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Faire
AddedMar 20, 2024
UpdatedJul 3, 2026
Faire

Faire

Late Stage Private

Faire: Empowering local retail with a data-driven online marketplace, connecting brands and retailers globally.

HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2017
Accelerator
Y Combinator logoY CombinatorW17
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Founded in 2017, Faire is an innovative online marketplace designed to empower independent retailers by connecting them with brands and products that uniquely fit their stores. Utilizing machine learning, Faire matches local retailers with the right products, fostering a thriving community of hundreds of thousands of retailers worldwide. The company's core mission is to support the future of local retail through technology, ensuring that small businesses can compete and thrive in a global market.

Notable affiliated people include co-founders Max Rhodes, Marcelo Cortes, Daniele Perito, and Jeff Kolovson. Faire has attracted significant investment from top-tier venture capital firms such as Sequoia Capital and Y Combinator. Key achievements include facilitating over 7 million new connections between brands and retailers, significantly boosting the visibility and sales of independent businesses. Faire's impact lies in its ability to democratize retail, making it easier for small businesses to access a diverse range of products and compete on a global scale.

Faire - Products & Services

  • Wholesale Marketplace Platform logo

    Wholesale Marketplace Platform

    Faire operates a wholesale marketplace connecting retailers with independent brands.

    Competing Products

    Zelia logo

Faire - Similar Companies

Zelia logo

Zelia

zeliaapp.com

Faire - Quick Facts

Who are Faire's competitors?

Companies similar to Faire include Zelia.

When was Faire founded?

Faire was founded in 2017.

Where is Faire's headquarters located?

Faire's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

How much has Faire raised to-date?

As of Sep 27, 2023, Faire has raised a total of $1.7B (USD).

How many employees does Faire have?

Faire has 900 employees as of Apr 23, 2024.

Faire - Classification

Ownership
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • Data
  • Machine Learning
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Small Business
Tags
  • eCommerce
  • Marketplace
NAICS
  • 440000Retail Trade
SIC
  • 5900Miscellaneous Retail
  • 5990Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 5999Miscellaneous Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified