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Podean and Commerce Canal Join Forces to Create the Largest Independent Global Marketplace Focused Agency
NEW YORK, August 19, 2025--Podean, the leading global marketplace agency and recipient of Amazon’s coveted "Global Expansion Award", announced the strategic acquisition of Commerce Canal, a leader in marketplace strategy and operations. With investment from Mountaingate Capital, the combined company establishes a powerful platform for high-growth global brands, bringing together Podean’s global strategy, analytics, media, social commerce and content solutions with Commerce Canal’s marketplace op
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