VU Custom Acquires YR ID to Expand Customization Platform
VU Custom announced the acquisition of YR ID, a software platform for online, retail and live product customization. The deal, terms undisclosed, expands VU Custom’s end‑to‑end customization capabilities for brands such as Bauer Hockey, New Balance and EssilorLuxottica. Both companies will operate as independent units within VU Custom.
CommerceClarity Acquires Katalogo.ai
CommerceClarity, an AI agent platform for catalogue operations, announced the acquisition of Barcelona-based startup Katalogo.ai. The deal, completed on June 4, 2026, adds Katalogo.ai’s AI‑powered styling agents to CommerceClarity’s suite and brings founder Luca Cozzolino onto the team as Chief...
FirstClub Raises $55M Series B, Valuation Climbs to $255M
Indian quick‑commerce startup FirstClub announced a $55 million Series B round co‑led by Peak XV Partners and Sofina, with participation from Accel, RTP Global and Paramark Ventures. The funding brings total capital raised to $86 million and lifts the company’s valuation to $255 million.
Return Helper Raises $4M Series A Led by Cathay Venture and MLC Ventures
Taipei‑based Return Helper closed a $4 million Series A round in Q1 2026, led by Cathay Venture and MLC Ventures, with participation from Jun Yue Investment, Pegatron Venture Capital and returning investor Colopl Next. The funding will support expansion into Japan, development of AI...
Rep AI Secures $6.2M Series B Funding Led by Silicon Road Ventures
Rep AI, an AI platform for ecommerce brands, announced a $6.2 million strategic follow‑on funding round led by Silicon Road Ventures, with participation from Osage Venture Partners, Flashpoint Venture Capital and strategic investor Zendesk. The capital will accelerate product innovation,...
Global-E Online to Acquire Passport for $330M
Global-e Online announced it will acquire cross‑border logistics provider Passport in a transaction valued at $330 million. The deal, funded with cash on hand and ordinary shares and featuring an earn‑out of up to $75 million, is expected to close in early...
Fairdeal.Market Raises $15M Series A to Scale B2B Quick Commerce Platform
India’s B2B quick commerce startup Fairdeal.Market announced the closing of a $15 million Series A round led by Bertelsmann India Investments, with participation from WaterBridge Ventures and Incubate Asia Fund. The funding will be used to expand its dark‑store operations, retailer network...
stampfree.ai Secures $1.3M Funding to Accelerate AI-Driven Parcel Tech
UK‑based stampfree.ai announced it has raised £1,029,968 (≈$1.3 million) in a new funding round led by existing backer R42 Group alongside Crowdcube and Republic. The capital will support product development, international expansion and further deployment of its AI‑powered label‑free parcel and...
Thrive Capital Invests $100M in Shopify to Boost AI-Driven Commerce
Venture firm Thrive Capital has invested about $100 million in e‑commerce platform Shopify, aiming to accelerate its AI initiatives. The investment was reported on May 14, 2026, following Thrive Capital’s recent launch of the $10 billion Thrive X fund. Shopify has seen rapid AI‑driven...
Fulfilmentcrowd Acquires Fulfilment.nl to Accelerate European Growth
fulfilmentcrowd announced the acquisition of Dutch fulfillment provider Fulfilment.nl, which will continue operating independently under founder Robin Gerrits and GM Mart van der Heijden. The deal expands fulfilmentcrowd’s European footprint, adding capacity and technology to serve cross‑border eCommerce demand. Financial...
Jiji Acquires Bangladesh's Bikroy, Its First Deal Outside Africa
Lagos‑based classifieds marketplace Jiji announced the acquisition of Bikroy, Bangladesh’s largest online classifieds platform, marking its first deal outside Africa. The transaction value was not disclosed, and Bikroy will continue operating under its brand as part of Jiji’s expansion strategy.
Blackstone Acquires Majority Stake in Greek Ecommerce Platform Skroutz for $692M
Blackstone's private‑equity arm is buying a majority stake in Greece's leading ecommerce platform Skroutz from CVC Capital Partners for an enterprise value of €635 million (≈$692 million). The founders will retain a stake and continue to run the business, with CEO George Chatzigeorgiou...
Marks & Spencer Acquires Asos Warehouse for $86M
British retailer Marks & Spencer announced the acquisition of Asos's automated distribution centre in Lichfield for £67.5 million (≈$86 million). The 437,000‑sq‑ft facility will be operational for M&S from 2027 and is expected to help double its online fashion sales. The deal...
Lufthansa Cargo Launches GlobeCross Subsidiary via Merger of Heyworld and CB Customs Broker
Lufthansa Cargo announced the creation of GlobeCross GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary formed by merging eCommerce logistics firm heyworld with customs broker CB Customs Broker. The new entity will provide integrated cross‑border logistics and customs services for eCommerce customers, consolidating...
Zepto Secures SEBI Nod for $1bn IPO
India’s quick‑commerce startup Zepto has received SEBI approval to proceed with its proposed $1 bn IPO, with filing expected within six to eight weeks. The offering will primarily be a primary capital raise, though final size and pricing remain to be...