These 11 retail startups raised millions from VCs this year, from Gopuff to Stickerbox

Stickerbox is among the companies that raised the most money in 2025.

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• Retail startups have raised over $390 million in 2025, led by Gopuff's $250 million round.
• Venture capital funding for startups has tightened since the surge in fundraising following the pandemic.
• Retail startups span instant delivery, pet health, AI devices, cannabis retail, and luxury goods.

With venture capital pouring into artificial intelligence, retail startups are struggling to compete for funding.