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TradeOut.com
TradeOutcom operates as a business-to-business internet marketplace for buyers and sellers of business surplus
About TradeOut.com
TradeOut.com operated as an online marketplace facilitating the buying and selling of business surplus and off-lease assets across a multitude of industries. Founded in 1998, the company established a platform designed to efficiently manage and liquidate excess inventory, connecting businesses with a broad base of potential buyers.
The firm's business model centered on creating a liquid market for assets that would otherwise be difficult to dispose of. By providing a centralized platform, TradeOut.com enabled organizations to quickly find purchasers for their surplus goods, thereby improving asset recovery rates. The company's services were targeted at business organizations looking to manage their excess inventory and off-lease asset purchases and sales.
The company successfully attracted significant venture capital funding, raising $22 million in an early-stage round in November 1999, followed by an additional $15 million in March 2000. Key investors included prominent names such as Benchmark Capital Holdings, GE Capital, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, and eBay. This financial backing supported the company's growth, and by 2001, it had approximately 220 employees.
Ultimately, TradeOut.com was acquired by DoveBid on August 6, 2001, marking its transition from a venture-backed independent entity to part of a larger organization.
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Aug 2001 | $0 | — | DoveBid | — |
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | May 2000 | $15M | $60M | GE Capital | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for TradeOut.com is 190 monthly website visits, up 18.8% over the last three months.
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Investors
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Series B and later4 investors entered at this stage
Benchmark
Morgan Stanley
eBay
GE Capital
Other known investors1 additional known investor
- DODoveBid
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