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Convelio is a tech-enabled freight forwarder specializing in shipping fine art, antiques, and high-end design furniture. It uses a proprietary algorithm to generate instant quotes by evaluating fragility, dimensions, and value, often delivering prices cheaper than industry standards. The platform handles end-to-end logistics—pickup, bespoke packing, customs clearance, air/sea/road freight, tracking, and insurance—across service tiers like Convelio Essential and Convelio Fine Art. Its goal is to digitize art logistics, improve efficiency, and offer transparent, reliable global shipping to galleries, auction houses, designers, and collectors in over 80 countries.
About Convelio
Industries
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$46.9M
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
2017
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Shipped $1.84B art in 2025 to 92 countries, with $1M+ collectors fastest-growing segment.
- Gross margins rose from 18% to 34%; acquisition costs fell 83% since 2019.
- Series C funding fuels New York warehouse by autumn 2026 and five facilities by 2029.
What critics are saying
- Auction houses internalize logistics, cutting Convelio from top clients within 24-36 months.
- New York warehouse delays from permitting overrun costs, straining capital in 6-12 months.
- Art market contracts 20% again by 2024 levels, slashing shipment volumes in 12-24 months.
What makes Convelio unique
- Proprietary algorithm delivers instant quotes, slashing costs 46% versus traditional shippers.
- AI-powered inventory management offers real-time visibility for art in transit and storage.
- Serves all three major auction houses: Christie's, Sotheby's, and Phillips globally.
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Funding
Total Funding
$46.9M
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Industry Average
Funded Over
3 Rounds
Industry standards
Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Flexible remote policy (up to 3 days per week) to accommodate a healthy work-life balance
Health Insurance
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Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 0%Convelio, a Paris-based fine art logistics company, has closed a Series C funding round led by a French entrepreneurial family, with participation from existing investors Forestay, Mundi Ventures and Acton Capital. The company, founded in 2017, has shipped $1.84 billion worth of art. The funding follows a major partnership with Phillips, which joins Christie's and Sotheby's as Convelio's clients. Phillips selected Convelio as its primary logistics partner for shipping, storage and release services in London, New York and Hong Kong. Since launch, Convelio's shipping gross margins have grown from 18% to 34%, whilst customer acquisition costs have fallen 83% since 2019. The company combines instant digital quoting with fine-art handling and offers AI-powered inventory management and workflow tools. The funds will support AI development, SaaS expansion and three new storage facilities by 2029, with New York as the primary location.
Paris-based Convelio has raised $35 million in a round led by Forestay and Mundi Ventures.
Global fine art shipping startup Convelio has raised another $35 million (€30 million) in Series B funding by new investors Forestay, Mundi Ventures, joined by The European Investment Fund (EIF) and existing investors Acton Capital and GFC.
Convelio, which automates shipping processes and workflows for luxury goods, has raised $35 million in a funding round.
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About Convelio
Industries
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$46.9M
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
2017
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