Ecommerce

The E-Commerce VC First Look is a preliminary release of top-line venture industry figures for the e-commerce sector, intended as a first-to-market source of key datasets and findings.

AI-enabled e-commerce startups commanded a 22% valuation premium in 2025, capturing nearly half of deal value. PitchBook analyzes how AI-driven personalization and composable commerce platforms are reshaping the SaaS landscape.

The Q3 2025 E-Commerce VC Trends report provides an analysis of recent VC activity and includes a market map of leading VC-backed companies in the space.

Our 2026 Artificial Intelligence Outlook identifies the top AI subsectors to watch within our emerging technology verticals in the upcoming year.

Investors aren’t sure yet how shopping through ChatGPT will impact startups selling to consumers.

The Q2 2025 E-Commerce VC Trends report provides an analysis of recent VC activity and includes a market map of leading VC-backed companies in the space.

The Q1 2025 E-Commerce VC Trends report provides an analysis of recent VC activity and includes a market map of leading VC-backed companies in the space.

The frozen meal startup’s backers also include Lone Pine Capital and WME Ventures.

The Lithuanian unicorn has also reported record profits for 2024.

This analyst note explores the impacts of the recent US tariffs on retail and e-commerce, including the hardest-hit sectors and the effects on businesses on consumers.

Apparel goods manufactured overseas are staring down the barrel of more than 40% tariffs

The Q4 2024 E-Commerce VC Trends report provides an analysis of recent VC activity and includes a market map of leading VC-backed companies in the space.

Whatnot has launched a $72M tender offer as more growth startups shy away from an IPO.

The Q3 2024 E-Commerce Report provides an overview of industry trends, a market map of leading VC-backed companies in the space, and an innovation spotlight on intelligent digital wallets.

The Q1 2024 E-Commerce Report provides an overview of industry trends and includes a market map of leading VC-backed companies in the space.

Despite a decline in eccomerce investing, these VCs are still shopping for deals and counting on a comeback for the vertical.

The Q1 2024 E-Commerce Report provides an overview of industry trends and includes a market map of leading VC-backed companies in the space. Innovation spotlights include search and order management.

The ecommerce vertical has taken a hit, but investors hope startups working within the prepurchase segment will revitalize the space.