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If you want an idea of which new startups are going to make it big in a few years, look no further than the portfolios of Silicon Valley's biggest venture capital firms and start-up accelerators.
Y Combinator, Sequoia Capital, Kleiner Perkins, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Bessemer Ventures, and 500 Startups are among the most recognizable names in the Valley because of their history of success with e-commerce startups and ability to place their fingers on the pulse of consumer retail trends.
A number of our favorite direct-to-consumer companies and online services are funded in part by these firms, and we're not surprised.
In an environment filled with startups trying to convince investors that they're disrupting stagnant industries, it's only the ones with truly strong products and growth potential that cut through the noise and earn their investments.
Learn more about the firms backing the best e-commerce startups, from the unicorns to the companies that are just getting started.
Rent the Runway
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Recently named one of the most innovative companies in the world, Rent the Runway makes it convenient and cost-effective for women to dress for work, special events, and everyday life. You can rent single pieces or refresh your wardrobe every month through its subscription options.
Investors include: Kleiner Perkins
Total funding amount: $416.2 million
Airbnb
Book an accommodation through Airbnb here
This Y Combinator startup has come a long way since 2009 and has raised an incredible amount of funding. You already know you can book homes anywhere in the world at affordable rates through Airbnb, but you can also find unique experiences like intimate concerts and art walk tours.
Investors include: Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Kleiner Perkins, Y Combinator
Total funding amount: $4.4 billion
Burrow
Shop sofas at Burrow here
Burrow's easy-to-assemble, modular couches fulfill our desire for simple furniture that can keep up with all the activity and changes in our life, from messy movie nights to cross-country apartment moves.
Investors include: Y Combinator, NEA
Total funding amount: $19.2 million
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