# Rebelle

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Hamburg, Germany
- Website: www.rebelle.de
- Total disclosed funding: $7M
- Latest round: Series B (Mar 12, 2015)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Rebelle is an online platform specializing in the resale of high-quality pre-owned luxury fashion items, catering to environmentally conscious consumers seeking affordable, sustainable fashion solutions.Founded in 2013 in Hamburg, Germany, Rebelle operates an online marketplace for luxury fashion resale. The company has successfully completed 7 deals, with the most recent deal occurring on March 23, 2022. The firm raised SEK 200 mn in an IPO, selling shares at SEK 28 each. In 2022, Vinted Inc. led an Add-on, Trade Sale investment round, acquiring Rebelle for SEK 315 mn. Cécile Wickmann founded the company, bringing her experience in the fashion sector to the platform.Rebelle specializes in the online resale of high-quality pre-owned fashion items. The company focuses on luxury apparel, accessories, and shoes, providing a platform for authenticated second-hand luxury goods. This service addresses the growing demand for sustainable fashion, primarily serving a clientele in Europe, particularly in Germany, France, and the United Kingdom.In 2021, Rebelle generated revenue of SEK 8,716,297.70 with an EBITDA loss of SEK -2,517,410.60, indicating the company's operational focus on building its marketplace and customer base in the luxury resale sector.Rebelle plans to utilize the SEK 200 mn raised in March 2022 to expand into other European markets. The company anticipates the completion of its acquisition by Vinted Inc. on August 25, 2022, which will further support its growth initiatives. Rebelle's strategy includes launching new products and enhancing its platform features, with specific plans to broaden its reach across Europe in the coming year.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Mar 12, 2015 — Deutsche Balaton, High-Tech Gruenderfonds, HCS Beteiligungsgesellschaft, North-East Venture, Hanse Ventures
- Series A, Mar 17, 2014, $7M — High-Tech Gruenderfonds, HCS Beteiligungsgesellschaft, Hanse Ventures
- Seed, Oct 22, 2013 — High-Tech Gruenderfonds

## Investors

- High-Tech Gruenderfonds (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/high-tech-gruenderfonds) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- HCS Beteiligungsgesellschaft — Series A, Series B
- Hanse Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hanse-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Deutsche Balaton — Series B
- North-East Venture (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/north-east-venture) — Series B