Executive Summary: Quora is an online platform that enables users to ask as well as answer questions about thousands of topics. Quora makes money via text, image, and video advertising as well as from monthly or yearly subscription fees. The business model of Quora is thus reliant on advertising. Founded in 2009, Quora has grown … Read more
Executive Summary: Gorillas is an online delivery service that allows customers to order groceries via its Android and iOS apps. Gorillas makes money by selling its products at a profit as well as via delivery fees. Founded in May 2020, Gorillas has quickly risen to become one of Europe’s leading delivery services. The company has … Read more
Executive Summary: Humble Bundle is an online platform that sells digital products, predominately games, in bundles as well as through its store. Humble Bundle makes money via donations, subscription fees, commissions from its Humble Store, as well as fees from its publishing business. Founded in 2010, Humble Bundle has become a major success in … Read more
Executive Summary: Wayfair is an online retailer that sells products in the home category, such as furniture, kitchen appliances, and even pet items. Wayfair makes money from the sale of products, installation services, advertising on its platform, as well as interchange and interest fees. The company operates on a wholesale cost business model. Founded in … Read more
Executive Summary: Glovo is an online courier platform that delivers products ranging from food up to pharmaceuticals to customers who order using its app. Glovo makes money from order commissions, delivery fees, subscriptions, as well as profits from its Q-Commerce service. Founded in 2015, Glovo has quickly risen to become a major powerhouse in the … Read more
Executive Summary: Birchbox is a subscription service that sends customers beauty samples on a monthly basis. Customers can then purchase those products in Birchbox’s online store. Birchbox makes money via subscription fees, sales from its store, as well as advertising and sales of aggregated data. Founded in 2010, Birchbox has raised over $97 million in … Read more
Executive Summary: TaskRabbit is an online marketplace that facilitates service transactions of any kind (including cleaning, home repair, or data entry) by connecting local service providers with customers. TaskRabbit makes money via service fees, trust & support fees, and registration fees. The company operates under a marketplace business model. Founded in 2008, TaskRabbit became one … Read more
Executive Summary: FanDuel is a platform that offers daily fantasy sports competitions, sports betting, and online casino products. These products are available in states where betting and gambling are legalized. FanDuel makes money by taking a cut from competitions, inactivity fees, as well as sports betting and gambling. Launched in 2009, FanDuel has grown to … Read more
Executive Summary: Drizly is an online alcohol delivery platform that enables customers to order liquor in over 100 cities across the United States and Canada. Drizly makes money via licensing fees, delivery fees, service fees, penalty fees, as well as through advertising on its platform. Founded in 2012, Drizly has grown to become one of … Read more
Executive Summary: Gopuff is an on-demand delivery platform. Customers can order from a selection of 3,000 products in categories as diverse as pet food and office supplies. Gopuff makes money by marking up products, through delivery fees, subscriptions, as well as advertising on its platform. Founded in 2013, Gopuff has become one of the biggest … Read more