The Mercer Club alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to The Mercer Club in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what The Mercer Club 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 The Mercer Club. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with The Mercer Club's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to The Mercer Club?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| PerShop | Your personal clothing store! | Winter 2019 | 2 | Inactive |
| And Comfort | And Comfort is a direct to consumer fashion brand. | Summer 2017 | 2 | Inactive |
| Hype and Vice | Fashionable college, NBA and MLS apparel. | Summer 2019 | 55 | Active |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| Riya Collective | Riya Collective is building the first community-driven global… | Winter 2020 | 6 | Inactive |
| Lynks | Lynks is an e-commerce company that makes high demand products… | Winter 2016 | 40 | Active |
| Fit to Form | Fit to Form is a site where women shop for dresses based on their… | Summer 2019 | 2 | Inactive |
| Markhor | Markhor is a DTC company that works with craftsmen to make shoes and… | Summer 2015 | 5 | Active |
| Shoutfit | — | Summer 2006 | 3 | Inactive |
| Hush | Hush is the top social commerce app in the United States. | Summer 2016 | 2 | Inactive |
| Fetchr | The Personal Shopper in Your Pocket | Winter 2023 | 4 | Inactive |
Is The Mercer Club still active?
The Mercer Club is no longer listed as active, so anyone still relying on it should plan a migration to one of the alternatives above.
How was this list put together?
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with The Mercer Club. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with The Mercer Club's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.