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Posted on April 27, 2026

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Vinted Valued at 8 Billion Euros After Successful EQT-led Secondary Share Sale

Vinted's Secondary Share Sale and Growth Overview

Details of the Share Sale

April 27 (Reuters) - Second-hand fashion platform Vinted completed a secondary share sale of 880 million euros that values the company at 8 billion euros, it said on Monday.

Key Investors in the Transaction

The sale was led by EQT, Schroders Capital, and Teachers’ Venture Growth, the platform said in a statement.

Background on the Valuation

The Financial Times previously reported that Vinted was exploring a share sale at such a valuation.

Financial Performance and Expansion

Revenue Growth in 2025

Vinted made 1.1 billion euros ($1.28 billion) in revenue in 2025, a 38% increase on the previous year, as it expanded into categories like electronics and homeware.

Market Trends Supporting Vinted's Success

Demand for cheaper second-hand products has been boosted by surging inflation in Europe since 2021, helping platforms like Vinted attract more people to browse items and list their own unwanted clothes for sale.

Company Background

Origins and Milestones

Founded in Lithuania in ​2008, Vinted became ⁠the country's first "unicorn" - a startup valued at 1 billion euros - in 2019.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Hyunsu Yim in Barcelona;Editing by Tomasz Janowski)

Key Takeaways

  • The €880 million transaction sets Vinted’s implied valuation at €8 billion, underscoring investor confidence in the circular economy (bloomberg.com).
  • In 2025, Vinted delivered strong financial performance—€1.1 billion in revenue (up 38 %) and €10.8 billion in gross merchandise value (+47 %)—while investing heavily across new categories and markets (company.vinted.com).
  • Demand for affordable, sustainable second‑hand items remains high amid persistent inflation in Europe, reinforcing Vinted’s growth trajectory and marketplace strategy (globalbankingandfinance.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vinted's latest valuation after the share sale?
Vinted is valued at 8 billion euros following an EQT-led secondary share sale.
Who led the recent share sale in Vinted?
The share sale was led by EQT, Schroders Capital, and Teachers’ Venture Growth.
How much revenue did Vinted generate in 2025?
Vinted made 1.1 billion euros in revenue in 2025, a 38% increase from the previous year.
What factors have boosted demand for Vinted’s platform?
Surging inflation in Europe has increased demand for cheaper second-hand products, helping Vinted grow its user base.
When was Vinted founded and where?
Vinted was founded in Lithuania in 2008.

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