About B2B Marketplace
The B2B Marketplace comprises 953 companies, including 198 funded companies having collectively raised $6.91B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 68 are Series A+ funded, and 4 have achieved unicorn status.
B2B Marketplace sector has seen 13 acquisitions and 16 IPOs.
This sector includes platforms enabling trade between businesses with facilities like payment and delivery.
B2B Marketplace sector is also known as B2B Digital Marketplace, B2B Online Marketplace, B2B Wholesale Marketplace, Digital B2B Marketplace, Online Wholesale Marketplace, B2B Multi-Vendor Marketplace, B2B Procurement Marketplace or Digital Wholesale Marketplace.
Top Companies in B2B Marketplace
There are more than 953 companies in B2B Marketplace. IndiaMART is the top B2B Marketplace company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top B2B Marketplace companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B2B marketplace platform connecting buyers and suppliers offering diverse industrial products | Noida (India) | 1999 | Public | $34.5M | |
Online wholesale marketplace connecting retailers with brands to facilitate direct purchases | San Francisco (United States) | 2017 | Series I | $1.7B | |
B2B e-commerce platform for industrial supplies | Singapore (Singapore) | 2015 | Series F | $471M | |
B2B cross-border wholesale marketplace platform | Beijing (China) | 2004 | Series D | $45.5M | |
B2B e-commerce platform for wholesale trade and distribution | Bengaluru (India) | 2016 | Series G | $1.99B |
Companies founded year-on-year in B2B Marketplace
7 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in B2B Marketplace. 100 B2B Marketplace startups were founded in 2021 - 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 | 7 |
2025 | 6 |
2024 | 19 |
2023 | 39 |
2022 | 53 |
2021 | 100 |
2020 | 99 |
2019 | 81 |
2018 | 55 |
2017 | 53 |
Companies founded across countries in B2B Marketplace
India has 291 B2B Marketplace startups, the most by any country, followed by United States which has 145 startups and China which has 47.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
India | 291 |
United States | 145 |
China | 47 |
United Kingdom | 47 |
United Arab Emirates | 31 |
Indonesia | 22 |
Germany | 18 |
Brazil | 18 |
Pakistan | 16 |
France | 15 |
Stage-wise distribution of B2B Marketplace
Out of the total 953 B2B Marketplace companies, 198 have secured funding. Among them, 68 have reached Series A or higher, and 49 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 953
Funded - 198
Series A+ - 68
Series B+ - 49
Series C+ - 41
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 953 |
Funded | 198 |
Series A+ | 68 |
Series B+ | 49 |
Series C+ | 41 |
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- 950+ Total Companies
- $6.91B+ Total Funding
- 195+ Funded Companies
- 15+ IPOs
- 10+ Acquisitions
Funding Trends in B2B Marketplace
Total funding year-on-year in B2B Marketplace
B2B Marketplace saw a total funding of more than $6.65B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $2.09B. There has been a total funding of $5.25M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $5.25M |
2025 | $275M |
2024 | $125M |
2023 | $537M |
2022 | $1.55B |
2021 | $2.09B |
2020 | $288M |
2019 | $936M |
2018 | $752M |
2017 | $95.4M |
Total funding across countries in B2B Marketplace
In the last 10 years, B2B Marketplace startups in India have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $2.82B. United States follows with $1.72B and China with $371M.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
India | $2.82B |
United States | $1.72B |
China | $371M |
United Kingdom | $357M |
Indonesia | $173M |
Saudi Arabia | $114M |
Brazil | $109M |
Egypt | $36M |
Malaysia | $17.6M |
Japan | $9.53M |
Total funding amount raised by stage in B2B Marketplace
Over the last 10 years, B2B Marketplace have seen $129M into Seed Stage funding rounds, $1.61B into Early Stage funding rounds and $4.31B go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Late Stage | $4.31B |
Early Stage | $1.61B |
Post IPO | $337M |
Debt | $162M |
Seed Stage | $129M |
Grant | $6.13M |
Recent Funding Rounds in B2B Marketplace
In the year 2026, till June 2026, B2B Marketplace companies have raised $5.25M in equity funding across 4 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till June 2025), B2B Marketplace companies had raised $175M across 5 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 97% drop in funding in B2B Marketplace companies as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in B2B Marketplace:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 8947 | Jun 23, 2026 | ||
Seed | 7489 | Apr 02, 2026 | - | |
Seed | 3744 | Mar 24, 2026 | ||
Seed | 3359 | Jan 20, 2026 | ||
Series I | 3635 | Nov 17, 2025 |
Top Investors in B2B Marketplace
Tiger Global Management is the top investor in B2B Marketplace companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in B2B Marketplace:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
New York City (United States) | ||
Mountain View (United States) | ||
Menlo Park (United States) | ||
Palo Alto (United States) | ||
Menlo Park (United States) |
M&A activity in B2B Marketplace
In the year 2026, till June 2026, 1 acquisition happened in B2B Marketplace. Last year, in 2025, a total of 2 acquisitions happened in B2B Marketplace.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in B2B Marketplace:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jun 12, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 19, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 12, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 22, 2023 | ||
Acqui-Hired | Aug 07, 2023 |
Acquisition trends in B2B Marketplace
Here are the acquisition trends in B2B Marketplace:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 1 |
2025 | 2 |
2024 | - |
2023 | 2 |
2022 | 1 |
2021 | - |
2020 | 1 |
2019 | 2 |
2018 | 2 |
2017 | 4 |
IPOs in B2B Marketplace
In the year 2021, till February 2021, 1 IPO happened in B2B Marketplace.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in B2B Marketplace:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Feb 23, 2021 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | |
Jul 04, 2019 | National Stock Exchange (NSE), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Oct 23, 2018 | Korea Exchange (KRX) | |
Feb 08, 2007 | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) | |
Jun 28, 2002 | OTC Markets (OTCMKTS) |
Colleges which produce the most B2B Marketplace companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in B2B Marketplace
Most number of B2B Marketplace startups have been founded by alumni from Harvard University, BITS Pilani and Harvard Business School.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Harvard University | 8 |
BITS Pilani | 6 |
Harvard Business School | 6 |
Stanford University | 6 |
IIT Delhi | 5 |
Columbia Business School | 3 |
IIT Kanpur | 3 |
Indian School of Business | 3 |
London School of Economics and Political Science | 3 |
Stanford Business School | 3 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the B2B Marketplace
In the last 10 years, IIT Delhi graduates' B2B Marketplace companies have raised the most funding among top colleges. IIT Kharagpur alumni are second, and University of California (Berkeley) alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
IIT Delhi | $2.15B |
IIT Kharagpur | $2.14B |
University of California (Berkeley) | $1.51B |
Yale University | $1.41B |
University of Waterloo | $1.39B |
Indian School of Business | $484M |
IIT Kanpur | $471M |
HEC Paris | $423M |
Harvard University | $258M |
Stanford University | $133M |
Top News in B2B Marketplace
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