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Medusa

Backed byAccelY Combinator
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Medusa is an open-source composable commerce platform. Build custom e-commerce experiences with a modular backend covering carts, orders, inventory, payments, and fulfillment โ€” plus a React-based storefront and admin dashboard.

Location
Copenhagen, Denmark
Raised
$10M
Stage
Series A
Founded
2019
Category
Open Source
Funding
VC-backed
Team
50-100

Funding figures as of Jul 2025 ยท not independently verified

Founders of Medusa

  • Sebastian Rindom
  • Oliver Juhl

Investors backing Medusa

  • Accel
  • Y Combinator

Frequently asked questions

What does Medusa do?

Medusa is an open-source composable commerce platform. Build custom e-commerce experiences with a modular backend covering carts, orders, inventory, payments, and fulfillment โ€” plus a React-based storefront and admin dashboard.

Where is Medusa based?

Medusa is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

When was Medusa founded?

Medusa was founded in 2019.

How much has Medusa raised?

Medusa has raised $10M in their Series A round as of Jul 2025.

Who founded Medusa?

Medusa was founded by Sebastian Rindom, Oliver Juhl.

Who has invested in Medusa?

Medusa is backed by Accel, Y Combinator.

How Medusa would pitch themselves

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01Target customer

Digital commerce โ€” the core audience Medusa's product is built around.

02Problem they solve

Medusa is an open-source composable commerce platform. Build custom e-commerce experiences with a modular backend covering carts, orders, inventory, payments, and fulfillment โ€” plus a React-based storefront and admin daโ€ฆ The category has historically been served by tools that miss the modern workflow this product is built around.

03Key differentiator

Medusa differentiates on building blocks for digital commerce. Backed by Accel + Y Combinator, $10M raised โ€” the company has resources + validation to compound this thesis. Founded by Sebastian Rindom + team.

04Go-to-market strategy

Series-A scaling stage โ€” building outbound sales motion, hiring first AEs, layering on customer success. Mix of PLG (where the product allows) + direct sales for higher-ACV deals.

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