Letgo, the local online marketplace, has been acquired by OfferUp. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed but Letgo’s majority investor, OLX Group, will own 40% of the combined entity. “Letgo and OfferUp have always shared the same core vision for how large America’s secondhand economy can become – harnessing tech innovation to bring […]
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The History of Ecommerce in New York City in One Interactive Map
Since the settlement of New York in the 17th century, the city’s economy has been rooted in commerce. In fact, the thriving beaver population in the region and the immense demand for beaver pelts in Europe led to the creation of the trading colonies in the New World. Over the last 400+ years, trade has […]
The AlleyWatch NYC Startup Daily Funding Report: 9/28/17
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An Angel in New York: Fabrice Grinda
With a focus on business productivity and e-commerce, Fabrice Grinda has founded and invested in companies on several different continents. He cofounded OLX, Inc. with his business partner Alec Oxenford in 2006, which quickly grew to be one of the world’s largest free local classified sites. Prior to OLX, Grinda founded and served as CEO […]