Bonsai (Toronto) Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2016

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Out of Business

  • Employees
  • 55

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Out of Business

Bonsai (Toronto) General Information

Description

Developer of an end-to-end commerce platform designed for publishers and retailers across North America and Europe. The company's discovery commerce technology allows users to purchase a product within the content they love, without leaving the page, enabling publishers with an improved revenue alternative to intrusive ads and the chance to own the customer from inspiration to gratification.

Contact Information

Website
shopbonsai.ca
Ownership Status
Out of Business
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 202-111 George Street
  • Toronto, Ontario M5A 2N4
  • Canada
Primary Industry
Business/Productivity Software
Other Industries
Media and Information Services (B2B)
Software Development Applications
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 202-111 George Street
  • Toronto, Ontario M5A 2N4
  • Canada

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Bonsai (Toronto) Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
6. Out of Business 12-Aug-2026 Completed Out of Business
5. Secondary Transaction - Private 22-Jul-2022 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Later Stage VC (Series A) 30-Mar-2022 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Later Stage VC 01-Aug-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Angel (individual) 01-Jan-2019 $7M $9.5M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Angel (individual) 17-May-2017 $2.5M $2.5M Completed Generating Revenue
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Bonsai (Toronto) Comparisons

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Employees
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Post Valuation
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Financing
Details
Developer of an end-to-end commerce platform designed for publishers and retailers across North America and Europe. The
Business/Productivity Software
Toronto, Canada
55 As of 2025

San Mateo, CA
 

Palo Alto, CA
 
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Bonsai (Toronto) Competitors (3)

One of Bonsai (Toronto)’s 3 competitors is Unbxd, a Formerly VC-backed company based in San Mateo, CA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Unbxd Formerly VC-backed San Mateo, CA
Algolia Private Equity-Backed Palo Alto, CA
Luigi's Box Venture Capital-Backed Bratislava, Slovakia
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Bonsai (Toronto) Acquisitions (2)

Bonsai (Toronto)’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Italist. The deal was made on 26-Feb-2025.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Italist 26-Feb-2025 Merger/Acquisition Specialty Retail
Mybestbrands 10-Apr-2024 Merger/Acquisition Internet Retail
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Bonsai (Toronto) Affiliates

Subsidiaries (2)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Mybestbrands Munich, Germany 2008
Italist Los Angeles, CA

Bonsai (Toronto) FAQs

  • When was Bonsai (Toronto) founded?

    Bonsai (Toronto) was founded in 2016.

  • Where is Bonsai (Toronto) headquartered?

    Bonsai (Toronto) is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

  • What is the size of Bonsai (Toronto)?

    Bonsai (Toronto) has 55 total employees.

  • What industry is Bonsai (Toronto) in?

    Bonsai (Toronto)’s primary industry is Business/Productivity Software.

  • Is Bonsai (Toronto) a private or public company?

    Bonsai (Toronto) is a Private company.

  • What is Bonsai (Toronto)’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Bonsai (Toronto) is .

  • How much funding has Bonsai (Toronto) raised over time?

    Bonsai (Toronto) has raised $26.1M.

  • Who are Bonsai (Toronto)’s competitors?

    Unbxd, Algolia, and Luigi's Box are competitors of Bonsai (Toronto).

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