Bezar
Company

Last deal

$2.25M

Amount

Seed

Stage

01.11.2014

Date

1

all rounds

$2.25M

Total amount

date founded

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About Company
Bezar is an e-commerce platform for curated and modern designs.

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founded date

01.08.2014

Operating Status

Closed (02.02.2016)

Number of employees

Company Type

For Profit

Last funding type

Seed

IPO status

Private

Description

Based in New York City, Bezar connects emerging designers with design lovers, allowing iconic brands to engage with new audiences and shoppers to access authentic pieces from new talent. Bezar's online Pop-Up Shops feature unique and valuable designs in four categories: Art, House, Jewelry, and Accessories, curated by Bezar's "globally in-house" Design Scouts.
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