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Ankorstore
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Marketplace connects independent brands with retailers
Ankorstore
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Marketplace connects independent brands with retailers
Overview
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Ankorstore runs a marketplace that links independent brands with retailers across Europe, helping small and boutique players buy and sell products like baby clothing, fashion, accessories, and home decor. Brands list products on the platform and retailers browse and place orders; the platform processes transactions and takes a commission on each sale. It also offers tools and resources—such as marketing guides and business-launch playbooks—to help its clients grow their presence and sales. The company differentiates itself by serving a highly fragmented, indie wholesale market and by aligning its revenue with user success through commissions, while providing tailored resources for independent brands and retailers within Europe. Its goal is to make it easier for independent brands to reach retailers and for retailers to discover unique products, ultimately helping both sides grow in the European market.
About Ankorstore
Industries
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$417.1M
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
2019
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 950% sales volume growth 2020-2021 demonstrates strong product-market fit and network effects[4]
- Expansion into sports, wellness, and pet categories beyond fashion diversifies revenue streams[Query]
- Omni-channel B2B services partnership with Comexposium and WSN enhances retailer value proposition[Query]
What critics are saying
- Faire's $12.59B valuation and European expansion directly threatens Ankorstore's retailer base[Query]
- Reported role slashing signals operational distress and potential talent exodus post-unicorn status[Query]
- Tiger Global's portfolio pullback from unprofitable bets risks aggressive cost cuts and expansion halts[Query]
What makes Ankorstore unique
- European-focused B2B marketplace connecting 300,000+ retailers with 30,000+ brands across 23 countries[6]
- Commission-based model aligns incentives between platform, brands, and independent retailers seeking authentic products[2]
- Flexible payment terms up to 60 days with no hidden fees and multi-brand single orders[4]
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Funding
Total Funding
$417.1M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
4 Rounds
Tiger Global
Coatue Management
Index VenturesIndustry standards
Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Meal Benefits
Paid Vacation
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -1%1 year growth
↓ -1%2 year growth
↓ -3%French startup Ankorstore has secured a $30 million Series A funding round, led by Index Ventures, with participation from existing investors GFC, Alven, and Agla.
Comexposium and WSN partner with Ankorstore to develop omni-channel B2B services.
Anko, an Australian homeware brand has partnered with e-commerce platform Myntra to widen its reach in the Indian market.
That is why Pop Up Leatherhead has partnered with Ankorstart, a programme created by Ankorstore, Europe’s leading B2B marketplace.
Ankorstore competes with US rivals like Faire, which was last valued at $12.59 billion and expanded into Europe in 2021.
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About Ankorstore
Industries
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$417.1M
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
2019
Ankorstore is Hiring for 4 Jobs on Simplify!
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