Redfin is a real estate company that utilizes technology to connect buyers and sellers with agents, list available homes, and even purchases properties itself. The company, which is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, was founded in 2004 by David Eraker, David Selinger, and Michael Dougherty. Redfin is primarily known for being a technology-enabled real estate brokerage. … Read more
Executive Summary: PayBright is a FinTech company that provides ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ solutions to both customers and merchants. PayBright makes money by charging a variety of different fees to both customers as well as merchant partners. Founded in 2009, the company has managed to become one of Canada’s leading consumer financing providers. PayBright was … Read more
Executive Summary: Capsule is an online pharmacy that delivers new prescriptions as well as refills right to the customer’s address. Capsule Pharmacy makes money by selling prescription drugs. The customer (via co-pay) and the insurance provider both pay a portion of the drug’s sales price. Launched in 2016, Capsule has grown to become one of … Read more
Executive Summary: Buff is a platform that enables users to earn redeemable rewards while playing video games on their PC or mobile phone. Buff makes money from advertising, by offering a premium subscription, as well as from interchange fees. It operates on a freemium business model. What Is Buff Game? Buff is a software application … Read more
Executive Summary: Vestiaire Collective is a fashion resale platform that allows users to purchase mostly used luxury clothing, shoes, and accessories. Vestiaire Collective makes money by charging fees. Those fees have to be paid by sellers when they successfully sell something on the platform. Founded in 2009, Vestiaire Collective has grown to become one of … Read more
Executive Summary: Turo is a peer-to-peer car-sharing network that enables its users to borrow a vehicle from others or rent out their own. Turo makes money by charging various fees to both customers and hosts. The business model of Turo can be characterized as an online marketplace. The company, which was founded in 2008, has … Read more
Executive Summary: BeReal is a social media platform that enables users to share one photo per day with their friends. The app incentivizes people to stay in touch through regular communication. BeReal does currently not make any money. The business is currently being financed by outside investors. What Is BeReal? BeReal is a social media … Read more
Executive Summary: Beem (formerly Beem It) is a FinTech platform that enables users to pay, request, transfer, and split money instantly. Beem It currently makes money via referral fees, which the company receives whenever a user shops at one of its cashback partners. How Does Beem It Work? Beem It is a FinTech application that … Read more
Executive Summary: Omaze is a fundraising platform that gives its users a chance to win prizes in exchange for making donations. Omaze makes money by taking a percentage cut from the donations that its users make. The platform normally takes anywhere between 12 percent to 20 percent per campaign. Founded in 2012, Omaze has grown … Read more
Executive Summary: Popcorn Time is an open-source software that allows anyone to download and stream media files such as videos. Popcorn Time was shut down in January 2022 because interest in the platform had significantly declined. What Is Popcorn Time? Popcorn Time is an open-source software that allows anyone to download and stream media files … Read more