The StockX EC-1
StockX is a unique company at the nexus of two radical transitions that isn’t just redefining markets, but our culture as well. Societies are defined by their markets. What people value, what they actually buy, how they transact and who t.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review: Getting out of their own way
Earlier this year, Nothing launched the Ear (1) with a grand idea: earbuds as fashion accessories. Sure, the company talked a lot about the non-invasiveness of transparent design, but at the end of the day, the product’s launch on StockX betrayed a.....»»
People are going insane for Nothing’s new earbuds
Earlier this week, Nothing partnered with StockX to offer the first 100 models of the Nothing ear (1) earbuds. These were made available in an auction-style event that spread across two days, ending yesterday. The 100 highest bids would receive a lim.....»»
Whatnot raises $50M to let people sell Pokémon cards, Funko Pops and more via livestream
Whatnot exists with one primary goal in mind: to give people a place to buy and sell collectibles (like Pokémon cards, sports cards, pins, etc.) in a safe, authenticated way. The company started out with intentions of being a GOAT/StockX-style resal.....»»
Whatnot raises $50M to let people sell Pokémon cards, Funko Pops, and more via livestream
Whatnot exists with one primary goal in mind: to give people a place to buy and sell collectibles (like Pokémon cards, sports cards, pins, etc) in a safe, authenticated way. The company started out with intentions of being a GOAT/StockX-style resale.....»»
Hear how StockX brought the sneaker scene to Detroit
At TechCrunch’s Detroit City Spotlight this week, I sat down with Rae Witte, the journalist behind the StockX EC-1. TechCrunch’s EC-1 push allows individual authors to go deep on a particular company. And as StockX has been headquartered.....»»
Extra Crunch roundup: StockX EC-1, Early Stage recaps, unpacking Alkami’s IPO, more
Over the last few days, we’ve published several articles recapping panels from last week’s TechCrunch Early Stage virtual conference. Each story is based on an interview with a founder or investor who addressed some of the most common sta.....»»
Daily Crunch: The Supreme Court sides with Google in Oracle suit
The Supreme Court announces several tech-related rulings, LG will shut down its smartphone business and we take a deep dive into the story of StockX. This is your Daily Crunch for April 5, 2021. The big story: The Supreme Court sides with Google in O.....»»
The consequences of scaling up sneaker culture
While StockX’s idea of access does circumvent gatekeeping and the backdoor deals of the past to an extent, it has come at the cost of having access taken from vibrant regions, brick-and-mortar stores and small businesses to those with more capital......»»
Where StockX fits in the business of sneakers
E-commerce startups and tech companies have sprouted up to target this connected cultural consumer, and StockX has had to run quickly to maintain its product and marketplace lead. Before StockX, sneaker buyers had eBay, campouts at sneaker.....»»
Authentication and StockX’s global arms race against fraudsters
In this part of the EC-1, we’ll explore how authentication got started at StockX and how it has grown, as well as what it takes to compete with the fakes — and the fallout when the company gets a decision wrong. As we saw in part one of.....»»
How StockX became the stock market of hype
StockX may be a multibillion dollar juggernaut with massive influence radiating throughout sneaker culture today, but it started with taking the leap to transforming a personal passion into a business plan. While the old adage goes, “Find.....»»
The StockX EC-1
StockX is a unique company at the nexus of two radical transitions that isn’t just redefining markets, but our culture as well. Societies are defined by their markets. What people value, what they actually buy, how they transact and who t.....»»
The StockX megaround smells like pre-IPO money
An IPO? A shoe-reselling marketplace? Sure! At the numbers we know about it, why not? Earlier today, TechCrunch reported that consumer reseller marketplace StockX raised $275 million at a valuation of approximately $2.8 billion. Selling a t.....»»
StockX raises $275m Series E, valuing the retailer at $2.8b
StockX today announced its Series E funding led by Tiger Global. The $275 million funding round values the company at $2.8 billion at a post-money valuation. The company intends to use the cash to accelerate global expansion, product development, and.....»»