Articore Group Completes $900K Acquisition of Frankly Wearing
Articore Group, the owner of Redbubble and TeePublic, completed the acquisition of Frankly Wearing, an Indian print‑on‑demand creator marketplace, for $900,000. The deal expands Articore’s technology platform in India and gives it a foothold in the $1 billion Indian POD market, supporting its turnaround strategy.
District Raises $14.7M Seed Round Led by Andreessen Horowitz and Kindred Ventures
Los Angeles‑based AI commerce platform District announced it has closed a $14.7 million seed funding round. The round was led by Andreessen Horowitz and Kindred Ventures, bringing new capital to accelerate its AI‑driven commerce solutions.
Instacart Acquires Instaleap to Boost International Fulfillment
Instacart announced the acquisition of Instaleap, a fulfillment‑technology provider operating in nearly 30 countries, as part of its international expansion strategy. The deal, disclosed in Instacart’s Q1 2026 earnings release, had no disclosed financial terms. The acquisition aims to strengthen...
ReFiBuy Secures $13.6M Series Seed Funding Led by NewRoad Capital Partners
ReFiBuy, an Agentic Commerce Optimization platform for brands and retailers, announced a $13.6 million Series Seed round led by NewRoad Capital Partners. New investors Ridge Ventures, Silicon Road Ventures, Incubate Fund and VELA Partners joined, while existing backers G20 Ventures,...
Recharge Acquires Skio to Build Unified Subscription Commerce Platform
Recharge, a subscription management platform, announced the acquisition of Skio, a fast‑growing Shopify subscription solution, to create a unified subscription commerce platform serving over 20,000 merchants and processing more than $20 billion in GMV annually. The combined company will benchmark retention,...
HyugaLife Raises $10.5M Series A Led by IvyCap Ventures
HyugaLife, an Indian marketplace for proteins and supplements, closed a $10.5 million Series A round led by IvyCap Ventures with participation from First Bridge Fund. The funding will be used to enhance its AI-driven personalization stack, build a dark-store delivery...
Cap Alpha Ventures Leads $3M Series A Round in House of Chikankari
Women‑led ethnic wear brand House of Chikankari raised $3 million in a Series A round led by Cap Alpha Ventures. The funding will be used to expand its product portfolio, strengthen its omnichannel presence, improve working‑capital efficiency, and invest in team expansion...
BSN Sports Acquires Sports Endeavors and Lax.com
BSN Sports, a division of Varsity Brands, announced it has completed the acquisition of Sports Endeavors, the operator of Soccer.com, and lacrosse retailer Lax.com. The undisclosed‑value deals add over 800 employees and expand BSN's e‑commerce and team‑solution capabilities in soccer...
EBay Announces $1.2B Acquisition of Depop From Etsy, UK Regulator Opens Comment Period
eBay plans to acquire Depop from Etsy for $1.2 billion. The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has opened a public comment period until May 8, 2026 to assess competition concerns, including eBay's ownership of the secondhand fashion app Tise. The deal highlights consolidation...
Pine Labs Acquires Shopflo Technologies in Rs 88 Crore ($10.6M) Cash Deal
Fintech firm Pine Labs announced the acquisition of 100% of Shopflo Technologies, a D2C checkout platform, in a cash transaction valued at up to Rs 88 crore (≈ $10.6M). The deal, expected to close within three months, will expand Pine...
AmWorld Group Acquires Crossflight to Broaden Logistics and E‑commerce Services
Logistics and e‑commerce fulfilment firm AmWorld Group has completed the acquisition of UK‑based courier company Crossflight. The deal expands AmWorld’s service portfolio to include courier, mailing, storage, fulfilment, and project & events logistics, among others. Integration of the two businesses...
Huboo Acquires Sorted Group to Build Integrated Fulfilment and Delivery Analytics Platform
Huboo, a tech-enabled fulfilment provider, announced the acquisition of Sorted Group, a delivery management and tracking platform. The combined entity will integrate fulfilment, shipping, returns and delivery analytics for e‑commerce brands, processing over 100 million parcels annually across sites in the...
Edible Blooms Completes Acquisition of Three Sites to Form Australia's Largest Hamper Marketplace
Australian gifting company Edible Blooms has completed the acquisition of three online sites – Dessert Boxes, Gift Baskets and Hampers.com.au – consolidating them into a single marketplace. The unified platform will become the largest hamper marketplace in Australia, offering over...
Neato Raises $25M Growth Capital Led by Advantage Capital
Neato, a Las Vegas‑based 2P e‑commerce operator, announced a $25 million growth‑capital round led by Advantage Capital. The funding will be used to open new operation centers in Las Vegas and Chicago, expand its AI agent stack, and extend its marketplace...
The Little Loop Raises $938k to Drive Sustainable Fashion Resale
Brighton‑based clothing resale platform The Little Loop secured $938k in funding from The FSE Group’s growth fund and its Business Angel Network. The investment will accelerate technology development and expand the team as the company expands from children’s to adult...
HyperSKU Invests $4.4M in BigBuy's Financing Round
HyperSKU announced a strategic investment in Spanish wholesale platform BigBuy, joining its latest $4.4 million financing round. The funding will support BigBuy's AI-driven capabilities and expansion of its European fulfillment infrastructure, strengthening supply-chain solutions for ecommerce brands. HyperSKU's participation underscores...
Shhh Silk Sells 49% Stake to Australian Private Family Office
Australian sleepwear brand Shhh Silk completed the sale of a 49% equity stake to one of Australia’s largest private family offices, providing capital for growth and margin tolerance. The transaction was finalized recently, as reported in an interview with founder...
Intertoys Acquires 75% Stake in Wings Holding, Owner of Lobbes and Thimble Toys
Intertoys, part of the ToyChamp group, announced the acquisition of a 75% stake in Wings Holding, the parent of Dutch online toy retailer Lobbes and wholesaler Thimble Toys. The deal strengthens Intertoys' digital capabilities and expands its e‑commerce footprint in...
Maison Safqa Raises $620,000 Pre‑seed Round Backed by 500 Global and Sanabil MENA 500
Saudi e‑commerce platform Maison Safqa announced the closing of a $620,000 pre‑seed round. The round was led by 500 Global via the Sanabil MENA 500 Accelerator Fund, with participation from regional angels. The funding will support technology development, brand expansion,...
Nordic Knots Raises $100M in New Round, Valuing the Home Textiles Brand at $2.1B
Stockholm‑based Nordic Knots announced a $100 million funding round led by Imaginary Ventures, with participation from Creades, Iris Ventures and St Dominique Capital. The round values the design‑led home‑textiles brand at €1.9 billion (≈$2.1 billion) and will fund international expansion, including new flagship stores...
D2C Insider Super Angels Leads Pre-Seed Round in Kids Brand Filli & Me, Raising $0.18M
Indian D2C kids accessories brand Filli & Me raised Rs 1.5 crore ($0.18 M) in a pre‑seed round led by D2C Insider Super Angels, with participation from other angel investors. The mixed equity‑debt funding will support product development, brand building, and expansion of...
Kitar Raises over $10M in Pre-Series A Round to Expand Southeast Asian Secondhand E‑commerce
Indonesia‑based secondhand e‑commerce platform Kitar completed a pre‑Series A funding round, raising more than $10 million. The round was led by Source Code Capital with participation from Hike Capital and MindWorks Capital. The capital will fund AI capabilities, quality inspection, supply...
Zepto Secures SEBI Approval for $1.3B IPO
Indian quick‑commerce platform Zepto received SEBI approval for its upcoming initial public offering, targeting a raise of $1.2–1.3 billion (Rs 10,000–12,000 crore). The IPO, expected in the July‑September 2026 window, will include fresh issues and an offer‑for‑sale by early investors. Zepto was last valued...
Uppercase Raises $2.1M in Fresh Funding Round From Accel India and Volrado Venture Partners
Mumbai‑based D2C luggage brand Uppercase secured Rs 20 crore ($2.1 million) in a fresh funding round, with Accel India and Volrado Venture Partners each investing Rs 10 crore. The capital will support the company's expansion and growth, and the round values Uppercase at roughly Rs 534 crore...
Arvato Acquires Canadian 3PL Think Logistics
Arvato, the global supply chain and e‑commerce services provider, has completed the acquisition of Think Logistics, a Mississauga‑based third‑party logistics firm. The transaction gives Arvato a foothold in the Canadian market and integrates Think Logistics into its North American fulfillment...
Australia Post Acquires Delivery‑optimization Startup Rendr to Boost Same‑day Delivery
Australia Post has completed the acquisition of Rendr, a courier‑optimisation startup, to expand same‑day delivery coverage to 90% of the Australian population. The deal will allow AusPost to integrate Rendr’s algorithmic platform into its services, offering more flexible delivery windows...
Wacoal International Corp. Acquires Glamorise Foundations Inc.
Wacoal International Corp., parent of Wacoal America, completed the acquisition of Glamorise Foundations Inc., a New York‑based size‑inclusive innerwear e‑commerce brand. The deal closed on April 1, 2026, with an undisclosed purchase price. The acquisition aims to strengthen Wacoal’s U.S. operations, expand product‑development...
Cernel Raises $4.4M Seed Round Led by Seed Capital
Cernel, a Danish AI‑driven ecommerce data startup, closed a €4 million ($4.4 million) seed round led by Seed Capital, with participation from new angel investors and existing shareholders. The capital will fund expansion of its engineering team, deeper integrations with retailers, and...
CarniStore Raises $12.2M Strategic Minority Investment From Emirates Growth Fund
UAE‑based e‑commerce platform CarniStore announced a $12.2 million strategic minority investment from Emirates Growth Fund. The funding will be used to scale its premium protein operations, expand product verticals and accelerate regional expansion. EGF will also support the founders on governance...
Electronics-Only Quick Commerce Startup Epik Raises $1M Led by Info Edge Ventures
Indian quick‑commerce startup Epik secured $1 million in a pre‑seed round led by Info Edge Ventures, with participation from angel investors. The Bengaluru‑based company will use the funds to expand its fulfillment infrastructure, product catalogue, and demo‑operations network across cities. Founded...
Koala to List on ASX in March 2026, Raising $68M in IPO
Australian furniture maker Koala closed its $68 million IPO prospectus, including $20 million of new capital and $48.1 million of secondary shares. The company will list on the ASX at the end of March with a $305 million market capitalisation. Existing shareholders Perennial Partners...
Mobilezone to Acquire AK Group AG (Apfelkiste & MAREIN) for CHF 180M
Swiss telecom retailer mobilezone announced it will acquire AK Group AG, the owner of e‑commerce platform Apfelkiste and retail specialist MAREIN, for roughly CHF 180 million in cash. The deal, expected to close by the end of June 2026, aims to create...
Confluxe Raises $1.6M Pre‑seed Round Led by Wavemaker Partners
India‑focused fashion platform Confluxe announced the closing of a $1.6 million pre‑seed round led by Wavemaker Partners with participation from Kriscore Capital. The platform, founded by former Myntra and H&M executives, aims to help global fashion and lifestyle brands enter and...
Hosel Secures £500K Pre‑seed Round Led by Ascension VC
Golf‑tech startup Hosel announced it has raised £500,000 in a pre‑seed round led by Ascension VC. The funding will help build its Vinted‑style marketplace for second‑hand golf clubs and support planned US expansion. Hosel aims to bring price transparency and...
Outpost Secures €15M Series A Funding Led by Ribbit
London‑based Outpost announced a €15 million Series A round led by Ribbit, with participation from existing backer Better Tomorrow Ventures. The funding will accelerate product development, expand jurisdictional coverage and grow the team to support its AI‑powered, liability‑free cross‑border commerce platform. The...
Converted Acquires Egyptian Fashion E‑Commerce Platform Mitcha
Converted, an AI‑driven advertising technology company, announced the acquisition of Egyptian e‑commerce platform Mitcha for an undisclosed amount. The deal integrates Mitcha's designer and customer network into Converted's ecosystem and will accelerate the rollout of Converted Orders, linking ad spend...
Everest Group Acquires Commerce Data and AI Platform Glew.io
Everest Group LLC, a private investment and consulting firm, has acquired Glew.io, a leading e‑commerce analytics and AI platform. The transaction, advised by IT ExchangeNet, expands Everest’s technology portfolio and aims to accelerate growth of Glew.io’s data‑driven commerce solutions.
Syndigo Acquires Taggstar to Boost Conversion-Rate Optimization
Syndigo, a product experience management solutions provider, announced the acquisition of Taggstar, a conversion-rate-optimization platform for digital commerce. The deal expands Syndigo's Product Experience Cloud, enabling e‑commerce retailers and suppliers to increase conversions across digital channels. Financial terms were not...
AA Investments Group Acquires Beauty Bay in Pre‑pack Administration Sale
Beauty Bay, the UK‑based online beauty retailer, was sold to AA Investments Group in a pre‑pack administration completed on 6 March 2026. The deal, facilitated by Interpath administrators, transfers the business and its assets, with 62 employees moving to the new owner...
Austrian Post Acquires Stake in euShipments.com From BlackPeak
Austrian Post has purchased a stake in euShipments.com, an e‑commerce logistics and fulfilment provider serving over 1,300 online retailers across Europe, from BlackPeak. The transaction marks Austrian Post’s expansion into European e‑commerce logistics.
Edeka Boosts Stake in Picnic with €430M Financing Round
German supermarket group Edeka increased its ownership in Dutch online grocery service Picnic to over 32% after participating in a €430 million financing round. The round also included Dutch investors Hoyberg, NPM Capital and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, strengthening Edeka’s...
Amaar Jewels Acquires Australian Lab‑grown Diamond Retailer Secrets Shhh, Rebranding as Secrets by Amaar
Dubai‑based Amaar Jewels has acquired Australian lab‑grown diamond retailer Secrets Shhh, rebranding the business as Secrets by Amaar. The deal gives Amaar access to Secrets Shhh’s 16 Australian stores and e‑commerce platform and expands its retail network across the UAE,...
EBay Ventures Invests in TrueLayer as Part of Pay by Bank Partnership
eBay Ventures announced a strategic investment in TrueLayer, the European Pay‑by‑Bank network, as the two companies launch a new ‘Pay by Bank’ checkout option for UK shoppers. The undisclosed funding will help scale TrueLayer’s real‑time payment infrastructure and deepen its...
D2C Fashion Brand MyDesignation Raises Rs 40 Crore in Series A Round
India's D2C fashion brand MyDesignation announced a Rs 40 crore Series A round led by RPSG Capital Ventures, with participation from Veltis Capital, Multiply Ventures and Dominor Investments. The funding will support expansion of offline stores, leadership hires and new product categories....
GiriToday Raises $500K to Accelerate African Outbound E-Commerce Expansion
GiriToday, a platform connecting African sellers to global buyers, announced a $500,000 fundraising round to accelerate its next phase of growth. The capital will fund seller acquisition, launch a seller mobile app, expand buyer markets into Europe, and strengthen logistics...
Salesforce to Acquire AI-Powered Product Discovery Startup Cimulate
Salesforce announced a definitive agreement to acquire Cimulate, an AI-powered product discovery startup, to strengthen its commerce technology and expand agent-driven retail experiences. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of...
Made With Intent Raises £2.4m in Funding Round Led by Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II
Liverpool-based startup Made With Intent, which offers an AI-powered model for real-time ecommerce customer insights, announced a £2.4m fundraising round. The round was led by Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II, managed by PXN Ventures. The startup counts Hotel Chocolat, Benson...
Ixigo Acquires 60% Stake in Spanish Train Booking Platform Trenes for ₹125 Crore
Online travel portal ixigo announced the acquisition of a 60% stake in Online Travel Solutions S.L., the operator of Spain’s Trenes platform, for approximately ₹125 crore. The deal marks ixigo’s first overseas acquisition and will make Online Travel Solutions a step‑down...
JD.com to Acquire Ceconomy, Expanding European E‑commerce Footprint
Chinese e‑commerce giant JD.com announced it will acquire German retailer Ceconomy, the parent of MediaMarkt and Saturn. The deal, disclosed in Ceconomy's Q1 2026 report, aims to boost JD.com's presence in Europe via the Joybuy platform and the new JoyExpress...
ShipTime Acquires Warehowz to Expand North American Logistics Capabilities
ShipTime, a Canada‑based logistics‑technology platform, announced the acquisition of Warehowz, an on‑demand warehousing and fulfillment marketplace with a network of about 2,500 warehouses across North America. The deal gives ShipTime greater control, visibility, and adaptability across the supply chain for...