Top Wholesale Startups in 2026

GrubMarket's mission is to provide organic food for the 99%. In other words, we conveniently make fresh and healthy food accessible to everyone. We firmly believe that you, your family, and your friends should always have the opportunity to eat well, and that price should never be a barrier between you and healthy, delicious, and freshly-harvested food. GrubMarket is committed to providing you with the best grocery experience possible, by regularly offering you a spectacular array of wholesome foods at prices that are up to 50% OFF what you'd typically find at other grocers. Our promise to you is to always deliver unbelievable quality at unbeatable prices.

LeafLink is the regulated cannabis industry’s wholesale marketplace, providing licensed dispensaries with the ability to order from their favorite brands, as well as a suite of software tools for those brands to manage and scale their operations. With over 3,800 retailers and more than 1,200 brands across 24 territories in the US and Canada, we are setting the industry standard for how cannabis businesses grow together. LeafLink annually processes and manages more than $1 billion in wholesale cannabis orders - you can learn more about our history and path to $1B here: firstbillion.leaflink.com. Our team, backed by funding from leading VC’s, is poised to define the cannabis supply chain through technology. LeafLink was named one of Fast Company’s ’Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Enterprise for 2018’, joining the ranks of Amazon, Slack, and VMWare - and we’re just getting started!

Backed by Macquarie Group, Battery Ventures, Canaan Partners & ITOCHU, JOOR is a Series D start-up that provides the world's most recognized brands and retailers with a digital wholesale management platform that transforms the way these businesses work. With a CEO recently named a Glossy 50 “Changemaker in the Fashion Industry” and a CTO from Google, JOOR is attracting top talent to drive market dominance. We have 180 employees in 11 global offices, including NYC, Philadelphia, LA, Milan, London, Paris, Madrid, Berlin, Melbourne, Tokyo and Shanghai. And, we are continuing to grow in a smart, sound way. Founded in 2010, JOOR now services more than 12,500 brands and over 325,000 retailers in 144 countries, processing an incredible $1.5B in wholesale transaction volume each and every month. JOOR’s exclusive partners range from established luxury conglomerates such as LVMH, Kering, Richemont and Capri, to leading brands such as Stella McCartney, Valentino, Kate Spade, Tory Burch and Dr. Martens. Premier department stores including Neiman Marcus, Printemps and Harrods, as well as global digital retailers such as Shopbop and Revolve, conduct their buying exclusively through JOOR. We are one of the few tech companies with a female CEO and 1/3 of our engineering team is made up of women — well above the industry norm. Walking our floors, you’ll find people of every shape, color, ethnicity and creed. If you are looking to join a team of innovators and trail blazers who value diversity of thought and experience, then JOOR is a great choice for you.

We have a next-generation technology platform (mercaso.com), delivery routes all over L.A., and a 20,000 sqft fulfillment center based in Downtown L.A.

Specialty coffee purchased through fair and traceable transactions, roasted to perfection in Brooklyn, NY and delivered locally to high-end restaurants, specialty coffee shops and specialty grocery stores. Unsurpassed customer service will be at the forefront of growth of business and development of customer loyalty.

Handcrafted mattress shipped to retailers and end consumers nationwide

We believe Small/ Medium manufacturers (SMMs) are crucial for balanced development. After COVID, economies realize the role of local SMMs for resilience. But external ecosystems and internal incapacity still hold them back. We're building the first integrated Consulting engine to bring fragmented Consultants and small/ medium Manufacturers together into a unified ecosystem by democratizing strategic intelligence & network to help them go from ‘what is’ to ‘what can be’. Our Vision: Be the go-to platform where next-gen Manufacturers go to overcome decision fatigue and inaction. Our Mission: Be an Analyst identifying opportunities and challenges, and an Implementer transforming internal systems Traditional management consulting value chain is designed for MNCs and larger Enterprises. Micro, small and medium enterprises face several unique challenges in their journey. For example, smaller brands are promised growth by Search engines, Social media, eCommerce, Quick commerce etc. but without right systems they are hurt by platform policies & constant changes. Challenges such as these require guidance but currently access to credible Expertise is fragmented - which is more harmful as it's not holistic. Even Experts - mostly solo/ small teams - face several challenges in the scopes, fees, contractual disputes, etc. in projects. Further Experts who retire quickly lose relevance as they are unable to keep up with rapid changes in industry, technology, etc. The ecosystem lacks a clear lens into industry’s dynamics as insights from CMIE, etc. are expensive, and PDFs lack actionability. Low financial literacy also impedes decision making. Despite CA practices' competence in business economics, strategic finance, valuation, risk management, etc. their support is mostly till audit and taxation! Limited data access & analytical tools prevent CAs from growing the client relationship. We eliminate the barriers that trap traditional SMMs in struggles.

[**Airgoods**](airgoods.com) is a fast growing wholesale marketplace for the specialty food and beverage industry. We help specialty stores (like [Happier Grocery](happiergrocery.com), [Tiny Grocer](tinygrocer.com/#), [Eastern District](instagram.com/eastrict), [Soberish](instagram.com/besoberish) and [Union Market](instagram.com/unionmarket/)) centralize their wholesale supply chain by making it easy for them to order all of their inventory in one place. Our mission is to modernize the legacy grocery wholesale industry to be ready for the next 100 years.

SmartSweets is revolutionizing candy consumption. Tackling one of the largest and most concerning problems hidden in our every day foods, we are driving innovation through creation of the first smart candy products that kick sugar. It’s about kicking sugar but keeping candy and creating a movement based on smaller, smarter choices. SmartSweets are now available in 200+ retailers across Canada and online across North America. Join Smartsweets and a growing global community that is pushing back on the foods with consequences: saying no to the products with excess sugar that contribute to the onset of over 70 health conditions.

We create clean energy products for cooking, charging and lighting to serve off-grid communities around the world.