AroundWire.com
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AroundWire.com - overview
Established
2010
Location
Los Angeles, CA, US
Primary Industry
Internet
About
AroundWire. com is an online marketplace designed to streamline buying and selling processes for small businesses and individual users, facilitating seamless transactions through a user-friendly platform. Founded in 2010, AroundWire. com operates as an online marketplace focused on connecting buyers and sellers.
The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, US. Its CEO, Sergiu Hirbu, has previously founded other companies. In October 2013, AroundWire secured USD 2. 5 mn in funding, marking its only financing round to date.
AroundWire operates a comprehensive online marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of various products and services, targeting small businesses and individual users. The platform allows users to list items for sale, discover local listings, and connect with potential buyers. It primarily focuses on urban centers such as Las Vegas, New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, serving as a resource for users seeking efficient trading opportunities. AroundWire's revenue model is based on transaction fees from sales conducted on its platform, where sellers list their products and buyers purchase directly.
AroundWire takes a percentage of each sale as revenue, fostering B2C interactions. The company offers tailored pricing plans to attract sellers, including premium listing options that enhance visibility for posted items. In October 2013, AroundWire. com received USD 2.
5 mn of financing, which will be utilized to support the development of new features and enhancements to its platform. The company plans to launch additional functionalities aimed at improving user experience in the near future. Additionally, AroundWire is targeting expansion into new markets, specifically focusing on increased presence in regions beyond its current urban centers by the end of 2014.
Primary Industry
Internet
Sub Industries
Social Networking & Communication Platform
Website
www.aroundwire.com
Verticals
E-commerce
Company Stage
Early Stage
Total Amount Raised
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