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Faire

Active · The global online platform empowering independent retail.

WebsiteYC profile

Why it ranks

How the rank works
26signal of 100 · rising 4
  • team of 900Team size · YC's directory+14
  • YC top companyOutcome · YC, program pages, Acquisitions+6
  • went through YCProgram · this site+4
  • hiringHiring · Titles (titles.fru.dev), YC+2

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Competitors

OthermatagoraShared: local retailer, independent retailer, empoweringYC S19MontrealStartup →OtherInactiveGonddoShared: independent retailer, brand, marketplaceYC W21São PauloStartup →OtherborongShared: connect brand, retailer, storeYC W20Kuala LumpurStartup →OtherInactivePeebaShared: independent retailer, brand, uniqueYC W23JakartaStartup →AIAgenteroShared: empowering independent, technologyPlug and PlayUnited StatesStartup →
Companies closest to Faire
Company
matagoraShared: local retailer, independent retailer, empoweringYC S19ActiveOther
GonddoShared: independent retailer, brand, marketplaceYC W21InactiveOther
borongShared: connect brand, retailer, storeYC W20ActiveOther
PeebaShared: independent retailer, brand, uniqueYC W23InactiveOther
AgenteroShared: empowering independent, technologyPlug and Play Not statedAI

Adjacent

OtherProfiteroShared: global online, retailer, brandSeedcamp 2010Startup →OtherZzanShared: global onlineAntler 2022KoreaStartup →OtherAcquiredLucky LabsShared: connect brand, local, retailPlug and PlayUnited StatesStartup →Developer toolsTurnstyle AnalyticsShared: local retailer, future, connect500 Global Distro 1CanadaStartup →OtherInactiveFabriclyShared: online marketplace, retailer, independentYC W10New York CityStartup →
Companies next to Faire
Company
ProfiteroShared: global online, retailer, brandSeedcamp 2010Not statedOther
ZzanShared: global onlineAntler 2022Not statedOther
Lucky LabsShared: connect brand, local, retailPlug and Play AcquiredOther
Turnstyle AnalyticsShared: local retailer, future, connect500 Global Distro 1Not statedDevtools
FabriclyShared: online marketplace, retailer, independentYC W10InactiveOther

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About Faire

Faire is an innovative online marketplace that uses machine learning to match local retailers with the brands and products that uniquely fit their stores. We are using the power of technology to connect brands and independent retailers from all over the world, building a thriving community of hundreds of thousands of retailers, which has resulted in over 7 million new connections to date. Faire was founded on the belief that the future of retail is local. Our mission is to empower brands and retailers to strengthen the unique character of local communities. Our data-driven approach unburdens retailers from decades-old obstacles by helping find the right products for their shop. Plus, our straight-forward financial terms level the playing field by eliminating inventory risk and providing access to capital, key offerings previously only available to big box chains. For brands, our platform provides powerful sales, marketing, and analytics tools that simplify their business and allow them to focus on what they love: making great products.

YC batch
W17 · Winter 2017
Status, per YC
Active
Category
AI
Team size
900
Location
San Francisco, CA, USA
Checked
13h ago

YC tags: Marketplace, Retail

Faire in W17: 116 companies, 24% AI

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Faire: questions

Which YC batch was Faire in?

Faire was in Y Combinator's Winter 2017 batch (W17).

Is Faire still active?

Y Combinator lists Faire as active.

Where is Faire based?

Faire lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.