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Saltside Technologies
eCommerce & Marketplaces · Göteborgs Stad, Sweden · Founded 2011
Marketplaces, E-Commerce in emerging markets MoreLess
Saltside Technologies AB focuses on creating online marketplaces in underserved markets, providing platforms that facilitate buying and selling activities in regions that are often overlooked by mainstream technology companies. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including individual buyers and sellers, small businesses, and local entrepreneurs. Operating primarily in frontier markets, Saltside aims to deliver sustainable value to communities by leveraging technology to create efficient and user-friendly marketplaces.
The business model revolves around developing and maintaining these online platforms, generating revenue through various streams such as listing fees, premium memberships, and advertising. By offering a reliable and accessible marketplace, Saltside not only helps local economies grow but also provides significant returns to its investors and partners who share a long-term vision for growth in these markets.
Saltside's team comprises over 600 dedicated professionals who are passionate about their work and committed to the company's mission. The company prides itself on fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment, promoting career growth and development among its employees.
Keywords: online marketplaces, underserved markets, buying and selling, frontier markets, sustainable value, technology platforms, listing fees, premium memberships, advertising revenue, community growth.
Company overview
Saltside Technologies company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Göteborgs Stad, Sweden
- Employees
- 939
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 74.9
- Investment activity
- 4 companies
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- Unknown
Valuation & funding
Saltside Technologies funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES COther financing | Jan 2015 | $40M | $160M | Kinnevik · Hillhouse Capital | ↗ |
| SERIES AOther financing | Jun 2014 | $25M | $100M | Kinnevik | — |
Financials
Revenue and workforce over time
Available revenue and workforce history. Fields without reported data are omitted.
| Year | Revenue | Growth | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6.5M | 0% | 939 |
| 2025 | $6.5M | 0% | 908 |
| 2024 | $6.5M | 0% | 892 |
| 2023 | $6.5M | -36.4% | 884 |
| 2022 | $10M | +367.6% | 788 |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 0% | 788 |
| 2020 | $2.2M | — | 734 |
Growth signals
Saltside Technologies website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Saltside Technologies is 140 monthly website visits, down 86% over the last three months. Saltside Technologies's team grew 3.4% over the past year.
Comparisons
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Capital deployed
Saltside Technologies investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
TonatonAccra, GhanaThe largest general classifieds marketplace in Ghana
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IkmanColombo, Sri LankaElectronics, Cars, Property and Jobs in Sri Lanka
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EfritinNigeriaNigeria’s No. 1 marketplace for used goods, a website where anyone can buy and sell almost anything
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BikroyBangladeshThe largest general classifieds marketplace in Bangladesh
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Talent graph
Saltside Technologies's talent
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Global footprint
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Market sentiment
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