Gelato provides a cloud‑based print‑on‑demand service that routes each order to the nearest of its 140+ vetted print partners in 32 countries, eliminating inventory and setup costs for e‑commerce merchants and creators. The platform integrates with major storefronts (Shopify, Etsy, Amazon, etc.) via one‑click connectors or API, offering AI‑driven design tools, automated pricing and real‑time analytics to streamline production, reduce shipping time to 2‑5 days, and lower emissions.
Funding
$240M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
E‑commerce sellers and creators often face high upfront costs, inventory risk, and long shipping times when offering customized products worldwide. Traditional fulfillment relies on centralized factories, leading to slow delivery, elevated shipping expenses, and a larger carbon footprint.
Solution
Gelato operates a cloud‑based print‑on‑demand platform that routes each order to the nearest certified print partner among more than 140 providers in 32 countries. Products are produced only after a customer purchase, eliminating inventory and setup fees. The platform integrates with major storefronts (Shopify, Etsy, Amazon, TikTok Shop, WooCommerce, etc.) via one‑click connectors or a RESTful API, allowing merchants to publish designs and sync orders automatically. Localized production shortens delivery to 2‑5 days for most regions, reduces shipping costs, and lowers emissions. Gelato also offers AI‑enhanced design tools, automated pricing, and analytics dashboards to help sellers scale efficiently while maintaining high‑quality output.
Target Audience
The primary customers are e‑commerce merchants, independent creators, and brands that sell custom apparel, accessories, and printed media online, as well as larger enterprises seeking a scalable white‑label POD solution.
Features
- Global network of 140+ vetted print providers covering 32 countries, ensuring 90 % of orders are produced locally.
- Seamless 1‑click integrations with Shopify, Etsy, Amazon, TikTok Shop, WooCommerce, Wix, Squarespace, BigCommerce, plus a RESTful API for custom storefronts.
- AI‑driven creator suite (CreateAI, Magic Mockups, Velocity Switch, Personalization Studio) that auto‑generates mockups, maps products, and personalizes designs at scale.
- No inventory or minimum order requirements; merchants pay only for printed and shipped items.
- Fast, reliable logistics via 60+ shipping partners, offering economy (4‑6 days) and express (3‑4 days) options with live order tracking.
- Sustainable production model that reduces transportation distance and carbon emissions; optional branded packaging for white‑label branding.
- Real‑time analytics and pricing tools (Price Navigator) to monitor sales performance, optimize margins, and forecast demand.
- 24/7 multilingual support and dedicated migration assistance for high‑volume sellers (Gelato Platinum).