How much funding has Rare Candy raised?

Rare Candy has raised $9.8M in total funding, most recently a Seed round.

Who are Rare Candy's investors?

Rare Candy's investors include Lerer Hippeau, Yonder Ventures.

When was Rare Candy founded?

Rare Candy was founded in 2021.

Where is Rare Candy headquartered?

Rare Candy is headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, United States.

What industry is Rare Candy in?

Rare Candy operates in E-Commerce.

How many employees does Rare Candy have?

Rare Candy has 11-50 employees.

Rare Candy

Making the rarest cards and collections available to everyone

Grapevine, United States · Founded 2021 · $9.8M raised

E-Commerce

Headquarters: Grapevine, Texas
Employees: 11–50
Founded: 2021
Business Model: B2C

Website: rarecandy.com
Total Funding: $9.8M
Last Round: $4.0M SeedApr 2025
Rounds: 2

About

Rare Candy is a collector-first online marketplace for trading card games and collectibles, built by fans for fans. Founded in 2021 by Chris Knape and Lee Steinfeld (known online as Leonhart, a leading Pokémon content creator), the platform enables collectors to buy, sell, and auction authenticated Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Lorcana, and Gundam cards and booster boxes. Rare Candy differentiates through verified products, exclusive drops, live auctions, and a strong community-centric experience. The company is headquartered in Grapevine, Texas and is backed by investors including Lerer Hippeau and Konvoy Ventures.

Summary

Rare Candy is an E-Commerce company based in Grapevine, United States, founded in 2021. It has raised $9.8M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $4.0M Seed round in Apr 2025. Investors include Lerer Hippeau and Yonder Ventures.

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