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Frate raised $3.6M CAD in a seed round led by MatchsCck Ventures to enhance its retail returns automation platform.

RECENTLY ACQUIREDSep 18, 2024

Amount Raised

$3.6 Million

Round Type

Seed

Artificial IntelligenceE CommerceRetailMachine Learning

Investors

Be Ser VenturesClosed Loop Venture PartnersWhitecap Venture Partners2048 VenturesMatchs Cck Ventures

Description

Frate, a Toronto-based startup, has successfully secured $3.6M CAD in an oversubscribed seed round. The funding aims to further develop its innovative platform designed to help retailers reduce return costs and combat fraud.

Quick answer

Frate raised $3.6 Million in a Seed round, dated September 18, 2024. Investors: Be Ser Ventures, Closed Loop Venture Partners, Whitecap Venture Partners, 2048 Ventures and Matchs Cck Ventures.

How much did Frate raise?
Frate raised $3.6 Million in a Seed round on September 18, 2024.
Who invested in Frate?
Be Ser Ventures, Closed Loop Venture Partners, Whitecap Venture Partners, 2048 Ventures and Matchs Cck Ventures are named as investors in this round.
What does Frate do?
Frate is a cutting-edge returns platform, optimizing returns, exchanges, and reducing fraud for brands of all sizes.
Where is Frate based and how big is it?
Fundz records about 15 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at Frate?
Fundz holds 1 contact at Frate. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in E Commerce and Retail around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Frate that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Augmodo raised $5.3M (Seed) on October 2, 2024.
  • Simbe Robotics raised $50M (Series C) on October 24, 2024.
  • Sensei raised $16M (Series A) on October 23, 2024.
  • Simbe Robotics raised $48M on October 15, 2024.
  • Moselle raised $1.7M (Seed) on October 10, 2024.
  • Cavela raised $2M (Seed) on September 12, 2024.

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Company Information

Company

Frate

About

Frate is a cutting-edge returns platform, optimizing returns, exchanges, and reducing fraud for brands of all sizes. The company has developed novel features such as AI-powered image verification and personalized exchange recommendations, helping brands reduce returns, increase exchanges, and delight their customers.

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