Investment Summary

Acton Capital Invests In Kupivip

On June 21, 2012, venture capital firm Acton Capital invested in e-commerce company Kupivip

Investment Highlights
  • This is Acton Capital’s 2nd transaction in the E-Commerce sector.
  • This is Acton Capital’s 1st transaction in Russia.
Investment Fate
  • Kupivip was sold to a financial buyer in 2021.

Investment Summary

Date 2012-06-21
Target Kupivip
Sector E-Commerce
Investor(s) Acton Capital
Deal Type Venture

Target

Kupivip

Moscow, Russia
KupiVIP is an early pioneer in the booming e-commerce sector in Russia. Focused on off-price luxury fashion, the shopping platform purchases discounted second- and first-season apparel and accessories from brand manufacturers. Today, KupiVIP is one of Russia’s largest online retailers for fashion and designer brands. Kupivip was founded in 2008 and is based in Moscow, Russia.

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Investor

Acton Capital

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Category Venture Capital Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 600M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Acton Capital is a late-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in web-based companies benefiting from the 'digital revolution'. The Firm has a special interest in companies and sectors benefiting from the transition to online activity and will consider opportunities across Europe and North America. Acton Capital Partners was formed in 1999 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 16 of 39
Sector: E-Commerce M&A 2 of 3
Type: Venture M&A Deals 11 of 31
Country: Russia M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2012 M&A 2 of 3
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