# Catawiki

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/catawiki-b-v

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Assen, Netherlands
- Website: www.catawiki.com
- Total disclosed funding: $95M
- Latest round: Series C (Jul 29, 2015)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Catawiki B.V., headquartered in Assen, Netherlands, operates as a dynamic online marketplace facilitating weekly auctions for a wide range of unique collectibles, including fine art, antiques, and luxury items.Founded in 2008 by Marco Jansen and René Schoenmakers, Catawiki B.V. specializes in online auctions, providing a platform for buyers and sellers of unique items. The company has not undergone any significant pivots. In December 2020, Catawiki secured EUR 150 mn in GROWTH funding, led by Permira, with participation from Accel. This funding round marked the total amount raised by the company at EUR 150 mn.Catawiki operates as an online marketplace specializing in weekly auctions across various categories, including high-end watches, fine art, jewelry, antiques, and collectibles. The platform offers a curated selection of over 65,000 unique items each week, curated by over 240 experts to ensure quality. Catawiki's services support both buyers and sellers with secure bidding, payment processing, and buyer protection, catering to customers primarily in Europe and North America.In the most recent year of 2023, Catawiki reported a revenue of EUR 106,112,848.10 and an EBITDA of EUR 15,620,861.30, generated predominantly through transaction fees on sales made via its platform.Catawiki aims to enhance its auction offerings and expand into additional geographic markets. The recent funding of EUR 150 mn will support the development of new product offerings, although specific release dates are not disclosed. The company plans to target new markets across Europe and North America in the coming years, leveraging this investment to scale operations and enhance user experience.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jul 29, 2015, $82M — Accel, Lead Edge Capital, Project A
- Series B, Sep 24, 2014, $13M — Accel, Project A
- Seed, Jul 23, 2010 — Peak

## Investors

- Peak (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/peak) — Seed
- Accel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/accel) — Series B, Series C
- Project A (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/project-a) — Series B, Series C
- Lead Edge Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lead-edge-capital) — Series C