Volta is a Milan- and Paris-based startup developing a vertical SaaS platform tailored for B2B sales. Positioned as a "Shopify for B2B," Volta simplifies catalog management, order tracking, and customer interactions for midsize wholesale and distribution companies still reliant on manual processes and paper catalogs.

Volta, a European B2B commerce platform, has raised €6 million ($6.3 million) in pre-seed funding. The company offers solutions to midsize brands, wholesalers, and distributors by automating repetitive tasks to streamline operations. Interestingly, Volta defines itself as a "Shopify for B2B commerce" but focuses on Europe. Is this a case of a startup trying to get ahead and be acquired or is the market large enough for multiple companies?

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