Ellie Horvath
At Best Startup London we track over 100,000 London based startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 56 Auctions companies in London. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Auctions Companies & Startups (London)
Groupay
| Founders | Hiroki Takeuchi, Matt Robinson, Tom Blomfield |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Groupay is an online platform for web design.
Affectv
| Founders | Glen Calvert |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Affectv is an advertising technology company that runs media campaigns for global brands.
NovaFori
| Founders | Phil Bird |
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We build world-class marketplaces.
ATG Media
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
ATG Media offers an online portal that enables users to browse catalogues for fine art, antique and collectable auctions.
Givergy
| Founders | Mark Worrall, Sven Hansen |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Givergy offfers a range of cutting-edge platforms to help charities raise more at fundraising events and online.
Cryptograph
| Founders | Edouard Bessire, Guillaume Gonnaud, Hugo McDonaugh |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
One-of-a-kind digital collectibles from your favourite icons and artists that raise money for charity forever, all secured by blockchain.
BitPoster
| Founders | Aidan Neill, Jake Kalliath |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
BitPoster is a marketplace for programmatic trading of outdoor media.
Digital Theatre
| Founders | Robert Delamere, Tom Shaw |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Digital Theatre is a digital streaming platform for the performing arts.
Flat Bid
| Founders | B.M. Anderson |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Flat Bid provides online real estate auctions.
ChefXChange
| Founders | Karl Naim, Marc Washington |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
ChefXChange is an online marketplace that connects Chefs to Foodies looking for an exclusive culinary experience in their homes
UCROWDME
| Founders | Giselle Griffiths, Greg Griffiths |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Global ideas marketplace leveraging blockchain, AI and best-of-breed technology.
IPONWEB
| Founders | Boris Mouzykantskii |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
IPONWEB is a pioneering real-time technology & infrastructure provider that builds customized media trading platforms for its clients.
Release Platform
| Founders | Ultan Miller |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Instagram influencer marketing software
Bonhams
| Founders | Thomas Dodd |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Bonhams is an auctioneer that offers auction services to trade fine arts and antique goods.
BidToTrip
| Founders | Augusto Grandi, Chiara Fusaroli, Sara Brunelli |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
BidToTrip is an auction site for luxury hotels and other travel items.
Scoop Retail
| Founders | Kim Weld-Blundell |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Scoop Retail is a digital platform for multi-channel retailers.
Christie’s
| Founders | James Christie |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise.
Collecting Cars
| Founders | Edward Lovett |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Auction Website for collectable cars
The Musuem Gallery
| Founders | Alexander Weston Smith |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
The world’s first and largest fine art NFT marketplace. We design and curate certified NFT collections for museums and galleries.
Roadio
| Founders | Mawuli Ladzekpo, Nick Daniels |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
The ultimate free app for learning to drive.
OK YO
| Founders | Dom Duhan |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
OK YO is a global marketplace allowing users to instantly create their own pop-up stores for free.
MadBid.com
| Founders | Daniel Rovira, Juha Koski, Madhur Srivastava |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
MadBid.com is an online retail auction platform, combining elements of ecommerce with gaming skills and bargain auctions.
Shiply
| Founders | Robert Matthams |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
The online transport marketplace matching people moving goods with transport companies “going there anyway”.
Stream.Plus
| Founders | Marek Novy |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Stream.Plus is the future of branded video distribution.
Infectious Media
| Founders | Martin Kelly |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Infectious Media is an international programmatic agency that partners with global brands to deliver effective & efficient media campaigns.
Salutara
| Founders | Martin Cvetler |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Salutara is a full-service online platform for medical travel.
Swapit
| Founders | Unknown |
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Swapit is an online swapping and trading community designed for kids and teens.
The Job Auction
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Job board and auction platform for jobs and skills
Moonfruit
| Founders | Eirik Pettersen, Joe White, Wendy Tan White |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Moonfruit is a site builder that offers design software to help users build websites and online shops.
Build-Online.com
| Founders | Unknown |
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Build-Online.com, a business-to-business e-commerce site for Europe’s construction industry.
The Diamond Store
| Founders | Gary A Ingram |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
The Diamond Store is an online diamond jewelry retailer offering luxury diamond and gemstone Jewellery with confidence.
Zinc Media
| Founders | Unknown |
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We create and deliver innovative content-focused strategies that aim to educate.
Dix Noonan Webb
| Founders | Unknown |
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Dix Noonan Webb Ltd is the UK’s leading specialist auctioneer and valuer of Coins
Spink and Son
| Founders | Unknown |
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Spink and Son is a global collectable auction house that offers a wide range of unparalleled services to collectors worldwide.
Marcandi
| Founders | Unknown |
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Marcandi creates, manages, and operates online trading and auction platforms.
WARSTUFF
| Founders | Paul McCabe |
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WARSTUFF is an e-commerce site that connects militaria collectors with dealers.
ValueMyStuff
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
ValueMyStuff offers an online platform that enables its users to share images of their arts and antiques, and find its value.
The Fine Art Auction Group Limited
| Founders | Unknown |
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The Fine Art Auction Group Limited provides fine art and collectibles auction services in the United Kingdom.
James Anderson Estate Agents
| Founders | Unknown |
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James Anderson specializes services of selling, buying, and property auctions services.
Auctioning4u
| Founders | Unknown |
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Auctioning4u is the UK’s leading chain of eBay drop-off shops, created to help people sell via this popular auction site.
YooBeeDoo
| Founders | Unknown |
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Penny Auction Site
PrezziPazzi.com
| Founders | Enrico Pandian |
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PrezziPazzi.com is an Online Auctions company.
Expat Focus
| Founders | Unknown |
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Expat Focus is a company provide the information service and improving the physical,mental and financial religion.
Money Zebra
| Founders | Kosta Du |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Gateway to almost a billion African businesses and individuals for financial service providers
Bidegy
| Founders | Unknown |
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Maximizing the value of ecommerce
Pyrabid
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Pyrabid is an online retail auction platform in the UK for the “best bargain deals” available online.
Express Bids
| Founders | Unknown |
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Online Sealed Bid Auctions
Sweemo
| Founders | Unknown |
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Users bid auction style for user generated life experiences like skydiving, cooking lessons or backstage passes.
BM Samuels
| Founders | Unknown |
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BM Samuels specializes in offering regulated mortgage lending services to businesses, property dealers and developers.
Philip Davies & Sons
| Founders | Unknown |
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Philip Davies & Sons offers valuation and auction services for plant, machinery, and business assets.
FastHelp
| Founders | Unknown |
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FastHelp is a Windows Help File Generator that produces online and offline documentation.
BidMyth
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
BidMyth is a high fashion stock buyer which retails for an affordable cost.
red2
| Founders | Phil Bird |
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Red2 is a software development business that focuses on innovative auction technologies.
SYD Media
| Founders | Florian Forlini |
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Online Ad Trading Technologies
TyreForums
| Founders | Unknown |
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TyreForums is the online automotive community network.
AsteEvento
| Founders | Unknown |
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AsteEvento is a skincare blog that discusses acne scars and acne lotion treatments.
