Paddle8 is the auction house of the online world, supporting non-profits through benefit and themed auctions. Founded by Alexander Gilkes, an auctioneer and LVMH veteran, and Aditya Julka, a HBS MBA and serial entrepreneur. Paddle8 eases the sale and acquisition of art and collectibles via a fully virtual auction model, offering the lowest available commissions, no public sales records, and extended auction visibility and time-lines, enhanced by educational content, in addition to automated post-sale services. Paddle8 is funded by Founder Collective, a prestigious venture fund, and Mousse Partners, a family office affiliated with a major luxury brand. www.paddle8.com.

Recent Milestones
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Paddle8 acquired Blacklots Inc. (12/1/12)

Posted 3/1/13 at 1:22pm via blacklots.com
Paddle8 added Adam Dinwiddie as Head of Product. (8/1/12)

Posted 3/1/13 at 1:21pm
Paddle8 received $4M in Series A funding. (2/8/12)

Posted 2/8/12 at 8:03pm via techcrunch.com
Paddle8 added Justin Hsu as Advisor. (2/1/12)

Posted 12/20/12 at 5:03am
Paddle8 added Scott Belsky as Advisor/Investor. (3/5/10)

Posted 2/9/12 at 8:19am
Paddle8 added Aditya Julka as Co-Founder.

Posted 12/21/12 at 1:22pm