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MPB
A global marketplace for photographers and videographers to buy, sell, or trade equipment
About MPB
MPB is a global online platform that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of second-hand photography and video equipment. The company's business model is centered around the circular economy, providing a marketplace for used cameras, lenses, and accessories. This approach allows customers to upgrade their gear by trading in their old equipment or selling it for cash.
The platform serves a wide range of clients, from amateur photographers to professional videographers, who are looking for a cost-effective and sustainable way to access quality equipment. MPB's market is the growing second-hand electronics industry, with a specific focus on high-end camera gear.
The company generates revenue by taking a commission on the sales made through its platform. Before any item is listed, it is inspected and verified by a team of product specialists, ensuring quality and building trust with its user base. This process also allows MPB to offer a warranty on the products it sells, further strengthening its value proposition.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Brighton, United Kingdom
- Employees
- 682
- Open positions
- 16
- Dealroom signal
- 78.4/100
- Industry
- Home Living, Consumer Electronics
- Sector
- eCommerce & Marketplaces, Optical Technology, Waste Reduction, Second Hand, Sustainable Development Goals, Marketplace & Ecommerce, Climate Tech, Circular Economy, Hard Tech
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce
- Client focus
- B2C
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES DOther financing | Apr 2021 | $66M | $263M | Beringea · Mobeus Equity Partners · Vitruvian Partners · FJ Labs | — |
| SERIES COther financing | Jul 2019 | $11M | $44M | Acton Capital · Beringea · Mobeus Equity Partners | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for MPB is 5.3M monthly website visits, up 8.2% over the last three months. MPB's team grew 3.8% over the past year.
Open positions
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Investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
MPB in the Brighton ecosystem
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A4 investors entered at this stage
Mobeus Equity Partners
FJ Labs
Fabrice Grinda
Beringea
Series B and later4 investors entered at this stage
Barclays
HSBC
Acton Capital
Vitruvian Partners
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Tech Nation
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Global footprint
team presence
Market sentiment
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