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Best Retail Companies in Boston, United States

The 368 best Retail companies in Boston, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Perch.

368companies tracked
$6.4Bdisclosed funding
6unicorns
139have raised

Ranked: Best Retail companies in Boston

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundEmployeesFoundedFounderTech stackPatents & IP focusRecent signals
1Perch 🦄
Provider of customer-centric e-commerce and product development
$906M60 mo ago2412019————
2Klaviyo 🦄
SaaS-based e-mail marketing software solutions for e-commerce businesses
$778M47 mo ago1,454
1,454 → 2,977 (+105%) · sector median +75%
2012Ed Hallen
Co-Founder & CSO
Amazon WebstoreSanitySentry+4684 patents
Marketing automation platform for email/SMS campaign generation, segmentation, and A/B testing analytics.
2 launchs · 1 expansion
3Salsify 🦄
Product content management and syndication platform for businesses
$453M50 mo ago499
499 → 586 (+17%) · sector median +75%
2012Rob Gonzalez
Co-Founder & CMO
HubSpot CMS HubSentryAtlassian Statuspage+28—1 launch
4ezCater 🦄
Online catering marketplace for enterprises
$436M54 mo ago396
396 → 941 (+138%) · sector median +75%
2007Briscoe Rodgers
Co-Founder & Director
WordPress Block EditorAmazon WebstoreWordPress+48——
5Whoop 🦄
Provider of wearable trackers to monitor fitness data
94Tech top 9%Innovation top 11%Funding top 14%Patents top 15%
All 12 signals ▾
Techtop 9%
Innovationtop 11%
Fundingtop 14%
Patentstop 15%
Customerstop 19%
Moattop 22%
Markettop 23%
Newstop 23%
Talenttop 28%
Producttop 32%
Growthtop 42%
Globalbottom 48%
Tech: 83 technologies across 7/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3
Innovation: 248 patents (top 4% of patent-holders) · 171 filings since 2022 vs 56 in 2017-21
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 94/100
$406M2 mo ago4532012Aurelian Nicolae
Co-Founder & Chief Hardware Engineer
ShopifyContentfulSentry+37248 patents
Patents concentrated in health & consumer products
1 partnership
6Wayfair
Online retailer of multi-category home improvement products
$368M105 mo ago14,4002002Steven Conine
Co-Founder & Chairman
Apple iCloud MailQ4Salesforce+1768 patents
AI-powered visual merchandising, virtual interior design, and intent routing for e‑commerce platforms
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7Berkshire Grey
Provider of robotic automation solutions for order fulfillment and store replenishment
$263M76 mo ago378
378 → 374 (-1%) · sector median +75%
2013—WordPress Block EditorElementorWordPress+461,112 patents
Automated robotic material handling and pick‑and‑place systems for warehouse logistics.
4 launchs · 1 partnership · 1 expansion
8Zoovu
Provider of AI-based customer engagement solutions for e-commerce businesses
$200M48 mo ago150
150 → 140 (-7%) · sector median +75%
2010—WordPressSentryZendesk+40—1 partnership · 1 award
9Parallel
Developer of cannabis based products focused on well being
$175M42 mo ago1,7002014William Wrigley
CEO
WebflowApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+1537 patents
Healthcare data management and analytics platforms for clinical sites and digital content.
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10NewStore
Provider of omnichannel platform with fulfillment and customer engagement services
$173M59 mo ago632015—Cart FunctionalityWordPressSentry+4614 patents
Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation
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11AppHub
Developer of platform providing tools for e-commerce growth and optimization
$155M34 mo ago1002021———1 expansion
12True Fit
Provider of an AI sizing platform for apparel and footwear retailers
$148M54 mo ago62
62 → 124 (+100%) · sector median +75%
2009William Adler
Co-founder
WebflowApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+23—3 awards
13Bevi
Provider of smart water dispenser system provider
$136M46 mo ago1022013Sean Grundy
Co-Founder & CEO
WordPressMarkerZendesk+433 patents
Sealed flexible beverage pouch technology and automated manufacturing equipment
1 job opening
14Gazelle
Reseller of pre-owned and used mobile phones and tablets
$123M60 mo ago4622006————
15gazelle
Gazelle is an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used electronic gadgets.
$123M60 mo ago1002007—Cart FunctionalityShopifyPageFly+39——
16Jebbit
Cloud-based customer insight solutions for businesses
$93M52 mo ago402011————
17HomePortfolio
Online content-driven marketplace platform for house remodeling & design
$72M313 mo ago11998————
18Teikametrics
AI platform optimizing marketplace advertising strategy for brands and sellers
$65M59 mo ago112
112 → 181 (+62%) · sector median +75%
2015—WordPress Block EditorElementorWordPress+22——
19BetterVet
Online platform to book veterinary services
$59M24 mo ago592020John Jong
Co-Founder
SentryGoogle MapsReact+29——
20M.Gemi
Internet first brand offering luxury handcrafted footwear
$52M107 mo ago282014Maria Gangemi
Founder
Shogun Page BuilderCart FunctionalityShopify+51——
21FamilyEducation
Content Platform for Parenting
$51M325 mo ago2011996—DrupalPHPMicrosoft ASP.NET+45——
22Alyce
Artificial intelligence based platform for corporate gifting
$48M62 mo ago822015Yannick Landron
Founder/Manager
—3 patents
Digital gift card creation and redemption on physical media
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23Gemvara
Online custom made Jewelry store
$46M168 mo ago482007—Amazon Web ServicesAmazon S3Amazon CloudFront+15 patents
Layered personalization algorithms for user profiling and recommendation systems
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24BRUNT
Online platform offering workwear fashion products
$44M37 mo ago102020—Cart FunctionalityShopifyShogun Page Builder+57—2 job openings
25Linkable Networks
Provider of the credit card linked solutions
$43M114 mo ago292010————
26Lovepop
Retailer of gift cards
$42M40 mo ago1292014Wombi Rose
Co-Founder & CEO
Cart FunctionalityShopifySentry+3770 patents
Paper engineering for pop-up greeting cards, decorative packaging, and artificial flower bouquets
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27Vizit
Provider of visual AI platform for optimizing ecommerce content effectiveness
$35M20 mo ago82014Jehan Hamedi
Founder
Webflow EcommerceWebflowSentry+2983 patents
AI-driven multimodal image/video generation, evaluation, and content scoring systems
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28Nobull
Internet first brand of fashion accessories and apparel for weightlifters and trainers
$32M41 mo ago722014Marcus Wilson
Co-Founder
Cart FunctionalityShopifyApple iCloud Mail+48—2 launchs · 1 award
29Fastr
AI-enhanced digital experience composition platform built for ecommerce leaders, empowering them to optimize…
$31M70 mo ago—2006Luhui Yan
Founder
HubSpot CMS HubApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+28——
30Droplette
Provider of smart devices for skincare treatment
$31M54 mo ago662017Rathi Srinivas
Co-Founder
Cart FunctionalityShopifySentry+4013 patents
Microfluidic fluid delivery systems and capsules for topical skin care applications.
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31Celect
Cloud-based predictive analytics platform for retailers
$30M94 mo ago652013Vivek Farias
Co-Founder
—6 patents
AI-driven supply chain analytics: tracking, forecasting, and assortment optimization.
—
32Cimulate
Provider of AI-powered search and customer experience optimization for e-commerce
$28M17 mo ago—2023John Andrews
Co-Founder & CEO
———
33ShopMy 🦄
Influencer marketing solutions for creators and influencers
$26M10 mo ago482020Tiffany Lopinsky
Co-Founder | COO
SentryApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+24——
34Claim
Online platform offering reward points for multi-category products
$26M21 mo ago82021Tap Stephenson
Co-Founder
WebflowCart FunctionalityApple iCloud Mail+21——
35Mable
B2B marketplace platform for groceries
$25M23 mo ago312019Eric Carlstrom
Co-Founder
SentryZendeskNode.js+23——
36Koala
Online retailer offering subscription based drugs for pets
$20M13 mo ago392020—Cart FunctionalityNode.jsReact+30—1 launch
37SiteSpect
Platform offering product management suite
$19M45 mo ago512004Patrick Romich
Board Member / CEO
—10 patents
A/B testing and conversion optimization for website content and visitor actions
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38Dripos
Provider of point-of-sale solutions for restaurants
$17M25 mo ago182019—WebflowYouTubeGSAP+24——
39Spoiler Alert
B2B marketplace for food businesses to sell surplus food
$14M54 mo ago32
32 → 60 (+88%) · sector median +75%
2015—WebflowSentryWistia+22—1 award
40Returnalyze
Limited information available
$13M8 mo ago192018Tim Jones
Founder
——3 partnerships
41Pison
Provider of AI-based passive neurophysiological context sensing systems
$12M47 mo ago332016————
42Kinedu
Personalised platform for enabling parent-child interaction
$11M36 mo ago822013—WordPressMySQLPHP+24——
43NeighborSchools
Provider of family child care program
$9M50 mo ago182018Brian Swartz
Co-Founder & CEO
———
44Mobile Pixels
Innovative portable and desktop monitors enhancing productivity and entertainment on the go
$8M29 mo ago252017Xiaoliang Yao
Founder
Cart FunctionalityShopifyDeliverr+4338 patents
Secondary portable displays and articulated hinge mechanisms for extending laptop screens
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45Eyebot
Standalone eye care clinic
$6M9 mo ago72021Jack Moldave
Co-Founder & CTO
SanityNode.jsGSAP+19—1 expansion
46Copley
They help brands optimize content through experimentation
$5M15 mo ago—2023Sean Marshall
Co-Founder & COO
SentryRadix UITailwind CSS+11——
47Hue
Provider of software suite solutions for video commerce
$4M26 mo ago102021—Node.jsRadix UITailwind CSS+1826 patents
Advanced optical filters and lenses for enhancing human color perception, especially blue light control.
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48Attn: Grace
Internet first brand of sanitary products
$4M35 mo ago92018Alexandra Fennell
C0-Founder
Cart FunctionalityShopifyAmazon Web Services+37——
49Zip Run
Online platform for THC and CBD products
$3M32 mo ago62020—WordPressMySQLPHP+16——
50BinStar
Online platform for finding deals on multiple products
$1M23 mo ago—2023Jack Laughlin
Co-Founder & CEO
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Top 12 Retail companies in Boston

#1
Whoop 🦄
Series G · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2012 · 453 employees
$405.7Mraised
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Provider of wearable trackers to monitor fitness data. The devices track sleep patterns, strain levels, recovery metrics, and stress indicators. The data collected helps users make informed decisions regarding their fitness, health, and lifestyle choices. The fitness trackers offer insights into sleep optimization, activity tracking, and personalized guidance based on individual cycles.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 94how this company ranks against its industry peers
Tech
top 9%
Innovation
top 11%
Funding
top 14%
Patents
top 15%
Customers
top 19%
Moat
top 22%
Tech: 83 technologies across 7/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3 · Devops: Nginx
Innovation: 248 patents (top 4% of patent-holders) · 171 filings since 2022 vs 56 in 2017-21 · Deep-tech classification: Tech Hardware
Funding: Raised $406M across 9 rounds · 9 rounds over 13 yrs (0.7/yr) · Last round Series G (Mar 2026)
Audience (LinkedIn): 274k LinkedIn followers — 33.6% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 partnerships (incl. Strava) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Mar 2026Series G$575M
  • Nov 2022Angel—
  • Aug 2021Series F$200M
  • Oct 2020Series E$100M
Founders & team
Aurelian NicolaeCo-Founder & Chief Hardware EngineerWill AhmedCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
SoftBank Vision Fund, CAVU Consumer Partners, GP Bullhound, NextView Ventures, Accomplice, IVP
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesAmplitudeApollo
#2
ShopMy 🦄
Series C · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2020 · 48 employees
$26.5Mraised
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Influencer marketing solutions for creators and influencers. Solutions include marketing solutions, brand reach, collaboration management, connecting content creators with brands in beauty, fashion, home decor, promotion management, and storefront solutions. It offers a platform for creators and brands to engage in affiliate marketing and creator marketing.

Funding rounds
  • Aug 2025Series C$70M
  • Dec 2024Series B$72.9M
  • Mar 2024Series B$18.5M
  • Nov 2022Series A$8M
Founders & team
Tiffany LopinskyCo-Founder | COOChristopher TinsleyCo-FounderHarry ReinCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
Inspired Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Bain Capital Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Avenir Growth Capital, MIT Alumni Angels of Boston
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailCloudflareCloudflare Bot Management
#3
Series A · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2018 · 19 employees
$13.4Mraised
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Limited information available

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 1k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 3 partnerships (incl. CJ) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Oct 2025Series A$6M
  • Nov 2022Series A$5.4M
  • Dec 2019Seed$1.5M
  • Dec 2018Seed$500K
Founders & team
Tim JonesFounder
Investors
FINTOP, Blu Venture Investors, Osage Venture Partners, Data Point Capital, Boston Seed Capital
#4
Series B · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2020 · 39 employees
$20Mraised
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Online retailer offering subscription based drugs for pets. The product catalog includes drugs for skin, coat, dental, eye care, antibiotics, heart, blood pressure, allergy relief, and more. The company provides a subscription service that allows customers to submit their vet's prescription and based on that the company will auto-fill the medication with customized packaging on monthly basis.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 6k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • May 2025Series B$20M
Investors
Valspring Capital, Alumni Ventures, Reform Ventures, BoxGroup, First Round Capital, Menlo Ventures
Tech stack
AttentiveBrazeCart FunctionalityCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCloudinary
#5
Series A · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2021 · 7 employees
$6Mraised
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Standalone eye care clinic

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 5k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Aug 2025Series A$20M
  • Jun 2024Seed$6M
Founders & team
Jack MoldaveCo-Founder & CTOMatthias HofmannCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
AlleyCorp, Ubiquity Ventures, Humba Ventures, Susa Ventures, Village Global, Baukunst
Tech stack
CloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsFacebook PixelGodaddyGoogle Analytics
#6
Acquired · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2023
$28Mraised
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Provider of AI-powered search and customer experience optimization for e-commerce. It offers a generative AI platform that models customer behavior, anticipating reactions to content and products. This platform uses reinforcement learning to personalize experiences and optimize for desired customer and business outcomes. The solution includes conversational search capabilities, advanced merchandising tools, and intent-based relevancy features, all designed to improve customer satisfaction and conversion rates. The platform is built to handle the speed and scale demands of modern commerce.

Funding rounds
  • Dec 2024Series A$28M
Founders & team
John AndrewsCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
Spark Capital, Sierra Ventures, Pillar VC, LFX Venture Partners, Commerce Ventures
#7
Series A · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2020 · 59 employees
$58.9Mraised
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Online platform to book veterinary services. The platform connects pet owners to expert veterinarians. Users can schedule virtual consultations, book home visits, and get access to the pet’s medical history and certificates. It is available to download from google play and the apple store.

Funding rounds
  • Jun 2024Series A$1M
  • Mar 2024Series A$17.9M
  • Nov 2022Series A$40M
Founders & team
John JongCo-Founder
Investors
Alta Partners
Tech stack
Hubspot Cms HubEnvoyHubspotJqueryGoogle Tag ManagerGoogle Analytics
#8
Series B · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2014 · 8 employees
$35Mraised
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Provider of visual AI platform for optimizing ecommerce content effectiveness. The platform analyzes content through audience preferences to improve visuals for conversion. It monitors content effectiveness and provides insights to optimize product pages. The platform offers content analysis reports and ranks content performance.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 13k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
  • Oct 2024Series B$25M
  • Nov 2022Series A$10M
  • May 2017Grant (prize money)—
Founders & team
Jehan HamediFounder
Investors
MassChallenge, Brand Foundry, Headline, eGateway, Lubar & Co, Industry Ventures
Tech stack
Amazon S3Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesBootstrapChili PiperCloudflare
#9
Acquired · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2021 · 8 employees
$25.9Mraised
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Online platform offering reward points for multi-category products. It enables users to get automated cash back, access to events, merchandise, and more.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 6k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 product launches · 1 partnerships announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Sep 2024Series A$19.9M
  • Dec 2023Seed$4M
  • Seed$2M
Founders & team
Tap StephensonCo-FounderSam ObletzCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
Sequoia Capital, Susa Ventures, BoxGroup, 6MV, Reflexive Capital, A.Capital Ventures
Tech stack
Accessible360Apple Icloud MailCart FunctionalityCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-Js
#10
Klaviyo 🦄
Public · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2012 · 1454 employees
$778.5Mraised
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SaaS-based e-mail marketing software solutions for e-commerce businesses. It provides personalized SMS, newsletters to automated emails abandoned carts, order follow-ups, and more. It allows businesses to create marketing channels from email, SMS, web, and in-app. It tracks customer behavior on websites and makes a profile for personalized targeting for SaaS applications.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 174k LinkedIn followers — 21.3% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 2 product launches · 1 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jul 2022Series D$100M
  • May 2021Series D$320M
  • Nov 2020Series C$200M
  • Mar 2019Series B$150M
Founders & team
Ed HallenCo-Founder & CSOAndrew BialeckiCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
Sands Capital, Morgan Stanley, ClearBridge, Lone Pine Capital, Whale Rock Capital Management, Glynn Capital
Tech stack
6SenseAdobe Audience ManagerAlgoliaAmazon AdvertisingAmazon CloudfrontAmazon S3
#11
Series B · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2019 · 31 employees
$24.6Mraised
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B2B marketplace platform for groceries. The platform offers a range of products including beverages, chocolates, dairy products, seafood, meat, snacks, grains, and more.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 2k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 2 partnerships (incl. US Foods Direct Zone) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jun 2024Series B$7M
  • Jul 2022Series A$6M
  • Nov 2020Series A$8.5M
  • Oct 2019Seed$3.1M
Founders & team
Eric CarlstromCo-FounderArik KellerCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
Venrock, Accomplice, Founder Collective, Food Retail Ventures, Underscore VC, ACP Partners
Tech stack
Amazon Web ServicesCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCloudinaryCore-JsFacebook Pixel
#12
Series A · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2023
$4.8Mraised
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They help brands optimize content through experimentation. The company ingests content from various sources, analyzes its performance across different channels, and uses AI to create new, high-performing content variations. They then streamline the deployment of these experiments across platforms like Meta, TikTok, and Shopify. This iterative process continuously refines marketing strategies, leading to improved efficiency and results.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 608 LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Mar 2025Series A$4.8M
Founders & team
Sean MarshallCo-Founder & COODavid HenriquezCo-Founder & CEOMike TorraCo-Founder & CTO
Investors
ACP Partners, Underscore VC
Tech stack
Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementHstsOpen Graph

Funding & investor landscape

$6.4Btotal disclosed funding
135companies funded
370disclosed rounds
1rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
MassChallenge35 rounds
Techstars13 rounds
General Catalyst10 rounds
Bantam Group9 rounds
Alumni Ventures8 rounds
Underscore VC8 rounds
Accomplice7 rounds
Boston Seed Capital7 rounds
MIT Alumni Angels of Boston7 rounds
NextView Ventures6 rounds

Notable founders

Aurelian Nicolae
Co-Founder & Chief Hardware Engineer · Whoop
Will Ahmed
Co-Founder & CEO · Whoop
Tiffany Lopinsky
Co-Founder | COO · ShopMy
Christopher Tinsley
Co-Founder · ShopMy
Tim Jones
Founder · Returnalyze
Jack Moldave
Co-Founder & CTO · Eyebot
Matthias Hofmann
Co-Founder & CEO · Eyebot
John Andrews
Co-Founder & CEO · Cimulate
John Jong
Co-Founder · BetterVet
Jehan Hamedi
Founder · Vizit
Tap Stephenson
Co-Founder · Claim
Sam Obletz
Co-Founder & CEO · Claim
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Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Retail coverage by sub-theme.

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Funding & growth over time

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Common questions

How many Retail companies are there in Boston, United States?
Radar tracks 368 indexable Retail companies headquartered in Boston, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Retail companies in Boston, United States?
The Retail companies in Boston, United States on this list have raised a combined $6.4B in disclosed equity funding across 135 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Retail company in Boston, United States?
Perch is the highest-funded Retail company in Boston, United States, with $906.5M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Retail companies in Boston, United States are funded?
135 of the 368 Retail companies in Boston, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Retail unicorns are there in Boston, United States?
6 Retail companies in Boston, United States on this list are valued at $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Boston, United States Retail companies?
The most active investors in Boston, United States Retail companies on this list include MassChallenge, Techstars, General Catalyst, Bantam Group, Alumni Ventures.
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