Tagline
I'm Ikey, cofounder and CEO of Merch.com, a tech-enabled merchandise and gifting platform that helps global brands streamline design, production, and fulfillment. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Ikey began his career in investment banking before launching Merch.com to modernize how companies connect through branded products.
Bio
I’m Ikey Bensimhon, Co-Founder and CEO of Merch.com, a tech-enabled merchandise and gifting platform transforming how brands create, manage, and distribute custom products.
With a background in investment banking, I bring a data-driven and operational mindset to an industry that’s long been fragmented. At Merch.com, we’ve built an end-to-end system that integrates design, manufacturing, fulfillment, and automation, all powering scalable brand experiences for leading companies worldwide.
Recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30, I’m focused on building technology that makes branded commerce smarter, faster, and more personal.
Location
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Last Active
16 days ago
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Elevator Pitch
Merch.com is a tech-enabled platform that powers corporate gifting and branded merchandise programs. Through automation and data-driven logistics, we streamline design, inventory, and global fulfillment for sales, marketing, and HR teams.
Industry
Other
Website
Merch.com
Team Size
10-50 employees
Funding Stage
Pre-Seed
Funding Raised
None/Bootstrapped
Annual Revenue
Over $10M
| Skill | Strength | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Founder | 90 / 100 | Co-Founder and CEO of Merch.com, recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30. |
| Product Management | 85 / 100 | Built an end-to-end system integrating design, manufacturing, fulfillment, and automation at Merch.com. |
| Leadership | 80 / 100 | CEO of Merch.com, leading the company to transform branded commerce. |
| Investment Banking | 80 / 100 | Background in investment banking, providing a data-driven approach. |
| Strategy | 75 / 100 | Data-driven and operational mindset from investment banking background applied to Merch.com. |
| Technology | 70 / 100 | Co-Founder of a tech-enabled merchandise and gifting platform. |
Title
Investment Banker
Position Description
Worked in investment banking, bringing a data-driven and operational mindset to the industry.
Accomplishment Notes
Applied investment banking skills to transform branded commerce at Merch.com.
Title
Co-Founder and CEO
Position Description
Leading a tech-enabled merchandise and gifting platform, transforming how brands create, manage, and distribute custom products.
Accomplishment Notes
Built an end-to-end system integrating design, manufacturing, fulfillment, and automation. Recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30.