European Internet Ventures (EIV) is an entrepreneurial internet advisory firm, exclusively focussed on classifieds and online marketplaces.
The company was established in 2010 by
Malcolm Myers, former Head of Strategy & Business Development at MIH (Naspers) and long-standing m&a advisor to Scout24 group.
who we are
what we do
growth capital
EIV raises growth capital for fast-growing marketplace businesses.
We work on Series A and all later rounds, including transactions exceeding
$100 million.
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full or partial exits
We arrange exits to financial buyers, such as PE and investment funds
with strong classifieds credentials, and we find strategic buyers and structure
cash and earn-out deals.
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m&a
We support strategic and financial buyers by finding targets, performing due diligence and running the transaction process.
our clients
generalist platforms
classifieds
marketplaces
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vertical platforms
automotive
real estate
jobs
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we have worked in...
publicised funding/ M&A deals click on logo for press release
why work with us
Having worked with more than 100 classifieds and marketplace businesses and with direct access
to over 300 marketplace investors, EIV can run an equity fundraising for online marketplaces
more efficiently and more effectively than any other advisor.
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EIV can accurately navigate the complex and highly nuanced investor landscape, and more quickly
target the investors who provide the best fit with the client's needs.
EIV understands what the different types of financial (and strategic) investors are looking for
in an online marketplace business at every stage of the investment cycle, and can help ensure
the client is optimally prepared to present its story and negotiate terms with target investors.
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the difference- a faster, smoother
and more successful funding process
presentations
Malcolm Myers is a frequent presenter and panellist at the world’s largest online marketplace conferences, including Global Online Marketplaces Conference, Property Portal Watch Asia, Property Portal Watch Europe, and the International Classified Marketplace Association. In addition, he has judged startup pitch battles
in the US, in SE Asia and in Europe.