Auctane Overview
- Year Founded
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1996
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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1,930
- Latest Deal Type
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Debt - Acquisition
- Financing Rounds
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9
- Investments
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9
Auctane General Information
Description
Operator of an internet-based mailing and shipping platform intended to offer the convenience of online postage. The company's platform facilitates postage stamps, shipping labels, priority mail, import orders, multi-carrier shipping, and other related services, enabling users to print and manage their postage easily while sitting at their houses.
Contact Information
Website
www.shipstationglobal.comCorporate Office
- 4301 Bull Creek Road
- Austin, TX 78731
- United States
Corporate Office
- 4301 Bull Creek Road
- Austin, TX 78731
- United States
Auctane Timeline
Auctane Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Auctane Comparisons
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Auctane Competitors (25)
One of Auctane’s 25 competitors is ParcelParcel Netherlands, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Naarden, Netherlands.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ParcelParcel Netherlands | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Naarden, Netherlands | ||||
| Endicia | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Sunnyvale, CA | ||||
| AfterShip | Venture Capital-Backed | Hong Kong, Hong Kong | ||||
| Wuunder Nederland | Venture Capital-Backed | Arnhem, Netherlands | ||||
| byrd | Venture Capital-Backed | Vienna, Austria |
Auctane Patents
Auctane Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20230029177-A1 | Systems and methods for exposing alternate shipping service provider services in shipping management systems | Inactive | 20-Jul-2021 | ||
| WO-2023002245-A1 | Systems and methods for exposing alternate shipping service provider services in shipping management systems | Inactive | 20-Jul-2021 | ||
| US-11861545-B1 | Tokenization of shielded shipping data | Active | 09-Jun-2020 | ||
| US-12346870-B1 | Tokenization of shielded shipping data | Active | 09-Jun-2020 | ||
| US-11334844-B1 | Electronic marketplace drop shipping | Active | 26-Feb-2020 | G06Q10/0835 |
Auctane Signals
Auctane Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Auctane Investments & Acquisitions (9)
Auctane’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Worldwide Express for . The deal was made on 01-Jun-2026.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Express | 01-Jun-2026 | Buyout/LBO | Logistics | ||
| Return Rabbit | 12-Jun-2023 | Buyout/LBO | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| Packlink | 20-Dec-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Logistics | ||
| Shipsi | 17-Dec-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Logistics | ||
| MetaPack | 15-Aug-2018 | Merger/Acquisition | Business/Productivity Software |
Auctane Exits (1)
Auctane’s most recent exit was on 17-Dec-2021 from Shipsi. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipsi | 17-Dec-2021 | Completed |
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Auctane Affiliates
Subsidiaries (7)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Rabbit | Ann Arbor, MI | 2021 | |
| ShippingEasy | Austin, TX | 2012 | |
| ShipStation | Austin, TX | 2011 | |
| ShipWorks | Saint Louis, MO | 2000 | |
| MetaPack | London, United Kingdom | 1999 |
Auctane FAQs
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When was Auctane founded?
Auctane was founded in 1996.
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Where is Auctane headquartered?
Auctane is headquartered in Austin, TX.
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What is the size of Auctane?
Auctane has 1,930 total employees.
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What industry is Auctane in?
Auctane’s primary industry is Application Software.
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Is Auctane a private or public company?
Auctane is a Private company.
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What is Auctane’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Auctane is .
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How much funding has Auctane raised over time?
Auctane has raised $983M.
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Who are Auctane’s investors?
Neuberger Private Equity Partners and Thoma Bravo have invested in Auctane.
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Who are Auctane’s competitors?
ParcelParcel Netherlands, Endicia, AfterShip, Wuunder Nederland, and byrd are some of the 25 competitors of Auctane.
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