Distilled SCH Shared Services Ltd
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Distilled SCH Shared Services Ltd - overview
Established
2015
Location
-, -, Ireland
Primary Industry
Marketing/Advertising
About
Based in Ireland, Distilled SCH Shared Services Ltd, operates as a consumer and business online marketplace provider. Based in Ireland and founded in 2015, Distilled SCH Shared Services Ltd provides online property, automotive, agricultural, and general classifieds. The company was formed through a joint venture of Distilled Media Group’s Daft. ie and Adverts.
ie with Schibsted’s DoneDeal. ie. In November 2024, Blacksheep Fund Management acquired control. In 2025, Distilled acquired Northern Ireland marketplaces PropertyPal, Propertynews, and Used Cars NI.
Distilled operates as a leader in the online marketplace sector in Ireland, primarily through its flagship platforms: Adverts. ie, Daft. ie, and DoneDeal. ie.
These websites facilitate the buying and selling of various goods and services, including real estate and vehicles, addressing the need for streamlined commerce in both personal and business contexts. Each platform connects buyers with sellers effectively, offering user-friendly interfaces that simplify transactions. Distilled serves a diverse clientele, including individual consumers and businesses, ensuring localized services that cater specifically to the needs of users within this region. Distilled's revenue model relies on transaction-based fees and advertising revenues.
The company generates income through listing fees for sellers and premium advertising services that enhance visibility for listings. Businesses may pay to promote their products on DoneDeal. ie or Daft. ie, creating a structured environment for B2B transactions and direct consumer engagements.
The platforms may also incorporate additional features or subscription plans for enhanced user services, contributing to overall revenue generation. The company plans to expand investment in product and technology across its marketplace portfolio, supported by Blacksheep Fund Management’s capital and classifieds expertise. Following its 2025 acquisitions, Distilled intends to strengthen services for property professionals, motor dealers, sellers, and buyers across Ireland and Northern Ireland while preserving the local identities and management teams of PropertyPal, Propertynews, and Used Cars NI.
Current Investors
Blacksheep Fund Management
Primary Industry
Marketing/Advertising
Sub Industries
eMarketing/Digital Marketing, Digital Media
Website
www.distilled.ie
Company Stage
Mature - Buyout
Total Amount Raised
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Distilled SCH Shared Services Ltd - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Sale | Announced | Distilled SCH Shared Services Ltd | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Announced | Eskimo Software Ltd | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | PropertyPal.com Limited | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | Used Cars NI Ltd | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Distilled SCH Shared Services Ltd | - |
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