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Vinted Secures TPG-Led Secondary Investment at Valuation of €5B, Reflecting Profitable Growth

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Secondary share sale of €340 million to a group of new investors, including TPG and Hedosophia, recognises employee contribution to Vinted becoming a leader in Europe.The transaction values Vinted at €5 billion and brings in new investors for the next phase of growth. In 2023, Vinted delivered 61% revenue growth and reached profitability, while investing for the future.

LONDON, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Vinted, Europe’s leading second-hand C2C marketplace focused on fashion, has closed a secondary share sale of €340 million at a valuation of €5 billion. 

The transaction, led by TPG (NASDAQ: TPG), a leading global alternative asset manager, validates Vinted’s opportunity and progress in developing and growing the second-hand market globally. It also diversifies the company’s investor base with new expertise and rewards its employees and early investors for their contributions to Vinted’s success. 

TPG Tech Adjacencies (TTAD), TPG’s strategy dedicated to providing flexible capital solutions to the technology industry, is funding the investment. Other major investment funds including Hedosophia, Baillie Gifford, Invus Opportunities, FJ Labs, Manhattan Venture Partners, and Moore Strategic Ventures also participated. All of Vinted’s existing institutional investors remain invested in the company.

In 2021, at the time of Vinted’s last fundraising round, the company had a pre-money valuation of €3.5 billion. Since then, Vinted has increased its gross merchandise value (GMV) by more than 3.5x and has become fully profitable. In 2023, the company delivered revenue growth of 61% and had a double-digit EBITDA margin.* Vinted has become the European leader in its field, encouraging people to adopt new consumption habits and today, more than a third (37%) of Vinted members say that second-hand makes up at least half of their wardrobe.**

This growth has been enabled by Vinted’s rigorous focus on ensuring its members get excellent value at the lowest possible cost. In the last year alone, Vinted marketplace expanded in existing markets, and launched into new markets including Finland, Greece and Croatia. The company also launched a new verification service to help members trade designer and luxury fashion items more safely. This feature is now live in 10 countries. 

In recent weeks, Vinted has begun the roll-out of a new category for electronics. And in parallel, the company has successfully expanded its shipping business in the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. Vinted’s payments business has acquired an EMI license and is working on solutions to improve how members transact on Vinted. 

Thomas Plantenga, CEO of Vinted, said: “We’re delighted to welcome new investors with the experience to support us through our next phase of growth, while continuing to benefit from the expertise of our long-term backers. TPG and our other new investors share our vision: to make second-hand the first choice, worldwide. We’re also delighted that this share sale rewards our employees for their dedication in making Vinted a success. 

We are incredibly proud to have built a product that our members love to use, and that has created a market for second-hand fashion. Vinted shows it’s possible to have a successful, profitable business that positively impacts people, communities, and the environment.” 

Andy Doyle, Partner at TPG, said: “We’ve seen that consumers are increasingly choosing second-hand as a core part of their wardrobe, as sustainability and flexibility become top of mind for many people. Vinted’s customer focus, leading product experience, and sophisticated approach to logistics have made this market accessible to an even broader population. We are excited to partner with Thomas and his team of world-class operators and to count Vinted among our growing portfolio of leading European tech businesses.”

Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc served as financial advisor and placement agent for the transaction. Taylor Wessing and Cooley provided legal advice to Vinted. 

*April 29, 2024 (Vinted delivers strong year of growth and reaches profitability, while investing for the future )

** According to Vinted’s Impact Report, released in June 2024

About Vinted

Vinted Marketplace is Europe’s leading international online C2C marketplace dedicated to second-hand fashion and more. With a mission to make second-hand the first choice worldwide, Vinted enables people to sell and buy second-hand clothes and lifestyle items from each other, helping give those items a second or even third life. 

Vinted was founded in 2008 in Lithuania and in 2019 became the country’s first Unicorn.

Today Vinted is still headquartered in Vilnius, with offices in Lithuania, Germany and the Netherlands, and over 2,000 employees. Its backers include Accel, EQT Growth, Insight Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Sprints. 

About TPG

TPG is a leading global alternative asset management firm, founded in San Francisco in 1992, with $229 billion of assets under management and investment and operational teams around the world. TPG invests across a broadly diversified set of strategies, including private equity, impact, credit, real estate, and market solutions, and our unique strategy is driven by collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. Our teams combine deep product and sector experience with broad capabilities and expertise to develop differentiated insights and add value for our fund investors, portfolio companies, management teams, and communities. For more information, visit www.tpg.com.

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VFlowTech, MOL (Asia Oceania), and MOL PLUS Sign MoU for Strategic Collaboration on Long-Duration Energy Storage to Drive Sustainability in Southeast Asia’s Logistics and Maritime sector

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TOKYO and SINGAPORE, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — VFlowTech Pte Ltd. (VFlowTech; CEO & Co-Founder: Dr. Avishek Kumar; Headquarters: Singapore), MOL (Asia Oceania) Pte. Ltd. (MOLAO; Managing Director: Jotaro Tamura; Headquarters: Singapore), and MOL PLUS Co., Ltd. (MOL PLUS; CEO: Takuya Sakamoto; Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing long-duration energy storage solutions in Southeast Asia. The MoU establishes a framework for leveraging VFlowTech’s cutting-edge vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) technology to promote sustainable energy initiatives across MOL Group’s operations in the region.

The tripartite partnership will focus on deploying VFlowTech’s VRFB technology to support the transition to renewable energy in logistics and maritime applications. The collaboration aligns with MOL Group’s commitment to decarbonization, emphasizing the integration of innovative long-duration energy storage solutions for port facilities, warehouses, and cold chain systems.

Driving Strategic Partnerships for Decarbonization
Under the MoU, MOLAO will lead business development efforts to explore practical applications for VFlowTech’s VRFB technology across MOL Group’s logistics network in Southeast Asia, while also seeking opportunities to collaborate with other stakeholders in the region to scale up the adoption of energy storage solutions. The agreement aims to create commercial synergies and accelerate the region’s shift toward sustainable energy infrastructure.

“We are excited to formalize our collaboration with VFlowTech through this MoU. By integrating advanced energy storage solutions, we can reduce our environmental impact and enhance operational resilience in our logistics operations.” said Hideyuki Irisawa, Director, MOLAO

Expanding Opportunities Through Strategic Collaboration
As part of the MoU, MOL PLUS will support efforts to promote VFlowTech’s VRFB technology within the maritime industry and identify additional opportunities for the practical deployment of long-duration energy storage solutions in India and other regions outside Southeast Asia. The partnership represents a significant step forward in developing scalable solutions that contribute to a carbon-neutral future.

“We see great potential in VFlowTech’s VRFB technology to transform energy usage across the logistics industry. The logistics industry often requires time to gain consensus among stakeholders. This is especially true when aiming for carbon-neutral port solutions like VFlowTech. We commit to keep moving VFlowTech forward, step by step, towards our goal, even in such situations.” said Takuya Sakamoto, CEO, MOL PLUS.

“We are delighted to partner with MOL PLUS and MOLAO under this MoU to bring our innovative VRFB technology to critical infrastructure within the region. This collaboration will enable us to accelerate the deployment of clean energy solutions, delivering both environmental sustainability and economic growth in the region.” said Dr. Avishek Kumar, CEO & Co-Founder, VFlowTech.

About VFlowTech
VFlowTech is a Singapore headquartered company focused on developing and manufacturing long duration energy storage systems specializing in vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFB). Established in 2018, VFlowTech focuses on developing safe, scalable, and sustainable energy storage solutions that address the intermittency challenges of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power and are designed for various applications, including utility-scale projects, microgrids, and off-grid solutions. VFlowTech’s unique IP and innovative approach emphasizes eco-friendly and cost-effective battery technology with long operational lifespans of more than 25 years and addresses issues of performance degradation, thermal runaway, and product reliability and safety, while being fully recyclable at end of life. The company has installed their long duration storage systems in over 10 countries globally and has a vision to drive the world towards energy equity where everyone can access clean energy at affordable pricing.

For more information on VFlowTech, please visit: www.vflowtech.com

About MOL (Asia Oceania)
MOL (Asia Oceania) Pte. Ltd. is a regional subsidiary of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., focused on expanding business operations and promoting sustainability across Southeast Asia, Australia, and Oceania.

About MOL PLUS
MOL PLUS Co., Ltd. is a Corporate Venture Capital driving force for Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. MOL PLUS invests in a wide range of early- and middle-stage startup companies around the world, that have the potential to reform ocean shipping business models and create new businesses in the shipping industry from a medium- to long-term perspective.

Website: https://en.molplus.net/

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Hexaware Launches New Office in Germany

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MUMBAI, India, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hexaware Technologies Limited (“Hexaware”) opened its third office in Germany on September 19, 2024. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Adam Medros, CEO, Spark Networks, Tobias Plaputta, CTO, Spark Networks, Sanjay Salunkhe, President & Global Head – Digital & Software Services, Hexaware and Arun Ramchandran, President & Global Head – Consulting & GenAI Practice, HTPS, Hexaware. The new 100-seater facility in Berlin will add to the company’s digital and software service capabilities in continental Europe, including Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.

The company’s digital and software services are designed to improve operational efficiency and elevate digital experiences, ensuring businesses stay competitive in an evolving market. Hexaware’s solutions include custom application development, enterprise data management, and AI powered business solutions. With its foundation in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation, the company harnesses modern technology to drive business outcomes.

Stating that the Berlin center will house both German and English-speaking consultants to support clients, Amrinder Singh, President & Head – EMEA & APAC Operations, Hexaware, said, “This new office will help us serve our clients more efficiently. Hexaware will strive to meet the diverse needs of its clients through seamless project execution tailored to specific business requirements.”

About Hexaware

Hexaware is a global technology and business process services company. Every day, Hexawarians wake up with a singular purpose; to create smiles through great people and technology. With offices across the world, we empower enterprises worldwide to realize digital transformation at scale and speed by partnering with them to build, transform, run, and optimize their technology and business processes. 

“Hexaware Technologies Limited (the “Company”) is proposing, subject to receipt of requisite approvals, market conditions and other considerations, to make an initial public offer of its equity shares and has filed a draft red herring prospectus dated September 6, 2024 (“DRHP”) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The DRHP is available on the websites of our Company, at www.hexaware.com, SEBI at www.sebi.gov.in as well as on the websites of the book running lead managers, Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Limited, Citigroup Global Markets India Private Limited, J.P. Morgan India Private Limited, HSBC Securities and Capital Markets (India) Private Limited, and IIFL Securities Limited, at https://investmentbank.kotak.com, www.online.citibank.co.in/rhtm/citigroupglobalscreen1.htm, www.jpmipl.com, https://www.business.hsbc.co.in/en-gb/regulations/hsbc-securities-and-capital-market, and www.iiflcap.com respectively, and the websites of the stock exchange(s) at www.nseindia.com and www.bseindia.com, respectively. Any potential investor should note that investment in equity shares involves a high degree of risk and for details relating to such risk, see “Risk Factors” of the RHP, when available. Potential investors should not rely on the DRHP for any investment decision.”

Learn more about Hexaware at https://hexaware.com/

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Buckle Up for Safety: All Access with Andy Garcia Takes You on a Road Trip Like No Other

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From Autonomous Vehicles to Everyday Heroes: All Access Takes a Deep Dive into Highway Safety

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — All Access with Andy Garcia, embarks on a captivating journey into the world of highway safety, offering viewers a deeper understanding of the efforts keeping them safe on every journey.

Discover innovative programs that are empowering vulnerable populations like cyclists and pedestrians, while fostering a shared responsibility for safe travel.

All Access dives into the heart of innovation.

Explore cutting-edge technologies like autonomous vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems. Meet the dedicated engineers and researchers who are constantly pushing the boundaries of safety. Learn how these advancements empower drivers and pave the way for a future with fewer accidents and fatalities on our highways.

Beyond the science, All Access spotlights the everyday heroes behind highway safety. Discover innovative programs that are empowering vulnerable populations like cyclists and pedestrians, while fostering a shared responsibility for safe travel.

All Access with Andy Garcia is not just about staying informed – it’s about inspiration. By showcasing real-world examples of safety success stories, the series empowers viewers to actively participate in creating a safer driving environment.

About All Access with Andy Garcia
Intrigued by the world around you? Look no further than All Access with Andy Garcia! Hosted by the charismatic Andy Garcia, known for his roles in “Do the Right Thing” and “Mamma Mia!,” this Public Television series delves into a variety of thought-provoking subjects. Each captivating segment sparks curiosity and encourages viewers to engage with the issues that matter most.

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Research & Development, All Access with host Andy Garcia, 561-424-0504, info@allaccessptv.com, www.allaccessptv.com

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