1Mby1M Incubation Radar 2013: Kobster

The Indian ecommerce market has attracted many a retailer. In particular, niche sectors like office supplies that has an annual growth rate of 15 to 20% is attracting quite a few ecommerce ventures. One such ecommerce startup is Kobster.com, a one-stop e-destination for office supplies. In the highly unorganized office supplies market, Kobster provides an

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1Mby1M Deal Radar: The Betty Mills Company, San Mateo, California

The Betty Mills Company is an Internet top 500 e-retailer that has taken a traditional low-tech business online by selling cleaning and facility products directly to business customers.

Deal Radar 2010: JAM Paper & Envelope ,New York City

JAM Paper & Envelope is a niche retailer that has turned to the Web to expand its market for a much older communication technology – paper. From its New York City stores and warehouses on both U.S. Coasts and in China, the company ships envelopes, paper, cards, card stock, wrapping paper, gift bags, paper clips,

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Deal Radar 2009: Shoplet.com

Shoplet.com is an online store from which consumers and businesses can purchase office products. Shoplet was founded in 1994, when online purchasing for B2B products was almost non-existent. Founder Tony Ellison was an investment banker at Goldman Sachs who realized that it was a market with potential.