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TCGplayer
Gaming · San Jose, United States · Founded 1998
Marketplace and software business serving buyers and sellers of collectible items MoreLess
TCGplayer, a subsidiary of eBay, operates a leading online technology platform in the collectibles industry. The company connects thousands of buyers and sellers worldwide, facilitating trading card game (TCG) sales through physical stores, websites, mobile apps, and the TCGplayer Marketplace. TCGplayer's business model focuses on creating a seamless customer experience from end-to-end, fostering a diverse community of collectible enthusiasts. Revenue is generated through transaction fees, subscription services, and advertising. The platform serves a broad market of TCG players, collectors, and hobbyists, emphasizing a community-driven approach. TCGplayer also invests in its employees by offering competitive benefits, including incentive programs, stock purchase plans, generous PTO, 401k matching, and health benefits.
Keywords: collectibles, trading cards, marketplace, buyers, sellers, community, technology, platform, TCG, eBay
Company overview
TCGplayer company information
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- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 1998
- Headquarters
- San Jose, United States
- Employees
- 488
- Open positions
- 17
- Dealroom signal
- 75.9
Valuation & funding
TCGplayer funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Aug 2022 | $295M | $295M | eBay | ↗ |
| GROWTH EQUITY VC✓Equity / VC | Jun 2021 | $35M | — | Vista Equity Partners | ↗ |
| CONVERTIBLE✓Equity / VC | Jul 2019 | $0 | — | FJ Labs | — |
| GROWTH EQUITY VC✓Equity / VC | Feb 2018 | $10M | — | Radian Capital | ↗ |
Financials
Workforce over time
Available workforce history. Financial fields without reported data are omitted.
| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 495 |
| 2025 | 456 |
| 2024 | 439 |
| 2023 | 410 |
| 2022 | 342 |
| 2021 | 259 |
Growth signals
TCGplayer website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for TCGplayer is 37M monthly website visits, up 12.1% over the last three months. TCGplayer's team grew 7% over the past year.
Hiring
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Comparisons
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Talent graph
TCGplayer's talent
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Global footprint
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Market sentiment
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