Canada · Retail startup

Bonsai

Bonsai is a Toronto-based B2B e-commerce SaaS company that specializes in integrated commerce technology.

Funding reportedLast round: Series A

RetailToronto, Canada

About Bonsai

Bonsai is a Toronto-based B2B e-commerce SaaS company that specializes in integrated commerce technology.

Founded in 2016, Bonsai initially started as a streetwear app but pivoted in 2020 to focus on transforming publisher content into native, shoppable experiences. This allows users to purchase products directly within articles, blogs, and social media posts without leaving the page. The company offers an embedded commerce platform that serves both publishers and merchants. For publishers, Bonsai provides a native checkout infrastructure that enhances revenue through content monetization and eliminates the need for intrusive ads. For merchants, the platform showcases products at the moment of purchasing intent, integrating with over 1,200 brands, including well-known names like Nike and Adidas. Bonsai aims to create seamless shopping experiences by enabling transactions at the point of discovery, enhancing the connection between content and commerce.

What company datasets say Bonsai raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all20.7Min the source's currency
Last roundSeries A
Last round size10.6M
Last round dateMar 2022
Investors listed5

On 4 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

Each firm lists Bonsai on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

content commerce strategylibrariespurchase intentomni-channel shoppingcontent commerce integration toolscontent commerce solutioncustomer satisfactionuser experiencefashiondigital retailstartup fundingcontent commerce user retentionnative checkoutconsumerscontent commerce supportcustomer engagement

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Sector
Retail
Industry code
NAICS 519, 513210, SIC 7375, 7372
Region
Ontario
Revenue
22.6M a year, as listed

How it ended, so far

Exit

ExitBuyerPriceWhen
AcquiredMicrosoftundisclosedJun 2018

Retail in Canada

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