Hype and Vice alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Hype and Vice in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Hype and Vice actually does — not just by category.
How this list was built: every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Hype and Vice. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Hype and Vice's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Hype and Vice?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| Short Story | Modern ecommerce for petite women | Summer 2019 | 120 | Active |
| Binks | A zero inventory, zero returns factory-to-consumer apparel company | Summer 2019 | 70 | Active |
| Adla | Department store for e-commerce | Summer 2019 | 3 | Inactive |
| Fit to Form | Fit to Form is a site where women shop for dresses based on their… | Summer 2019 | 2 | Inactive |
| GOAT Group | Platform for the greatest products from the past, present and future. | Winter 2011 | 1600 | Active |
| Teespring | IMPORTANT: The original YC founders are no longer involved with this… | Winter 2013 | 201 | Acquired |
| Function of Beauty | Customizable beauty for hair, skin, and body care products. | Winter 2016 | 300 | Active |
| Hingeto | A B2B marketplace that connects inventory to online stores | Winter 2016 | 15 | Acquired |
| VIDA & Co. | Platform for unique products produced on-demand at mass-scale | Summer 2017 | 11 | Acquired |
| Fanvibe | — | Summer 2010 | 2 | Acquired |
Is Hype and Vice still active?
Hype and Vice is still operating, so switching is a choice rather than a forced migration. Compare on fit and price rather than urgency.
How was this list put together?
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Hype and Vice. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Hype and Vice's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.