While some B2B partnerships may happen naturally, others are the product of an organized exchange of services between brands. Collaboration between businesses can streamline innovation and assimilate new technologies on a large scale.
From digital distribution deals that see collaboration between two members of previously industries to unique brand-boosting campaigns that serve to align two brands under the same set of beliefs, there are countless ways in which interactions between businesses shape the consumer world around us.
In sharing resources and pooling expertise, individual companies can work to create fully flushed out products that reach their full potential. As companies across sectors continue to connect in order to enhance products and services, it seems likely that new industries and clusters of opportunity will begin to reveal themselves.
12 Examples of B2B Partnerships
From Digital Distribution Deals to Collaborative Concierge Apps:
Rebecca Byers — Apr 30, 2015 — Tech
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Fitness Band Payments
Jawbone and AmEx Have Announced a Partnership Involving a New Device
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Digital Distribution Deals
Tencent and Warner Music Group Have Announced a Partnership
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Burrito Delivery Services
A Postmates Partnership Means Chipotle Delivery is Now a Real Thing
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Auction House Partnerships
Sotheby's and eBay Have Teamed Up to Sell New York City Memorabilia
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Motocross Swag E-Stores
MXStore is the Official Online Retail Partner of the MX Nationals Series
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Charitable Retail Collaborations
Target and TOMS Are Teaming Up to Give Back This Holiday Season
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Concierge Partnership Apps
The Uber and Zomato Partnership Wants to Bring Over Dinner
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WiFi-Optimized Taxis
Vancouver Will Be the First Canadian City to Offer Free WiFi in Taxis
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Indian Lunch Deliveries
'Flipkart' is Partnering with Indian Dabbawallas to Improve Lunch Delivery
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Online Seafood Retail Partnerships
Ocean Family & Womai.com Are Taking Seafood Retail Online
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Exclusive Online Gaming Stores
Amazon India Has Exclusive Rights to Sell Xbox Products in India
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Fashionable Brand Mergers
The Yoox and Net-a-Porter Partnership Strengthens Both Brands
Related Ideas
Dynamic Vibrant Sneaker Collabs
Salehe Bembury Presents the Prosperity Be the Prize Shoes
Personalized Connected Packaging Platforms
BL.INK's Launched a CXP Platform Integrating GS1
Exclusive Brand Ambassador Programs
Better for All Seeks to Promote More Eco-Friendly Practices
Technical Footwear Collaborations
Belstaff and Merrell 1TRL Join on a Special Collaboration
General-Purpose Robots
Boston Dynamics X Toyota Research Institute Partner in Robotic Development
Movement-Inspired Brand Partnerships
On Has Announced a Multi-Year Partnership with Zendaya
Footwear-Inspired Puzzle Brand Partnerships
Nike and LEGO Launch a Multiyear Partnership
Beauty Bodycare Partnerships
Sephora Has Teamed with the Brazilian Bodycare Brand Sol De Janeiro
eCommerce Packaging Partnerships
Mondi Partnered with CMC Packaging on Sustainable Venture
Hair Care Retail Expansions
Function of Beauty Opens a Storefront With Amazon
Metaverse Marketing Partnerships
Dentsu Inc. is Working with Naver Z on Zepeto Client Marketing
Illuminating Collaborative Installations
Aesop and Bocci Embrace Innovation and Aesthetics
Entertainment Industry Expansions
Starbucks Enters the Entertainment Industry as Starbucks Studio
Streetwear Culture Music Partnerships
Spotify x BAPE Redefine Hip Hop with New Playlist Covers
Digital Twin Advertising Partnerships
Coca-Cola's New Partnership Harnesses Nvidia's AI Technology
Clean Beauty Salon Partnerships
Blo Blow Dry Bar and Bare Minerals Partnered in the US and Canada
Branded Smoothie Collabs
Greenhouse Juice and Biossance Merge Health and Beauty
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Finance eSports Partnerships
GIANTX Partnered with HSBC to Educate Youth on Finances
AI-Enhanced Shopping Experiences
Coveo’s Collaboration with Shopify Seeks to Streamline Shopping
Wellness-Boosting Skincare Rituals
Consonant Matches Clinically Proven Skincare to Care Pairings
Social Media Shopping Partnerships
YouTube Teams Up with Shopee to Launch 'YouTube Shopping'
Ethical Coffee Partnerships
Win Win Coffee Collaborates with Aramark for Community Impact
Design-Forward Gin Partnerships
Tanqueray Nº TEN Embarks on a Collaboration with Tastemakers
Cross-Functional Device Tools
Motorola and Lenovo Present the Smart Connect Tool at MWC
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Functional Everday Cold Brews
Bizzi is a New Holistic Beverage Delivering Caffeine and Collagen
Women-Specific Olympic Partnerships
Glossier Partners with Team USA for Women's Basketball
Smart Ecosystem Expansions
Samsung and Ikea Matter Merge to Present Smart Home Solutions
Small Business Newsletter Platforms
Mailbob Helps Business Owners Build Newsletter Programs
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Nike's 'Wellness Collective' Promotes 5 Key Wellness Pillars
Food Delivery Retail Partnerships
Amazon Users can Now Order Grubhub from the Amazon App
Expansive Retail Delivery Partnerships
Save Mart and Shipt Announced a New Delivery Partnership
Car-Specific Video Commerce
Audi and Bambuser Make a Significant Evolution in Business Strategy
Expanded Food Delivery Apps
Instacart Partners with Uber Eats to Expand its Delivery Services
AI-Enabled Retail Partnerships
Sainsbury’s and Microsoft Partnered to Elevate Shipping Experiences
Delivery-Based Food Rescue Initiatives
Albertsons Companies and Uber Partner on Food Rescue
Circular Fashion-Enabling Partnerships
Coach and Poshmark's Collaboration Makes Buyer Resale Easy
Footballer-Backed Audio Campaigns
Bowers & Wilkins and David Beckham Partnered for a New Campaign
AI-Powered Digital Employees
Product Genius Transforms How Small Businesses Connect with Customers
Celebrity-Designed Furniture Collections
CB2 and Goop Partner to Release a Charming Furniture Line
Collaborative Modern Clogs
Birkenstock Joins Union to Introduce the Bimshire Shoe
Plastic Waste Brand Initiatives
Roberts Beauty Partnered with Oceanworks to Reduce Plastic Use
Supplier Diversity Initiatives
Diageo's Procurement Strategy Promotes Inclusion and Empowerment
Beauty Tech Initiatives
L’Oréal Brings Big Bang Beauty Teach Innovation Program to Northern Asia
Fashion-Forward Athlete Partnerships
The HUGO BOSS x David Beckham Collab is Highly Anticipated
3D Crystal Printing Parnterships
Swarovski Partnered with Xolo to Innovate Crystal Manufacturing
AI Team Collaboration Tools
BoodleBox Integrates a Suite of AI Tools
Comprehensive Health Care Suites
Bright Sits on the Intersection of Technology and Health
AI-Powered Creator Review Platforms
PAIR by Pearpop Helps Brands Vet & Evaluate Pairings at Scale
Diverse Beverage Partnerships
LibDib Integrates Diverse Powered Brands to Boost Inclusivity
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Hardware Delivery Partnerships
Instacart and The Home Depot Partnered for Same-Day Delivery
Co-Branded Digital Travel Hubs
The Corona Global Hub Spotlights Experiences Rooted in Nature
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Forest-Friendly Fashion Partnerships
GANNI and Canopy Join Forces to Enhance Sustainability
Omnichannel Automotive Services
Automotive Mastermind has Adapted to Modern Consumer Patterns
Electric Automaker Partnerships
Volkswagen is Investing up to $5 Billion to Accelerate Rivian
Social Good Computer Drives
Digitunity Partners with OBAE to Address Technological Barriers
Elevated Corporate Coffee Offerings
Partners Coffee Launches Coffee for the Office Program
Digital Passport Partnerships
Viamedici Partnered with Sustain360 on Environmental Initiatives
Nutritional Supplement Deliveries
Uber Eats and The Vitamin Shoppe Have Forged a Partnership
Travel Sector-Focused Payment Tools
Nium and HyperGuest Streamline B2B Payments in Travel
AI-Powered Collaboration Platforms
Zoom Workplace Enhances Virtual Conferences with AI
Preventative Care-Focused Partnerships
Bioniq and Truemed Seek to Enhance Supplement Accessibility
3D-Powered Furniture Retailer Networks
The 3D Cloud Network Introduces a Streamlined Solution
Environmental Sustainability Business Initiatives
Butterfly Pavilion Organized a Special Coalition
AI-Powered Marketing Solutions
BrandPilot AI Unveils a New Marketing Campaign Management App
Digital Twin Excellence Centers
Altair and L&T Technology Services are Focused on Innovation
Connective Supplier Initiatives
Hilton Supply Management Boasts Fair Procurement Practices
Foot Health Collaborations
VivoBarefoot Has Partnered with Naboso to Promote Health
Airline Partnership Campaigns
Delta and LATAM Airlines Teamed up for 'Meant to Be Together'
Engagement-Focused Influencer Tools
Qoruz Partners with Dabur to Enhance its Influencer Campaigns
Retail QSR Dining Partnerships
Walmart and Burger King Partnered for an Exclusive Benefit
Localized Enterprise Programs
Unilever Introduced a Suppliers’ Recruitment Drive in Thailand
Competitor Insight Business Platforms
'RivalSense' Helps Brands Monitor Their Competitors
Hybrid Shopping Initiatives
City Furniture Partnered with 3D Cloud on Asset Management Solutions
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative To Save the Forests
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
AI-Based Industrial Solutions
Honeywell & Google Cloud Streamline Tasks in the Industrial Sector
Digital Business Card Platforms
Digital Business Card Claims to Offer an Eco-Friendly Approach
Collaborative Social Networks
Peatch Makes it Easier for People to Connect and Work Together
Collaborative Circular Collections
H&M Launches a New Apparel Collection with Heron Preston
Content Creator News Sources
Creative Brew Offers Daily Insight and News for Content Creators
Luxury Retailer Biscuits
Biscuiteers and Brown Thomas Partnered for Themed Treats
Connective Health Apps
WellB Health Connects Your with Doctors to Suit Your Needs
Sustainable Brand Certificates
b, halfmoon Recently Became a Certified B Corporation™ (B Corp™)
Futuristic Video Conferencing Technology
Google and HP Continue to Build on Project Starline
Fine Dining Experience Collaborations
Evian Partners with the MICHELIN Guide in Canada
Anniversary-Celebrating Nonprofit Partnerships
LILYSILK Engages in Philanthropic Partnerships
Brand-Aligned Graphics
Bento Highlights Lets Users Craft Polished, Professional-Looking Graphics
AI Business Consultants
15-Minute Business Plans Helps Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Meaningful Connection Platforms
Livebeam Wants to Connect Like-minded People in an Online Space
Nature-Centric Tech Summits
Huawei Joins with the International Union for Conservation of Nature
Commercial Esports Partnerships
Metizport Announces Partnerships with Craft, Lenovo and Logitech G
AI-Based Search Softwares
Bridgeline Digital's AI Search Software, Hawksearch, is Efficient
Efficiency-Enhancing Craft Beverage Software
Ekos and GoTab Enter a Strategic Partnership
Couple Investment Platforms
Plenty is a Tool Revolutionizing Investment for Modern Couples
Beauty Retailing Expansions
Revolution Beauty Joins Amazon Distribution
Conversational AI Communications
Infobip Provides User-Friendly AI Communications
Third-Party Coupon Providers
Instacart Taps Ibotta to Provide Customers with Digital Coupons
Multi-Brand Shopping Hubs
Boohoo Opens the Boohoo Marketplace for Easy Access to Over 150 Brands
Beginner Business Wisdom
Beginner Maps Uses Insights From Experts to Help New Businesses Thrive
Legal Document Productivity Tools
DocStyle and BigHand Have Announced a Strategic Partnership
Expansive Inclusivity Initiatives
Boathouse Group Implements a Supplier Diversity Program
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
B2B Referral Marketplaces
Frentro is a Marketplace Connecting Businesses with Clients
Network-Connecting AI Solutions
Village AI Connect with Your Network to Close Deals
Social Isolation-Combating Platforms
TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Has Debuted a New Platform
Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
BusinessQR Helps Brands Build Customer Loyalty
Effective Work Environment Technology
HP Inc. Unveils Advancements Within Its Workforce Solutions
Healthcare Marketing Deals
Haleon Taps Collectively to Enhance its Influencer Marketing Strategies
Cricket-Brand B2B Deals
Royal Expanded its Partnership with Cognizant Major League Cricket
Design Service Launch Exhibitions
The Public Records Exhibition Marks a New Design Service
Comprehensive Link-in-Bio Resources
Many.bio Helps Consolidate Busy Professionals Pages
Workplace Safety Collaborations
WSHAsia & Bossjob Have Joined Forces in a Pioneering Collaboration
Musician-Connecting Platforms
BandMatch Helps People Discover Nearby Musicians to Create Bands
Pre-Launch B2B Startup Apps
Faindrr Focuses on Growth and Connections Between new Startup Founders
Self-Service Event Promotions
Industry Dive Adds Self-Service Offerings to Include Event Promotion
Sustainable Battery-Swapping Stations
Zepto and Battery Smart Have Committed to Greener Deliveries
Sustainable Aviation Partnerships
Airbus and TotalEnergies Launch a Sustainable Fuel Partnership
AI B2B Safety Management
Safe Worker AI Consolidates Safety Programs in One Place
Enhanced Campus Connectivity
E&I Cooperative Services Partners with Pathify to Improve Service
Digital Diversified Beverage Programs
Diverse Powered Brands Provides Online Operations Solutions
Partner Management Platforms
Partnerplace.io is Tailored for Efficient IT Industry Partnerships
AI-Led Engineering Transformations
Infosys & Telstra Enter a Strategic Multi-Year Collaboration
Competition-Based Esports Partnerships
Esports World Cup Recruits Heinz, Logitech G, and Secretlab
Connective Economic Travel
Swapper Helps Business Travelers Use Hotel Budgets to Stay with Friends
AI Influencer Marketing Tools
eezyCollab Streamlines the Influencer Marketing Process
Cricket Hydration Partnerships
Bisleri Partners with Five IPL Teams as Their Hydration Partner
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Collaborative Developer Hubs
DevBuddies is an Online Hub for Developers to Work on Projects
Collaborative Productivity Platforms
Tandemly Elevates Productivity Through Teamwork
B2B Credit Decision Tools
Krebit Streamlines the Financial Process for Credit Card Applicants
Collaborative Insights Sharing
Collabwriting Empowers Teams to Collect and Share Across the Web
Team-Based Wellness Challenges
Bright Break Enhances the Well-Being of Remote and Hybrid Employees
Music-Forward Wine Partnerships
The Grange of Prince Edward Winery Expands Its Network
Streamlined Start-Up Job Searching
Startup Jobs by Binh Pham is a Community for Job Seekers
Growth-Based Marketing Platforms
Crowdtiv Connects Mentors and Mentees to Grow Businesses