WANTD (YC W22)

WANTD (YC W22)

Management & Trading Platform for Sneakers and Streetwear

Founded 2019

Los Angeles, United States 4 employees Seed Total: $1.72M Analytics, E-Commerce +7

WANTD is a collectibles marketplace, specializing in sneakers, and is on a mission to simplify the process of purchasing and reselling authentic items within this niche. Founded in 2019, the United States-based platform was established by sneaker enthusiasts who identified the inherent complexities within the market. The team recognized the challenges of managing personal inventory across disparate spreadsheets, tracking fluctuating sneaker prices, and navigating multiple selling platforms such as GOAT, StockX, and eBay. To address these pain points, WANTD offers user-friendly inventory management tools, seamless marketplace integration, proprietary sneaker price forecasting tools, and more. The company recently secured a Seed Round investment on 01 January 2023, with backing from the Pioneer Fund. The platform's focus on the sneaker and streetwear market aligns with a growing trend in online retail and e-commerce. The fusion of technology and fashion underscores the company's positioning within the Analytics, E-Commerce, Fashion, Internet, Retail, and Trading Platform industries. The unique value proposition of streamlining the process of trading sneakers and streetwear, supported by data-driven tools for intelligent decision-making, positions WANTD as an innovative player within the broader e-commerce landscape. With its recent funding and the market potential in the fashion and collectibles sector, WANTD stands poised for growth and scalability.

Funding Stage	Amount	Investors	Lead Investors	Date
Seed Round	Undisclosed	1	Pioneer Fund	01 Jan 2023
Seed Round	$920.00K	5	Goodwater Capital, Y Combinator +3	15 Mar 2022
Pre Seed Round	$700.00K	1	Slow Ventures	01 Oct 2021
Angel Round	$100.00K	-		01 Aug 2020

Funding Stage

Amount

Investors

Lead Investors

Date

Seed Round

Undisclosed

Pioneer Fund

01 Jan 2023

Seed Round

$920.00K

Goodwater Capital, Y Combinator +3

15 Mar 2022

Pre Seed Round

$700.00K

Slow Ventures

01 Oct 2021

Angel Round

$100.00K

01 Aug 2020

FAQ About WANTD (YC W22)

Management & Trading Platform for Sneakers and Streetwear

WANTD (YC W22) was founded in 2019.

WANTD (YC W22) is headquartered in Los Angeles, United States.

WANTD (YC W22) operates in Analytics, E-Commerce, Fashion, Internet, Marketplaces, Mobile, Retail, Trading Platform and Footwear. Its work centres on sneaker marketplace, streetwear, resale platform and collectibles marketplace.

WANTD (YC W22) has approximately 4 employees.

WANTD (YC W22) has completed 4 funding rounds, raising a total of $1.72M. The latest funding stage is Seed.

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