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IZIVAT is one of the first Mobile APP. digitalizing tax refund for millions of international travelers!
Just 3 months into covid-19 pandemic, IZIVAT launches IZIVAT Crossborder : an innovative digital solution which allows international shoppers shop online their favorite European brands without flying there, enjoying worldwide delivery and VAT refund.
We are a start-up created in 2019 by three French founders with offices in both Paris and Shanghai (China). Backed by high profile investors whose contribution and mentorship allow us to accelerate, after a successful MVP.
Why did we created this company? We share the same vision to empower international travelers and shoppers to act locally. Our mission is to provide the most convenient digital platform to international shoppers, making their journey easier and fun.
What are our values? We believe in doing things with respect, honesty and passion with the constant desire to empower and give back.
Our market is tax free shopping, when travelers or crossborder shoppers buy goods in a foreign country and get the refund of the sales tax (VAT) which has been collected by the retailer on those goods. Over 40 countries in the world provide this refund to increase attractiveness. Europe is the #1 destination for tax free shopping with France as main contributor.
IZIVAT brings a key innovation in this field by proposing the first 100% digital experience, with a special focus on Chinese shopping in France.
What makes IZIVAT even more exciting than our innovative solutions is our team! We have a combined 30 years of experience in finance, payment, and tax-free shopping.
Just 3 months into covid-19 pandemic, IZIVAT launches IZIVAT Crossborder : an innovative digital solution which allows international shoppers shop online their favorite European brands without flying there, enjoying worldwide delivery and VAT refund.
We are a start-up created in 2019 by three French founders with offices in both Paris and Shanghai (China). Backed by high profile investors whose contribution and mentorship allow us to accelerate, after a successful MVP.
Why did we created this company? We share the same vision to empower international travelers and shoppers to act locally. Our mission is to provide the most convenient digital platform to international shoppers, making their journey easier and fun.
What are our values? We believe in doing things with respect, honesty and passion with the constant desire to empower and give back.
Our market is tax free shopping, when travelers or crossborder shoppers buy goods in a foreign country and get the refund of the sales tax (VAT) which has been collected by the retailer on those goods. Over 40 countries in the world provide this refund to increase attractiveness. Europe is the #1 destination for tax free shopping with France as main contributor.
IZIVAT brings a key innovation in this field by proposing the first 100% digital experience, with a special focus on Chinese shopping in France.
What makes IZIVAT even more exciting than our innovative solutions is our team! We have a combined 30 years of experience in finance, payment, and tax-free shopping.
Overview
Location
France, Ile-of-France, Paris
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2019
Investors 1
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| Jan 18, 2024 | Who are Ile-de-France’s Most Influential Payments Startups in 2023? | The world of startups is incredibly diverse and innovative, with numerous companies vying for their share of the market in varied sectors. One such vibrant and thriving startup scene lies in the payments industry in Ile-de-France, France. H... |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Who are France’s Most Influential Payments Startups Shaping 2023 Trends? | France has been a hotbed of innovation in the Fintech sector, with numerous startups tackling pain points in the payment industry. From easing account payable processes for SMEs to providing seamless document management with payment APIs, t... |
| Aug 26, 2023 | Unveiling the Mobile App Revolution: Exploring Paris’ Dynamic Startup Scene | Table of Contents show 1 Introduction 2 TapNation: Crafting Engaging Mobile Games Collaboratively 3 PhotoRoom: Redefining Product Photography with AI 4 WeWard: Turning Steps into Euros and Fueling Retail Engagement 5 Pulp: Satisfy Your... |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Unleashing Mobile Innovation: 15 Exciting Startups Shaping Paris’ Mobile Landscape | Table of Contents show 1 Pixpay – Empowering Teens with Mobile Banking 2 TapNation – Collaborative Creation of HIT Games 3 PhotoRoom – AI-Enabled Image Capturing App 4 WeWard – Steps to Rewards, Driving Store Visits 5 Pulp – Local Take... |
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FAQ about IZIVAT
When was IZIVAT founded?
IZIVAT was founded in 2019.
What has the press written about IZIVAT?
Parsers VC has collected 5 articles mentioning IZIVAT, among them “Who are Ile-de-France’s Most Influential Payments Startups in 2023?” (Jan 18, 2024) and “Who are France’s Most Influential Payments Startups Shaping 2023 Trends?” (Sep 21, 2023).
Is IZIVAT still active?
IZIVAT is probably closed: its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Mar 19, 2024.