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ShopThing

“Can live video commerce become the default channel for luxury resale and discounted designer goods in North America?”

HQToronto, Ontario, Canada
Latest roundSeries A
IndustryMarketplace / Live shopping

The story

ShopThing is a Toronto-based live video shopping marketplace focused on luxury goods. It operates a two-sided marketplace where shoppers/sellers source items from luxury retailers, outlets, and personal closets and sell via live events in the ShopThing app. The company has expanded into seller enablement (ShopThing Enterprise) for retailers and brands, and monetizes via transaction fees, processing fees, and a VIP subscription.

Last 12 months

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Product timeline

ShopThing operates a luxury live-shopping marketplace via iOS/Android apps and web, connecting personal shoppers and sellers to buyers across the US and Canada.· pivot

The stack

1 layer disclosed in ShopThing’s embedded-finance stack

Payments / PSP

Stripe Connect

Accounting gap: none

ShopThing — frequently asked

Who is ShopThing's payment processor?

ShopThing processes payments through Stripe Connect.

Where is ShopThing headquartered?

ShopThing is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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