What it sells
The global online platform empowering independent retail.
Business model breakdown
Buyer: who owns the budget?
Store owners and buyers placing wholesale orders; brands sign up to sell.
Trigger: what makes them buy now?
Discover new products, low order minimums, and delay payment: pay invoices 60 days later at zero fees, free returns on first order with a brand.
Workflow: what inputs become what output?
Retailer signs up, browses brands, orders with low or no minimums, pays on 60-day terms; brands apply to sell and fulfill orders; also Open with Faire, POS integration and Faire Markets.
Distribution: how it reaches customers
Self-serve signups for buyers and brands, referral and affiliates programs, large retailer team.
Funding history and coverage
| Round date | Stage | Amount | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Y Combinator Winter 2017 | — | Y Combinator | ycombinator.com |
Profiles summarize public reporting and company websites. Business-model notes are MaxBC's reading of that material, not confirmed facts; unknowns are left blank rather than guessed. Updated 2026-10-12.