Freenet Ag
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Freenet Ag - overview
Established
2007
Location
-, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Primary Industry
Telecoms
About
Freenet AG is a prominent telecommunications company based in Germany, specializing in mobile communications and digital lifestyle products, enhancing connectivity for individual consumers and businesses alike. Freenet AG, founded in 2007 in Germany, operates as a major telecommunications provider, offering mobile and internet services. The company was formed through a merger and has undergone strategic shifts to optimize its operations. Freenet AG is headquartered in Büdelsdorf, Germany.
The firm has been led by CEO Beatrice Kijeviciene and has several notable co-founders including Christina Edwards and John Tan. Freenet AG specializes in providing a diverse range of telecommunications and digital lifestyle products aimed at enhancing customer connectivity. The company offers mobile communications services tailored for both individual consumers and businesses, ensuring seamless interaction through devices such as mobile phones and tablets. Freenet targets various geographical markets across Germany and other European countries, utilizing both traditional retail and digital platforms to create a comprehensive ecosystem for personalized customer experiences.
In 2022, Freenet AG reported an annual revenue of EUR 2. 69 bn and an EBITDA of EUR 795. 50 mn, driven primarily by its subscription-based model catering to individual consumers and small to medium-sized enterprises. Freenet AG plans to expand its product line with new services designed to enhance digital connectivity, aiming for market launches by mid-2024.
The company is also targeting expansion into additional European markets, with specific focus on the Nordic region by the end of 2025. The revenue generated from the recent funding round in May 2007, where TPG sold its stake, is expected to support these initiatives, enabling Freenet to innovate and strengthen its market presence.
Primary Industry
Telecoms
Sub Industries
Telecoms
Website
www.freenet-group.de
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Amount Raised
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Freenet Ag - 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on, Trade Sale | Announced | CECONOMY AG | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | Sunrise Communications AG | - | ||||||||
| Trade Sale | Completed | CECONOMY AG | - | ||||||||
| Trade Sale | Completed | Media Broadcast GmbH | - | ||||||||
| Trade Sale | Completed | Freenet Ag | - |
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