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Firsthand
AddedFeb 18, 2024
UpdatedJul 3, 2026
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Firsthand offers self-serve retail kiosks and pop-up shops featuring fresh online brands.

HQ
Seattle, WA, US
Founded
2016
Accelerator
Y Combinator logoY CombinatorW17
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Founded with the mission to revolutionize retail, Firsthand provides software-enabled, self-serve retail kiosks and pop-up shops that feature fresh online brands. Their vision is to create a seamless and profitable retail experience by integrating technology with convenience. Firsthand handles the kiosk setup, product stocking, and software management, allowing businesses to simply provide space and receive a share of the profits at the end of each month.

Notable investors and affiliated people include key figures from the tech and retail industries, contributing to Firsthand's innovative approach. The company has achieved significant milestones, including successful deployments in various high-traffic locations and partnerships with emerging brands. Firsthand's impact lies in its ability to offer a modern retail solution that benefits both brands and space providers, driving profitability and customer engagement in the evolving retail landscape.

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Firsthand - Quick Facts

Who are Firsthand's competitors?

Companies similar to Firsthand include PopCom, Faire, thisopenspace and The Foundry Pop-Ups.

When was Firsthand founded?

Firsthand was founded in 2016.

Where is Firsthand's headquarters located?

Firsthand's headquarters is located in Seattle, WA, US.

When was Firsthand's last funding round?

Firsthand's most recent funding round was for $120k (USD) in March 2017.

How much has Firsthand raised to-date?

As of Mar 20, 2017, Firsthand has raised a total of $120k (USD).

Firsthand - Classification

Industry
  • Hardware
Ownership
  • Private
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • Software
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Retail Kiosks
Tags
  • Retail
NAICS
  • 440000Retail Trade
SIC
  • 5900Miscellaneous Retail
Show 2 more industry codes
SIC
  • 5990Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 5999Miscellaneous Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified