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§ Private Profile · San Francisco, CA, USA
Sell with a text.
Rid has raised $500K across 1 funding round.
Key people at Rid.
Rid was founded in 2025 by Veniamin Veselovsky (Founder) and Benedikt Stroebl (Founder).
Rid has raised $500K in total across 1 funding round.
At Rid we're determined to make selling easier than buying. All you have to do is text us what you're selling, and we'll take care of the rest -- researching the product, listing on marketplaces, negotiating with buyers, answering questions, and handling delivery.
We all have that thing we've been too lazy to sell. Rid makes it so easy we can't even be lazy.
Rid was founded in 2025 by Veniamin Veselovsky (Founder) and Benedikt Stroebl (Founder).
Rid has raised $500K in total across 1 funding round.
Rid's investors include Seaplane Ventures, Y Combinator.
Key people at Rid.
Rid is a technology company that builds a platform designed to simplify the process of selling items online. It serves individual users and small businesses looking to quickly and easily sell unwanted goods or inventory. Rid solves the problem of complex, time-consuming, and inefficient selling processes by providing a streamlined, user-friendly interface that facilitates listing, pricing, and managing sales. The company has demonstrated strong growth momentum by attracting a growing user base and expanding its service offerings to meet diverse selling needs.
Rid was founded by entrepreneurs with backgrounds in technology and e-commerce who identified the friction many people face when trying to sell items online. The idea emerged from personal experiences and market research highlighting the need for a more intuitive selling platform. Early traction came from pilot users who praised Rid’s ease of use and efficiency, which helped the company refine its product and scale its operations.
Rid rides the trend of increasing online commerce and the growing gig economy, where individuals seek flexible ways to monetize assets. The timing is favorable due to rising consumer comfort with digital transactions and the proliferation of mobile devices. Market forces such as the demand for sustainable consumption and circular economy principles also support Rid’s growth. By simplifying peer-to-peer selling, Rid influences the broader ecosystem by lowering barriers to entry and encouraging more people to participate in online marketplaces.
Looking ahead, Rid is poised to expand its platform capabilities, potentially integrating AI-driven features for better pricing and personalized selling advice. Trends like augmented reality for product showcasing and enhanced mobile commerce will likely shape its development. Rid’s influence may grow as it becomes a key enabler of decentralized commerce, empowering users worldwide to sell with ease and confidence, reinforcing its mission to democratize online selling.
Rid has raised $500K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $500K Seed in September 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2025 | $500K Seed | — | Seaplane Ventures, Y Combinator | Announced |
