Karrot

South Korea · ≈590 employees · karrotmarket.com

Karrot is a Korean community-driven super app and hyperlocal marketplace that connects neighbors for buying and selling goods locally. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, Karrot operates under Danggeun Market Inc. Its primary offering is a secondhand marketplace that facilitates peer-to-peer transactions for used goods, real estate, and part-time jobs, all while fostering community engagement and sustainability. The platform includes various features such as community groups, job listings, real estate listings, auto listings, and payment solutions, making it a comprehensive local-services app. Karrot emphasizes hyperlocal connections, allowing users to trade within a six-kilometer radius, which enhances trust among community members. With a user base of over 30 million, Karrot has expanded its reach beyond Korea into countries like Japan, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. The mobile application is available on both Android and iOS, offering a wide range of product categories including fashion, beauty, electronics, and homeware.