The Intelligent Solution
CVC is the first platform to create a true flywheel effect, connecting collectors' digital vaults to the real-world inventory of local retailers. More collectors make the platform invaluable to retailers; more retailers make it indispensable to collectors.
The CVC Platform
Collector's Vault Connect (CVC) is an AI-powered, multi-tenant SaaS platform that bridges independent comic book and collectible stores with the enthusiasts who love them. By removing technical barriers and heavy capital requirements, CVC empowers every retailer—from solo convention vendors to multi-location chains—to manage inventory, sales, loyalty, events, and customer engagement with ease. Collectors benefit from rich cataloging, valuation, trading, community tools, and a virtual Digital Longbox, keeping them connected to shops, events, and each other.
Key Investment Categories
Vertical SaaS
CVC is a subscription-based software platform built specifically for a niche industry—the collectibles market.
Marketplace Platform
The platform's core function is to connect two distinct groups of users (collectible stores and collectors), which makes it an online marketplace.
E-commerce Enablement
CVC provides the digital tools that enable physical retail stores to manage inventory, process sales, and engage with customers online.
Fintech
With features like valuation tools, trading between collectors, and processing sales for retailers, CVC has a significant financial technology component.
Artificial Intelligence
As an "AI-powered" platform, CVC would also be categorized within the artificial intelligence sector, attracting investors interested in machine learning and data-driven technologies.
A Market of Massive Scale
(Comics, Manga, Toys)
The Forces Driving the Market
The 'Kidult' Revolution
Adults are now responsible for 25% of all toy sales, creating a massive market for premium, high-end collectibles. This demographic has higher disposable income and views collecting as a serious hobby and investment.
Collectibles as an Asset
The perception of collectibles has shifted from hobby to a legitimate investment class. Financial advisors now recommend allocating 5-10% of portfolios to tangible assets as a hedge against market volatility.
The Power of Print
In an increasingly digital world, the demand for physical artifacts is stronger than ever. Physical comics and manga account for over 74% of their respective market revenues, prized for their tangible experience and collectibility.
The Modern Retail Challenge
The story of Funko, Inc. perfectly illustrates the opportunity and the risk in the modern collectibles market—a risk CVC is built to solve.
The Billion-Dollar Potential
Funko generated $1.1B in revenue in 2023. Even more impressively, the secondary market—collectors trading amongst themselves—is estimated to be worth another $1B annually, proving the immense value locked within the collector community.
The $30 Million Risk
Despite this success, Funko was forced to execute an inventory write-off exceeding $30M due to overproduction. This highlights the critical danger of relying on guesswork. CVC's predictive analytics provide retailers with the data-driven insights needed to prevent such costly mistakes.
Join Us in Building the Future
We are currently raising our seed round to accelerate development, onboard our first cohort of retail partners, and scale our user acquisition efforts. We are seeking partners who share our vision for a connected, intelligent, and thriving collectibles economy.
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