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Ghost
A supplier for surplus inventory, a private b2b platform, end-to-end logistics and support, and a digital sourcing assistant for wholesale buyers
About Ghost
Ghost, accessible at ghst.io, is a pioneering startup focused on solving one of the retail industry's most pressing issues: excess inventory. With over $500 billion worth of surplus goods sitting idle on retail balance sheets, Ghost offers a unique solution through its private marketplace platform, currently in beta. This platform enables brands and retailers to discreetly and sustainably monetize their excess inventory.
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Ghost serves two primary types of clients: sources of inventory (brands and retailers with surplus goods) and destinations of inventory (buyers looking to acquire these goods). The company operates in the retail technology market, aiming to transform the retail ecosystem by optimizing the inventory lifecycle.
The business model of Ghost revolves around its private marketplace. Sources of inventory upload their products with specific restrictions and availability. Destinations of inventory then bid on these goods in real-time, facilitating transactions seamlessly. This model ensures that excess inventory is efficiently redistributed, helping brands and retailers recover value from otherwise stagnant stock.
Ghost makes money by charging transaction fees on the exchanges that occur within its marketplace. This fee structure is designed to be scalable, allowing the company to grow as the volume of transactions increases. By leveraging real-time data and intelligent solutions, Ghost provides a transparent and protected environment for inventory exchange, addressing the disturbances in the supply chain.
In summary, Ghost is revolutionizing the way excess inventory is managed in the retail sector. By offering a private, data-driven marketplace, it helps brands and retailers optimize their inventory lifecycle, turning surplus goods into valuable assets.
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES COther financing | Oct 2024 | $40M | $160M | Equal Ventures · L Catterton · Union Square Ventures · Eniac Ventures | ↗ |
| SERIES BOther financing | Jul 2023 | $30M | $120M | Union Square Ventures · Eniac Ventures · Cathay Innovation · Equal Ventures | ↗ |
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Latest recorded traffic for Ghost is 12K monthly website visits, up 0% over the last three months. Ghost's team declined 7.8% over the past year.
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Seed2 investors entered at this stage
Equal Ventures
Eniac Ventures
Series A4 investors entered at this stage
Flexport Ventures
Union Square Ventures
Human Capital
Cathay Innovation
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
L Catterton
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