EUROPEAN INTERNET VENTURES
we help marketplaces access capital
and investors acquire marketplaces
who we are
European Internet Ventures (EIV) is an entrepreneurial advisory firm, exclusively focussed on online classifieds and marketplaces.
The company was established in 2010 by
Malcolm Myers, former Head of Strategy & Business Development at Naspers / Prosus and long-standing m&a advisor to Scout24 group.
what we do
growth capital
EIV raises growth capital for fast-growing marketplace businesses.
We work on Series A and all later rounds.
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full or partial exits
We run sell-side processes for shareholders looking to sell controlling
stakes, and for minority shareholders seeking liquidity through
secondary transactions.
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m&a
We support PE funds and large family offices looking to acquire
shareholdings in later stage marketplace businesses by providing
commercial due diligence including KPI benchmarking and business
plan assessment.
our marketplace expertise
content
generalist
automotive
real estate
jobs
groceries
pre-owned fashion
segment focus
C2C
C2B
B2C
B2B
level of control
peer-to-peer
lightly managed
fully managed
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monetization
subscription
ancillaries
CPC / CPA
transaction fee
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we have worked in...
publicised funding/ M&A deals click on logo for press release
why work with us
We are marketplace specialists with over 15 years’ experience buying,
selling and raising capital for classifieds and online marketplaces, globally.
This means we are uniquely placed to help owners identify and
communicate the value and potential of their business when we engage
with potential investors or buyers.
Having worked on more than 100 classifieds and marketplace transactions
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.
The result, a faster process, on better terms, and with minimal disruption to
daily business activities.
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.