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MPB

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A global marketplace for photographers and videographers to buy, sell, or trade equipment

Brighton, United KingdomFounded 2011eCommerce & Marketplaces

Valuation $250–500M Last recorded · 2021

Headcount 500–1k Current team size

Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding

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About MPB

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.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2011
Headquarters: Brighton, United Kingdom
Employees: 682
Open positions: 16
Dealroom signal: 78.4/100
Industry: Home Living, Consumer Electronics
Sector: eCommerce & Marketplaces, Optical Technology, Waste Reduction, Second Hand, Sustainable Development Goals, Marketplace & Ecommerce, Climate Tech, Circular Economy, Hard Tech
Business model: Marketplace & ecommerce
Client focus: b2c
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Funding history

9 recorded events

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	—

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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.

Latest monthly visits5.3M 3-month web change+8.2% 1-year team growth+3.8%

Monthly website visitsJan 2016–Jul 2026

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Open positions

Openings linked to this company in Dealroom

Senior Labour Relations ManagerBerlin, Germany, Western Europe, Europe · Human Resources · Sep 2, 2026 Warehouse Operative (Dispatch)Brooklyn, New York, United States, Northern America, Americas · Logistics · Sep 2, 2026 Customer Excellence ManagerBrighton, United Kingdom, Northern Europe, Europe · CSM & Support · Aug 17, 2026 Assistant Accountant (9 month FTC)Brighton, United Kingdom, Northern Europe, Europe · Accounting · Aug 6, 2026 Product Specialist EUBerlin, Germany, Western Europe, Europe · Business Development · Jul 7, 2026

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