CardNexus Raises €3.5M Pre-seed

CardNexus, a Bordeaux-based mobile-first marketplace and collection platform for trading card game enthusiasts, has raised €3.5 million in a pre-Seed funding round. Founded in 2025, the company aims to modernize the hobby of trading card collection through an integrated digital platform.

The funding round was led by Piton Capital. Additional participants include Motier, FSJ, OPRTRS, Kima Ventures, Aquiti, and a group of TCG content creators.

CardNexus plans to use the new capital to expand its game catalog, grow the team, and further develop its platform features beyond basic buying and selling, including the future implementation of a vault system for secure physical card storage.

Led by CEO by Tristan Foureur, CardNexus provides a digital companion for trading card collectors. Founded in 2025, the platform offers a peer-to-peer marketplace, AI-powered card scanning, and collection management across more than 12 games in a single mobile application.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://cardnexus.com

Company: CardNexus

Raised: €3.5M

Round: Pre-seed

Funding Date: June 11, 2026

Lead Investor: Piton Capital

Additional Investors: Motier, FSJ, OPRTRS, Kima Ventures, Aquiti, TCG content creators

Software Category: Marketplace