Abebooks
Latest round
- Seed
Last raised
- Jun 1999
Total raised
- Undisclosed
Investors
- 1
About Abebooks
Abebooks, Inc.Founded in 1996 in Victoria, Canada, Abebooks, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of books, art, and collectibles.com in August 2008 for an undisclosed amount, marking a significant shift in its operational structure.Abebooks specializes in providing a comprehensive online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of books, art, and collectibles. The platform facilitates transactions for a wide range of products, including rare books, textbooks, and collectible art pieces, catering primarily to bibliophiles, collectors, and educators. Customers use Abebooks to search for specific titles or unique items, benefiting from the site's extensive catalog that features listings from numerous independent sellers. The service operates globally, serving diverse geographical markets, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Australia, and New Zealand.Abebooks generates revenue through a marketplace model, where transactions occur primarily via seller listings and buyer purchases. The company earns commissions from sales made on its platform, as well as through fees associated with seller accounts. This structure allows independent sellers to list their inventory while providing Abebooks with a steady income stream based on the volume of transactions. While specific pricing details for listings may vary, the platform supports a range of items, including first editions and signed copies, which typically command higher price points.com in August 2008, Abebooks plans to leverage Amazon's resources for future growth by enhancing its online platform and expanding its product offerings. Specific upcoming products and services are in development, aiming to improve user experience and engage new customer segments. The company is focusing on expanding its market presence in regions such as Europe and Asia by 2025, targeting bibliophiles and collectors in these areas.
Who invested in Abebooks
1 investor across 1 round
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Funding rounds
Seed
Jun 1, 1999
Amount
Undisclosed
Investors
Questions about Abebooks
Who invested in Abebooks?
Abebooks has 1 investor on record across 1 venture round. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Abebooks raised?
Abebooks has raised 1 venture round. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Abebooks last raise money?
Abebooks's most recent round on record is a Seed, in Jun 1999.
What does Abebooks do?
Abebooks is a retail company.
Where is Abebooks headquartered?
Abebooks is headquartered in Victoria, Canada.
Which VCs invest in companies like Abebooks?
Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Accel and Thrive Capital back retail companies at Abebooks's stage. Their profiles are linked below.
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