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Faire

Faire

Faire simplifies wholesale buying and selling by connecting independent retailers with unique brands, offering net payment terms, free returns, and data-driven tools to help both sides grow their businesses efficiently.

faire.comSan Francisco, California, United StatesFounded 2017

Last updated May 11, 2026

Industry
B2B E-commerce/Marketplace (not traditional AdTech)
Business Model
Marketplace
Target Market
SMB
Employee Count
1001-5000
Funding
$1.1B+
Revenue Range
$100M-$500M
API Available
Limited
Market Position

Leading online wholesale marketplace for independent retailers and brands

Overview

Faire is an online wholesale marketplace platform founded in 2017 that connects independent retailers with brands and makers. While not a traditional AdTech company, Faire operates in the commerce technology space, providing a two-sided marketplace that facilitates product discovery and wholesale transactions between retailers and brands. The platform serves as a discovery and distribution channel for brands seeking to reach independent retailers, incorporating elements of marketplace advertising and product promotion. Faire's platform includes features that enable brands to showcase their products to a curated audience of retail buyers, with built-in marketing and promotional tools that help brands increase visibility and drive sales. The company has grown significantly since its founding, processing billions in gross merchandise value and serving hundreds of thousands of retailers globally. While primarily a B2B marketplace rather than a pure AdTech solution, Faire's product discovery mechanisms, recommendation algorithms, and brand promotion tools position it at the intersection of e-commerce and marketing technology.

Products & Features

Wholesale Marketplace

Platform connecting retailers with brands for wholesale purchasing

Faire Direct

Dropshipping solution allowing retailers to sell products without holding inventory

Faire Pay

Payment solution offering net terms and flexible payment options

Brand Tools

Analytics, marketing, and inventory management tools for brands

Retailer Discovery

Product discovery and curation tools for retailers

Key Features
60-day net payment termsFree returns on opening ordersData-driven product recommendationsIntegrated shipping and logisticsBrand analytics and insightsAutomated inventory managementMarketing and promotional tools
Use Cases
Independent retailers discovering new wholesale productsBrands expanding distribution to independent retail channelsRetailers managing wholesale purchasing and inventoryBrands accessing data insights on retail buyer behaviorDropshipping for retailers without inventory investment
Customer Segments
Independent retailersBoutique shopsEmerging brandsEstablished wholesale brandsGift shopsHome goods retailers
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