Mark Anderson
The UK, particularly the county of Kent, has proven to be a promising hatchery for startups in various industries, including one of the most dynamic and ever-evolving sectors, e-commerce. 2020 birthed several innovative e-commerce startups headquartered in Kent. Through a commitment to revolutionizing the shopping experience to make it not only more convenient but also more intuitive, these startups have shown resilience in the face of an arguably turbulent year. For this article, we cast a spotlight on some of these fledgling, yet ambitious e-commerce companies located in Kent.
These startups come from a wide variety of sub-sectors within the e-commerce industry – from AI and SaaS to cloud data services and fashion. The ease of doing online business continues to drive a broad range of industries towards e-commerce. With the hurdles of 2020, there has been an acceleration in this shift that these Kent-based companies have capitalized on. Below, we showcase a list of these startups, each with a brief descriptor, and crucial links for a broader reach.
Regardless of the sub-sector, these companies share a common thread – a desire to change the way commerce is conducted and to dominate in their respective niches. Let’s dive into them!
Botcommerce
Co-founded by Abdurauf Sherkulov and Shamsidinkhon Mukhibillaev, Botcommerce is heavily centered on e-commerce platforms. Their social media presence can be found on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Prodokit
Prodokit, founded by Alex S., operates from the United States and specializes in Cloud Data Services, E-Commerce, Information Technology, Marketing, SaaS, and Web Design.
Gaia Fine Foods
Operating from Canada and Kentucky, USA, Gaia Fine Foods is an E-Commerce company focusing on Food and Beverage, Shopping, and Tea. You can connect with them on Facebook and LinkedIn.
In Rochester, Kent, UK is an EU consultancy firm by Tania Peitzker. They provide Applied AI management & advice on devising Conversational AI for Conversational Commerce. You can find more about Tania speciality on LinkedIn.
Cozy
With Joe Todd and Terry Mcginnis at the helm, Cozy is an e-commerce startup focusing on Fashion and Shopping from Canterbury, Kent, UK. You can connect with them on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
Shop Murad Islamov
Founded by Murad Islamov, Shop Murad Islamov is an American multinational company focusing on e-commerce. Their online presence extends to Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Avlo Inc
Founded in Uzbekistan, Avlo Inc is an e-commerce company focusing on small and medium businesses. You can follow them on Facebook.
Dollar Making Wallet
Based in California and Kentucky, USA, Dollar Making Wallet is a promising startup in the e-commerce industry. You can connect with them on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Xena Intelligence
Under the leadership of Akhil Suresh Nair, Xena Intelligence offers a data-driven management platform for e-commerce sellers. You can connect with them via Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Fintech & Payments
Based in Felbridge, Kent, UK, Fintech & Payments operates in the E-Commerce, Financial Exchanges, Financial Services, FinTech, Payments, Transaction Processing industry. You can follow them on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
XpressRun
Founded by Sada Wane, XpressRun is a cloud-based platform offering Same-Day & Next-Day delivery services for e-commerce businesses. You can connect with them on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
