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
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

Series ASeries AMar 2023
$8.0M

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