Live stream shopping platform Whatnot has raised $50 million in Series B funding and says it plans to “double down” on selling sports cards and memorabilia. The investment was led by Anu Hariharan from Y Combinator Continuity, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz. They join investors Animal, musicians Ryan Tedder and DJ Skee with Mint 10, NFL players … [Read more...] about Whatnot Snares $50 Million in Funding; Plans to Expand Sports Card Breaks, Sales
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Notes: New Trading Card App; Topps Cards for Bellinger’s Catch; Pence’s Fly; All-Star Autographs
A new trading card collection management app is now available for smartphone users. Ken Richards has launched The Scouting Report app, which uses an inventory-based design to allow collectors to keep track of what they have. He says the app has multiple functionalities, depending on how you want to organize it. There’s also a marketplace component that … [Read more...] about Notes: New Trading Card App; Topps Cards for Bellinger’s Catch; Pence’s Fly; All-Star Autographs
Recent Hobby Innovations Have Been Fast, Numerous
The concept that gave us the internet turned 30 earlier this month. As with any new invention, there have been moments of greatness associated with this watershed change in communication and moments when we wish it had never been invented at all. It's changed how many of us live, how we shop, how we communicate and really changed how we learn. It's also … [Read more...] about Recent Hobby Innovations Have Been Fast, Numerous
Collectable Acquires Elite Cards to Bring Pricing Data to App
Collectable.com, which offers an app that offers sports collectors the ability to view and search major auctions from their smartphone, has purchased Elite Cards, a mobile-oriented, real-time price guide for sports cards. Collectable founder and CEO David Yoken believes the acquisition will help collectors gather vital information about pricing on vintage and modern sports … [Read more...] about Collectable Acquires Elite Cards to Bring Pricing Data to App
Topps Digital Biz Buzzing in Florida
As if continues to try and figure out ways to get more people to buy physical trading cards, Topps is going full speed ahead with the hottest part of its business. Already occupying space in Orlando, FL where it has moved its rapidly growing Topps Digital Apps business, the company is already planning for future growth. Topps is hoping the City of Orlando and state of … [Read more...] about Topps Digital Biz Buzzing in Florida