GWD Concept Sp. z o.o.
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GWD Concept Sp. z o.o. - overview
Established
2013
Location
Warsaw, -, Poland
Primary Industry
Consumer Products
About
GWD Concept Sp. z o. o. creates and sells premium metal posters, offering a vast selection of art that caters to diverse interests, including pop culture and gaming.
Founded in 2013 in Warsaw, Poland, GWD Concept Sp. z o. o. specializes in producing unique wall art in the form of metal posters.
The company experienced a strategic shift with a majority stake acquisition by Mid Europa Partners in December 2020. The founding team includes Edward Ruszczyc, Jacek Swigost, and Karol Banaszkiewicz, with Mateusz Godala serving as CEO. The company has successfully completed three deals, with the latest funding round occurring in November 2020, raising a total of USD 2. 00 mn from investors including Credo Ventures and Miton Group.
Displate specializes in the design and production of premium metal posters that serve as unique wall art for a diverse clientele, including enthusiasts of pop culture, video games, movies, and anime. The company's offerings comprise over 1. 5 million distinct metal poster designs, which are available for customization and feature artwork from officially licensed sources. Displates are characterized by their tool-free and magnet-mounted installation, allowing users to hang their posters easily without damaging walls.
The company collaborates with over 40,000 artists globally, providing them an avenue to showcase their work while catering to art lovers seeking distinctive and durable wall decor. Displate products are sold primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia, catering to a wide array of end users, including individual collectors and retail partners. For the most recent fiscal year 2023, GWD Concept Sp. z o.
o. reported a revenue of USD 120. 28 mn, and an EBITDA of USD 14. 30 mn.
Revenue generation is primarily through direct-to-consumer sales via their e-commerce platform, with a diverse product offering appealing to various fandoms. GWD Concept Sp. z o. o.
is focused on innovation and expansion in the marketplace for its premium metal posters. Future growth initiatives include launching new product designs and enhancing its digital platform to improve customer experience. The company aims to expand into new geographic markets, particularly in Asia and South America, by 2024. The recent funding of USD 2.
00 mn will support these initiatives, including product development and marketing efforts.
Current Investors
MidEuropa, Credo Ventures
Primary Industry
Consumer Products
Sub Industries
Consumer Products, Internet
Website
www.displate.com
Verticals
3D Printing, E-commerce, Manufacturing
Company Stage
Mature
Total Amount Raised
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GWD Concept Sp. z o.o. - 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | GWD Concept Sp. z o.o. | - |
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