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The Expert

The Expert

Private
Los Angeles, CaliforniaConsumer & Commercehttps://www.theexpert.com/

Last Round

Series A

Mar 18, 2022

Total Funding Raised

$15M

Company Overview

The Expert is an interior design and e-commerce company that provides an online platform for video consultations with interior designers and operates a curated home shopping marketplace.

Sector

Consumer & Commerce

Verticals

E-commerce, Home & Lifestyle, PropTech Services

Business Model

B2C

Customer Profile

Marketplace Commission, Services & Consulting

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

interior designvirtual consultatione-commerce marketplaceonline interior designhome decordesign advicetrade-only furnitureprocurement servicese-designcurated marketplacehome stylingdrop-shipdesign consultationvirtual design

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The Expert Comparables

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Decorilla
77%

The Expert Funding Rounds

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Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series AMar 18, 2022
SeedApr 28, 2021

Key People

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Lee Anne Blake

Chief Executive Officer

Executive Team

The Expert Investors

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The Expert investors
InvestorRounds
Forerunner VenturesSeries A, Seed
Promus VenturesSeed, Series A
First Round CapitalSeries A
WndrCoSeed
Pentas VenturesSeries A
Sweet CapitalSeed
Golden VenturesSeed

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  • Apr 28, 2021

    $3M round led by Forerunner Ventures

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is The Expert a public or private company?

The Expert is a private company.

What is the current stock price of The Expert?

The Expert is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is The Expert worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for The Expert is not publicly available.

Can I buy The Expert stock?

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When was The Expert's last funding round?

The Expert's most recent funding round was Series A on March 18, 2022.

Who are the main investors in The Expert?

Key investors in The Expert include Forerunner Ventures, First Round Capital.

Will The Expert IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for The Expert.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersLos Angeles, California
Employee Range30
Year Founded2021
Last FundingMar 18, 2022

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