Who are The Expert's investors?

The Expert's investors include Forerunner Ventures, First Round Capital, WndrCo, Sweet Capital, Promus Ventures, Golden Ventures.

When was The Expert founded?

The Expert was founded in 2021.

Where is The Expert headquartered?

The Expert is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States.

What industry is The Expert in?

The Expert operates in E-Commerce.

How many employees does The Expert have?

The Expert has 11-50 employees.

The Expert

Design you can trust.

Los Angeles, United States · Founded 2021

E-Commerce

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California
Employees: 11–50
Founded: 2021
Business Model: Marketplace

Website: theexpert.com
Last Round: Series AMar 2022
Rounds: 2

About

The Expert is a digital marketplace for high-end interior design, offering video consultations with over 140 of the world's top designers alongside an Expert-curated home shopping marketplace spanning furniture, lighting, vintage pieces, rugs, and fabrics. Founded in 2021 by celebrity interior designer Jake Arnold and YC alum Leo Seigal, the platform democratizes access to luxury design expertise while preserving trade pricing for design professionals. The Expert raised $3M seed from Forerunner Ventures (with Gwyneth Paltrow participating) and a $12M Series A, expanding to serve thousands of clients across 50 countries. In February 2026, The Expert joined Havenly Brands.

Summary

The Expert is an E-Commerce company based in Los Angeles, United States, founded in 2021. Its most recent funding was a Series A round in Mar 2022. Investors include Forerunner Ventures, First Round Capital and WndrCo.