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The Essential
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJul 17, 2026
The Essential

The Essential

Seed

E-commerce 2.0: Selling top essentials directly, cutting costs, and enriching lives with meaningful products.

HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2018
Accelerator
Y Combinator logoY CombinatorW17
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Employees
Website

The Essential, founded with a mission to revolutionize e-commerce, focuses on providing the highest quality essentials at the best possible prices. By operating as a members-only platform and selling exclusively their own brand, The Essential eliminates middlemen, brands, physical stores, and markups. This approach ensures lower costs for consumers while paying producers more. Their product range spans food, health and beauty, and home essentials, all designed to add meaning to people's lives through products they use and love.

Notable figures affiliated with The Essential include industry experts in e-commerce and supply chain management, though specific names are not disclosed. The company has garnered attention for its innovative business model and commitment to quality and affordability. Key achievements include a growing membership base and positive customer feedback, reflecting its impact on the market by making high-quality essentials accessible and affordable.

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The Essential - Quick Facts

Who are The Essential's competitors?

Companies similar to The Essential include Brandless, EssentialMarkets, Warpfy and Public Goods.

When was The Essential founded?

The Essential was founded in 2018.

Where is The Essential's headquarters located?

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

How much has The Essential raised to-date?

As of Oct 15, 2021, The Essential has raised a total of $13.1M (USD).

How many employees does The Essential have?

The Essential has 26 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

The Essential - Classification

Industry
  • Retail
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Consumer Goods
Tags
  • eCommerce
NAICS
  • 440000Retail Trade
SIC
  • 5900Miscellaneous Retail
Show 8 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 445000Food and Beverage Retailers
  • 445100Grocery and Convenience Retailers
  • 445130Convenience Retailers and Vending Machine Operators
  • 445131Convenience Retailers
SIC
  • 5400Food Stores
  • 5410Grocery Stores
  • 5411Grocery Stores
  • 5490Miscellaneous Food Stores