and Beerwulf.

Mattress retailer Emma is fastest-growing startup in Europe

By Ecommerce News - May 25, 2018 - Subject(s): Startups.

Emma, a German retailer that sells mattresses online, is the fastest-growing startup in Europe. Or at least in the countries The Next Web describes as the continent's six hottest startup ecosystems: the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Spain and Sweden.

8 European ecommerce startups join Startupbootcamp Commerce

By Ecommerce News - January 19, 2018 - Subject(s): Startups.

Startupbootcamp Commerce, an accelerator program which focuses on ecommerce, has selected ten international startups to participate in the international accelerator. Among these companies are eight startups from Europe that will go through the three-month program.

Lengow launches competition for startups

By Ecommerce News - April 20, 2015 - Subject(s): Events, Startups.

During the third edition of Lengow Ecommerce Day, which will take place in Paris on June 2 this year, there will be also a competition for startups active in the ecommerce industry. The five finalists of this competition will get an exhibitor stand at the Lengow Ecommerce Day, where 700 merchants and industry experts are expected.

Otto Group plans more investments in ecommerce startups worldwide

By Ecommerce News - February 25, 2015 - Subject(s): Funding, Startups.

In the coming financial year 2015/2016, the Otto Group plans a high double-digit million investment in the venture capital business. With this move, the international retail and services group will build on its position as one of the largest venture capital providers in Germany.