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Chicago, United StatesFounded 1999Home Living

Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2000

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About Eppraisals.com

Eppraisals.com was an online platform specializing in the appraisal of art and antiques, a venture initiated by founder and chairwoman Leslie Hindman. The Chicago-based firm aimed to provide valuation services for a wide array of items, from 18th-century furniture to pop culture collectibles like a 1970s Partridge Family lunchbox.

The company's business model centered on providing expert appraisals to users of online marketplaces. A significant milestone for the firm was its partnership with eBay, allowing it to offer quotes to buyers and sellers on the vast auction site. This collaboration was intended to build confidence and transparency in online transactions. Additionally, Eppraisals.com partnered with SquareTrade, an online dispute resolution company, to help establish the value of contested items in online auctions.

Despite raising $15 million through two funding rounds with investors like BlueStar Ventures, the company faced challenges in reaching profitability. The volume of transactions and customer usage did not meet initial expectations, leading to financial difficulties. After less than two years of operation, which included staff layoffs and an unsuccessful search for a buyer, Eppraisals.com ceased operations. The company's co-founder was Gary Piattoni, who briefly served as acting CEO after restructuring efforts.

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Status: Closed
Founded: 1999
Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 0.0/100
Industry: Home Living
Sector: Home Living, Interior Design, Furniture, Decoration, Arts & Culture
Client focus: b2c
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Funding history

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Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
SERIES B✓Equity / VC	May 2000	$12M	$48M	Plum Holdings · Bluestar Ventures · Tribune Company	—

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