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MPB
eCommerce & Marketplaces · Brighton, United Kingdom · Founded 2011
A global marketplace for photographers and videographers to buy, sell, or trade equipment MoreLess
MPB is a global online platform that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of second-hand photography and video equipment. The company's business model is centered around the circular economy, providing a marketplace for used cameras, lenses, and accessories. This approach allows customers to upgrade their gear by trading in their old equipment or selling it for cash.
The platform serves a wide range of clients, from amateur photographers to professional videographers, who are looking for a cost-effective and sustainable way to access quality equipment. MPB's market is the growing second-hand electronics industry, with a specific focus on high-end camera gear.
The company generates revenue by taking a commission on the sales made through its platform. Before any item is listed, it is inspected and verified by a team of product specialists, ensuring quality and building trust with its user base. This process also allows MPB to offer a warranty on the products it sells, further strengthening its value proposition.
Keywords: e-commerce, marketplace, circular economy, used electronics, photography equipment, video equipment, camera gear, second-hand, online platform, trading.
Company overview
MPB company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Brighton, United Kingdom
- Employees
- 682
- Open positions
- 16
- Dealroom signal
- 78.4
Valuation & funding
MPB funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES DOther financing | Apr 2021 | $66M | $263M | Beringea · Mobeus Equity Partners · Vitruvian Partners · FJ Labs | — |
| SERIES COther financing | Jul 2019 | $11M | $44M | Acton Capital · Beringea · Mobeus Equity Partners | — |
| DEBTDebt | Oct 2018 | $2M | — | HSBC | — |
| SUPPORT PROGRAMOther financing | Mar 2018 | $0 | — | Tech Nation | — |
| SERIES BOther financing | Mar 2018 | $6.6M | $26M | Beringea · Mobeus Equity Partners | ↗ |
| CONVERTIBLEOther financing | Jan 2017 | FJ Labs · Fabrice Grinda | — | ||
| SERIES AOther financing | Jul 2016 | Mobeus Equity Partners | ↗ | ||
| DEBTDebt | May 2015 | Barclays | — | ||
| DEBTDebt | Feb 2014 | Barclays | — |
Growth signals
MPB website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for MPB is 5.3M monthly website visits, up 8.2% over the last three months. MPB's team grew 3.8% over the past year.
Hiring
Open positions at MPB
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Comparisons
MPB compared with similar companies
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Talent graph
MPB's talent
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Global footprint
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