# Mercari

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/mercari

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: https://about.mercari.com
- Total disclosed funding: $113M
- Latest round: Series D (Mar 1, 2016)
- Investors on record: 10

## About

Mercari, Inc. operates a dynamic online marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of secondhand goods, promoting sustainable consumption and cost-effective shopping for users across various regions.Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Mercari, Inc. provides a platform that enables peer-to-peer transactions for secondhand goods. The company raised JPY 122.143 billion through an IPO on June 19, 2018, selling 40.71 million shares at JPY 3000 each. The venture was co-founded by Masato Yamamoto and Shintaro Yamada, with a focus on expanding its reach in North America and Asia, and has completed a total of 7 funding deals.Mercari, Inc. offers a user-friendly marketplace platform that allows individuals to easily list and sell secondhand items such as clothing, electronics, and home goods. The service is designed to facilitate peer-to-peer transactions while promoting sustainable consumption. The platform serves a diverse customer base in North America and select Asian markets, addressing the demand for cost-effective and environmentally conscious shopping options.In the most recent year, 2023, Mercari, Inc. reported a revenue of JPY 1,254,966,933.20 and an EBITDA of JPY 130,963,980. The company primarily earns revenue through transaction fees on sales made through its marketplace, while also exploring additional income streams through collaborations with retailers and premium services.Mercari, Inc. plans to leverage the funds raised in its recent IPO to enhance its marketplace platform and introduce new products aimed at improving user experience. The company is targeting expansion into regions beyond its current markets, though specific locations and timelines for this growth have not been detailed. The IPO proceeds will support these strategic initiatives, including technology upgrades and marketing efforts to attract a broader user base.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Mar 1, 2016, $74M — Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Globis Capital Partners, Global Brain, Development Bank of Japan, World Innovation Lab, Mitsui & Co.
- Series C, Oct 9, 2014, $22M — Globis Capital Partners, Global Brain, East Ventures, GMO VenturePartners, World Innovation Lab
- Series B, Mar 31, 2014, $14M — Globis Capital Partners, ITOCHU Technology Ventures, Global Brain, GMO VenturePartners
- Series A, Aug 28, 2013, $2.2M — UNITED, inc.
- Seed, Jul 24, 2013, $0.5M — East Ventures

## Investors

- East Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/east-ventures) — Seed, Series C
- UNITED, inc. — Series A
- Globis Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/globis-capital-partners) — Series B, Series C, Series D
- ITOCHU Technology Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/itochu-technology-ventures) — Series B
- Global Brain (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-brain) — Series B, Series C, Series D
- GMO VenturePartners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gmo-venturepartners) — Series B, Series C
- World Innovation Lab — Series C, Series D
- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank — Series D
- Development Bank of Japan (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/development-bank-of-japan) — Series D
- Mitsui & Co. — Series D