Ghost

Ghost, founded by Josh Kaplan and Dee Murthy in mid-2021, provides next-day payment for sellers after shipment and operates the world’s largest supply for surplus inventory through a private B2B platform. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including end-to-end logistics and support for buyers, upfront liquidity and control over the destination of goods for sellers, and a digital sourcing assistant called Phantom Extension for wholesale buyers. Ghost has a total MSRP listed of over $1 billion and curates quality goods specific to buyers’ needs, including streetwear, luxury, beauty, apparel, footwear, home goods, and electronics. The company acts as the vendor of record for all transactions, simplifying the buying process, and equips buyers with comp shopping data and market trends. Ghost coordinates post-purchase logistics for buyers and offers a personalized inventory distribution strategy with end-to-end support for sellers. The company has an expansive network of retail partners, including large-cap buyers, regional off-price retailers, subscription boxes, and international distributors. Ghost has over 1,000 businesses using its platform, employs over 50 people worldwide, and recently raised $30 million in Series B funding to expand outside the US.