Looties

The “Vinted” for code enthusiasts Looties is a marketplace where developers, founders, and tech enthusiasts buy and sell conference swag, limited-edition merch, and developer gear from the events they love. “Goodies aren’t merch. They’re history. We often think a hoodie or a cap is ‘just an object.’ In reality, it’s a timestamp.” — Jean-Charles Samuelian-Werve, Co-Founder & CEO, Alan The secondary market for Tech culture Every tech conference produces a finite run of t-shirts, hoodies, stickers, and collectibles... most of which end up forgotten in a drawer. Looties gives this gear a second life by connecting the attendees who were there with a global community of professionals who couldn’t make it, or who simply missed out on their size. This specialized ecosystem allows collectibles to circulate long after the booths have been packed away. For sellers, it provides a way to instantly monetize unused gear that would otherwise gather dust. For buyers, it offers rare access to exclusive items that were previously out of reach. By making these items visible, accessible, and tradable, Looties opens up a new space for a global community of tens of millions of professionals... at the intersection of second-hand commerce, tech culture, and professional identity! How does it differ from other marketplaces? - Fully specialized inventory: 100% tech-focused, from major players (Microsoft, GitHub, MongoDB…) to rising AI companies (Baseten, Pruna AI, Together AI…) - AI-powered experience: AI that helps sellers write item titles and descriptions from a short text prompt, reducing listing time and improving catalog consistency across the marketplace. - Rare and unique items: Hundreds of products already available, including rare AMD Lego sets and “Docker x Doom” stickers