Christie's
Christie's is the world's leading art business, renowned for its exceptional auctions and private sales. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, the company has established itself as a prominent platform for fine and decorative arts, jewelry, photographs, and collectibles. It conducts approximately 450 auctions annually across more than 80 categories, with prices ranging from $200 to over $100 million. In 2014, Christie's achieved record sales totaling £5.1 billion, including £916.1 million from private sales, reflecting a 20% increase from the previous year. The company emphasizes key areas such as Post-War & Contemporary, Impressionist & Modern, Old Masters, and Jewelry. Christie's operates a global network with 54 offices in 32 countries and 12 salerooms in major cities including London, New York, and Hong Kong. In addition to auctions, Christie's provides services like art appraisal, financing, and education, promoting a responsible culture within the art community worldwide.
Past deals in Collectibles
LUXUS
Seed Round in 2023
LUXUS is an innovative alternative investment platform that allows individuals to invest in luxury assets through fractional ownership. By partnering with leading premium brands, LUXUS provides access to high jewelry, ethically sourced precious gems, rare timepieces, and other aspirational assets. The platform caters to a diverse global investment community, including family offices, facilitating the buying and selling of appreciating luxury goods. LUXUS aims to democratize investment opportunities that were previously limited to the ultra-wealthy, leveraging advanced technology to enhance user experience. The company's founding team comprises seasoned executives with extensive expertise in FinTech, investment management, and luxury sectors, supported by notable investors.
Collectrium
Acquisition in 2015
Collectrium Inc. is a collection management platform established in 2009, specializing in fine arts and high-value collectibles such as cars, watches, jewelry, and wine. Based in New York, with additional offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, Collectrium provides a secure, web-based system that enables users to access and manage their collections from any device. The platform supports various aspects of the collection life cycle, allowing art enthusiasts to browse, discover, and analyze their collections while offering ancillary services like insurance, storage, and restoration through partnerships with leading providers. Currently, over one million artworks from galleries and private collections are managed on Collectrium, which serves more than 25,000 art collectors globally in seven languages. The platform integrates tools for tracking location history, financial transactions, and activities related to auctions and exhibitions, thereby ensuring that collectors can effectively manage and safeguard their investments. As of February 2015, Collectrium operates as a subsidiary of Christie's International Plc.
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