The resale universe is stirring once again, this time with figures that are turning heads well beyond the fashion sector. Vinted has reached an €8 billion valuation after a secondary transaction that confirms its position as one of Europe’s second-hand giants. The platform, which not long ago was seen as a practical way to clear out wardrobes, is now moving confidently within the financial sphere, attracting major funds and strengthening its growth with every strategic move.
The transaction, led by EQT Growth, involved the sale of shares worth €880 million to investors such as Schroders Capital and Teachers’ Venture Growth. Beyond the numbers, the deal sends a clear message: there is strong confidence in Vinted’s business model. Its CEO, Thomas Plantenga, highlighted that these moves not only recognise the value created, but also allow employees and long-standing investors to benefit from it. This is an approach the company has followed since 2015, reinforcing its narrative of sustainable expansion.
The timing is no coincidence. After emerging as an unexpected standout at the Milan Design Week, where resale culture even made its way into the luxury and design circuit, Vinted is once again at the centre of the conversation. What stands out is how it has managed to turn cultural relevance into economic strength, expanding its offering with services such as designer item authentication and new categories like electronics and video games.
This growth has also placed it in direct competition with established platforms such as eBay, raising the stakes across the market. Meanwhile, moves like Etsy’s acquisition of Depop show that the battle to dominate digital resale is more intense than ever. Vinted, however, holds a clear advantage in Europe, particularly among Gen Z users.
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The numbers back it up: from a €3.5 billion valuation in 2021, it rose to €5 billion in 2024, and now stands at €8 billion. In 2025, the company recorded a 47% increase in the total value of goods sold, reaching €10.8 billion. Although profit fell by 19%, the company attributes this to strategic investments, including its expansion in Germany and the development of Vinted Go. With rumours of a potential in-house payment system, Vinted Pay, the future points towards an increasingly integrated, ambitious platform—one that continues to reshape how we consume fashion today.
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