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Tausendkind

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Children's clothing online store

Berlin, GermanyFounded 2010eCommerce & Marketplaces
Valuation $0–100M Latest valuation · 2018
Revenue $1–10M Latest reported FY
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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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.

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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

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Funding history

6 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITIONExit Oct 2024 $0 Vertbaudet
LATE VCEquity / VC Mar 2018 $17M $66M Undisclosed
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Growth signals

Tausendkind website traffic

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.

Latest monthly visits300 3-month web change-87.5% 1-year team growth-31.8%
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Investors

9 investors on the cap table

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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
  • MGO Digital Ventures
  • NJF Capital
  • pd ventures
Team profiled 10 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 1 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

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🇩🇪 Germany100%
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