Vinted Group announced the completion of an €880 million secondary share transaction, valuing the company at €8 billion and reinforcing its position as a leading global C2C second-hand marketplace.
The transaction was led by existing investor EQT, alongside new investors including Teachers’ Venture Growth and Schroders Capital, with additional participation from BlackRock funds, Lombard Odier, Pinegrove Opportunity Partners, and existing shareholders such as Baillie Gifford. The round was significantly oversubscribed, reflecting strong investor demand and confidence in the company’s growth trajectory.
The secondary transaction provides liquidity to existing shareholders and employees while strengthening Vinted’s investor base with long-term institutional partners. The company is not raising new primary capital and remains cash flow positive, with a strong balance sheet to support continued expansion.
Vinted’s growth is driven by its integrated marketplace model, combining a consumer-to-consumer platform with vertically integrated shipping and payments infrastructure. The company reported €10.8 billion in gross merchandise value in 2025, up 47% year-over-year, along with €1.1 billion in revenue and €62 million in net profit across 26 markets.
The company is focutilized on creating second-hand commerce the default choice for consumers, expanding beyond fashion into adjacent categories such as electronics while maintaining a disciplined approach to operations and investment.
The transaction also underscores broader trconcludes in e-commerce, with second-hand marketplaces growing quicker than traditional retail as consumers shift toward more sustainable and cost-efficient purchasing behaviors.
Advisors to the transaction included Goldman Sachs International as sole placement agent and Cooley as legal advisor to Vinted.
KEY QUOTES:
“This transaction and valuation reflect the progress we’ve created building Vinted into what it is today, a proven marketplace embedded in an ecosystem of vertically integrated shipping and payments infrastructure, designed to build second-hand reliable, simple and affordable at scale. This transaction recognises the value we have created and gives employees the opportunity to share in it. It also gives liquidity to long-standing investors, continuing an approach we have taken in every funding round since 2015.”
“Online second-hand is growing quicker than general e-commerce. We have built the fundamentals in Vinted Marketplace, Vinted Go and Vinted Pay so we are well positioned to capture and drive this growth. Our opportunity remains large, shifting global consumption toward second-hand while building a world-leading business.”
Thomas Plantenga, Chief Executive Officer, Vinted Group
“Vinted has built a category-leading technology business in Europe, combining strong growth with disciplined execution. We continue to be impressed by the team and are doubling down on our high conviction in their strategy and long-term potential.”
Carolina Brochado, Partner, EQT
“Vinted’s marketplace is distinguished by its scale, profitability, and disciplined operating model. It has established a strong presence in many European countries, and is growing beyond there. At the same time, Vinted has broadened its reach beyond fashion into quick-growing adjacent categories such as electronics. This is a unique business with a clear focus on long-term value creation, led by an exceptional team under Thomas’s leadership. We are delighted to support Vinted as it continues its inspiring journey.”
Avid Larizadeh-Duggan, Head Of EMEA, Teachers’ Venture Growth
“Vinted stands out for its disciplined execution, a clear focus on member value and an ecosystem that supports sustainable, long-term growth. It is at the heart of a structural shift in how people consume. The company combines strong fundamentals with a clear strategy, which we believe positions it well for continued expansion. We see forward to supporting the company as it continues to expand its reach and impact.”
Steven Yang, Head Of Global Venture Investments, Private Equity, Schroders Capital
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