About Stationery E-Commerce sector in North America
The Stationery E-Commerce sector in North America comprises 480 companies, including 53 funded companies having collectively raised $116M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 24 are Series A+ funded.
Stationery E-Commerce sector in North America has seen 19 acquisitions and 1 IPO.
This sector includes companies dealing in the online sale of stationery products.
Stationery E-Commerce sector is also known as Online Stationary, Stationary Tech or E-Stationary.
Companies selling school supplies, stamps, party supplies, writing products, boxes, and stickers are included. Offline companies and brands manufacturing stationery products are not included are excluded.
Top Stationery E-Commerce Companies in North America
There are 480 Stationery E-Commerce startups in North America which include Arteza, iPrint, Silk + Sonder, Sticker Mule, Coterie. Out of these, 53 startups are funded, with 24 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 24 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Harvard University, Stanford Business School and Stanford University.
Here is the list of top Stationery E-Commerce startups in North America
1. Arteza
Internet first brand offering multi-category arts & crafts supplies. The product catalog includes pens, pencils, markers, paper-based products, canvas, paint & colors, paint brushes, craft products, drawing tools, and more.
Key facts about Arteza
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: North Miami Beach (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $24M
- Investors: Volition Capital and True Equity
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Nov 26, 2019, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 51/100 What is this?
2. iPrint
Online printing services for business cards, marketing materials, signs, and more. It is a comprehensive online platform offering a wide array of custom printing solutions. The company specializes in business cards, marketing materials like postcards, flyers, brochures, and signs, banners, posters, stickers, labels, magnets, invitations, and stationery. They also provide trade show displays, real estate signs, hardware, and accessories. The platform caters to various industries, including real estate, finance, retail, and events. Services include design assistance, custom quotes, and a referral program. They offer both B2B and B2C services, focusing on quality prints, fast turnaround times, and customer support. The website features a user-friendly interface with options for account login, cart management, and browsing product categories. They also offer deals and coupons, express delivery, and a price match guarantee.
Key facts about iPrint
- Founded Year: 1996
- Location: Redwood City (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $31M
- Investors: SoftBank Capital, Intel and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Oct 13, 1999, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 47/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 8 of 322 Competitors
Silk + Sonder is an online subscription platform offering a monthly planner. It's a hand-curated booklet that includes productivity, planning(calendar spreads, habit trackers, productivity frameworks), introspection, and lifestyle(art, travel, design articles, quotes + poems, etc) content for the customer. All the products are shipped free.
Key facts about Silk + Sonder
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Sacramento (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $3.75M
- Investors: 500 Global, Redpoint Ventures and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Sep 10, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 45/100 What is this?
4. Sticker Mule
Custom printing: stickers, labels, magnets, packaging, apparel, and more. This company provides custom printing services, transforming designs and illustrations into custom stickers, magnets, buttons, labels, packaging, and apparel. They offer a suite of tools to help grow brands, including design creation, giveaway management, and discounted shipping labels. The focus is on providing an incredible experience for ordering custom products quickly and easily. Free online proofs, artwork assistance, and worldwide shipping are offered. They operate with a remote team across many countries, united by shared values and a desire for a stress-free work environment. They ship to customers worldwide, supporting multiple languages and currencies. The platform offers services like trace, upscale, redraw, print, ship, and give.
Key facts about Sticker Mule
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 44/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 15 Competitors
5. Coterie
Coterie is a private label brand of party supplies. The product catalog includes balloons, plates, cups, straws & cutlery and decoration products. They also provide options to customize the products according to users' preferences. The products are available for occasions like baby showers, birthdays, bridal showers, anniversaries and more.
Key facts about Coterie
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $11.7M
- Investors: Draper Frontier, Allos Ventures and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Mar 26, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 44/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 13 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Stationery E-Commerce sector in North America
54 Stationery E-Commerce startups in North America were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | 1 |
2023 | 17 |
2022 | 33 |
2021 | 39 |
2020 | 54 |
2019 | 36 |
2018 | 37 |
2017 | 25 |
Stage-wise distribution of Stationery E-Commerce sector companies in North America
Out of the total 480 Stationery E-Commerce companies in North America, 53 have secured funding. Among them, 24 have reached Series A or higher, and 20 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 480
Funded - 53
Series A+ - 24
Series B+ - 20
Series C+ - 20
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 480 |
Funded | 53 |
Series A+ | 24 |
Series B+ | 20 |
Series C+ | 20 |
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Funding Trends in the Stationery E-Commerce sector in North America
Total funding year-on-year in the Stationery E-Commerce sector in North America
The Stationery E-Commerce sector in North America saw a total funding of more than $73.7M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2019 at more than $26.9M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2023 | $250K |
2022 | $4.8M |
2020 | $17.7M |
2019 | $26.9M |
2018 | $3.4M |
2017 | $2.5M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Stationery E-Commerce in North America
In the year 2023, till December 2023, Stationery E-Commerce companies in North America have raised $250K in equity funding across 1 round.
In the same period last year (i.e. till November 2022), Stationery E-Commerce companies in North America had raised $4.8M across 3 rounds.
So, 2023 has seen a 94.79% drop in funding in Stationery E-Commerce companies in North America as compared to 2022.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Stationery E-Commerce companies in North America:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Angel | 6553 | Dec 11, 2023 | ||
Series A | 8928 | Nov 04, 2022 | - | |
Seed | 9389 | Apr 15, 2022 | - | |
Seed | 9606 | Jan 11, 2022 | ||
Series A | 7647 | Oct 29, 2020 |
Top Investors in Stationery E-Commerce in North America
Canaan is the top investor in Stationery E-Commerce companies in North America based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Stationery E-Commerce companies in North America:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco (United States) | ||
Boston (United States) | ||
New York City (United States) | ||
New York City (United States) | - | |
Farmington Hills (United States) | - |
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M&A activity in Stationery E-Commerce sector in North America
In the year 2022, till September 2022, 2 acquisitions happened in Stationery E-Commerce sector in North America. Last year, in 2021, a total of 2 acquisitions happened in Stationery E-Commerce sector in North America.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Stationery E-Commerce sector in North America:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Sep 01, 2022 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 11, 2022 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 17, 2021 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 16, 2021 | ||
Leveraged Buyout | Sep 30, 2020 |
Acquisition trends in Stationery E-Commerce sector in North America
Here are the acquisition trends in Stationery E-Commerce sector in North America:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | - |
2022 | 2 |
2021 | 2 |
2020 | 1 |
2019 | - |
2018 | - |
2017 | 3 |
IPOs in Stationery E-Commerce in North America
In the year 2004, till October 2004, 1 IPO happened in Stationery E-Commerce sector in North America.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Stationery E-Commerce sector in North America:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 20, 2004 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Mar 08, 2000 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Dec 26, 1996 | OTC Markets (OTCMKTS) |
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Colleges which produce the most Stationery E-Commerce companies in North America
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Stationery E-Commerce in North America
Most number of Stationery E-Commerce startups in North America have been founded by alumni from Harvard University, Stanford Business School and Stanford University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Harvard University | 2 |
Stanford Business School | 2 |
Stanford University | 2 |
University of Chicago | 2 |
Wharton School | 2 |
Booth School of Business | 1 |
Columbia Business School | 1 |
Columbia University | 1 |
Harvard Business School | 1 |
University of Pennsylvania | 1 |
Total funding in Stationery E-Commerce companies founded by alumni from top colleges in North America
In the last 10 years, Booth School of Business, University of Chicago and Yale University graduates' Stationery E-Commerce companies in North America have raised the most funding among top colleges.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Booth School of Business | $11.3M |
University of Chicago | $11.3M |
Yale University | $11.3M |
Columbia University | $250K |
Columbia Business School | $120K |
Harvard Business School | - |
Harvard University | - |
Stanford Business School | - |
Stanford University | - |
University of Pennsylvania | - |
Top News in Stationery E-Commerce in North America
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Amaze Extends Partnership with Adobe Express, Expands Accessibility to Creators in IndiaGlobeNewswire•Nov 11, 2025•Amaze, Adobe, Jukebox
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TransAct Technologies Reports Preliminary First Quarter 2023 Financial ResultsBusiness Wire•May 10, 2023•TransAct, Thermal Supplies
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Arteza Appoints Trailblazing Leader, Erick Haskell as New CEOPR Newswire•Dec 08, 2021•Arteza, PopSockets
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BGL Announces the Sale of StickerGiant.com, Inc.PR Newswire•Oct 08, 2021•Brown Gibbons Lang & Company, StickerGiant, Resource Label
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SOFTBANK Venture Capital's Technology Fund Leads iPrint.com Series C Funding; Heidi Roizen Joins iPrint.com Board of Directors.MILLER/SHANDWICK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.•Oct 13, 1999•iPrint, SoftBank Capital, AT&T, Intel and 2 others
