# Shortboxed

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/shortboxed

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.shortboxed.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.1M
- Latest round: Seed (Nov 3, 2021)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Shortboxed LLC is a digital platform dedicated to the buying and selling of comic books, providing a secure and efficient marketplace for collectors and enthusiasts.Shortboxed LLC operates as a digital marketplace for comic book transactions. Founded by Bj A and Gene Miguel, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, US. In November 2021, Shortboxed raised USD 2.15 mn in Seed funding led by FinSight Ventures and Webb Investment Network, marking its first funding round. The total amount raised by the company is USD 2.15 mn.Shortboxed offers a digital platform designed for comic book buying and selling, featuring the Shortboxed app for auction bidding, fixed-price purchases, and collection management. The service ensures transaction authenticity and fair market values, catering to individual collectors, retailers, and investors primarily in the US, with outreach to Canada, the UK, and Australia.Shortboxed generates revenue through transaction fees on sales made via its platform and potential subscription fees for premium services. The platform earns a percentage from sellers during comic purchases and incurs additional fees for auction bids, with pricing reflecting market demand, starting from as low as USD 2.Following the USD 2.15 mn Seed funding in November 2021, Shortboxed intends to make key strategic hires across engineering, operations, and marketing roles. The company aims to enhance its platform with new features and expand into additional markets, focusing on regions such as Europe and Asia by the end of 2023.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Nov 3, 2021, $2.1M — Webb Investment Network, FinSight Ventures

## Investors

- Webb Investment Network (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/webb-investment-network) — Seed
- FinSight Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/finsight-ventures) — Seed