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Auction startups worldwide
81 auction startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $1.3B between them, with the United States the most common home.
- 1ACV AuctionsFounded 2014United States$145Mlast round Dec 2018
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Auction.comAuction.com is the largest online marketplace for foreclosure and bank-owned real estate auctions in the United States.Auction.com is the largest online marketplace for foreclosure and bank-owned real estate auctions in the United States.
Founded 2007Irvine, United States$142Mlast round Mar 2014 - 3
IronPlanetIronPlanet is a global online marketplace established in 1999 for buying and selling used heavy equipment, trucks, and government surplus.IronPlanet is a global online marketplace established in 1999 for buying and selling used heavy equipment, trucks, and government surplus.
Founded 1999Pleasanton, United States$140Mlast round Sept 2015 - 4
HIHEY.COMHIHEY.COM is an online art marketplace based in Beijing, China, founded in 2011.HIHEY.COM is an online art marketplace based in Beijing, China, founded in 2011.
Founded 2011China$100Mlast round Nov 2014 - 5
CatawikiCatawiki is Europe's leading curated online marketplace for special objects, functioning as an auction platform where buyers and sellers trade rare collectibles.Catawiki is Europe's leading curated online marketplace for special objects, functioning as an auction platform where buyers and sellers trade rare collectibles.
Founded 2008Amsterdam, Netherlands$95Mlast round Jul 2015 - 6
OnateOnate provides financial services such as property bridging loans, debt settlement, residential auction purchases, and social housing.Onate provides financial services such as property bridging loans, debt settlement, residential auction purchases, and social housing.
Founded 2020Dublin, Ireland$87Mlast round Nov 2025 - 7
BellamyBellamy offers real estate sales, auctions for land and farm equipment, crop insurance and business liquidation services.Bellamy offers real estate sales, auctions for land and farm equipment, crop insurance and business liquidation services.
Founded 2012Cherokee, United States$60Mlast round Jul 2017 - 8
Paddle8Paddle8 is an online auction house, bringing the collecting tradition into the 21st century by combining taste and trust with efficiency.Paddle8 is an online auction house, bringing the collecting tradition into the 21st century by combining taste and trust with efficiency.
Founded 2011United States$51Mlast round Oct 2015 - 9
LiveAuctioneersLiveAuctioneers is a leading online auction marketplace that specializes in live and timed auctions of collectibles, antiques, fine art, and luxury items.LiveAuctioneers is a leading online auction marketplace that specializes in live and timed auctions of collectibles, antiques, fine art, and luxury items.
Founded 2002New York, United States$48Mlast round Nov 2014 - 10
InvaluableInvaluable is a Boston-based technology company that operates the world's leading online marketplace for fine art, antiques, and collectibles.Invaluable is a Boston-based technology company that operates the world's leading online marketplace for fine art, antiques, and collectibles.
Founded 1989Somerville, United States$47Mlast round Jun 2014 - 11
MusicowMusicow allows investors to buy or sell stakes in copyrights to K-Pop songs in a public auction or an online marketplace.Musicow allows investors to buy or sell stakes in copyrights to K-Pop songs in a public auction or an online marketplace.
Founded 2016South Korea$45Mlast round May 2023 - 12FairluboFairlubo is a Beijing-based total-loss and salvage vehicle auction platform
Fairlubo is a Beijing-based total-loss and salvage vehicle auction platform
Founded 2011Beijing$45Mlast round Feb 2016 - 13
Goldin AuctionsGoldin Auctions is the leading marketplace for trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other collectibles.Goldin Auctions is the leading marketplace for trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other collectibles.
Founded 2012Runnemede$40Mlast round Feb 2021 - 14
ArtsyArtsy is the largest global online marketplace for discovering, buying, and selling fine art.Artsy is the largest global online marketplace for discovering, buying, and selling fine art.
Founded 2009New York, United States$33Mlast round May 2025 - 15
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Founded 2021Austin, United States$24Mlast round Sept 2024 - 16
BuyWanderBuyWander is an e-commerce marketplace and online auction platform based in Spokane, Washington, founded in 2023.BuyWander is an e-commerce marketplace and online auction platform based in Spokane, Washington, founded in 2023.
Founded 2023Seattle, United States$23Mlast round Sept 2026 - 17
AC MomentoAC Momento is football's premier online auction house, bringing fans game-worn jerseys and memorabilia.AC Momento is football's premier online auction house, bringing fans game-worn jerseys and memorabilia.
Founded 2021New York, United States$20Mlast round Jan 2023 - 18
BidbusBidbus is an online automotive marketplace that connects individual vehicle sellers with licensed car dealers through live, competitive auctions.Bidbus is an online automotive marketplace that connects individual vehicle sellers with licensed car dealers through live, competitive auctions.
Founded 2022Los Angeles, United States$18Mlast round Jul 2026 - 19
SalvageSaleSalvageSale is an online auction marketplace focused on salvage recovery for insurance carriers.SalvageSale is an online auction marketplace focused on salvage recovery for insurance carriers.
Founded 1958Pleasanton, United States$17Mlast round Aug 2000 - 20
BiddingForGoodBiddingForGood provides online fundraising auctions for corporate and nonprofit charitable organizations.BiddingForGood provides online fundraising auctions for corporate and nonprofit charitable organizations.
Founded 2003Claymont, United States$17Mlast round Sept 2013 - 21
neoSaejMoneyAisle was an online auction marketplace where consumers could find refinanced, new and used auto loans, personal loans and Bank CDs.MoneyAisle was an online auction marketplace where consumers could find refinanced, new and used auto loans, personal loans and Bank CDs.
Founded 2006Austin, United States$16Mlast round Dec 2010 - 22ListiaListia is an auction marketplace that uses a virtual credit system for bidding and trading goods.
Listia is an auction marketplace that uses a virtual credit system for bidding and trading goods.
Founded 2009United States$11Mlast round Oct 2013 - 23
OPENLANEOPENLANE is an online auction company for automotive dealers to buy and sell wholesale vehicles.OPENLANE is an online auction company for automotive dealers to buy and sell wholesale vehicles.
Founded 1997Carmel, United States$10Mlast round Dec 2008 - 24
SnapNamesSnapNames is a domain name auction site for previously registered domain names, providing a back-ordering technology.SnapNames is a domain name auction site for previously registered domain names, providing a back-ordering technology.
Founded 2000United States$8.8Mlast round Dec 2001 - 25
SeatfrogSeatfrog offers a mobile platform for users to upgrade train seats through auctions, enhancing their travel experience.Seatfrog offers a mobile platform for users to upgrade train seats through auctions, enhancing their travel experience.
Founded 2016Sydney, United Kingdom$7.4Mlast round Apr 2023 - 26
MadBid.comMadBid.com was originally a gamified eCommerce and online auction platform founded in 2008 in the UK.MadBid.com was originally a gamified eCommerce and online auction platform founded in 2008 in the UK.
Founded 2008London, United Kingdom$6.2Mlast round Jul 2010 - 27
JoopiterJOOPITER is a global digital-first auction house and content platform founded in 2021 by Pharrell Williams.JOOPITER is a global digital-first auction house and content platform founded in 2021 by Pharrell Williams.
Founded 2022Wilmington, United States$6.0Mlast round Nov 2022 - 28
BidPalBidPal, now part of the OneCause fundraising platform, was the first to revolutionize charitable fundraising by introducing mobile bidding to silent auctions.BidPal, now part of the OneCause fundraising platform, was the first to revolutionize charitable fundraising by introducing mobile bidding to silent auctions.
Founded 2011Indianapolis, United States$6.0Mlast round Dec 2016 - 29
PortionPortion is a blockchain-based auction house and decentralized marketplace founded in 2016 and based in New York, NY.Portion is a blockchain-based auction house and decentralized marketplace founded in 2016 and based in New York, NY.
Founded 2016New York, United States$5.5Mlast round Aug 2018 - 30
Auto Hauler ExchangeAuto Hauler Exchange (AHX) is a B2B vehicle transportation marketplace that connects dealers, auctions, and OEMs directly with a network of over 5,000 vetted carriers.Auto Hauler Exchange (AHX) is a B2B vehicle transportation marketplace that connects dealers, auctions, and OEMs directly with a network of over 5,000 vetted carriers.
Founded 2021Rochester, United States$5.0Mlast round Feb 2025 - 31
DeepNFTValueWe are building the most reliable pricing oracles in the NFT space.We are building the most reliable pricing oracles in the NFT space.
Founded 2022Miami Beach, United States$4.0Mlast round Jul 2022 - 32Search123Search123 offers an online auction-based marketplace for advertisers and publishers.
Search123 offers an online auction-based marketplace for advertisers and publishers.
Founded 1999Wimbledon, United Kingdom$3.5Mlast round Jun 1999 - 33
RackupRackup.com develops new technologies and models related to prepaid payments and stored Value.Rackup.com develops new technologies and models related to prepaid payments and stored Value.
Founded 2007Los Altos, United States$3.5Mlast round Sept 2009 - 34
FleequidFleequid is a B2B online marketplace and digital auction platform founded in 2024, specializing in the buying and selling of used buses across Europe and the Middle East.Fleequid is a B2B online marketplace and digital auction platform founded in 2024, specializing in the buying and selling of used buses across Europe and the Middle East.
Founded 2024Olgiate Comasco, Italy$3.4Mlast round May 2025 - 35AdECNAdECN is the only real-time, auction-based, neutral exchange for online display advertising.
AdECN is the only real-time, auction-based, neutral exchange for online display advertising.
Founded 2003Redmond, United States$3.1Mlast round Feb 2006 - 36
ABE GlobalABE Global is a blockchain-based financial market and alternative-investments trading platform that offers global market access for companies and investors.ABE Global is a blockchain-based financial market and alternative-investments trading platform that offers global market access for companies and investors.
Founded 2019Austin, United States$3.0Mlast round Aug 2018 - 37
CharitybuzzCharitybuzz is involved in raising funds for non-profit organizations by conducting online auctions with notable celebrities and brands.Charitybuzz is involved in raising funds for non-profit organizations by conducting online auctions with notable celebrities and brands.
Founded 2005New York, United States$3.0Mlast round Oct 2012 - 38
BidKindBidKind is a for-profit, multi-cultural Internet company that raises funds for nonprofit organizations through interactive charity auctions with celebrities, prBidKind is a for-profit, multi-cultural Internet company that raises funds for nonprofit organizations through interactive charity auctions with celebrities, pr
Founded 2013New York, United States$3.0Mlast round Feb 2014 - 39
Bamboo AuctionsBamboo Auctions is a fast, certain and transparent way of buying and selling property online.Bamboo Auctions is a fast, certain and transparent way of buying and selling property online.
Founded 2014London, United Kingdom$2.8Mlast round May 2026 - 40
AuctreeAuctree is a London-based digital real estate marketplace founded in 2021.Auctree is a London-based digital real estate marketplace founded in 2021.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$2.7Mlast round Mar 2023 - 41
RevivaREVIVA is a startup that livens up real estate auctions through artificial intelligence and experiential marketing.REVIVA is a startup that livens up real estate auctions through artificial intelligence and experiential marketing.
Founded 2017Milano, Italy$2.7Mlast round Jun 2024 - 42CinemurCinemur is an online platform providing movie theater schedules, trailers, and recommendation sharing features.
Cinemur is an online platform providing movie theater schedules, trailers, and recommendation sharing features.
Founded 2012France$2.6Mlast round Jun 2013 - 43
VeylinxVeylinx is a behavioral insights platform based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2014.Veylinx is a behavioral insights platform based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2014.
Founded 2015Amsterdam, Netherlands$2.0Mlast round Feb 2021 - 44
MyDealerOnlineMyDealerOnline is a wholesale to retail product that allows dealerships to broker wholesale auction inventory straight from their website.
MyDealerOnline is a wholesale to retail product that allows dealerships to broker wholesale auction inventory straight from their website.
Founded 2013Trevose, United States$1.8Mlast round May 2017 - 45
One of One CompanyOne of One Company is a trading platform that trades precious bowls, furniture, and collectibles.One of One Company is a trading platform that trades precious bowls, furniture, and collectibles.
Founded 2020South Korea$1.8Mlast round Sept 2022 - 46
Vino VaultWine Storage, Wine Shipping & Auction ServicesWine Storage, Wine Shipping & Auction Services
Founded 2020Los Angeles, United States$1.6Mlast round Jun 2023 - 47LiveBidLiveBid is a broadcast service for traditional auction houses that allows them to stream their events online and let bidders participate.
LiveBid is a broadcast service for traditional auction houses that allows them to stream their events online and let bidders participate.
Founded 1996-$1.5Mlast round Jan 1998 - 48
DealDashDealDash is a pay-to-bid online auction website based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded in 2009.DealDash is a pay-to-bid online auction website based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded in 2009.
Founded 2008Maple Grove, United States$1.5Mlast round Dec 2011 - 49
BidAwayBidAway is a private company founded in 2012, based in Barcelona, Spain, with a presence in the U.S.BidAway is a private company founded in 2012, based in Barcelona, Spain, with a presence in the U.S.
Founded 2012San Francisco, Spain$1.4Mlast round Aug 2014 - 50
LimundoLimundo is an online auction platform in Serbia that sells clothing, accessories, electronics, and home appliances.Limundo is an online auction platform in Serbia that sells clothing, accessories, electronics, and home appliances.
Founded 2005Serbia$1.1Mlast round Jun 2009
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