BestSecret - Ownership and Business Overview

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BestSecret Ownership

Who owns BestSecret?

BestSecret is owned by Alberta Investment Management and Permira. It was acquired on October 25, 2016.

Is BestSecret PE-backed?

Yes. BestSecret is owned by private equity investors Alberta Investment Management and Permira.

Was BestSecret formerly PE-backed?

Yes. BestSecret was formerly owned by 1 private investor.

BestSecret Business Overview

Where is BestSecret headquartered?

BestSecret is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

What sector is BestSecret in?

BestSecret is a retail company.

When was BestSecret founded?

BestSecret was founded in 1924.

Retail M&A Summary in 2016

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BestSecret

Best Secret GmbH

Ingolstädter Strasse 40,
Munich, 80807
Germany,
www.bestsecret.com

BestSecret sells more than 3,000 designer brands at attractive prices through its website BestSecret.com as well as three stores in Munich and Vienna. Its exclusive membership is based on invitation only which creates both high-desirability and strong customer engagement, driving double-digit annual growth over the past years. BestSecret was founded in 1924 and is based in Munich, Germany.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Retail

Revenue

153   2024
(millions of EUR)

Established

1924

Former Name

Schustermann & Borenstein GmbH

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