Vinted launches Vinted Ventures to accelerate the next generation of re-commerce start ups

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  • New venture fund will act as an investor with an operator mindset to fuel future growth opportunities in European re-commerce
  • Vinted Ventures will target Series A to Series C stage companies, with ticket sizes ranging from €0.5M to €10M

 

Vinted Group, which includes the European C2C second-hand marketplace Vinted, has launched Vinted Ventures, a dedicated investment arm backing the next generation of startups to accelerate re-commerce and reshape consumer behaviours in favour of second-hand.

With a focus on businesses across the re-commerce value chain, Vinted Ventures’ objective is to help the next generation of founders, ultimately accelerating the industry to help shape the future of consumption. Building on Vinted’s success story, experience and lessons learned, Vinted Ventures will offer bespoke support to deliver value add to the startups it will invest in. 

Milda Jasaitė, Senior Director of Corporate Development at Vinted, said: “Through Vinted Ventures, we’re supporting ambitious founders whose products and services are solving real problems, and who are ready to define the next frontier of how people buy, sell, and value the things they own. We look forward to working closely with the future generation of innovators to change consumption habits and drive long-term success.” 

Thomas Plantenga, CEO of Vinted, said: "Vinted is proof that it’s possible to successfully scale a tech business that’s both impactful and financially solid. The re-commerce space has enormous potential, hence we are excited to invest and grow startups that will ultimately benefit the wider market."

Designed by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs

Vinted Ventures will target Series A–C stage companies with bold visions and data-driven decision-making, offering funding from €0.5M to €10M, with a selective portfolio approach. In addition to capital, portfolio companies will gain access to an expert advisory network from across the company, offering tailored guidance to help them navigate growth and complexity.