Max Retail
Custom Software Development · Retail & Shop Systems
2hiring now · +1 posted in 30 days
$15Mlatest round · Series A · May 2024 · 2 yr ago
4backers · Techstars, Interplay
50+team · employees, estimated range
Overview
Max Retail is a brand that specializes in helping businesses sell their excess inventory. They understand the challenges of having merchandise that doesn't sell and the frustration of having to mark it down or keep it for extended periods. That's why Max Retail created a platform to connect sellers with a network of online and offline retailers who are actively seeking inventory. They can help expand your reach and find buyers who are specifically interested in the goods you have on hand. What sets Max Retail apart is their team of retail veterans who have a deep understanding of inventory woes and the specific needs of small businesses. They have fine-tuned their approach over the years, taking into account the unique circumstances and feedback from their users. Their ultimate goal is to improve your cash flow, keep your inventory fresh, and enhance your quality of life by providing you with more money, more time, and less stress. Join the Max Retail community today and start maximizing the potential of your excess inventory.
Funding and backers
Total raised
$15M
1 round on record
Latest round
$15M
Series A · May 2024 · 2 yr ago
Team
51-200
employees, estimated range
Hiring now
2
+1 posted in 30 days
Backers
4
Techstars, Interplay
The money's age
Long since its last round
29 months since the last round · and hiring
Momentum
28/100
hiring for its size, in the news
Last sign of life
1 mo ago
a posting or a news item
The story so fareach stage dated by its source: the company's releases, the press, registers, filings
Tractionpublic signals, read monthly
Web presence
top 2%
of 133.2M domains by links, Common Crawl
Funding rounds
| Round | Date | Amount | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | May 2024 | $15M | — | businesswire.com |
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Growth
Hiring Momentum
69/100
Growing
Open positions
2
1 opened / 1 closed in 30 days
Median time-to-fill
305 days
faster than 4% of the market
ATS activity
Every ~5 hours
11/05/2026
Hiring Dynamics
+100%
Hiring Focus
The percentage next to each role is its share of the company's job openings over the last 90 days; the arrow shows the shift versus the previous period.
Sales
100% ▲
Activity Timeline
Added SQL to stack
Oct 2026
Financials
Total raised
$15M
Latest round
Series A
Funding rounds
1
Funding rounds
| Round | Announced | Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | 2024 | $15M | Details |
Tech stack
Technologies named in job postings at Max Retail over the last 12 months, by layer, with the share of postings for each.
Technologies in use
1
Postings analysed
1
Stack modernity
85/100
Languages
SQL
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Shared investors
StandUp VenturesVia a fund
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Rethink ImpactVia a fund
InterplayVia a fund
TechstarsVia a fund
4363 portfolio companies
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News
Don't Let Unsold Inventory Sit: Max Retail on The Boutique Hub
Don't Let Unsold Inventory Sit: Advice for Independent Retailers Published on The Boutique Hub, September 2026., September 2026. Max Retail founder and CEO Melodie van der Baan sat down with The Boutique Hub to tackle a problem every independent retailer
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Max Retail in California Apparel News
IN THE PRESS Excess Inventory Doesn't Have to Be Waste California Apparel News asked fashion-sustainability leaders what gives them hope for a cleaner industry. Max Retail Co-Founder & CEO Melodie van der Baan shared where she sees the real opportunity, a
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Holiday Party Contest - Official Rules
Back to the contest Official Rules How to Enter the Holiday Party Contest Two ways to enter. Same odds either way. One winner is selected at random and receives a $2,500 gift card to take their team out for the holidays. Path A - List on Max Retail If you
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Win a Holiday Party on Us!
OneWinning storeDrawn at random from everyone who qualifies. $2,500The prizeA holiday party for the whole team, up to $2,500. 2 monthsSept 1 - Oct 31The full qualifying window, start to finish. Why we run this This year, one boutique's whole team is celeb
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Webinar: Indie Insights Live
Webinar: Indie Insights Live Unsold inventory doesn't just take up space, it ties up cash that could be invested in new merchandise, upcoming seasons and the continued growth of your business. Join Max Retail and Management One for an upcoming Indie Insig
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Markdowns: A Love/Hate Relationship
How Independent Retailers Can Move Past-Season Inventory Without Losing Focus on Full-Price Sales Markdowns are one of retail's biggest love/hate relationships. They can help move merchandise, create room for new arrivals and free up cash-but managing the
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Markdowns: A Love/Hate Relationship - Max Retail at COTERIE
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Brand Assembly September 2026
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Max Retail on the Authentic Business Adventures Podcast
Max Retail: Turning Unsold Retail Inventory Into Cash Published on Authentic Business Adventures, August 14th, 2026. In this article: What Melodie covered on the podcast Turning dead stock into cash How the Max Retail model works About Max Retail Max Reta
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Max Retail on the I Want Her Shoes Podcast: Bet on Yourself
Bet on Yourself with Melodie van der Baan Published on I Want Her Shoes, Episode 81, August 2026. Max Retail founder and CEO Melodie van der Baan joined the I Want Her Shoes podcast with host Anna Anisin for Episode 81, "Bet on Yourself." It is a candid c
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Offices
Where the company hires and what each office is for
Cities
1
Hiring now
1
Countries
1
Busiest office
West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach
United States
HQ
Stop sitting on slow inventory.Start turning it into revenue.
1 open roles 50-200 est. staff
hires for Customer Success
701 Northpoint Pkwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, USA