Who owns Reverb?
Reverb is owned by Etsy (the United States, NASDAQ: ETSY), which has owned the brand since 15 August 2019.[1] Reverb was founded in 2013 in Chicago, Illinois and was independent until 2019.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Etsy, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (2013–2019)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Brooklyn, New York
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Chicago, Illinois
- Founded
- 2013
- Category
- Internet & digital › Online commerce › Marketplaces
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: ETSY
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Reverb
Reverb is a marketplace for musical instruments and audio equipment, new and used, founded by a guitar shop owner frustrated with the alternatives. Etsy acquired it in 2019 and sold it again in 2024 to a private investor. Its price guide, built from completed sales, became the reference for what used instruments are actually worth, which had previously been a matter of local guesswork.
Ownership timeline of Reverb
Where Reverb sits in Etsy
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Reverb?
The parent company of Reverb is Etsy, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Reverb American?
Yes. Reverb originated in the United States in 2013 and its owner, Etsy, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Etsy owned Reverb?
Etsy has owned Reverb since 15 August 2019.
Who owned Reverb before Etsy?
Reverb was an independent company from its founding in 2013 in Chicago, Illinois until Etsy acquired it in 2019.
Is Reverb still owned by Etsy?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Reverb is still owned by Etsy. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Etsy, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-19 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 19 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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