# Rare Bits

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/rare-bits

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.rarebits.io
- Total disclosed funding: $7.1M
- Latest round: Series A (Apr 6, 2018)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Rare Bits is a digital asset company specializing in a marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), enabling users to mint, buy, sell, and trade unique digital assets securely and transparently.Founded in 2017 in San Francisco, US, Rare Bits operates as a digital marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Led by CEO David Pekar, the company successfully raised USD 7.14 mn in a Series A funding round on April 6, 2018, with participation from Spark Capital, Craft Ventures, First Round Capital, and SV Angel. The company has executed a total of one deal to date and currently has a valuation of USD 27.37 mn.Rare Bits primarily offers a comprehensive suite of digital assets focused on non-fungible tokens (NFTs), allowing users to mint, buy, sell, and trade unique digital identifiers for both physical and digital goods. Their core offering is an NFT marketplace that utilizes blockchain technology for secure transactions and addresses provenance and authenticity challenges in the digital art space. The platform has drawn a diverse clientele, including artists, collectors, and investors, primarily targeting North America, Europe, and certain parts of Asia, enhancing accessibility for both seasoned and new investors.The company's revenue model is centered on transaction fees from trades within its NFT marketplace, where artists list their NFTs for sale. A percentage of the sale price is retained by Rare Bits, while the remainder goes to the seller. They may also provide premium services for enhanced listing visibility and market trend analysis tools for creators, facilitating ongoing user engagement and a sustainable revenue stream.Following the recent Series A funding round led by Spark Capital, Rare Bits plans to expand its platform capabilities with new features and enhancements. The company aims to enter additional markets in Europe and Asia by the end of 2024. The funds raised will support product development and market expansion initiatives, ensuring that the company can meet the evolving needs of its user base.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Apr 6, 2018, $7.1M — Spark Capital, First Round Capital, SV Angel, Craft Ventures

## Investors

- Spark Capital — Series A
- First Round Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/first-round-capital) — Series A
- SV Angel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sv-angel) — Series A
- Craft Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/craft-ventures) — Series A