Sotheby’s
VC Fund
New York, United States
Sotheby’s is a VC fund in New York focused on Web3 and Retail. Sotheby’s conducts auctions and private sales of fine art, antiques and decorative art, jewelry, and collectibles. The company also offers related brokerage services. Sotheby’s was founded in 1987 and is based in New York, United States.
- Total investments:
- 6
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 33%
Last updated:
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Industries Sotheby’s invests in
Stages Sotheby’s invests in
Countries Sotheby’s invests in
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Web3 1 (17%)
- Retail 1 (17%)
- Software 1 (17%)
- Logistics 1 (17%)
- E-Commerce 1 (17%)
Stage
- Seed 2 (33%)
- Pre-Seed 1 (17%)
- Series C 1 (17%)
- Series D 1 (17%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Christopher Chan
VP Operations
|
VP Operations | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Ginny Wetherell
Associate Digital Operations Manager, Product & Technology
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Associate Digital Operations Manager, Product & Technology | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Joelle Romba
Director Berlin, Specialist for Contemporary Art
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Director Berlin, Specialist for Contemporary Art | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Kinjil Mathur
Strategic Consultant, New Business Initiative
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Strategic Consultant, New Business Initiative | Total investments: 1 | Find email | |
Nigel Hilditch
Director, Head Of Content, Europe & Asia
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Director, Head Of Content, Europe & Asia | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
| See all 10 team members → | ||||
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| The all-in-one web3 platform powering brands & creators | $20M / Seed / Oct 21, 2021 | ||
| IfOnly is a marketplace for incredible experiences. From unique everyday offerings with local experts to once-in-a-lifetime connections with lauded luminaries, IfOnly provides access to a curated selection of extraordinary experiences that benefit worthy causes around the world.Members enjoy amazing experiences that help them do somethingincredible every weekend. Engage with athletes, epicureans, artists, musicians, designers, and others who inspire shared interests, foster lasting memories, and benefit impactful causes.Luminaries can share their talent and build their business on the IfOnly marketplace. From meeting premium clientele to promoting their experiences in a curated, safe environment, top luminaries trust IfOnly to help them build their brand while benefiting important causes.At IfOnly, we believe that life is not about buying things, it's about the extraordinary experiences we remember and share.So, what’s your IfOnly? | $20M / Series D / Apr 04, 2018 | ||
| ARTA is a logistics software and fulfillment service. Their API automates shipping and fulfillment for value and collectible objects. Their resources focused on post-sale fulfillment for online and offline sellers. They specialize in logistical services for art, design, furniture, antiques, jewelry, watches, and collectibles. | $3M / Seed / Sep 13, 2017 | ||
| IfOnly is a marketplace for incredible experiences. From unique everyday offerings with local experts to once-in-a-lifetime connections with lauded luminaries, IfOnly provides access to a curated selection of extraordinary experiences that benefit worthy causes around the world.Members enjoy amazing experiences that help them do somethingincredible every weekend. Engage with athletes, epicureans, artists, musicians, designers, and others who inspire shared interests, foster lasting memories, and benefit impactful causes.Luminaries can share their talent and build their business on the IfOnly marketplace. From meeting premium clientele to promoting their experiences in a curated, safe environment, top luminaries trust IfOnly to help them build their brand while benefiting important causes.At IfOnly, we believe that life is not about buying things, it's about the extraordinary experiences we remember and share.So, what’s your IfOnly? | Series C / Nov 21, 2016 | ||
| ARTA is a logistics software and fulfillment service. Their API automates shipping and fulfillment for value and collectible objects. Their resources focused on post-sale fulfillment for online and offline sellers. They specialize in logistical services for art, design, furniture, antiques, jewelry, watches, and collectibles. | $1M / Pre-Seed / Jun 01, 2016 | ||
| See all 6 investments → | |||
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FAQ
What does Sotheby’s invest in?
Sotheby’s invests primarily in Web3, Retail and Software startups, most often at Seed and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 6 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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Who are the partners at Sotheby’s?
The team at Sotheby’s includes Christopher Chan (VP Operations), Ginny Wetherell (Associate Digital Operations Manager, Product & Technology) and Joelle Romba (Director Berlin, Specialist for Contemporary Art), among 10 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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