The Essential (YC Winter 2017)

TL;DR: The Essential is a Y Combinator Winter 2017 startup E-commerce 2.0, currently active with a team of 11.

E-commerce 2.0

YC ID
1475
YC Batch
Winter 2017
Status
Active
Team size
11
Industry
Consumer
Tags
E-commerce, Food Tech
YC profile
https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/the-essential

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The Essential is e-commerce 2.0. What we do We make and sell the single best version of all your essentials, at the best price possible. How we do it We're not an "everything store."We sell only the essentials, we're members-only and we only sell our own brand. We cut out the middlemen, the brands, the physical stores and the markups — to make products cost a lot less, all while paying the producer more. Why we do it To add meaning to people’s lives through products they use and love, made by people who know and care, with stories that matter, and means that are honest.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Essential a YC (Y Combinator) company?

Yes. The Essential was funded by Y Combinator in the Winter 2017 batch. E-commerce 2.0

What does The Essential do?

The Essential is e-commerce 2.0. What we do We make and sell the single best version of all your essentials, at the best price possible. How we do it We're not an "everything store."We sell only the essentials, we're members-only and we only sell our own brand. We cut out the middlemen, the brands, the physical stores…

What YC batch was The Essential in?

The Essential was part of Y Combinator's Winter 2017 batch.

How big is The Essential?

The Essential has a team of 11 people according to Y Combinator's directory.

Is The Essential still active?

The Essential is currently listed as Active with a team of 11 in Y Combinator's directory.

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