# DaWanda

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/dawanda

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
- Website: www.dawanda.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.1M
- Latest round: Seed (Sep 1, 2010)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

DaWanda GmbH operates a vibrant online marketplace, connecting artisans and consumers through a diverse range of handmade and unique products, enhancing the shopping experience with personalized offerings.DaWanda GmbH, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing a platform for the sale of handmade and vintage items. The company has undergone significant investment rounds, including a recent SECONDARY STOCK PURCHASE in December 2024, raising EUR 10 mn led by Insight Partners alongside Enfield Ventures and Global Founders Capital. The total capital raised by the company amounts to EUR 4 mn, with a current valuation of EUR 85.322 mn. Claudia Helming, who also serves as CEO, has previously been involved in founding other ventures.DaWanda GmbH facilitates a global online marketplace where individual sellers can showcase and sell handmade, vintage, and unique items. The platform offers a wide array of product categories including art, clothing, jewelry, home decor, and personalized gifts, addressing the needs of consumers looking for distinctive products. Transactions occur directly between sellers and buyers, creating a seamless shopping experience while allowing sellers to maintain their product uniqueness.In the most recent financial year, DaWanda reported a revenue of EUR 6,305,832.60 and an EBITDA of EUR 6,160,091.60. The company's revenue primarily comes from transaction fees on sales made through its platform, with an additional source of income from listing fees for sellers. This structure supports a transparent purchasing process, ensuring that while the platform earns a fee, sellers retain a significant portion of their sales revenue.DaWanda GmbH plans to leverage its recent funding to explore new product offerings and expand its geographic reach. The investment from the recent SECONDARY STOCK PURCHASE will support the development of new features on the platform and enhance seller visibility. The company is also targeting expansion into additional European markets by the end of 2025, aiming to increase its footprint in regions with growing demand for unique and handmade products.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Sep 1, 2010, $0.1M — Kima Ventures

## Investors

- Kima Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kima-ventures) — Seed