MarketLeap Raises $8M Series A to Scale AI-Driven D2C Ecommerce Platform
MarketLeap provides an AI-powered platform designed to help D2C sellers scale across global marketplaces by simplifying operations and automating expansion strategies.
Company: MarketLeap
Industry: AI-Driven Ecommerce, Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) Scaling
Location: Luxembourg
Funding Details:
- Amount: $8M
- Round: Series A
- Lead Investor: Smedvig Ventures
- Other Participants: Expon Capital, Motier Ventures, and business angels
- Total Funding to Date: $10.7M
What MarketLeap Does:
MarketLeap provides an AI-powered platform designed to help D2C sellers scale across global marketplaces by simplifying operations and automating expansion strategies. The platform enables brands to:
- Manage inventory and pricing dynamically with automation and LLMs (Large Language Models)
- Seamlessly integrate with third-party tools to optimize ecommerce workflows
- Expand efficiently while focusing on core business growth
Planned Use of Funds:
- Accelerate platform development
- Expand team and talent acquisition
Growth and Milestones:
- Founded in 2022 by Mamoun Benkirane and Mekki Mouaddeb
- 340% YoY customer growth by the end of 2024
- Expanded to 13 employees, with 8 new hires set to join in early 2025
- Two ex-Amazon leaders appointed as MarketLeap’s first Vice Presidents
Why It Matters:
MarketLeap is positioning itself as a game-changer for D2C brands, offering a fully integrated AI solution that reduces operational complexity while scaling businesses globally. With strong investor backing and rapid growth, the company is well-positioned to disrupt the ecommerce space.
