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TheRealReal, Inc.

The RealReal, Inc. is an online marketplace for users to buy and sell luxury goods that are authenticated by experts. It was started in 2011 by Julie Wainwright and is headquartered in San Francisco.

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Basic company information

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Business sectors
Recommerce [1]
Company / filing name
TheRealReal, Inc. [2]
Headquarters location
Tiburon [1]
Founded
2011 [1]
Legal form
Delaware corporation [1]
ISIN (reported securities)
US88339P1012 [1]
CIK
1573221 [2]
Country in background record
United States [1]
Symbols / exchanges
REAL (Nasdaq) [2]

Company positioning and business

The RealReal, Inc. is an online marketplace for users to buy and sell luxury goods that are authenticated by experts. It was started in 2011 by Julie Wainwright and is headquartered in San Francisco. [3]

It has more than 38 million members, and has sold nearly 40 million items as of September 30, 2023. [3]

Background text: Wikipedia contributors, The RealReal. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.

Financial year, securities and disclosures

Listed securities: REAL (Nasdaq). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]

History and key events

  1. Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [1]

Financial results and regulatory disclosures

No individual financial documents have been indexed yet. Open the source to consult company disclosures. [2]

Related entities and concepts

Frequently asked questions

When was TheRealReal, Inc. founded?

Founded: 2011. The linked source provides the background record. [1]

Where is the headquarters of TheRealReal, Inc.?

Headquarters location: Tiburon. The linked source provides the background record. [1]

Which business sectors are recorded for TheRealReal, Inc.?

Business sectors: Recommerce. The linked source provides the background record. [1]

Sources and review dates

  1. Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
  2. Company identity and profile data ↗
  3. Wikipedia contributors — The RealReal (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗

Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.

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