tidebuy

About tidebuy

Tidebuy is a cross-border B2C e-commerce company headquartered in Beijing, China, that was founded in 2010 by CEO Li Bin. The company operates as an online retail platform focused on fast fashion, initially targeting women's apparel before expanding its catalog. The platform offers a wide range of products including dresses, activewear, wedding attire, tops, electronics, accessories, and cosmetics to a global customer base in over 200 countries.

The business model is centered on providing fashionable and affordable goods directly to consumers worldwide. Tidebuy established strong relationships with manufacturers and suppliers in China's Guangdong province, enabling it to offer a diverse product lineup and maintain competitive pricing. The company's revenue is generated through the sale of these products on its e-commerce sites. The platform accepts various payment methods, including PayPal and major credit cards, and partners with shipping providers for global delivery.

In March 2017, Tidebuy secured a Series B funding round of $28.9 million from investors including Infinity Capital Management and Zhejiang Huarui Investment Holdings. Prior to this, it also raised $933K in a Series A round in December 2015. According to multiple sources, the company is now considered deadpooled.