Wer Liefert Was GmbH
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Wer Liefert Was GmbH - overview
Established
1932
Location
Hamburg, -, Germany
Primary Industry
Marketing/Advertising
About
Wer Liefert Was GmbH operates a B2B marketplace in the DACH region, connecting professional buyers with suppliers, manufacturers, and wholesalers through a comprehensive platform. Founded in 1932 in Hamburg, Germany, Wer Liefert Was GmbH serves as a digital marketplace enabling procurement across various sectors. The company was acquired by Paragon Partners in June 2012. It has completed 5 deals, with the latest funding round being an Add-on of EUR 40.
000 mn from investors Bisnode AB and Bonnier AB. Wer Liefer Was (wlw) is a leading B2B marketplace in the DACH region, featuring an extensive database of over 600,000 companies. This platform allows professional buyers to easily identify and connect with suppliers, facilitating requests for quotes and tailored supplier suggestions. The platform serves approximately 400,000 buyers monthly in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
In the most recent year, Wer Liefert Was GmbH reported a revenue of EUR 50. 991 mn and an EBITDA of EUR 10. 494 mn. Their revenue model is based on subscription and partnership agreements, allowing clients access to their database and services, which optimize the procurement process.
The recent funding will support Wer Liefert Was GmbH's strategy to enhance its platform and expand into new markets. The company plans to introduce new product features aimed at improving user experience. Additionally, they are targeting expansion beyond the DACH region, aiming for broader European market penetration by 2025. Their growth strategy focuses on increasing the efficiency of buyer-supplier interactions on their platform.
Current Investors
Visable GmbH
Primary Industry
Marketing/Advertising
Sub Industries
eMarketing/Digital Marketing
Website
www.wlw.de
Verticals
E-commerce
Company Stage
Merged
Total Amount Raised
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Wer Liefert Was GmbH - financials
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Wer Liefert Was GmbH - 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) |
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| Merger | Completed | Europages SA, Wer Liefert Was GmbH | - | ||||||||
| Add-on, Trade Sale | Completed | Gebraucht.de GmbH | - | ||||||||
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | Wer Liefert Was GmbH | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Wer Liefert Was GmbH | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | Wer Liefert Was GmbH | - |
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Wer Liefert Was GmbH - employee data


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