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July 24, 2025 – Courtyard.io, a pioneering marketplace and tokenization service that enables seamless ownership and trading of physical collectibles on the blockchain, today announced it has successfully raised $30 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Forerunner Ventures, with significant participation from NEA, Y Combinator, Burst Capital, Prelude, and ParaFi.
This substantial investment underscores the growing confidence in Courtyard.io's innovative approach to bringing transparency, liquidity, and a powerful new form of ownership to the global collectibles market. The capital will be used to accelerate product development, expand market reach, and further enhance the platform's blockchain-powered infrastructure.
"We are incredibly excited to announce this Series A funding, which is a testament to the hard work of our team, the trust of our users, and the belief of our investors in our vision," stated a spokesperson for Courtyard.io. "This is just the beginning. Our mission is to empower all kinds of collectors by pushing the boundaries of how people collect and trade, and this funding will significantly accelerate our ability to deliver on that promise."
Courtyard.io addresses long-standing challenges in the physical collectibles market by leveraging blockchain technology to offer unparalleled benefits:
- Instant Liquidity: By tokenizing and vaulting physical collectibles, Courtyard.io eliminates the friction, risks, and time-consuming processes associated with traditional sales. Collectibles can be bought and sold instantly worldwide without needing physical movement for each transaction, unlocking new levels of liquidity.
- Enhanced Transparency: Every transaction and ownership detail is recorded on-chain, providing reliable provenance and clear pricing history. Collectors can easily access all past owners and activity around a particular collectible, fostering trust and authenticity.
- Expanded Buyer Network: The platform's on-chain approach allows sellers to reach a broader audience, accommodating both credit card and crypto payments in one integrated marketplace.
- Lower Fees: Courtyard.io’s blockchain-centric model enables lower seller fees compared to traditional Web2 marketplaces, with the added benefit of no sales tax on vault transactions.
- Power to Discover and Bid: Collectors gain the ability to discover and bid on collectibles at any time, even those not actively listed for sale. This empowers sellers to accept offers and receive instant payouts without the need to formally list an item.
- Vibrant Community: Courtyard.io fosters a global community where collectors can digitally display their collections, increase asset visibility, and connect with fellow enthusiasts worldwide.
Courtyard.io is committed to ensuring the security and integrity of physical assets. Collectibles are vaulted securely, and the platform employs a robust Proof of Integrity system to link physical assets to their digital tokens.
About Courtyard.io:
Courtyard.io is a first-of-its-kind marketplace and tokenization service empowering collectors to own and trade physical collectibles on the blockchain. By providing instant liquidity, unparalleled transparency, and a global buyer network, Courtyard.io is redefining the collecting experience. The company is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of how people collect and trade, fostering a vibrant community, and unlocking new value for collectors worldwide.
Compiled by CMO Intern team
