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Trouva

Curated marketplace for independent retailers

Company overview

Trouva is a curated marketplace for the UK's 'hidden gem' homeware and lifestyle brick and mortar boutiques.

The company has built a technology platform to help offline independent stores to compete with retail multiples and e-commerce giants, while enabling customers to scour a huge array of over 80,000 distinctive, design-led products.

Website
trouva.com

Company information

Head office
  • London
Co-founder & CEO
  • Mandeep Singh
Chair
BGF office
Investment date
  • Nov 2017

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