Trade Me

New Zealand's largest online auction and classifieds website.

Venture Capital Active Wellington, New Zealand Est. 1999
Last updated 2026-07-20
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About

Trade Me is New Zealand's largest online auction and classifieds website, founded in 1999 by New Zealand entrepreneur Sam Morgan. It operates as an online marketplace and classified advertising platform, connecting buyers and sellers across vertical marketplaces for automobiles, property, and jobs, as well as offering auctions and fixed-price sales for new and used goods.

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Investment activity

1 portfolio exit on record.

Q&A

What is Trade Me's most recent exit?
Trade Me had an exit in October 2018 when a company was acquired by Stena Line for $2M.
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Identifiers & details

Legal nameTrade Me Ltd.
Founded1999-3

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Top reposMapMe, bootup.js, Covert, ReviewMe, ng-defer-load