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Shopstar

Shopstar

Private
Cape TownConsumer & Commercehttps://www.shopstar.co.za/

Last Round

VC Round

May 31, 2022

Company Overview

Shopstar is a SaaS-based e-commerce company that provides an intuitive platform for entrepreneurs and small businesses to build, manage, and grow their online stores.

Sector

Consumer & Commerce

Verticals

E-commerce, Digital Payments, Subscription Commerce, Retail Technology

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS, Payment Processing Fee, Freemium

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

e-commerce platformwebsite builderonline store builderSaaSpayment gatewayno-codee-commerce softwarelogistics integrationinventory managementagentic commerceAI agent integrationAPIshopify alternativeheadless commercedigital storefront

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Shopstar Comparables

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Shopstar Funding Rounds

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Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
VC RoundMay 31, 2022
Corporate FundingNov 1, 2018
SeedJul 8, 2016
AcceleratorMar 1, 2015

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Chris Edington

Chief Executive Officer

Executive Team

Elizora Yarnell

Chief Operating Officer

Executive Team

Shopstar Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Shopstar investors
InvestorRounds
Launch Africa VenturesVC Round
Grindstone AcceleratorAccelerator

Market signals

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  • May 31, 2022

    Funding round includes Launch Africa Ventures.

  • Jul 8, 2016

    Raised a Seed round with KAMERS/Makers and Nona Creative.

Shopstar Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Shopstar a public or private company?

Shopstar is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Shopstar?

Shopstar is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is Shopstar worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Shopstar is not publicly available.

Can I buy Shopstar stock?

Shopstar shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.

When was Shopstar's last funding round?

Shopstar's most recent funding round was Series A on May 31, 2022.

Who are the main investors in Shopstar?

Key investors in Shopstar include Launch Africa Ventures.

Will Shopstar IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Shopstar.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersCape Town
Employee Range5
Year Founded2013
Last FundingMay 31, 2022

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