# Top 50 Auction Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded auction startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $1.3B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/auction-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**ACV Auctions**](https://millionrounds.com/company/acv-auctions) *Founded* 2014 United States **$145M** last round Dec 2018
- 2 [**Auction.com** Auction.com is the largest online marketplace for foreclosure and bank-owned real estate auctions in the United States.](https://millionrounds.com/company/auction-com) Auction.com is the largest online marketplace for foreclosure and bank-owned real estate auctions in the United States. *Founded* 2007 Irvine, United States **$142M** last round Mar 2014
- 3 [**IronPlanet** IronPlanet is a global online marketplace established in 1999 for buying and selling used heavy equipment, trucks, and government surplus.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ironplanet) IronPlanet is a global online marketplace established in 1999 for buying and selling used heavy equipment, trucks, and government surplus. *Founded* 1999 Pleasanton, United States **$140M** last round Sept 2015
- 4 [**HIHEY.COM** HIHEY.COM is an online art marketplace based in Beijing, China, founded in 2011.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hihey-com) HIHEY.COM is an online art marketplace based in Beijing, China, founded in 2011. *Founded* 2011 China **$100M** last round Nov 2014
- 5 [**Catawiki** Catawiki is Europe's leading curated online marketplace for special objects, functioning as an auction platform where buyers and sellers trade rare collectibles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/catawiki) Catawiki is Europe's leading curated online marketplace for special objects, functioning as an auction platform where buyers and sellers trade rare collectibles. *Founded* 2008 Amsterdam, Netherlands **$95M** last round Jul 2015
- 6 [**Onate** Onate provides financial services such as property bridging loans, debt settlement, residential auction purchases, and social housing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/onate) Onate provides financial services such as property bridging loans, debt settlement, residential auction purchases, and social housing. *Founded* 2020 Dublin, Ireland **$87M** last round Nov 2025
- 7 [**Bellamy** Bellamy offers real estate sales, auctions for land and farm equipment, crop insurance and business liquidation services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bellamy) Bellamy offers real estate sales, auctions for land and farm equipment, crop insurance and business liquidation services. *Founded* 2012 Cherokee, United States **$60M** last round Jul 2017
- 8 [**Paddle8** Paddle8 is an online auction house, bringing the collecting tradition into the 21st century by combining taste and trust with efficiency.](https://millionrounds.com/company/paddle8) Paddle8 is an online auction house, bringing the collecting tradition into the 21st century by combining taste and trust with efficiency. *Founded* 2011 United States **$51M** last round Oct 2015
- 9 [**LiveAuctioneers** LiveAuctioneers is a leading online auction marketplace that specializes in live and timed auctions of collectibles, antiques, fine art, and luxury items.](https://millionrounds.com/company/liveauctioneers) LiveAuctioneers is a leading online auction marketplace that specializes in live and timed auctions of collectibles, antiques, fine art, and luxury items. *Founded* 2002 New York, United States **$48M** last round Nov 2014
- 10 [**Invaluable** Invaluable is a Boston-based technology company that operates the world's leading online marketplace for fine art, antiques, and collectibles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/invaluable) Invaluable is a Boston-based technology company that operates the world's leading online marketplace for fine art, antiques, and collectibles. *Founded* 1989 Somerville, United States **$47M** last round Jun 2014
- 11 [**Musicow** Musicow allows investors to buy or sell stakes in copyrights to K-Pop songs in a public auction or an online marketplace.](https://millionrounds.com/company/musicow) Musicow allows investors to buy or sell stakes in copyrights to K-Pop songs in a public auction or an online marketplace. *Founded* 2016 South Korea **$45M** last round May 2023
- 12 [**Fairlubo** Fairlubo is a Beijing-based total-loss and salvage vehicle auction platform](https://millionrounds.com/company/fairlubo) Fairlubo is a Beijing-based total-loss and salvage vehicle auction platform *Founded* 2011 Beijing **$45M** last round Feb 2016
- 13 [**Goldin Auctions** Goldin Auctions is the leading marketplace for trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other collectibles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/goldin-auctions) Goldin Auctions is the leading marketplace for trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other collectibles. *Founded* 2012 Runnemede **$40M** last round Feb 2021
- 14 [**Artsy** Artsy is the largest global online marketplace for discovering, buying, and selling fine art.](https://millionrounds.com/company/artsy) Artsy is the largest global online marketplace for discovering, buying, and selling fine art. *Founded* 2009 New York, United States **$33M** last round May 2025
- 15 [**Every** What Investing Becomes](https://millionrounds.com/company/every) What Investing Becomes *Founded* 2021 Austin, United States **$24M** last round Sept 2024
- 16 [**BuyWander** BuyWander is an e-commerce marketplace and online auction platform based in Spokane, Washington, founded in 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/buywander) BuyWander is an e-commerce marketplace and online auction platform based in Spokane, Washington, founded in 2023. *Founded* 2023 Seattle, United States **$23M** last round Sept 2026
- 17 [**AC Momento** AC Momento is football's premier online auction house, bringing fans game-worn jerseys and memorabilia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ac-momento) AC Momento is football's premier online auction house, bringing fans game-worn jerseys and memorabilia. *Founded* 2021 New York, United States **$20M** last round Jan 2023
- 18 [**Bidbus** Bidbus is an online automotive marketplace that connects individual vehicle sellers with licensed car dealers through live, competitive auctions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bidbus) Bidbus is an online automotive marketplace that connects individual vehicle sellers with licensed car dealers through live, competitive auctions. *Founded* 2022 Los Angeles, United States **$18M** last round Jul 2026
- 19 [**SalvageSale** SalvageSale is an online auction marketplace focused on salvage recovery for insurance carriers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/salvagesale) SalvageSale is an online auction marketplace focused on salvage recovery for insurance carriers. *Founded* 1958 Pleasanton, United States **$17M** last round Aug 2000
- 20 [**BiddingForGood** BiddingForGood provides online fundraising auctions for corporate and nonprofit charitable organizations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/biddingforgood) BiddingForGood provides online fundraising auctions for corporate and nonprofit charitable organizations. *Founded* 2003 Claymont, United States **$17M** last round Sept 2013
- 21 [**neoSaej** MoneyAisle was an online auction marketplace where consumers could find refinanced, new and used auto loans, personal loans and Bank CDs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neosaej) MoneyAisle was an online auction marketplace where consumers could find refinanced, new and used auto loans, personal loans and Bank CDs. *Founded* 2006 Austin, United States **$16M** last round Dec 2010
- 22 [**Listia** Listia is an auction marketplace that uses a virtual credit system for bidding and trading goods.](https://millionrounds.com/company/listia) Listia is an auction marketplace that uses a virtual credit system for bidding and trading goods. *Founded* 2009 United States **$11M** last round Oct 2013
- 23 [**OPENLANE** OPENLANE is an online auction company for automotive dealers to buy and sell wholesale vehicles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/openlane) OPENLANE is an online auction company for automotive dealers to buy and sell wholesale vehicles. *Founded* 1997 Carmel, United States **$10M** last round Dec 2008
- 24 [**SnapNames** SnapNames is a domain name auction site for previously registered domain names, providing a back-ordering technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/snapnames) SnapNames is a domain name auction site for previously registered domain names, providing a back-ordering technology. *Founded* 2000 United States **$8.8M** last round Dec 2001
- 25 [**Seatfrog** Seatfrog offers a mobile platform for users to upgrade train seats through auctions, enhancing their travel experience.](https://millionrounds.com/company/seatfrog) Seatfrog offers a mobile platform for users to upgrade train seats through auctions, enhancing their travel experience. *Founded* 2016 Sydney, United Kingdom **$7.4M** last round Apr 2023
- 26 [**MadBid.com** MadBid.com was originally a gamified eCommerce and online auction platform founded in 2008 in the UK.](https://millionrounds.com/company/madbid-com) MadBid.com was originally a gamified eCommerce and online auction platform founded in 2008 in the UK. *Founded* 2008 London, United Kingdom **$6.2M** last round Jul 2010
- 27 [**Joopiter** JOOPITER is a global digital-first auction house and content platform founded in 2021 by Pharrell Williams.](https://millionrounds.com/company/joopiter) JOOPITER is a global digital-first auction house and content platform founded in 2021 by Pharrell Williams. *Founded* 2022 Wilmington, United States **$6.0M** last round Nov 2022
- 28 [**BidPal** BidPal, now part of the OneCause fundraising platform, was the first to revolutionize charitable fundraising by introducing mobile bidding to silent auctions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bidpal) BidPal, now part of the OneCause fundraising platform, was the first to revolutionize charitable fundraising by introducing mobile bidding to silent auctions. *Founded* 2011 Indianapolis, United States **$6.0M** last round Dec 2016
- 29 [**Portion** Portion is a blockchain-based auction house and decentralized marketplace founded in 2016 and based in New York, NY.](https://millionrounds.com/company/portion) Portion is a blockchain-based auction house and decentralized marketplace founded in 2016 and based in New York, NY. *Founded* 2016 New York, United States **$5.5M** last round Aug 2018
- 30 [**Auto Hauler Exchange** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/auto-hauler-exchange) 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* 2021 Rochester, United States **$5.0M** last round Feb 2025
- 31 [**DeepNFTValue** We are building the most reliable pricing oracles in the NFT space.](https://millionrounds.com/company/deepnftvalue) We are building the most reliable pricing oracles in the NFT space. *Founded* 2022 Miami Beach, United States **$4.0M** last round Jul 2022
- 32 [**Search123** Search123 offers an online auction-based marketplace for advertisers and publishers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/search123) Search123 offers an online auction-based marketplace for advertisers and publishers. *Founded* 1999 Wimbledon, United Kingdom **$3.5M** last round Jun 1999
- 33 [**Rackup** Rackup.com develops new technologies and models related to prepaid payments and stored Value.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rackup) Rackup.com develops new technologies and models related to prepaid payments and stored Value. *Founded* 2007 Los Altos, United States **$3.5M** last round Sept 2009
- 34 [**Fleequid** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fleequid) 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* 2024 Olgiate Comasco, Italy **$3.4M** last round May 2025
- 35 [**AdECN** AdECN is the only real-time, auction-based, neutral exchange for online display advertising.](https://millionrounds.com/company/adecn) AdECN is the only real-time, auction-based, neutral exchange for online display advertising. *Founded* 2003 Redmond, United States **$3.1M** last round Feb 2006
- 36 [**ABE Global** ABE Global is a blockchain-based financial market and alternative-investments trading platform that offers global market access for companies and investors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/abe-global) ABE Global is a blockchain-based financial market and alternative-investments trading platform that offers global market access for companies and investors. *Founded* 2019 Austin, United States **$3.0M** last round Aug 2018
- 37 [**Charitybuzz** Charitybuzz is involved in raising funds for non-profit organizations by conducting online auctions with notable celebrities and brands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/charitybuzz) Charitybuzz is involved in raising funds for non-profit organizations by conducting online auctions with notable celebrities and brands. *Founded* 2005 New York, United States **$3.0M** last round Oct 2012
- 38 [**BidKind** BidKind is a for-profit, multi-cultural Internet company that raises funds for nonprofit organizations through interactive charity auctions with celebrities, pr](https://millionrounds.com/company/bidkind) BidKind is a for-profit, multi-cultural Internet company that raises funds for nonprofit organizations through interactive charity auctions with celebrities, pr *Founded* 2013 New York, United States **$3.0M** last round Feb 2014
- 39 [**Bamboo Auctions** Bamboo Auctions is a fast, certain and transparent way of buying and selling property online.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bamboo-auctions) Bamboo Auctions is a fast, certain and transparent way of buying and selling property online. *Founded* 2014 London, United Kingdom **$2.8M** last round May 2026
- 40 [**Auctree** Auctree is a London-based digital real estate marketplace founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/auctree) Auctree is a London-based digital real estate marketplace founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$2.7M** last round Mar 2023
- 41 [**Reviva** REVIVA is a startup that livens up real estate auctions through artificial intelligence and experiential marketing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/reviva) REVIVA is a startup that livens up real estate auctions through artificial intelligence and experiential marketing. *Founded* 2017 Milano, Italy **$2.7M** last round Jun 2024
- 42 [**Cinemur** Cinemur is an online platform providing movie theater schedules, trailers, and recommendation sharing features.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cinemur) Cinemur is an online platform providing movie theater schedules, trailers, and recommendation sharing features. *Founded* 2012 France **$2.6M** last round Jun 2013
- 43 [**Veylinx** Veylinx is a behavioral insights platform based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2014.](https://millionrounds.com/company/veylinx) Veylinx is a behavioral insights platform based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2014. *Founded* 2015 Amsterdam, Netherlands **$2.0M** last round Feb 2021
- 44 [**MyDealerOnline** MyDealerOnline is a wholesale to retail product that allows dealerships to broker wholesale auction inventory straight from their website.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mydealeronline) MyDealerOnline is a wholesale to retail product that allows dealerships to broker wholesale auction inventory straight from their website. *Founded* 2013 Trevose, United States **$1.8M** last round May 2017
- 45 [**One of One Company** One of One Company is a trading platform that trades precious bowls, furniture, and collectibles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/one-of-one-company) One of One Company is a trading platform that trades precious bowls, furniture, and collectibles. *Founded* 2020 South Korea **$1.8M** last round Sept 2022
- 46 [**Vino Vault** Wine Storage, Wine Shipping & Auction Services](https://millionrounds.com/company/vino-vault) Wine Storage, Wine Shipping & Auction Services *Founded* 2020 Los Angeles, United States **$1.6M** last round Jun 2023
- 47 [**LiveBid** LiveBid is a broadcast service for traditional auction houses that allows them to stream their events online and let bidders participate.](https://millionrounds.com/company/livebid) LiveBid is a broadcast service for traditional auction houses that allows them to stream their events online and let bidders participate. *Founded* 1996 - **$1.5M** last round Jan 1998
- 48 [**DealDash** DealDash is a pay-to-bid online auction website based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded in 2009.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dealdash) DealDash is a pay-to-bid online auction website based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded in 2009. *Founded* 2008 Maple Grove, United States **$1.5M** last round Dec 2011
- 49 [**BidAway** BidAway is a private company founded in 2012, based in Barcelona, Spain, with a presence in the U.S.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bidaway) BidAway is a private company founded in 2012, based in Barcelona, Spain, with a presence in the U.S. *Founded* 2012 San Francisco, Spain **$1.4M** last round Aug 2014
- 50 [**Limundo** Limundo is an online auction platform in Serbia that sells clothing, accessories, electronics, and home appliances.](https://millionrounds.com/company/limundo) Limundo is an online auction platform in Serbia that sells clothing, accessories, electronics, and home appliances. *Founded* 2005 Serbia **$1.1M** last round Jun 2009

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