Cult Mia, founded in 2019 by Nina Briance, is a London-based online product marketplace that curates unique, independent luxury fashion brands from around the world. With a commitment to sustainability and conscious consumption, Cult Mia has experienced remarkable growth, including a $5 million seed raise in 2024. By partnering with Shipturtle, Cult Mia has streamlined its operations, enabling efficient management of its diverse range of products and enhancing the overall customer experience.
Saffron Souk was built to celebrate the creativity of independent artisans and small brands across the Middle East. As a curated online marketplace, it gave these makers a platform to reach wider audiences and grow their businesses. But as the marketplace gained traction, the backend operations began to show strain. Managing orders across dozens of vendors with varying fulfillment timelines and shipping preferences had become chaotic. The team was buried in spreadsheets, manually assigning orders, and constantly following up with vendors—leading to delays, errors, and a poor customer experience.
Every artist knows that the right tools can make all the difference. But finding high-quality art supplies in one place? That’s a challenge many creators face. Artikate set out to change that.
Parenting comes with rapid turnover of baby items, leaving parents seeking affordable ways to pass on gently used gear and making the most out of it. But Ashley and Katherine, saw this challenge as an opportunity.
