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Gelato provides a global print-on-demand platform that allows e-commerce businesses to design and sell personalized products without holding any physical inventory. The platform integrates with online stores to automatically route orders to a network of local production facilities in 32 countries, where items are printed and shipped directly to the end customer. Unlike competitors that rely on centralized shipping, Gelato uses this distributed manufacturing model to reduce delivery times, costs, and carbon emissions. The company's goal is to empower creators and enterprises to scale their businesses globally through a sustainable, all-in-one solution for product fulfillment and customer support.
About Gelato
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$269M
Headquarters
Oslo, Norway
Founded
2007
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Gelato raised $240M led by Insight Partners and SoftBank.
- Creator revenue tripled to €107M from 2021-2022 with 25,000 joiners.
- Network expanded to 130+ partners across 32 countries in 2022.
What critics are saying
- Printful captures 40% more Shopify integrations, eroding US share.
- Printify undercuts commissions 15-20%, driving merchant churn now.
- Shopify deprecates Gelato API for Printful, cuts 25% volume.
What makes Gelato unique
- Gelato's localized production spans 33 countries for faster delivery.
- GelatoConnect AI platform boosts manufacturer scalability since 2020.
- Gelato powers Print Service Providers globally, named innovative 2025.
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Funding
Total Funding
$269M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
3 Rounds
Insight Partners
SoftBankBenefits
Hybrid Work Options
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↓ -1%2 year growth
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Gelato, an Oslo, Norway-based platform that enables ecommerce entrepreneurs to produce and ship creations on demand in the end-customer’s market, raised USD $240m in funding. The round was led by Insight Partners, with participation form SoftBank Vision Fund 2, as well as funds managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, and existing investors Dawn Capital, John […]
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About Gelato
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$269M
Headquarters
Oslo, Norway
Founded
2007
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