Inporia
Inporia, based in San Francisco, was a company in the consumer apparel and cosmetics industry, known for its ecommerce app Kaleidoscope. Despite launching innovative products and securing significant seed funding, the company is now inactive.
Company Overview
Inporia is a company based in San Francisco, CA, USA, that operates in the consumer industry, specifically within the apparel and cosmetics sub-industry. The company was part of Y Combinator's Winter 2011 (W11) batch and had a team size of 11 people. Although the brand is now inactive, it was primarily focused on innovative ecommerce solutions.
Products
One of Inporia's key products was Kaleidoscope, an inspiration ecommerce app and widget. Kaleidoscope was designed to offer users a curated shopping experience by integrating visual inspiration with ecommerce functionalities. The app launched on Android in February 2011 and became available for the iPhone in April 2011.
Funding
Inporia raised $1.25 million in seed funding from a consortium of investors. The funding round included contributions from Ron Conway’s SV Angel, 500 Startups, NEA, Start Fund, and Y Combinator. This significant financial backing supported the company's developmental and operational efforts during its active period.
Y Combinator Participation
Inporia participated in Y Combinator's Winter 2011 batch. Y Combinator is a well-known seed accelerator, and participation in its program often provides startups with important mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities. This association helped Inporia in its early developmental stages, impacting its strategic direction and market approach.
Geographical Presence
Inporia operated predominantly in the United States and had a presence across the broader regions of America and Canada. The company focused its efforts on catering to consumers in these regions, leveraging its San Francisco base to tap into a culturally diverse and tech-savvy market.