Naspers

Naspers, established in 1915, is a South Africa-based global internet group operating in over 120 countries. It invests in and builds companies that empower people and enrich communities, focusing on markets with long-term growth potential. Naspers' portfolio spans various sectors such as online classifieds, food delivery, payments, travel, education, health, and social and internet platforms. It has invested in, acquired, or built companies like Azos, PharmEasy, ElasticRun, Alwans, and Vegrow, among others, which provide products and services used by people worldwide.

Fabricio Bloisi

Group Chief Executive Director and Executive Director

Phuti Mahanyele

CEO, South Africa

Lydia Ventura Paterson

CFO, OLX Group

Antonie Roux

CEO

Ervin Tu

Board Member and President

60 past transactions

PharmEasy

Private Equity Round in 2024
PharmEasy is a health tech startup founded in 2015 by Dharmil Sheth, Mikhil Innani, and Dhaval Shah as a subsidiary of Ascent Health. The company operates an online platform that offers a range of healthcare services, including teleconsultation, medicine deliveries, and diagnostic test sample collections. By digitizing the pharmaceutical supply chain, PharmEasy connects patients with local pharmacies and diagnostic centers, facilitating access to essential medicines and healthcare products. This approach aims to make healthcare services more available, affordable, and accessible to patients.

Jem

Seed Round in 2022
SmartWage Pty Ltd. is a financial technology company based in Johannesburg, South Africa, that provides innovative payday solutions aimed at enhancing financial wellness for employees. Founded in 2019, SmartWage offers services that allow employees to track their earnings and access their earned salaries on demand. The company also provides salary-packaging administration services to both employers and employees, making it one of the most affordable and accessible options in the South African market. Through its offerings, SmartWage seeks to improve the overall financial well-being of individuals by enabling timely access to earned wages.

Otodom

Private Equity Round in 2022
Otodom is an online platform that facilitates the buying and renting of real estate, focusing primarily on residential properties such as apartments and houses. The company allows users to view and post advertisements for various types of real estate, including residential and commercial properties. By providing access to a wide range of listings, Otodom enables clients to find and acquire properties at competitive prices. The platform serves as a valuable resource for individuals seeking to navigate the real estate market efficiently.

Captain Fresh

Series B in 2021
Captain Fresh is a Bengaluru-based seafood supply chain platform that operates a B2B marketplace designed to improve the efficiency of the fish and seafood value chain. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on aggregating fragmented retail demand across India and connecting it with small fishermen and farmers along the coast. By leveraging technology, including artificial intelligence, Captain Fresh enhances demand-supply matching and standardizes the quality of supplies. The platform also implements digital traceability systems, which assist farmers in negotiating better feed and seed deals while enabling local fishermen and fish retailers to optimize their material and order management processes.

The Student Hub

Venture Round in 2020
The Student Hub is a social impact technology company focused on making tertiary education more accessible and affordable for students in Africa. It publishes e-books that provide links to additional resources, allowing students to engage with content interactively. The platform includes ERAOnline, which enables students to send comments and messages to authors, publishers, and peers, fostering communication and support. Each student is connected with a subject expert for personalized assistance, ensuring they receive help when they encounter difficulties. By leveraging technology and innovative learning methodologies, The Student Hub aims to empower young people to discover their unique talents and achieve their personal and professional goals, while also assisting employers and educational institutions with job placement and skills assessments.

Shipper

Series A in 2020
Shipper is a digital logistics platform that streamlines the shipping process for freight forwarders and online vendors. By collaborating with various vendors, Shipper simplifies the pick-up and delivery of goods using selected logistics services. The platform offers a range of features, including package pick-up services, shipment management for logistics providers, and route predictions to optimize deliveries. Additionally, Shipper consolidates packages that are heading in the same direction, which enhances efficiency. Its multi-carrier API allows sellers to easily manage orders, print shipping labels, and access tracking information from various logistics providers through their mobile devices. This comprehensive approach supports online vendors in fulfilling and tracking orders effectively.

ZestMoney

Series B in 2019
ZestMoney is a consumer lending fintech company founded in 2016 by Priya Sharma, Lizzie Chapman, and Ashish Anantharaman. The company offers a digital lending platform that enables retail consumers to access small loans through Equated Monthly Installments (EMIs) without the requirement of a credit card or credit score. By leveraging mobile technology, digital banking, and artificial intelligence, ZestMoney aims to democratize access to financing for millions of Indian consumers. The platform utilizes AI and machine learning for effective risk profiling, allowing clients to build their credit profiles and improve their credit scores. ZestMoney collaborates with various financial institutions and non-banking financial companies to facilitate these loans, thereby enhancing financial inclusion.

VTEX

Series C in 2019
VTEX is a developer of a cloud-based eCommerce platform designed to help companies modernize their operations and minimize the need for software updates. The platform offers a comprehensive omnichannel commerce solution that empowers retailers, brands, and B2B manufacturers to enhance sales while reducing overhead costs. By facilitating collaboration among partners, suppliers, and even competitors, VTEX aims to eliminate channel conflicts and provide seamless customer service. Its software-as-a-service model enables clients to build online stores, manage orders across various channels, and create marketplaces for third-party vendors. The company primarily generates revenue from Brazil, followed by other regions in Latin America and globally.

Immutable Systems

Series A in 2019
Immutable Systems, founded in 2018 and based in Sydney, Australia, develops video games that integrate blockchain technology to enhance player experience. The company, previously known as Fuel Games, focuses on creating a platform that allows players to own digital assets and engage in secure trading. By utilizing the Ethereum blockchain, Immutable Systems aims to provide scalable infrastructure that promotes transparency in in-game economies, empowering players with greater control over their gaming experiences. The company's innovative approach includes offering tools and services that facilitate the development and management of player-owned assets, fostering a user-friendly environment for both gamers and developers.

SweepSouth

Series B in 2019
SweepSouth is an online home services platform that connects homeowners with trusted service professionals, offering a variety of services including home cleaning, gardening, pool cleaning, and maintenance. The company aims to modernize the home services industry in Africa by leveraging technology to simplify the booking process. Users can conveniently schedule services through the platform via their phone, tablet, or computer, finding suitable pre-vetted professionals in minutes. With a network of over seven thousand service providers and thousands of satisfied customers across four countries, SweepSouth is positioned to expand further within a largely untapped market. The company is dedicated to creating happy homes while providing dignified, flexible work opportunities with decent pay for its service providers.

Zomato

Series I in 2019
Zomato is a global online platform that connects over 55 million users with restaurants across 24 countries. It offers a comprehensive restaurant guide, enabling users to discover, rate, and review eateries, as well as order meals for delivery or table reservations. The company also provides advertising and ingredient supply services to its restaurant partners.

Movile

Series I in 2018
Movile is a Brazilian mobile commerce platform that operates in Latin America, the USA, and France. The company works with people who are completely passionate to achieve this dream, empowered to build new businesses with global potential, and driven to take risks to learn as fast as it grows. Movile invests in content distribution platforms and Online-To-Offline (O2O) applications in the segments of children's education and other mobile content, food delivery, ticketing, and cloud logistics. Movile is supported by Naspers, a global internet and entertainment group and one of the largest technology investors in the world and a strategic partner and shareholder of Movile since 2008, and by Innova Capital, a global Venture Capital and Private Equity firm focused on long-term value creation and a strategic partner and shareholder of Movile since 2014.

Takealot.com

Acquisition in 2018
Takealot.com is one of South Africa's largest online retailers, founded in 2011. The platform offers over nine million products across 17 categories, including games, music, books, and various lifestyle items such as home and kitchen goods, baby products, health and beauty items, and sports equipment. Committed to enhancing customer experience, Takealot.com focuses on a customer-centric approach, ensuring that users have a seamless shopping journey from browsing to delivery. The company also provides its own logistics services, enabling secure home delivery of purchased items. Through its dedication to customer satisfaction, Takealot.com aims to establish itself as the leading online shopping destination in Africa.

Busportal

Series B in 2017
Busportal is a digital platform that enables users to search, compare, and purchase bus tickets from various bus companies in Peru. By addressing the challenges of poor online visibility and limited payment options faced by many bus operators, Busportal offers a comprehensive solution that includes both a direct-to-consumer website and a business-to-business integration for bus companies. The platform caters to both local and international travelers, targeting a wide market segment with diverse bus service offerings. With a focus on enhancing the online travel experience, Busportal capitalizes on the significant number of bus travelers in Latin America and the growing internet accessibility in the region. The company generates revenue primarily through commissions from bus companies for each ticket sold, while also exploring additional revenue streams such as advertising and data reporting services for bus operators. With exclusive partnerships and government agreements, Busportal positions itself as a first mover in the Peruvian market.

Flipkart

Private Equity Round in 2017
Flipkart, established in 2007, is a leading Indian e-commerce marketplace headquartered in Bengaluru. It offers a vast array of products, spanning over 70 categories and 30 million items, including electronics, home appliances, fashion, and health care. With a workforce of 33,000 and 75 million registered users, Flipkart facilitates over 10 million daily visits and delivers approximately 8 million shipments monthly. Founded by Binny and Sachin Bansal, the company was acquired by Walmart in 2018. Flipkart Ventures, its venture arm, invests in seed to series B-stage companies.

Swiggy

Series E in 2017
Swiggy is an on-demand food delivery platform that connects customers with local restaurants, allowing them to order meals conveniently through a user-friendly app. The platform provides a comprehensive listing of nearby restaurants and their menus, enabling users to place orders and track deliveries in real-time. In addition to food delivery, Swiggy has expanded its services to include the pickup and drop-off of various items, such as laundry and documents, catering to both individual and business clients. By offering timely deliveries and promotional discounts, Swiggy aims to enhance the customer experience and ensure that meals are delivered fresh and promptly.

Delivery Hero

Private Equity Round in 2017
Delivery Hero is a global network of online food ordering platforms, operating in 21 countries and partnering with over 73,000 restaurants. The company has a significant presence in various markets, including Germany, the UK, South Korea, and several Latin American countries. With a workforce of more than 1,000 employees, around 400 of whom are based at its headquarters in Berlin, Delivery Hero has established itself as a key player in the food delivery industry. The company has attracted substantial investment, securing $523 million in 2014 from various investors, which has helped it expand its reach and capabilities in the competitive online food delivery market.

Takealot.com

Venture Round in 2017
Takealot.com is one of South Africa's largest online retailers, founded in 2011. The platform offers over nine million products across 17 categories, including games, music, books, and various lifestyle items such as home and kitchen goods, baby products, health and beauty items, and sports equipment. Committed to enhancing customer experience, Takealot.com focuses on a customer-centric approach, ensuring that users have a seamless shopping journey from browsing to delivery. The company also provides its own logistics services, enabling secure home delivery of purchased items. Through its dedication to customer satisfaction, Takealot.com aims to establish itself as the leading online shopping destination in Africa.

Busportal

Series A in 2016
Busportal is a digital platform that enables users to search, compare, and purchase bus tickets from various bus companies in Peru. By addressing the challenges of poor online visibility and limited payment options faced by many bus operators, Busportal offers a comprehensive solution that includes both a direct-to-consumer website and a business-to-business integration for bus companies. The platform caters to both local and international travelers, targeting a wide market segment with diverse bus service offerings. With a focus on enhancing the online travel experience, Busportal capitalizes on the significant number of bus travelers in Latin America and the growing internet accessibility in the region. The company generates revenue primarily through commissions from bus companies for each ticket sold, while also exploring additional revenue streams such as advertising and data reporting services for bus operators. With exclusive partnerships and government agreements, Busportal positions itself as a first mover in the Peruvian market.

Udemy

Series D in 2016
Udemy, Inc. is an online learning platform that offers a vast array of courses for students globally, covering subjects such as development, business, finance, IT, personal development, design, and health, among others. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Udemy operates additional offices in several countries, including Turkey, Ireland, Brazil, and India. The company features a marketplace platform that connects learners with real-world experts, providing access to thousands of up-to-date courses in multiple languages. Udemy also caters to businesses through its Udemy Business segment, which provides corporate training solutions, including employee development programs, learning analytics, and the ability for companies to host their own content. The company's focus on leveraging data and technology enhances the learning experience, enabling individuals and organizations to acquire and develop essential skills flexibly.

Twiggle

Series A in 2016
Twiggle Ltd. is a technology company specializing in enhancing the e-commerce search experience through advanced machine learning and natural language processing. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with an additional office in New York, Twiggle develops a search engine technology that mimics a salesperson's ability to understand customer intent. Its Semantic API integrates seamlessly into existing search engines, providing a natural language layer that improves search logic and delivers more accurate product results to shoppers. By leveraging a deep understanding of linguistic structure and retail dynamics, Twiggle aims to replicate the in-store shopping experience online, enabling retailers to connect customers with the products they seek more effectively. The company has garnered recognition as a Gartner Cool Vendor and has been ranked among the top 100 AI companies by CB Insights. Twiggle's leadership includes experienced professionals from major tech companies, reinforcing its expertise in the field.

Picup Technologies

Series A in 2016
Picup Technologies is a prominent on-demand logistics provider based in South Africa, catering to the burgeoning e-commerce and retail sectors. The company operates a delivery platform designed to transport documents, packages, and other items efficiently. With a network of over 5,000 active delivery agents, Picup focuses on enhancing last-mile delivery efficiencies. Its platform offers features such as load allocation, real-time tracking, and proof of delivery, alongside automated payment processing. This technology enables businesses and transporters to optimize their planning and operations without the need to account for fluctuations in demand.

Souq

Venture Round in 2016
Souq is an e-commerce platform based in the Middle East and North Africa, offering a wide range of products including baby items, mobile accessories, computers, clothing, jewelry, perfumes, toys, and electronics. Founded in 2005 by Ronaldo Mouchawar, the company is headquartered in Dubai, with additional offices in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, as well as technical centers in Jordan and India. Souq operates as a marketplace that allows third-party sellers to reach customers, providing a comprehensive shopping experience for various everyday needs. In 2017, Souq became a subsidiary of Amazon, further enhancing its capabilities in the online retail space.

Avenida Compras

Series C in 2015
Avenida Compras SA is an e-commerce company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Founded in 2013 by Alan Kraus, Andres Freire, Federico Malek, Pablo Orlando, Pablo Simon Casarino, and Santiago Bilinkis, the company specializes in selling a variety of products online, including home goods, clothing, and electronic devices. Avenida Compras operates as a subsidiary of Avenida Inc.

Konga Online Shopping

Series C in 2015
Konga Online Shopping Limited is a prominent online shopping platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, established in 2012. The company provides a diverse range of products, including electronics, fashion items, home and kitchen goods, toys, and baby products. Additionally, Konga offers categories such as beauty products, health and personal care, sports and fitness equipment, books, groceries, and automotive supplies. As Nigeria's pioneer online marketplace, Konga aims to increase online shopping penetration in a market where less than one percent of the population currently engages in e-commerce. The company has received multiple accolades, including awards for Best Online Retailer and Best E-Commerce Company, recognizing its innovative approach and impact within the retail sector. As of early 2018, Konga operates as a subsidiary of Zinox Technologies Limited, further enhancing its reach and capabilities in the Nigerian market.

M4Jam

Private Equity Round in 2015
M4Jam is a micro jobbing platform based in Johannesburg, South Africa, that facilitates connections between businesses and local communities. By leveraging gig technology, M4Jam enables brands, start-ups, small and medium enterprises, large corporations, non-governmental organizations, and government entities to engage with a diverse workforce on demand. The platform empowers users to complete various tasks and, in return, receive rewards, thereby creating a mutually beneficial relationship. With a focus on uplifting communities and providing businesses with access to informal markets, M4Jam plays a pivotal role in helping organizations remain agile and relevant in a rapidly changing environment.

Takealot.com

Venture Round in 2015
Takealot.com is one of South Africa's largest online retailers, founded in 2011. The platform offers over nine million products across 17 categories, including games, music, books, and various lifestyle items such as home and kitchen goods, baby products, health and beauty items, and sports equipment. Committed to enhancing customer experience, Takealot.com focuses on a customer-centric approach, ensuring that users have a seamless shopping journey from browsing to delivery. The company also provides its own logistics services, enabling secure home delivery of purchased items. Through its dedication to customer satisfaction, Takealot.com aims to establish itself as the leading online shopping destination in Africa.

Flipkart

Series H in 2014
Flipkart, established in 2007, is a leading Indian e-commerce marketplace headquartered in Bengaluru. It offers a vast array of products, spanning over 70 categories and 30 million items, including electronics, home appliances, fashion, and health care. With a workforce of 33,000 and 75 million registered users, Flipkart facilitates over 10 million daily visits and delivers approximately 8 million shipments monthly. Founded by Binny and Sachin Bansal, the company was acquired by Walmart in 2018. Flipkart Ventures, its venture arm, invests in seed to series B-stage companies.

Avenida Compras

Series B in 2014
Avenida Compras SA is an e-commerce company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Founded in 2013 by Alan Kraus, Andres Freire, Federico Malek, Pablo Orlando, Pablo Simon Casarino, and Santiago Bilinkis, the company specializes in selling a variety of products online, including home goods, clothing, and electronic devices. Avenida Compras operates as a subsidiary of Avenida Inc.

Flipkart

Series G in 2014
Flipkart, established in 2007, is a leading Indian e-commerce marketplace headquartered in Bengaluru. It offers a vast array of products, spanning over 70 categories and 30 million items, including electronics, home appliances, fashion, and health care. With a workforce of 33,000 and 75 million registered users, Flipkart facilitates over 10 million daily visits and delivers approximately 8 million shipments monthly. Founded by Binny and Sachin Bansal, the company was acquired by Walmart in 2018. Flipkart Ventures, its venture arm, invests in seed to series B-stage companies.

Flipkart

Series F in 2014
Flipkart, established in 2007, is a leading Indian e-commerce marketplace headquartered in Bengaluru. It offers a vast array of products, spanning over 70 categories and 30 million items, including electronics, home appliances, fashion, and health care. With a workforce of 33,000 and 75 million registered users, Flipkart facilitates over 10 million daily visits and delivers approximately 8 million shipments monthly. Founded by Binny and Sachin Bansal, the company was acquired by Walmart in 2018. Flipkart Ventures, its venture arm, invests in seed to series B-stage companies.

Souq

Venture Round in 2014
Souq is an e-commerce platform based in the Middle East and North Africa, offering a wide range of products including baby items, mobile accessories, computers, clothing, jewelry, perfumes, toys, and electronics. Founded in 2005 by Ronaldo Mouchawar, the company is headquartered in Dubai, with additional offices in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, as well as technical centers in Jordan and India. Souq operates as a marketplace that allows third-party sellers to reach customers, providing a comprehensive shopping experience for various everyday needs. In 2017, Souq became a subsidiary of Amazon, further enhancing its capabilities in the online retail space.

Konga Online Shopping

Series B in 2014
Konga Online Shopping Limited is a prominent online shopping platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, established in 2012. The company provides a diverse range of products, including electronics, fashion items, home and kitchen goods, toys, and baby products. Additionally, Konga offers categories such as beauty products, health and personal care, sports and fitness equipment, books, groceries, and automotive supplies. As Nigeria's pioneer online marketplace, Konga aims to increase online shopping penetration in a market where less than one percent of the population currently engages in e-commerce. The company has received multiple accolades, including awards for Best Online Retailer and Best E-Commerce Company, recognizing its innovative approach and impact within the retail sector. As of early 2018, Konga operates as a subsidiary of Zinox Technologies Limited, further enhancing its reach and capabilities in the Nigerian market.

dubizzle

Acquisition in 2013
Dubizzle Limited operates a leading classifieds website, dubizzle.com, which facilitates the buying and selling of goods and services in Dubai. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubizzle allows users to post free advertisements across a wide range of categories, including real estate, vehicles, electronics, and job opportunities. The platform is designed to connect millions of users, enabling them to easily find and trade items within their city without the involvement of agents or commissions. As of April 2020, Dubizzle Limited functions as a subsidiary of Arabian Web Publishing Group FZ-LLC, continuing to enhance its services to meet the needs of its growing user base.

Payprop

Private Equity Round in 2013
PayProp is an automated, cloud-based payment platform tailored for the property management industry, primarily focused on the residential letting market in South Africa and the United Kingdom. The platform streamlines back-office operations by automating payment collection from tenants and facilitating reconciled disbursements to property agents, landlords, and contractors. This approach reduces administrative costs and eliminates manual bookkeeping processes, thereby enhancing operational efficiency for property management agencies. PayProp also includes niche tenant risk management tools, further supporting its clients in achieving transactional control and regulatory compliance. With its advanced technology, PayProp aims to empower property managers and drive growth in the rental market.

Flipkart

Series E in 2013
Flipkart, established in 2007, is a leading Indian e-commerce marketplace headquartered in Bengaluru. It offers a vast array of products, spanning over 70 categories and 30 million items, including electronics, home appliances, fashion, and health care. With a workforce of 33,000 and 75 million registered users, Flipkart facilitates over 10 million daily visits and delivers approximately 8 million shipments monthly. Founded by Binny and Sachin Bansal, the company was acquired by Walmart in 2018. Flipkart Ventures, its venture arm, invests in seed to series B-stage companies.

Aukro

Venture Round in 2013
Aukro is the largest online auction marketplace in the Czech Republic, having begun its operations in 2003. Headquartered in Brno, the platform facilitates the buying and selling of a wide range of products across 22 categories, including electronics, clothing, and sporting goods. Aukro's business model accommodates both fixed-price sales and auction-style transactions, making it accessible for both individual users and professional marketers. For businesses, Aukro offers a membership program known as Aukro +, which enhances selling capabilities and provides additional support to commercial sellers. As a leading trading portal, Aukro has established itself as a key player in the Czech e-commerce landscape.

Konga Online Shopping

Series A in 2013
Konga Online Shopping Limited is a prominent online shopping platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, established in 2012. The company provides a diverse range of products, including electronics, fashion items, home and kitchen goods, toys, and baby products. Additionally, Konga offers categories such as beauty products, health and personal care, sports and fitness equipment, books, groceries, and automotive supplies. As Nigeria's pioneer online marketplace, Konga aims to increase online shopping penetration in a market where less than one percent of the population currently engages in e-commerce. The company has received multiple accolades, including awards for Best Online Retailer and Best E-Commerce Company, recognizing its innovative approach and impact within the retail sector. As of early 2018, Konga operates as a subsidiary of Zinox Technologies Limited, further enhancing its reach and capabilities in the Nigerian market.

LazienkaPlus

Acquisition in 2012
LazienkaPlus is a retailer specializing in household appliances and accessories. The company offers a diverse range of products, including toilet seats, bathing showers, bathing kits, trays, bathroom furniture, shelves, valves, kitchen sinks, waste shredders, cooking boards, room heaters, boilers, radiators, and solar collectors. By providing quality household items, LazienkaPlus aims to meet the needs of its clients and enhance their living spaces.

Souq

Venture Round in 2012
Souq is an e-commerce platform based in the Middle East and North Africa, offering a wide range of products including baby items, mobile accessories, computers, clothing, jewelry, perfumes, toys, and electronics. Founded in 2005 by Ronaldo Mouchawar, the company is headquartered in Dubai, with additional offices in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, as well as technical centers in Jordan and India. Souq operates as a marketplace that allows third-party sellers to reach customers, providing a comprehensive shopping experience for various everyday needs. In 2017, Souq became a subsidiary of Amazon, further enhancing its capabilities in the online retail space.

FixeAds

Acquisition in 2012
FixeAds is a Portuguese company established in 2007 that focuses on developing platforms for online classifieds. It offers a user-friendly auction system that facilitates the buying and selling of products and services. The company aims to provide an accessible marketplace for individuals and businesses, enabling them to connect and transact efficiently. Through its innovative platform, FixeAds enhances the experience of online trading while promoting ease of use for all users.

VTEX

Series B in 2012
VTEX is a developer of a cloud-based eCommerce platform designed to help companies modernize their operations and minimize the need for software updates. The platform offers a comprehensive omnichannel commerce solution that empowers retailers, brands, and B2B manufacturers to enhance sales while reducing overhead costs. By facilitating collaboration among partners, suppliers, and even competitors, VTEX aims to eliminate channel conflicts and provide seamless customer service. Its software-as-a-service model enables clients to build online stores, manage orders across various channels, and create marketplaces for third-party vendors. The company primarily generates revenue from Brazil, followed by other regions in Latin America and globally.

Flipkart

Series D in 2012
Flipkart, established in 2007, is a leading Indian e-commerce marketplace headquartered in Bengaluru. It offers a vast array of products, spanning over 70 categories and 30 million items, including electronics, home appliances, fashion, and health care. With a workforce of 33,000 and 75 million registered users, Flipkart facilitates over 10 million daily visits and delivers approximately 8 million shipments monthly. Founded by Binny and Sachin Bansal, the company was acquired by Walmart in 2018. Flipkart Ventures, its venture arm, invests in seed to series B-stage companies.

Mall.cz

Acquisition in 2012
MALL.cz is an online retailer based in the Czech Republic, operating across several Central European countries including Germany, Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia. The company manages over 45 e-shops, offering a diverse range of products across 1,200 categories. Its platform specializes in daily necessities, featuring items such as white goods, household appliances, electronics, office and home furniture, toys, and health and beauty products. MALL.cz enables customers to conveniently purchase a variety of consumer goods online and have them delivered directly to their homes.

NetRetail Holding

Acquisition in 2012
The roots of Netretail Holding Group date back to the year 2000, when our first shop, www.bilezbozi.cz, was launched. It became a truly legendary shop with kitchen appliances in the Czech Republic, mainly for its unbiased customer service it offered. Shortly afterwards, we launched additional shops with other mass consumer items. We have ventured into DIY, petfood, sport and fashion. Our Czech venture has gained the status of the pure play market leader, a position that has continued to strengthened over time. We launched our shops in Slovakia and Hungary in 2005 and Poland in 2006 and Germany in 2007. We divested Germany in 2011, and refocused ourselves in CEE. We acquired a minority position in Slovenian market leader later in 2011 and we are actively looking for opportunities to grow our business both organically and through partnerships. Netretail Holding Group is now a part of Naspers (JSE: NPN), a global media company with notable investments in Internet companies worldwide.

Slando

Acquisition in 2011
Slando is a Classifieds company.

Markafoni

Acquisition in 2011
Markafoni is a Turkish online shopping portal that specializes in clothing, fashion accessories, and a variety of other products, including household appliances and luxury items. The platform serves approximately six million customers throughout Turkish-speaking regions. Markafoni offers a diverse selection of men's, women's, and children's apparel, allowing customers to choose from a wide range of options. With a workforce exceeding 35,000 employees and partnerships with over 200 companies globally, Markafoni has established a significant presence in the e-commerce sector.

Navegg

Seed Round in 2011
Navegg is a Brazilian company specializing in online targeting solutions for agencies, advertisers, publishers, and websites. It leverages Big Data analytics to collect, process, and organize anonymous user data, enabling detailed audience profile creation and segmentation. By analyzing navigation habits and online behavior, Navegg helps clients improve their communication strategies, enhance client relationships, and optimize advertising campaigns. The company has amassed data on over 100 million online users, categorizing them based on interests, purchasing intentions, and demographic information. Navegg offers various tools, including Navegg Analytics for blogs and small websites, and Navegg Ecommerce for small to medium-sized e-commerce businesses. These solutions allow clients to understand their audience better, monitor traffic, analyze abandonment rates, and track campaign performance and ROI. Based in São Paulo, Navegg's technology supports digital marketing efforts through effective data management and audience analysis.

7Pixel

Acquisition in 2011
7Pixel, founded in 2002, specializes in price comparison software to enhance the online shopping experience. The company operates two leading comparison engines in Italy, Trovaprezzi.it and Shoppydoo, which also has a presence in Spain and Brazil. Trovaprezzi.it is Italy's largest product and price-comparison website, known for its reliability and comprehensive e-commerce advertising platform. With over 9 million monthly visitors and more than 2,000 active merchants, 7Pixel offers customers the ability to compare prices and products across a wide range of categories, including electronics, household appliances, and office supplies. The platform features over 6 million offers, ensuring that users can easily find and compare products while promoting both savings and satisfaction. Through its customer-oriented services available on mobile and online platforms, 7Pixel aims to provide a straightforward and impartial shopping experience.

InSales

Acquisition in 2011
InSales LLC is a company based in the Russian Federation that specializes in developing online shops through its Software as a Service (SaaS) eCommerce platform. The platform offers multichannel integration, enabling businesses to create fully functional online stores quickly and independently, without the need for programming or development expertise. InSales' solution allows users to easily add products and begin selling, streamlining the online retail process for various businesses. As of July 2015, InSales operates as a subsidiary of DreamCommerce S.A.

Multiply

Acquisition in 2010
Multiply is a leading digital publisher and social shopping platform based in Jakarta, with an additional office in Manila. Originally launched as a social networking site in 2004, Multiply has transformed into the largest marketplace in Southeast Asia, boasting over two hundred thousand merchants. The platform integrates ecommerce with social communication tools, allowing users to shop and share personal content, including photos, videos, and blogs, within a secure environment. This unique combination fosters a community-driven shopping experience, where transactions and interactions occur seamlessly. Multiply is supported by a team of experienced entrepreneurs who prioritize creativity and innovation in consumer-centric content. The company was acquired by Naspers in 2010, further enhancing its growth and development in the digital marketplace.

Brandsclub

Venture Round in 2010
Brandsclub is the largest shopping club in Brazil, founded in March 2009 and based in São Paulo. The company operates an online shopping platform that offers products from renowned brands at discounts of up to 90%. By creating a closed and secure environment, Brandsclub collaborates exclusively with brands that have established solid reputations in both the national and international retail markets. This model benefits consumers by making high-quality, desirable products accessible at significantly reduced prices, while also providing brands an effective outlet to clear excess inventory and sell previous collections. In 2011, Brandsclub was acquired by Rocket Company, further solidifying its presence in the Brazilian e-commerce landscape.

BuzzCity

Venture Round in 2010
BuzzCity is a mobile media company that operates a global advertising network focused on the mobile internet. It connects brand owners and agencies with a diverse range of publishers worldwide, alongside its proprietary mobile media properties. As a prominent player in the mobile advertising sector, BuzzCity has cultivated extensive insights into mobile consumer behavior, enabling marketers to effectively target their audiences. The company provides a variety of advertising and publisher programs to facilitate this connection, primarily serving clients across Asia and beyond.

Buscapé

Acquisition in 2009
Buscapé is a comparison shopping service. A complete digital platform that brings together brands involved in the various stages of a digital purchase with a single goal which is enhancing consumer relations in a sustainable way, providing a good shopping experience. The company's commitment is the implementation without complication, with innovation and daring. It understands the universe of people and the behaviors, anticipate desires and needs, to offer a fast shopping experience, friendly, assertive, and secure for both the consumer and merchant. Buscapé was founded 1999 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

BuzzCity

Venture Round in 2008
BuzzCity is a mobile media company that operates a global advertising network focused on the mobile internet. It connects brand owners and agencies with a diverse range of publishers worldwide, alongside its proprietary mobile media properties. As a prominent player in the mobile advertising sector, BuzzCity has cultivated extensive insights into mobile consumer behavior, enabling marketers to effectively target their audiences. The company provides a variety of advertising and publisher programs to facilitate this connection, primarily serving clients across Asia and beyond.

Nimbuzz

Series B in 2008
Nimbuzz is a mobile communication and entertainment platform that provides users with free and low-cost mobile phone calls, video calling, instant messaging, and social networking features. The application, which has garnered over 150 million users worldwide, allows individuals to communicate across various internet-enabled devices, including mobile phones and computers. Nimbuzz supports popular social networks such as Facebook, Google Talk, and Twitter, facilitating a diverse range of communication options. With a rapid growth rate of approximately 210,000 new registrations daily, the platform spans over 200 countries, showcasing its global reach. Headquartered in Gurgaon with regional offices in Dubai and the Netherlands, Nimbuzz is led by Chief Executive Officer Vikas Saxena, who oversees its international strategy and operations. The company is recognized as a pioneer in IP-based communications and aims to empower users to maximize the potential of mobile Internet through its easy-to-use application.

Tradus

Acquisition in 2007
Tradus is a global marketplace specializing in the sale of used commercial vehicles and heavy equipment. The platform enables professionals to list their used machines for sale, allowing potential buyers from around the world to directly contact sellers through phone or an online form. As part of the OLX Group, Tradus benefits from a vast network of classifieds platforms operating in 45 markets, which facilitates the buying, selling, and exchanging of used goods and services. The OLX Group's extensive reach includes hundreds of millions of users who generate significant online activity, with billions of visits and page views each month. Tradus serves as a vital resource for those seeking to trade in heavy machinery and commercial vehicles in a streamlined and efficient manner.

SuperSport

Private Equity Round in 2007
SuperSport funds, produces, and and broadcasts sporting content across the African continent on the DStv platform. It produces ten channels for the DStv platform as well as a number of channels for reception on handheld services. The SuperSport website streams highlights. SuperSport’s array of live coverage includes the major World Cup tournaments, the Olympic Games, the golf majors, the tennis Grand Slam events, F1, and various other major and local leagues of sports such as rugby, cricket, golf, tennis, motorsport, cycling, aquatics, athletics, and boxing. SuperSport is based in Randburg, Johannesburg. Its holding company is MultiChoice and its ultimate parent company is Naspers, a broad-based multi-national media group.

Nimbuzz

Series A in 2007
Nimbuzz is a mobile communication and entertainment platform that provides users with free and low-cost mobile phone calls, video calling, instant messaging, and social networking features. The application, which has garnered over 150 million users worldwide, allows individuals to communicate across various internet-enabled devices, including mobile phones and computers. Nimbuzz supports popular social networks such as Facebook, Google Talk, and Twitter, facilitating a diverse range of communication options. With a rapid growth rate of approximately 210,000 new registrations daily, the platform spans over 200 countries, showcasing its global reach. Headquartered in Gurgaon with regional offices in Dubai and the Netherlands, Nimbuzz is led by Chief Executive Officer Vikas Saxena, who oversees its international strategy and operations. The company is recognized as a pioneer in IP-based communications and aims to empower users to maximize the potential of mobile Internet through its easy-to-use application.

Abril

Secondary Market in 2006
The Abril Group is a prominent communication, education, and logistics organization in Latin America, established in 1950 as a small publishing house. Based in Brazil, Abril has evolved to become a significant player in disseminating information, culture, and education while contributing to the nation's development. The company's journey began with the launch of the Brazilian version of Donald Duck magazine, which set a standard for quality in publishing and fostered a strong journalistic culture. Through its various holdings and subsidiaries, Abril operates in media, distribution, and logistics, consistently prioritizing innovation to meet the changing needs of its audience. The founder, Victor Civita, aimed to create a company that embodies hope and growth, values still reflected in Abril's operations today.
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