What is Appear Here?
Appear Here operates as the premier global marketplace for short-term retail spaces, facilitating seamless online connections between brands, retailers, designers, and entrepreneurs seeking available commercial properties. The platform has become an essential destination for bringing creative retail concepts to life, serving a diverse clientele that includes major brands such as Supreme, Loewe, Coca-Cola, Net-a-Porter, and Kanye West, alongside numerous independent businesses and emerging entrepreneurs. This positions Appear Here as a key enabler of flexible and innovative retail strategies.
How much funding has Appear Here raised?
Appear Here has raised a total of $21.1M across 3 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$1.6M
Series A
$7.5M
Series B
$12M
Angel/Seed (2013): $1.6M with participation from Howzat Partners, Miroma, Playfair Capital, Ballpark Ventures, Forward Investment Partners, and MMC Ventures
Series A (2014): $7.5M led by Forward Partners, Playfair Capital, MMC Ventures, Balderton Capital, and Meyer Bergman
Series B (2017): $12M supported by Octopus Ventures, Playfair Capital, Meyer Bergman, Balderton Capital LLP, Simon Venture Group, and MMC Ventures
Key Investors in Appear Here
Octopus Ventures
Octopus Ventures is a prominent UK-based investment firm specializing in venture capital, focusing on early-stage technology companies. They provide significant backing to businesses aiming for substantial growth and market disruption.
Balderton Capital LLP
Balderton Capital is a leading European venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, high-growth technology companies. They are known for leading Seed and Series A rounds and supporting companies through global scaling.
MMC Ventures
MMC Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs and scales technology companies transforming markets, with a focus on Seed and Series A stage investments. They provide deep expertise to help companies make better decisions and achieve growth.
What's next for Appear Here?
With substantial backing and a clear market position, Appear Here is poised for further expansion and innovation. The recent capital injection will likely fuel enhancements to its platform, broader market penetration, and the development of new services to support its growing user base of brands and space providers. The company's focus on facilitating dynamic retail experiences suggests a strategic direction towards empowering businesses to adapt quickly to market trends and consumer demands through agile physical presence.
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