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Exclusive: Forerunner leads $30 million round in collectibles marketplace Courtyard.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Del Rey, Jason 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the rapid growth of Courtyard, a New York City-based startup that specializes in selling mystery packs of trading cards and comic books through a digital vending machine model. Founded in 2021, Courtyard has raised $30 million in Series A funding to expand its operations, capitalizing on the recent surge in popularity of trading cards, driven by nostalgia and digital gamification. Customers purchase mystery packs at various price points, with the option to sell back cards they are dissatisfied with, which enhances the liquidity of the collectibles market. The company has seen significant sales growth, reaching $50 million a month, and aims to further improve customer experience as it expands its offerings. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2025/07, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:186913104
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