Beginning with a pool of over 1,000 entries, Commerce Guys is one of 11 companies on the Europas shortlist for Best Commerce, Finance or Payments Startup
Paris, France, January 15, 2013--
Commerce Guys, an innovative eCommerce company delivering products, solutions and services for Drupal, has been named to the shortlist for the Europa Award in the category of Best Commerce, Finance or Payments Startup. The Europas are the premier European awards for early, mid- and late stage technology startups, attended by leading investors and media.
“It’s validating any time your hard work and vision is recognized, especially by a forward-thinking tech event like the Europas,” said Frédéric Plais, CEO of Commerce Guys. “For three years, the Europas have celebrated the most progressive and innovative tech companies. It’s an honor for our work in eCommerce to be included this year.”
Online merchants are turning to Commerce Guys solutions to create the dynamic and engaging eCommerce experience they envision for customers across multiple channels. Drupal Commerce and Commerce Kickstart 2.0—an accelerated launch pad for Drupal Commerce that enables rapid creation of today’s most advanced eCommerce sites—are powering some of the Web’s most dynamic eCommerce sites including: Kenzo, Royal Mail, McDonald’s France and more.
“At Commerce Guys, we leverage the open-source power of Drupal to empower retailers to provide the best brand and online shopping experience for their customers,” said Michael O’Connor, President for North America of Commerce Guys. “This recognition from the Europas is further proof that our solutions are meeting the needs of modern e-retailers.”
The 2013 Europas winners will be announced on January 22 at an awards ceremony in the Postbahnhof in Berlin, Germany.
About Commerce Guys
Commerce Guys provides online merchants with innovative and powerful Drupal-based eCommerce solutions. From solutions for the most high-traffic retail sites to enterprise-class offerings designed for small and mid-size merchants worldwide, Commerce Guys provides industry-leading solutions, customized development, consulting, training and support services.
Featured in Gartner Inc.’s Cool Vendors in E-Commerce 2012 report, Commerce Guys’ mission is to serve Internet merchants by helping them leverage the power of Drupal for their online stores with cutting-edge technology, expertise and open-source collaboration.
About the Europa Awards
The Europas are the premier European Awards for early, mid, and late stage technology startups, as well as leading investors and media.
The Awards celebrate the most forward thinking, progressive and innovative tech companies across over 20 categories. Startups can apply for an award or be nominated by someone else, and winners are selected by a panel of judges, and with public and peer voting for certain awards.The Europas have been chaired by TechCrunch journalist since 2009.