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Who invested in Craigslist

One round we have observed, with the one investor named in it. Every figure came from a named source, and where the company reported a raise to the SEC itself, that is shown beside it.

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Funding summaryUpdated 26 Oct 2026

$14Mraised across 1 round since 2004, from 1 source

Latest round
Venture, $14MAug 2004
Investors
1
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The rounds

  1. Aug 2004
    Venture$14M

    Reported by sfgate.com

The exit

ExitBuyerPriceWhen
AcquiredEbay$14MAug 2004

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Everyone who backed them

eBayCorporate VC1round

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Also claim to have backed them

This firm lists Craigslist as a portfolio company on their own website, but no report of a round names it. They are the firms' own claims, kept apart from the rounds above.

eQuestInvestment firmPer its own site

Quick answers about Craigslist

Who invested in Craigslist?

Craigslist's investors include eBay.

How much has Craigslist raised?

Craigslist has raised $14M across 1 round since 2004.

When did Craigslist last raise?

Craigslist's most recent round was a Venture of $14M in Aug 2004.

What was Craigslist's biggest round?

Its most recent round, $14M in Aug 2004, is also its largest on record.

Who backed Craigslist first?

Craigslist's first round on record, in Aug 2004, was backed by eBay.

What stage is Craigslist at?

Craigslist's latest named round is a Venture, in Aug 2004.

Where is Craigslist based?

Craigslist is based in the United States.

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