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The standard for general public e-commerce websites dedicated to High-Tech, with a product offering and services made available in Europe

Paris, FranceFounded 2000eCommerce & Marketplaces
Valuation $0–100M Latest valuation · 2022
Revenue $100–500M Latest reported FY
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Pixmania

Pixmania, originally established in 2000 by brothers Jean-Emile and Steve Rosenblum, initially carved out a niche in the online photo development market before pivoting to become a major European e-commerce player for consumer electronics. The company experienced rapid growth, expanding its operations to 26 European countries and becoming one of the largest online retailers in its category. A significant milestone in its history was the acquisition by the British group Dixons Retail in 2006, which later became Dixons Carphone. However, facing intense competition and financial difficulties, Pixmania underwent a period of decline, leading to its sale to the German investment group Mutares in 2014 and subsequent receivership.

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The brand was later revived and is now under the ownership of NewPix & Co, positioning itself within the circular economy. The current business model focuses on the sale of refurbished high-tech and mobile products, aiming to make technology accessible while promoting sustainability by extending the life of devices. This strategy targets consumers who are both price-conscious and environmentally aware. Pixmania operates as a marketplace, offering a wide array of second-hand products, including smartphones, tablets, and computers, sourced from a network of carefully selected and certified refurbishing partners. The platform emphasizes quality control, with products undergoing rigorous testing and being graded for their cosmetic condition, often accompanied by a warranty to build customer trust. This approach allows Pixmania to compete in the growing market for refurbished electronics, differentiating itself from its original iteration as a seller of new goods.

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At a glance

Status
Acquired
Founded
2000
Headquarters
Paris, France
Employees
306
Open positions
13
Dealroom signal
69.7/100
Industry
Home Living
Sector
eCommerce & Marketplaces, Consumer Electronics, Retail, Appliances, FrenchTech120
Business model
Marketplace & ecommerce
Client focus
b2c
Investment activity
1 company, latest Mar 2015
Capital deployed
Preferred round
ACQUISITION

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Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
GROWTH EQUITY VCEquity / VC Jul 2024 $11M MACSF · Xavier Niel · Breega
GROWTH EQUITY VCEquity / VC Mar 2023 $0 Breega
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Growth signals

Pixmania website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Pixmania is 1.3M monthly website visits, up 46.1% over the last three months. Pixmania's team grew 5.2% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits1.3M 3-month web change+46.1% 1-year team growth+5.2%
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Investors

12 investors on the cap table

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Series B and later9 investors entered at this stage

  • Xavier Niel
  • Philippe Corrot
  • Jeronimo Folgueira
  • Benjamin Chemla
  • Sébastien Badault
  • Michael Philippe
  • Virginie Delalande
  • Breega
  • MACSF

Other known investors3 additional known investors

Team profiled 77 named & role-tagged
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
9 countries with
team presence
🇫🇷 France91.4%
🇨🇿 Czech Republic1.4%
🇵🇹 Portugal1.4%
🇪🇸 Spain1.4%
🇮🇹 Italy1.4%
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