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FNP, Germany

“Since the first lockdown customers are looking for "flat things that you can put through the letterbox slot without contact”. They can find these items in independent stores that offer unique products directly from the manufacturer. A start-up in France discovered exactly this sales gap two years ago. It is called Ankorstore…”

Siliconcanals, Netherland

“2022 began with a bang for the European startup ecosystem, with many startups achieving the elusive unicorn status, just a couple of weeks into the new year. Paris-based Ankorstore is one of them…”

Handelsblatt, German newspapper

"The wholesale platform Ankorstore becomes a unicorn in just two years. After a new round of financing, the start-up comes to a valuation of billions. The money is intended to help with global expansion."

BFMTV, French TV channel

"The marketplace Ankorstore, which brings together independent retailers and brands, has become the 24th French unicorn with a fundraising of 250 million euros."

Nicolas Cohen, co-Founder of Ankorstore

"Nicolas D'Audiffret, co-founder and co-CEO of Ankorstore: “This year, for the first time ever in the history of independent retail, local retailers will not only have the possibility to participate but thrive during Black Friday."

Ankorstore's Lift Days are well on their way to becoming a must-attend event for B2B companies across Europe."