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DaWanda

E-commerce·Germany·Exited 2018·Held 11yr
Entry
2007
Hold
11yr
Exit
2018

Who owns DaWanda?

DaWanda is a German E-commerce company, now owned by Etsy, which acquired it in 2018 from HV Capital.

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

Key facts

HQGermany
SectorE-commerce
StatusAcquired
Exit Type
Trade Sale
Buyer
Etsy, Inc.
Exit Year
2018

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Questions

Who owns DaWanda?

DaWanda is now owned by Etsy, which acquired it in 2018 from HV Capital.

When did Etsy acquire DaWanda?

Etsy acquired DaWanda in 2018, buying from HV Capital.

Who did DaWanda sell to?

HV Capital sold DaWanda to Etsy in 2018 (Trade Sale).

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