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The Story

Founded in 2011, Poshmark started with a simple yet powerful idea in Manish Chandra's garage. Along with co-founders Tracy Sun, Gautam Golwala, and Chetan Pungaliya, Chandra envisioned a platform that would revolutionize how people buy and sell fashion. The inspiration came from seeing the potential of the iPhone 4 to create meaningful connections in the shopping experience.

What They Do

Poshmark is not just another e-commerce platform – it's a social marketplace that brings together shopping and community. Think of it as a place where social media meets shopping, allowing users to buy, sell, and discover fashion, home goods, and accessories. With over 80 million users , the platform has become a go-to destination for both casual sellers and entrepreneurial individuals looking to build their own digital boutiques.

Growth & Achievements

• Started as a fashion-only platform and successfully expanded into home goods and electronics
• Raised over $160 million in venture funding
• Achieved a successful IPO in January 2021
• Recently launched innovative features like AI-powered visual search and livestream shopping
• Built a vibrant community of millions of buyers and sellers across the country

Today, under CEO Manish Chandra's leadership, Poshmark continues to innovate in the social commerce space, blending technology with community to create a unique shopping experience. The platform's success story is a testament to how combining social connections with commerce can create a powerful marketplace that resonates with modern consumers.

Ctruh is building the world’s first AI-powered Unified XR Commerce Studio, enabling brands to create immersive digital commerce experiences directly in the browser. The platform combines artificial intelligence with real-time 3D technology to transform how products are discovered, experienced, and purchased online.

Ctruh’s technology allows companies to instantly create virtual stores, AR try-ons, interactive 3D product pages, and mixed-reality marketing experiences without writing code or requiring specialized hardware. These experiences launch directly through a simple URL and work across web, mobile, and XR devices.

👥 About the Team

Ctruh is a deep-tech startup headquartered in Bengaluru and founded by Vinay Agastya. The team combines expertise across AI, XR, graphics engineering, and enterprise SaaS to build scalable infrastructure for immersive commerce.

Their mission is to democratize XR technology, making immersive digital experiences as easy to create as building a website.

🏆 Milestones

• Founded in 2022
• Built a no-code/low-code web-based 3D engine for XR experiences
• Platform powered by VersaAI, enabling instant text-to-3D asset creation
• Team of ~40+ employees globally
• Achieved approximately $5M revenue in 2025
• Growing community of 39K+ LinkedIn followers

LOVOJ is Bespoke Clothing Marketplace Platform. For the first time, end-users can shop custom-made tailored clothing online from any designer, tailor, boutiques of their own choice replacing traditional mass produced readymade clothing.

Designbyte Studio is a digital design and development studio focused on building clean, modern, and reliable web experiences. We work closely with startups, creators, and growing businesses to design and develop websites, user interfaces, and digital products that are simple, functional, and easy to use.

Our approach is practical and detail-driven. We believe good design should be clear, purposeful, and aligned with real business goals. From concept to launch, we focus on quality, performance, and long-term value.