Company Research Report: ALT.XYZ
Company Overview
- Name: ALT.XYZ
- Mission: No information is available.
- Founded: March 2021
- Founders: No specific founders mentioned.
- Key People: No information is available.
- Headquarters: 2261 Market St #4019, San Francisco, CA 94114.
- Number of Employees: No information is available.
- Revenue: No information is available.
- Known For: ALT.XYZ is known for focusing on the trading of alternative assets, particularly in the niche market of trading card collections and auctions, including high-profile sports cards and other collectible items.
Products
Main Offerings
- Trading and Auctions Platform
- Description: ALT.XYZ provides a platform for buying, selling, and borrowing against trading cards. The platform allows users to access auctions, track market trends, and manage collections.
- Vault Services
- Description: Secure storage solution for collectors' trading cards.
- Marketplace for Trading Cards
- Description: Enables the listing and selling of trading cards on both the ALT platform and eBay.
- Features:
- Liquid Auctions: A service that provides liquidity to the market by enabling card trading via auctions.
- Instant Pricer: Supported by CGC and SGC for quick valuation of cards.
- Search and Filter Tools: Includes 'Great Value Filter' for enhanced search capabilities.
- Seller Dashboard: A comprehensive tool for managing listings and sales.
Recent Developments
Funding Rounds
- March 2021: Launched with $31 million in funding from investors such as 776, First Round Capital, Addition Ventures, and professional athletes like Kevin Durant.
- November 2021: Secured $75 million in Series B funding from investors including Seven Seven Six and athlete partners like Tom Brady and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
New Product Features and Updates
- Product Releases in 2024 and 2025:
- Enhanced safety updates for auctions.
- Support for new card grading in instant pricing tools.
- Introduction of liquid auctions as a weekly event.
- Banking and Payment updates, including ACH and credit card payments.
Community and Events
- 2024 Events: ALT participated in several card shows, such as ALT X Dallas Card Show and ALT X Collect-a-Con, to enhance engagement with the community and promote platforms.
Partnerships
- Partnerships: Periodic collaborations with CGC (Certified Guaranty Company) and other entities to enhance product offerings like playtest Pokémon cards.
Additional Information
- The ALT platform has launched several initiatives to improve user experience such as the introduction of a new seller dashboard, updates to extended bidding options, and enhancements to card filtering systems.
- Community stories and seller showcases are regularly featured to engage and highlight the platform's users.
Note: Some specific financial metrics and detailed executive information were not available from the provided data.