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brands4friends

E-commerce·Germany·Exited 2010·Held 3yr

brands4friends is a e-commerce company, headquartered in Germany.

Entry
2007
Hold
3yr
Exit
2010
Est. EV
–

Who owns brands4friends?

brands4friends was owned by HV Capital through Holtzbrinck Ventures Legacy (2000 vintage) from 2007 to 2010, exited via Trade Sale.

Buyer identity available on Pro.

Hand-verified · updated 2026-07-02

HV Capital
Investor
HV Capital
Holtzbrinck Ventures Legacy · 2000 · VC

Key facts

HQGermany
SectorE-commerce
StatusAcquired
Exit Type
Trade Sale
Buyer
MOIC
–
Exit Year
2010

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