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Pixmania
The standard for general public e-commerce websites dedicated to High-Tech, with a product offering and services made available in Europe
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.
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
Latest news
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROWTH EQUITY VC✓Equity / VC | Jul 2024 | $11M | — | MACSF · Xavier Niel · Breega | ↗ |
| GROWTH EQUITY VC✓Equity / VC | Mar 2023 | $0 | — | Breega | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
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.
Open positions
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series B and later9 investors entered at this stage
Xavier Niel
Philippe Corrot
Jeronimo Folgueira
Benjamin Chemla
Sébastien Badault
Michael Philippe- VDVirginie Delalande
Breega
MACSF
Other known investors3 additional known investors
Vente Du Diable
David Barbe
FJ Labs
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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