Radar · Retail in Pennsylvania
Best Retail Companies in Pennsylvania, United States
The 626 best Retail companies in Pennsylvania, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: QVC.
By Riya SenguptaFinancials
626companies tracked
$5.5Bdisclosed funding
0unicorns
109have raised
Ranked: Best Retail companies in Pennsylvania
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founded | Tech stack | Web popularity | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QVC Online retail platform offering multicategory products | $3.9B | 89 mo ago | 20,800 | 1986 | Cart FunctionalityLithiumAdobe Experience Manager+42 | Top 5k | 5 patents Integrated e‑commerce transaction processing and cross‑media broadcast content publishing with TV‑web attribution | 1 award |
| 2 | Watchbox Online consignment platform for pre-owned luxury watches | $260M | 54 mo ago | 173 | 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | Seegrid Provider of vision-guided vehicles with auto-navigation features 67Patents top 13%Innovation top 14%Funding top 15%Moat top 26% All 11 signals ▾Patentstop 13% Innovationtop 14% Fundingtop 15% Moattop 26% Producttop 34% Talenttop 37% Markettop 47% Newstop 49% Techbottom 49% Growthbottom 41% Globalbottom 40% Patents: 311 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 192 filings since 2022 vs 29 in 2017-21 Innovation: 311 patents (top 4% of patent-holders) · 192 filings since 2022 vs 29 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 67/100 | $240M | 8 mo ago | 350 350 → 199 (-43%) | 2003 | WordPressSentryApple iCloud Mail+25 | Top 10M | 311 patents Autonomous guided vehicle navigation, sensor integration, and material handling automation | — |
| 4 | Five Below Discount retail store operator | $231M | 189 mo ago | 6,100 6,100 → 14,878 (+144%) | 2002 | Cart FunctionalityApple iCloud MailNode.js+29 | Top 50k | — | 6 job openings · 1 internship |
| 5 | alphabroder E-distributor offering multi-category finished fashion products | $97M | 204 mo ago | 1,909 | 1919 | NoibuBootstrapYouTube+30 | Top 50k | — | — |
| 6 | 4moms Internet-first brand offering multi-category baby gear products | $91M | 116 mo ago | 46 | 2005 | Cart FunctionalityShopifySentry+42 | Top 1M | — | — |
| 7 | USA Technologies Payment processing solutions for businesses | $81M | 63 mo ago | 269 | 1992 | — | — | 258 patents Patents concentrated in construction | — |
| 8 | Mainfactor Provider of e-commerce support services | $69M | 56 mo ago | 27 | 2020 | WebflowTypekitAccessiBe+12 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 9 | Monetate Platform offering end to end personalized solution for businesses | $44M | 150 mo ago | 87 87 → 109 (+25%) | 2008 | WordPress Block EditorWordPressApple iCloud Mail+43 | Top 5M | — | 2 job openings · 1 launch |
| 10 | Curalate Provider of cloud-based software tools to create shoppable content | $40M | 124 mo ago | 99 | 2012 | BootstrapAngularJSNginx+9 | Top 50M | 4 patents Clustering and classification of online visual content for e‑commerce and marketing analytics | — |
| 11 | Sidecar Programmatic marketing for eCommerce | $35M | 82 mo ago | 166 | 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 12 | Petfooddirect Online retailer of pet products and supplies | $28M | 179 mo ago | 51 | 1999 | — | — | — | — |
| 13 | invent.ai Developer of an AI-decisioning platform for retail planning and optimization | $24M | 25 mo ago | — | 2013 | HubSpot CMS HubApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+33 | Top 5M | 190 patents AI-driven manufacturing of variable‑thickness bottle preforms and remote analytical testing devices. | 2 launchs |
| 14 | RJMetrics Business Intelligence Solution | $24M | 141 mo ago | 28 | 2008 | WordPressMySQLPHP+31 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 15 | Branding Brand Developer of a platform for building digital retail experiences | $24M | 111 mo ago | 121 | 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 16 | First Insight Developer of an AI platform providing predictive analytics for retail decisions | $22M | 135 mo ago | 73 73 → 83 (+14%) | 2007 | HubSpot CMS HubApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+19 | Top 5M | — | 1 partnership |
| 17 | Pet360 Pet food and treats | $18M | 179 mo ago | 10 | 1997 | — | — | — | — |
| 18 | Dropps Eco-friendly laundry and dish pods for a cleaner planet and home | $17M | 14 mo ago | 50 | 2008 | Amazon WebstoreCart FunctionalityShopify+41 | Top 1M | 2 patents Biodegradable detergent packaging and dissolvable cleaning-agent pouches | — |
| 19 | Dogsee Chew Online retailer of dog treats, chews, and dental hygiene products | $14M | 15 mo ago | 111 | 2015 | ShopifyYouTubeShop Pay+14 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 20 | Slyce Mobile shopping with visual search platform | $13M | 119 mo ago | 5 | 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 21 | Cantaloupe Provider of payment processing solutions for merchants and businesses | $12M | 193 mo ago | 269 | 1992 | WordPressSentryMySQL+29 | Top 5M | 13 patents Secure locking for temperature-controlled containers and serial interface disconnect event detection. | 1 award |
| 22 | Workarea Cloud-based software solution to create online stores for e-tailers | $12M | 93 mo ago | 19 | 1994 | — | — | — | — |
| 23 | HyperActive Technologies Platform provider of technology solutions for enhancing customer experience in the retail and restaurant… | $10M | 172 mo ago | 38 | 2001 | Windows ServerMicrosoft ASP.NETKnockout.js+6 | Top 5M | 16 patents AI-driven real-time demand forecasting and vision-based food product measurement for restaurant services | 1 expansion |
| 24 | Tango belt Provider of wearable belt for hip protection during fall | $10M | 102 mo ago | 14 | 2014 | Squarespace CommerceSquarespaceTypeScript+23 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 25 | Profitmind Provider of agentic AI platform for retail decision-making and analysis | $9M | 3 mo ago | — | 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 26 | United By Blue Internet first brand of outdoor lifestyle brand with a mission to clean ocean waters | $8M | 48 mo ago | 16 16 → 21 (+31%) | 2010 | Shogun Page BuilderCart FunctionalityShopify+42 | Top 1M | — | 1 partnership |
| 27 | Maitri Medicinals Manufacturer of medical cannabis products | $7M | 87 mo ago | 27 | 2016 | Squarespace CommerceSquarespaceYUI+11 | Top 1M | — | — |
| 28 | Lula Convenience Provider of operation management software suite solutions for in-store retail businesses | $6M | 52 mo ago | 60 60 → 53 (-12%) | 2020 | — | — | — | 1 job opening |
| 29 | S. Walter Packaging Provider of packaging management, products, and logistics solutions | $6M | 140 mo ago | 187 187 → 95 (-49%) | 1904 | WordPressMySQLPHP+21 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 30 | Quivo Provider of logistics services | $6M | 8 mo ago | — | 2017 | TYPO3 CMSPHPSalesforce+26 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 31 | Gastrograph Provider of AI-based flavor profiling analytics solutions for food manufacturers | $6M | 45 mo ago | 10 | 2010 | WebflowAmazon Web ServicesPreact+11 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 32 | Warren James Provider of custom product development, e-commerce, and fulfillment services | $6M | 45 mo ago | 29 | 2018 | BootstrapGSAPApache HTTP Server+11 | Top 10M | — | 6 job openings |
| 33 | French Girls Marketplace for commissioned artwork | $6M | 129 mo ago | 6 | 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 34 | Subtl Beauty Internet-first brand of makeup products | $6M | 31 mo ago | 11 | 2017 | Cart FunctionalityShopifySentry+39 | Top 500k | 11 patents Modular personal care dispensing systems and container designs for beauty products. | — |
| 35 | BKON Internet first brand offering coffee makers | $5M | 65 mo ago | 14 | 2009 | Squarespace CommerceSquarespaceTypeScript+19 | Top 50M | 42 patents Vacuum-based beverage brewing and infusion technology for coffee and tea machines | 1 launch |
| 36 | Forever 8 Provider of inventory-based financing solutions for e-commerce business | $4M | 38 mo ago | 13 | 2020 | — | — | 49 patents Isolation devices and methods for extracellular vesicles in biotech and diagnostics | — |
| 37 | sxtljc.com Online retail platform offering multi category products | $4M | 42 mo ago | — | 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 38 | Revive Internet first brand offering subscription-based urinary incontinence devices for women | $4M | 47 mo ago | 4 | 2018 | PageFlyCart FunctionalityShopify+40 | Top 5M | 43 patents Modular, portable cardiac defibrillation devices and related software integrity systems | — |
| 39 | Wove Made Internet first brand offering customized fast-fashion jewelry | $4M | 36 mo ago | 19 | 2021 | SentryNode.jsTailwind CSS+28 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 40 | Adrich Platform offering customer analytics solutions to online businesses | $3M | 50 mo ago | 18 | 2016 | — | — | 13 patents Sensor-based inventory tracking and machine action monitoring for industrial automation | — |
| 41 | Tandem Repeat Provider of customizable programmable textiles | $3M | 21 mo ago | 5 | 2017 | WordPressMySQLPHP+10 | Top 50M | 8 patents Protein-based purification methods and functional protein materials for adhesives, films, and textiles | — |
| 42 | Henry Rose Private label brand of fragrances | $3M | 12 mo ago | 8 | 2002 | Cart FunctionalityShopifyFacebook Login+49 | Top 1M | — | — |
| 43 | SocialLadder App-based social discovery platform | $3M | 35 mo ago | 35 | 2013 | WordPress Block EditorElementorWordPress+47 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 44 | Ultron-AI Product recognition software solutions for retail automation | $3M | 10 mo ago | 2 | 2022 | WordPressMySQLPHP+17 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 45 | Simply Good Jars Online smart fridge catering services provider | $2M | 56 mo ago | 26 | 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 46 | Alloy Platform for selling jewelries 45Growth top 28%Moat top 38%Innovation top 43%Funding top 49% All 10 signals ▾Growthtop 28% Moattop 38% Innovationtop 43% Fundingtop 49% Talentbottom 49% Patentsbottom 47% Techbottom 40% Productbottom 40% Marketbottom 37% Globalbottom 32% Growth: Web rank 5,000,000 → 1,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 4/10 · IP moat: 20 patents rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 45/100 | $2M | 2 mo ago | — | 2022 | WordPress Block EditorWordPressApple iCloud Mail+20 | Top 1M | 20 patents High-performance wear- and acid-resistant austenitic alloys for engine valve seat components | — |
| 47 | AnaOno Internet first brand offering multi-category innerwear for women | $2M | 44 mo ago | 8 | 2013 | — | Top 1M | — | 1 launch |
| 48 | Quantic Provider of POS software solutions for retail businesses | $2M | 45 mo ago | 37 | 2015 | WordPressMySQLPHP+21 | Top 5M | — | 1 partnership |
| 49 | Breed Science Online platform offering customized nutritional products for pets | $1M | 43 mo ago | 4 | 2021 | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+16 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 50 | CLR Wear Manufacturer of custom-fit, sustainably made American apparel | $500K | 13 mo ago | — | 2024 | — | — | — | — |
Top 12 Retail companies in Pennsylvania
#1
Series D · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2003 · 350 employees$240Mraised▾
Series D · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2003 · 350 employees
Provider of vision-guided vehicles with auto-navigation features. It offers a platform for connected materials movement in industries. Its solutions includes guided vehicles working in coordination with the fleet management software.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 67how this company ranks against its industry peers
Patents
top 13%Innovation
top 14%Funding
top 15%Moat
top 26%Product
top 34%Talent
top 37%Patents: 311 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 192 filings since 2022 vs 29 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Innovation: 311 patents (top 4% of patent-holders) · 192 filings since 2022 vs 29 in 2017-21 · 4 new-product events in 24 mo
Funding: Raised $240M across 21 rounds · 21 rounds over 22 yrs (1.0/yr) · Last round Series D (Sep 2025)
Audience (LinkedIn): 13k LinkedIn followers — 2.4% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
- Sep 2025Series D$25M
- Sep 2024Series D$50M
- Jun 2023Series C$31.5M
- Jun 2022Series C$30M
Founders & team
Investors
G2 Venture Partners, Innovation Works, Giant Eagle, Leaders Fund, Northwood Ventures
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailBeaver BuilderBootstrapCdnjsCloudflareCookieyes
#2
Series A · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2022$9Mraised▾
Series A · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2022
Provider of agentic AI platform for retail decision-making and analysis. The platform identifies and quantifies opportunities across pricing, inventory, and assortment. It offers capabilities such as price optimization, assortment analysis, and competitive analysis. The platform also provides inventory analysis, product matching, and merchandise planning. It delivers performance analysis and strategic analysis.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 9k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
- Feb 2026Series A$9M
Founders & team
Investors
Accenture, Magarac Venture Partners, AI Fund, Lightscape, Thorndale Farm
#3
Seed · Newtown, Pennsylvania · founded 2022$2.2Mraised▾
Seed · Newtown, Pennsylvania · founded 2022
Platform for selling jewelries. The platform enables individuals to sell gold, silver, and platinum jewelry and receive a payout for unwanted jewelry.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 45how this company ranks against its industry peers
Growth
top 28%Moat
top 38%Innovation
top 43%Funding
top 49%Talent
bottom 49%Patents
bottom 47%Growth: Web rank 5,000,000 → 1,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 4/10 · IP moat: 20 patents
Innovation: 20 patents (top 41% of patent-holders)
Audience (LinkedIn): 1k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 partnerships (incl. 11 Tribes Ventures) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Mar 2026Seed$600K
- May 2025Seed$1.4M
- Sep 2024Seed$2.2M
Founders & team
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementGodaddyGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Tag Manager
#4
Series A · Greensburg, Pennsylvania · founded 2017$6Mraised▾
Series A · Greensburg, Pennsylvania · founded 2017
Provider of logistics services
Funding rounds
- Oct 2025Series A$6M
Founders & team
Investors
GWC, Alstin Capital
Tech stack
Amazon S3Amazon Web ServicesAosApache Http ServerCloudflareCloudflare Bot Management
#5
Series A · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · founded 2008 · 50 employees$16.9Mraised▾
Series A · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · founded 2008 · 50 employees
Eco-friendly laundry and dish pods for a cleaner planet and home. This company offers biobased detergents in pod form for both laundry and dishwashing, emphasizing environmental responsibility through recyclable packaging and ethical excellence as a certified B Corp. They provide a range of products, including starter sets and odor erasers, designed for powerful cleaning while being gentle on the planet. The company focuses on clean chemistry and effective results, avoiding harmful ingredients like phthalates, phosphates, and dyes. They are committed to cruelty-free practices and offer resources like a blog, FAQ, and customer support via email and chat. The business model includes direct-to-consumer sales, a referral program, and an affiliate program, promoting a sustainable lifestyle through their cleaning products.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 5k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Mar 2025Series A$3.5M
- Feb 2020Series A$16M
- Dec 2017Seed$935K
Founders & team
Investors
The Craftory, Burch Creative Capital
Tech stack
Amazon AdvertisingAmazon PayAmazon WebstoreApple Icloud MailApple PayBazaarvoice Reviews
#6
Series B · Harrisburg, Pennsylvania · founded 2015 · 111 employees$14Mraised▾
Series B · Harrisburg, Pennsylvania · founded 2015 · 111 employees
Online retailer of dog treats, chews, and dental hygiene products. The company provides various treats including hard bars, puffed treats, and training treats. Product lines cater to different life stages and breed sizes. Benefits include dental hygiene, weight management, and taste enhancement.
Funding rounds
- Feb 2025Series B$8M
- Jan 2022Series A$6.7M
- Nov 2021Seed$7M
- Jul 2016Angel$297.4K
Founders & team
Investors
Sixth Sense Ventures, Mankind Pharma, Ektha, Shivanssh, Poddar Group
Tech stack
AosApple PayBootstrapCart FunctionalityCloudflareCore-Js
#7
Seed · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2022 · 2 employees$2.6Mraised▾
Seed · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2022 · 2 employees
Product recognition software solutions for retail automation. It is a smart retail company that provides artificial intelligence-supported computer vision for object detection.
Funding rounds
- Aug 2025Seed$1.3M
- Jun 2023Conventional Debt—
- Jun 2023Seed$2.6M
Founders & team
Investors
April Ventures, Nurture Ventures, Zenture
Tech stack
GodaddyGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font ApiGoogle WorkspaceHstsHubspot
#8
Series A · California, Pennsylvania · founded 2002 · 8 employees$3Mraised▾
Series A · California, Pennsylvania · founded 2002 · 8 employees
Private label brand of fragrances. The products are perfumes with types like honeyed, floral & smoky. It claims that the products are transparent, chemical-free and are EWG Verified.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 3k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- May 2025Series A$3M
- May 2023Series A—
Investors
Sandbridge Capital
Tech stack
Adobe Audience ManagerAlpine.JsApple PayBlotout EdgetagCart FunctionalityCloudflare
#9
Public · West Chester, Pennsylvania · founded 1986 · 20800 employees$3.9Braised▾
Public · West Chester, Pennsylvania · founded 1986 · 20800 employees
Online retail platform offering multi-category products. The product catalog includes Christmas decor, fashion, beauty, electronics, kitchen appliances, handbags, shoes, toys, wine, gardening products, and more. The mobile application is available for IOS and Android users.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 137k LinkedIn followers — 24.7% of this cohort's audience · 82 engagements/post (2.8× cohort median)
Activity: 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Jan 2019Conventional Debt$3.6B
- Sep 2018Conventional Debt$225M
- 1986Series A—
Investors
Safeguard Scientifics, Comcast, Chatham Capital, Wishbone Ventures
Tech stack
Adobe AnalyticsAdobe Audience ManagerAdobe Client Data LayerAdobe Dynamic Media ClassicAdobe Experience ManagerAdobe Experience Platform Identity Service
#10
Series B · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · founded 2013$24.5Mraised▾
Series B · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · founded 2013
Developer of an AI-decisioning platform for retail planning and optimization. The platform offers solutions for planning, inventory, and pricing. It provides forecasting, allocation, replenishment, and markdown optimization. The platform helps retailers analyze demand signals and fine-tune decisions.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 30k LinkedIn followers — 5.4% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 2 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Apr 2024Series B$17M
- Jun 2022Series A$7.5M
Founders & team
Investors
LFX Venture Partners, EBRD, Collective Spark, Innogate
Tech stack
AdrollAdroll Cmp SystemAlbacrossAmazon S3Amazon SesAmazon Web Services
#11
Seed · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · founded 2017 · 5 employees$3Mraised▾
Seed · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · founded 2017 · 5 employees
Provider of customizable programmable textiles. The company offers self-healing materials for textiles to repair themselves, microfiber minimizes removal from garments to reduce pollution in oceans, and a green-textile for eco-friendly environment.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 2k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
- Aug 2024Grant (prize money)$1.5M
- Mar 2023Seed$3M
- Jun 2022Seed$2.2M
Founders & team
Investors
Defense.gov, Climate Capital, Prithvi Ventures, FoodHack, Impact Capital
Tech stack
WordpressMysqlPhpGsapApache Http ServerUnpkg
#12
Seed · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · founded 2024$500Kraised▾
Seed · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · founded 2024
Manufacturer of custom-fit, sustainably made American apparel. It offers a collection of t-shirts tailored to individual measurements using AI-assisted technology. The manufacturing process prioritizes ethical labor practices and minimizes waste. Three styles are available: basic, business, and bougie, each designed for different occasions and preferences. The company focuses on providing a perfect fit without the limitations of standard sizing.
Funding rounds
- May 2025Seed$500K
Founders & team
Funding & investor landscape
$5.5Btotal disclosed funding
110companies funded
223disclosed rounds
2rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Techstars4 rounds
Notable founders
Hans Moravec
Co-Founder · Seegrid
Joe Pajer
CEO · Seegrid
Barney Govan
Co-Founder & CTO · Profitmind
Mark Chrystal
Co-Founder & CEO · Profitmind
Brandon Aversano
Founder & CEO · Alloy
George White
Co-Founder & Managing Director · Quivo
Dominik Bieringer
Co-Founder · Quivo
Jonathan Propper
Founder · Dropps
Sneh Khanal
Co-Founder · Dogsee Chew
Bhupendra Khanal
Co-Founder & CEO · Dogsee Chew
Bruce McWilliams
CEO · Ultron-AI
Gurhan Kok
Founder & CEO · invent.ai
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 13,857,502 docs
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Retail coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
Common questions
How many Retail companies are there in Pennsylvania, United States?
Radar tracks 626 indexable Retail companies headquartered in Pennsylvania, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Retail companies in Pennsylvania, United States?
The Retail companies in Pennsylvania, United States on this list have raised a combined $5.5B in disclosed equity funding across 110 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Retail company in Pennsylvania, United States?
QVC is the highest-funded Retail company in Pennsylvania, United States, with $3.9B in disclosed equity funding.
How many Retail companies in Pennsylvania, United States are funded?
110 of the 626 Retail companies in Pennsylvania, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Retail unicorns are there in Pennsylvania, United States?
None of the Retail companies in Pennsylvania, United States on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Pennsylvania, United States Retail companies?
The most active investors in Pennsylvania, United States Retail companies on this list include Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Innovation Works, AlphaLab, AlphaLab Gear, Carnegie Mellon University.
Riya SenguptaFinancials
Riya reads income statements for fun. She covers the real money in a sector — revenue, growth, who actually earns — and never met a vague claim she didn't want a number for.