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SkinScanner.gg, co-founded by 21-year-old Joshua Sinclair, has raised £350,000 in a pre-seed round led by strategic investor Graeme Ankers to build a price comparison platform for tradable in-game assets.

PRIVATEAug 13, 2026about 3 hours ago

Amount Raised

£350,000

Round Type

Seed

LiverpoolE CommerceInternet

Investors

Angel InvestorsBaltic VenturesGraeme Ankers

Description

SkinScanner.gg has successfully raised £350,000 to develop a price comparison platform for tradable in-game assets. The platform aggregates live prices from 24 CS2 marketplaces, providing traders with the best buying and selling opportunities. This funding round was strategically led by Graeme Ankers, a mentor from the Baltic Ventures accelerator. The total funding for the company now exceeds £350,000 in its first year of operation.

Company Information

Company

SkinScanner.gg

Location

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

About

SkinScanner.gg is a price comparison platform for tradable in-game assets, designed to help users find the best buying and selling opportunities across various CS2 marketplaces. The platform aggregates live prices and has grown significantly, attracting a large user base and partnerships since its launch. Co-founded by Liverpool graduate Joshua Sinclair, it aims to become a leading discovery platform in the global Counter-Strike skins market.

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