Companies in Retail
There are 421,943 companies in Retail which include Flipkart, Lenskart, Nykaa, Shiprocket, Shopify. 37,060 companies in Retail are funded, with 20,442 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 308 Unicorns. United States has the most number of companies in Retail (83,096), followed by India
(49,855), and then United Kingdom (46,732).
2026 has seen the creation of 3,183 Retail companies. On average, the last 10 years have seen 13,816 new companies launched every year. Most number of Retail startups have been founded by alumni from Harvard University, Stanford University and Harvard Business School.
Here is a List of top companies in Retail
1. Flipkart
Online retailer of various products including electronics, fashion, and groceries. The business provides an array of items such as mobile devices, laptops, televisions, and home appliances. Customers can also find clothing, footwear, beauty products, and home furnishings. Additionally, the retailer offers grocery items, baby care products, and sports equipment.
Key facts about Flipkart
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $12.1B
- Investors: Tiger Global Management, Naspers and 126 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series J, May 25, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 89/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 2,782 Competitors
2. Lenskart
Online eyewear retailer offering a range of eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses for sale. It is an eyewear company offering a wide range of eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses through its e-commerce platform and physical stores. The company utilizes technology-driven features such as 3D try-on and prescription services to enhance customer experience.
Key facts about Lenskart
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $981M
- Investors: Unilazer Ventures, TPG and 55 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series I, Jul 21, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 88/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 84 Competitors
3. Nykaa
Retailer of cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and beauty accessories via online channels. The company provides various face serums, toners, hair serums, and exfoliators. It offers trending makeup and routines. The business model includes new product launches and beauty advice.
Key facts about Nykaa
4. Shiprocket
Provider of e-commerce shipping, fulfillment, marketing, and financial services. The business offers tools for domestic and cross-border shipping, including integrations with courier partners. Fulfillment services encompass warehousing, packaging, and shipping. Marketing solutions include checkout optimisation and customer engagement tools. Financial services provide capital and credit score assessment.
Key facts about Shiprocket
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Delhi (India)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $322M
- Investors: Temasek, Bertelsmann India Investments and 63 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Dec 23, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 87/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 1,489 Competitors
5. Shopify
Provider of an all-in-one commerce platform for businesses of all sizes. The platform enables merchants to start, grow, market, and manage their retail operations. It offers tools to build brands, create websites, and customize online stores. The platform also provides solutions for selling products online, in person, and across various channels. It facilitates payment acceptance, marketing, customer management, and business analytics.
Key facts about Shopify
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Ottawa (Canada)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $122M
- Investors: OMERS, Insight Partners and 19 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Dec 11, 2013, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 87/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 2,621 Competitors
