Online Marketplaces for Sale
Marketplaces benefit from network effects and defensible moats. Browse platform businesses with established buyer-seller communities and verified GMV.
Marketplace businesses by country
- Marketplace in France
- Marketplace in Germany
- Marketplace in Sweden
- Marketplace in United Kingdom
- Marketplace in Spain
- Marketplace in Italy
- Marketplace in Netherlands
- Marketplace in Belgium
- Marketplace in Austria
- Marketplace in Switzerland
- Marketplace in Portugal
- Marketplace in Denmark
- Marketplace in United States
- Marketplace in Norway
- Marketplace in Ireland
- Marketplace in Canada
- Marketplace in Australia
- Marketplace in UAE
Frequently asked questions
How is a marketplace business valued?
Marketplaces are valued on GMV multiples (0.3–1.5× GMV) or revenue multiples (3–8×), with take rate and liquidity being the key quality signals.
What metrics matter most in a marketplace acquisition?
Take rate, GMV growth, supply/demand balance, repeat transaction rate, and NPS from both sides of the market.
What are the main risks in marketplace acquisitions?
Liquidity risk (loss of supply or demand side), regulatory exposure in certain verticals, and the challenge of maintaining both sides of the market post-acquisition.