Auktionshuset dab

What Auktionshuset dab does

Auktionshuset dab A/S is a Danish online auction house founded in 1970 and headquartered in Hasselager, Denmark, specializing in the liquidation of bankruptcies, insolvency estates, surplus corporate inventory, relocation assets, and personal estates. Since 2023 it has operated as part of TBAuctions, a pan-European digital B2B auction platform that consolidates brands including Troostwijk, Klaravik, Vavato, Auksjonen, PS Auctions, BMA, and Surplex under a single 900+ employee group.

The company runs a digital B2B auction platform that enables 24/7 global bidding on lots spanning vehicles, IT and GNSS equipment, jewelry and watches, commercial kitchen installations, warehouse inventory, furniture, and industrial tools. Auctions typically run 2–3 weeks with physical inspection windows 2–3 days before close, and approximately 55 auctions are active concurrently. Physical infrastructure comprises a primary Hasselager headquarters and an Aarhus pickup/delivery node, with smaller lots shipped via GLS parcel shops to broaden buyer reach.

Auktionshuset dab monetizes each transaction through a 20% auctioneer's commission (salær) on hammer price, subject to a minimum of 50 DKK per catalog number, plus 25% Danish VAT on both bid and commission (vehicles carry VAT on the commission only). Sellers receive payment within 28 days of final delivery. The customer base is bifurcated: on the supply side, enterprises and insolvency practitioners offload assets (named sellers include TOP TOY, Scanleasing, Maskingruppen, Hjernø, Ole Mikkelsen, DR, and 4Sound); on the demand side, 100,000+ active bidders have placed 1.5 million bids across 4 million+ cumulative sessions. The company does not disclose revenue, has no venture funding, and operates as a private Danish limited company (A/S).

Name

Auktionshuset dab

Legal name

Auktionshuset dab A/S

Website

https://auktionshuset.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Auktionshuset dab A/S is a Danish online auction house, founded in 1970 and part of the TBAuctions group, that liquidates bankruptcy estates, corporate surplus, relocations, and personal estates for businesses, insolvency trustees, and individual buyers via a 24/7 digital bidding platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Auction Services

NAICS

Used Merchandise Retailers (459510), Used Merchandise Retailers (4595), Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4238)

SIC

Wholesale-Misc Durable Goods (5090)

akta.pro primary industry

Bankruptcy, Probate & Estate Property Auctions (BPAJAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

B2B Liquidation Auctions & Asset Disposition Retail (CRAEAFAG), Auction-based Generalist Marketplaces (CRAFAAAC), Auction Houses (Luxury Watches & Jewelry) (CRAKAKAF)

Keywords

• Online auction services
• Bankruptcy asset sales
• Surplus inventory auctions
• Industrial asset liquidation
• Estate and insolvency auctions

Headquarters

HQ city

Hasselager

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Auction Commission (Salær): Commission charged on final hammer price: 20% of bid sum, plus minimum 50 DKK per catalog number. Both bid sum and commission are subject to 25% VAT (50% total including VAT on commission). On vehicles (cars, campers, motorcycles), only VAT is added to commission (25% total).
2. Buyer's Premium: Buyers pay auctioneer's fee (salær) of 20% on hammer price plus VAT. Card payment surcharges apply: 1.95% excl. VAT for Danish corporate cards, 2.95% excl. VAT for EU/EEA and international cards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Auktionshuset dab A/S operates an online auction platform that liquidates assets on behalf of sellers facing bankruptcy, insolvency, business closure, relocation, or surplus-inventory scenarios. The company catalogs and sells lots across categories including vehicles, electronics and IT equipment, warehouse inventory, jewelry and watches, and estate goods, charging a percentage-based commission on the hammer price of each successful sale.

Product overview

Auktionshuset dab operates as a digital B2B auction platform for surplus, bankruptcy, and business liquidation sales in Denmark. The core platform enables online auctions across diverse product categories including vehicles, electronics, jewelry, warehouse equipment, furniture, and tools. The company, part of TBAuctions since 2023, offers approximately 55 active auctions at any time with over 40,000 surplus items sold. Their platform serves both sellers (businesses liquidating assets) and buyers through transparent bidding rounds, with services including sales valuation, auction management, and payment processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Auction Platform Central online auction infrastructure used to list, browse, and sell lots to registered bidders remotely; serves businesses and individuals submitting assets and bidding on items.
• Bankruptcy and Insolvency Auctions Specialized auction services for trustees, insolvency administrators, and bankruptcy estates needing to liquidate assets under court or creditor oversight.
• Surplus Inventory Auctions Auctions for retailers, leasing companies, and corporate sellers with surplus, obsolete, returned, or end-of-lease stock that needs clearance.
• Estate Auctions Sales of household contents and personal property from deceased estates and similar administration scenarios.
• Moving Auctions Auctions for households and businesses disposing of furniture, equipment, and contents during relocations or downsizing.
• Vehicle Auctions Online auctions of cars, commercial vehicles, and other automotive assets drawn from bankruptcy estates and corporate fleets.
• Electronics and IT Equipment Auctions Sales of computers, IT hardware, and consumer electronics submitted by corporate and insolvency sellers.
• Jewelry and Watches Auctions Specialized auctions for jewelry, watches, and other higher-value personal items sourced from estates and bankruptcy cases.
• Sales Assessment Service Evaluation and assessment of goods submitted for sale to determine lot composition and reserve pricing prior to listing at auction.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000+ surplus items sold
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TBAuctionsparent companyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Since 2023, Auktionshuset dab has been part of TBAuctions - Europe's leading digital B2B auction platform. TBAuctions encompasses over 900 employees across Europe and includes brands such as Troostwijk, Klaravik, Vavato, Auksjonen, Auktionshuset dab, PS Auctions, BMA, and Surplex.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Liquidity Services: US-listed operator of online B2B liquidation marketplaces (Liquidation.com, GovDeals, GovPlanet). Comparable business model for surplus and asset disposition at a larger, publicly-traded scale.
• Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers: Global large-cap auctioneer for heavy equipment, trucks, and industrial assets. Overlaps with Auktionshuset dab's vehicle and equipment categories at significantly larger scale.
• Sotheby's: Global auction house with luxury jewelry and watches divisions. Overlaps with Auktionshuset dab's jewelry/watches auction category but operates in a substantially higher-value segment.

Regional players

• Catawiki: European online auction platform for collectibles, jewelry, watches, and specialty items. Comparable online auction model with overlapping jewelry/watches category, though focused on consumer collectibles rather than B2B surplus.

Direct peers

• Vavato: Belgian online auction platform and TBAuctions sister brand, focused on business liquidation and surplus assets. Operates under the same digital B2B auction framework as Auktionshuset dab.
• Surplex: German industrial auction house and TBAuctions sister brand, specializing in used machinery and plant equipment. Comparable online auction model targeting corporate sellers and professional buyers.
• Troostwijk: Dutch B2B auction house and sister brand under TBAuctions, specializing in industrial machinery, commercial assets, and corporate liquidation. Direct sibling in the same group with overlapping business model and customer base.
• Klaravik: Swedish online B2B auction platform and TBAuctions sister brand, focused on construction equipment, vehicles, and commercial assets. Comparable product mix and operating model to Auktionshuset dab.
• Auksjonen: Norwegian sister brand under TBAuctions running online B2B auctions for corporate assets and surplus inventory. Closely comparable in market structure, target segments, and auction categories.
• BMA Auctions: French online auction platform and TBAuctions sister brand, focused on professional equipment and corporate liquidation. Operates under the same group platform with comparable audience and category mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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