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DefunctYC W18

London, GB · Founded 2016 · 12 employees · 6 known investors

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Secured offers a membership service providing market insights and community connections for collectors and investors in sneakers, NFTs, sports cards, and other collectibles.

Also known as S94 Inc. · BUMP

B2B MarketplacesConsumerDirect to ConsumerMarketing TechSubscriptionsUnited KingdomEuropeFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W18)

Secured was founded in 2016 by Jack Ryder and Sam Howarth.

JRJack Ryder
Jack RyderCEOJack Ryder is cofounder and former CEO of BUMP (YC W18), an earlier startup. He now works on Flare, an AI-powered accounting platform for high-growth companies.
SHSam Howarth
Sam HowarthCOO
CGCezar Grigore
Cezar GrigoreChief Growth Officer2021–2022Founder at Index

Investors · 6

ACE & CompanyreportedGeneva

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Foundation CapitalreportedPalo Alto · $250K – $15M

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HeadlinereportedSan Francisco · $1M – $50M

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Kleiner PerkinsreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $15M

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SCM Advisorsreported

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Related companies · 4

MageA marketplace for buying and selling collectible cards that uses real-time bidding and asking to match buyers and sellers, with in-house experts verifying authenticity before shipment.
Courtyard.ioCourtyard.io operates a marketplace where buyers purchase digital packs containing physical collectibles such as trading cards, comics, and watches, with options to store items in secure vaults or resell them at guaranteed prices.
GobbleGobble is a meal kit delivery service that provides pre-prepped ingredients and recipes designed for home cooks to prepare fresh dinners in 15 minutes. The company serves busy families and health-conscious consumers seeking convenient home-cooked meals without long-term commitments.
CratejoyCratejoy is a marketplace that curates and delivers subscription boxes and gifts tailored to user interests, ranging from wellness and self-care to collectibles and educational experiences. The platform connects buyers with independent creators and sellers who design themed product collections.

Companies working in the same space as Secured.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
S94 Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does Secured do?
Secured offers a membership service providing market insights and community connections for collectors and investors in sneakers, NFTs, sports cards, and other collectibles.
Who founded Secured?
Secured was founded by Jack Ryder, Sam Howarth in 2016.
Who are Secured's investors?
Secured's investors include Y Combinator, ACE & Company, Foundation Capital, Headline, Kleiner Perkins, SCM Advisors.
Where is Secured headquartered?
Secured is headquartered in London, GB.