"My dream is to see sustainable fashion and trends that are democratized as opposed to guided by two or three creative directors." - Maria Raga, CEO @ Depop

Founders: Simon Beckerman

Year founded: 2011

Sector: social commerce

Capital raised: c.$105M

www.depop.com

Depop is a global social commerce platform on a mission to empower creative minds. It’s a mobile space where you can see what your friends and the people you’re inspired by are liking, buying and selling. Their community of over 13 million users has supported Depop becoming a global conduit of connection, not only in mobile commerce, but culture, design, and creative communities around the world. It is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic and best-funded startups on the London scene. Although headquartered in London, they have spaces in New York and LA, and are looking to increase their footprint in the US over the coming years.

Founders: Simon Beckerman

Year founded: 2011

Sector: social commerce

Capital raised: c.$105M

www.depop.com

"My dream is to see sustainable fashion and trends that are democratized as opposed to guided by two or three creative directors." - Maria Raga, CEO @ Depop

Depop is a global social commerce platform on a mission to empower creative minds. It’s a mobile space where you can see what your friends and the people you’re inspired by are liking, buying and selling. Their community of over 13 million users has supported Depop becoming a global conduit of connection, not only in mobile commerce, but culture, design, and creative communities around the world. It is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic and best-funded startups on the London scene. Although headquartered in London, they have spaces in New York and LA, and are looking to increase their footprint in the US over the coming years.