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Tausendkind
Children's clothing online store
About Tausendkind
Tausendkind GmbH operates as an online retailer in the baby and children's goods market. The company was founded in Berlin in 2010 by Dr. Anike von Gagern and Dr. Kathrin Weiß. Both founders brought extensive strategic experience from their previous roles at the management consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Their shared background in data-driven analysis and an identified market gap for a curated, one-stop online shop for high-quality children's products fueled the company's creation. The initial idea was sparked when they noticed friends sharing Excel lists of the best online stores for baby items, indicating a fragmented market.
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The business model is centered on e-commerce, generating revenue through the direct sale of a wide array of products to consumers. Tausendkind serves parents and families looking for a comprehensive selection of items, from well-known brands to smaller, unique labels. The product range has expanded from niche, hard-to-find items to a broad catalog that includes fashion, shoes, toys, books, furniture, and nursery decor, effectively becoming a one-stop-shop for its target audience. This strategy aims to build long-term customer relationships as children grow.
Over the years, Tausendkind has navigated significant financial milestones, including several funding rounds to fuel its growth. However, the company faced financial difficulties, leading to insolvency proceedings in March 2020 after an investor withdrew a capital injection. It was subsequently acquired by the Weltbild Group in June 2020, which continued its operations as an independent brand. In a more recent development, French children's brand Vertbaudet acquired Tausendkind in October 2024 to strengthen its position in the German market. This acquisition combines Tausendkind's curated marketplace expertise with Vertbaudet's established presence, aiming to create an enriched shopping platform for families across the DACH region.
At a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany
- Employees
- 15
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 62.8/100
- Industry
- Fashion, Kids
- Sub-industry
- Apparel
- Sector
- eCommerce & Marketplaces, Retail, Woman Founder
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce
- Client focus
- b2c
Latest news
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Oct 2024 | $0 | — | Vertbaudet | ↗ |
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Mar 2018 | $17M | $66M | Undisclosed | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Tausendkind is 300 monthly website visits, down 87.5% over the last three months. Tausendkind's team declined 31.8% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A3 investors entered at this stage
Capnamic Ventures
IRIS
IBB Ventures
Other known investors6 additional known investors
Vertbaudet
Elkstone Capital Partners
mgo digital ventures- MVMGO Digital Ventures
NJF Capital
pd ventures
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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