Genstore, an AI-native e-commerce startup, announced it has raised $10 million in seed funding. The round was led by Weimob, with participation from Lighthouse Founders’ Fund. This is Genstore’s first funding since launching in late 2024. Junwei Huang, cofounder and president, said the funds will accelerate product development and market expansion. He added that continuous user research will enhance the platform’s ability to better support merchants.

AI-Native Commerce Redefines Online Selling

Genstore is built as AI-native from the ground up, enabling merchants to create and manage online stores efficiently. Its intelligent assistant agents automate tasks like product listing, copywriting, marketing, and customer support. Unlike template-driven platforms, Genstore uses conversation-based workflows, allowing merchants to launch stores with simple AI prompts.

Huang explained, “AI-native is a strategic shift. Genstore gives merchants a competitive edge by fundamentally changing core e-commerce workflows.”

Market Traction and Competitive Advantage

Genstore gained early recognition, being named #1 Product of the Day on Product Hunt shortly after its launch. Its AI agents create lasting advantages through:

  • Data moat: Learning from user interactions and sales, creating unique insights.
  • Workflow lock-in: Natural language commands reduce reliance on manual processes.
  • Speed of iteration: AI-native architecture enables rapid feature deployment.

With over 28 million e-commerce stores globally and projected sales exceeding $6.8 trillion in 2025, Genstore addresses the rising demand for efficient online selling. Its integrated features reduce the need for costly third-party apps, lowering the total cost of ownership for merchants.

Experienced Founding Team

Genstore’s team combines global e-commerce and AI expertise. Junwei Huang, with experience at Intel and Google, leads a team driven to apply AI to empower small and midsize businesses. The rise of large language models, like ChatGPT, inspired Genstore’s vision to revolutionize online commerce with AI-native solutions.

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