
Powered by People
The future of wholesale is Powered by People
Toronto, Kenya · Founded 2019 · $13.0M raised
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Virginia
- Employees
- 11–50
- Founded
- 2019
- Business Model
- B2B2C
- Website
- poweredbypeople.io
- Total Funding
- $13.0M
- Last Round
- $8.0M Series AMar 2023
- Rounds
- 2
About
Powered by People is a B2B wholesale marketplace connecting independent retailers with artisan and handmade goods makers from over 50 countries. The platform enables buyers to source unique, responsibly produced products—including baskets, textiles, jewelry, apparel, and home decor—directly from small-batch producers. PBP offers low minimum order quantities, flexible payment terms through PBP FlexPay, and handles international logistics from communication through fulfillment, enabling conscious buyers to differentiate their retail assortments with ethically sourced goods.
Summary
Powered by People is an E-Commerce company based in Toronto, Kenya, founded in 2019. It has raised $13.0M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $8.0M Series A round in Mar 2023. Investors include Altos Ventures, Golden Ventures and Susa Ventures.
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Funding History
Mar 2023
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