-37%

est. 2Y upside i

E-CommerceSeries C

Stage: exit. Country: UK

Rank

#3086

Sector

E-commerce / Fashion Resale

Est. Liquidity

~1Y

Data Quality

Data: Medium

The equity is priced at the $1.2B acquisition value, offering no upside if the deal closes.

Last updated: July 3, 2026

Bull (20%)0%

eBay acquisition closes at $1.2B, with no dilution. Equity cashes out at grant price, resulting in 0% upside.

Base (40%)0%

Acquisition closes at $1.2B, possibly with minor delays. No change in valuation; equity converts to cash at par.

Bear (40%)-92%

CMA blocks or delays acquisition indefinitely; Depop remains independent. Revenue grows to $221M, but comp multiple compresses to 1.5x, yielding $331M exit. After 20% dilution from a new funding round, net upside -92.4%.

Est. time to liquidity~1.0 years

Preference Stack Risk

moderate

Funding Intensity

7760%

Total preferred funding of $105.6M represents 8.8% of current valuation; in a downside scenario, common stock retains value until exit falls below that level.

Dilution Risk

moderate

If the acquisition fails, a new funding round is likely given negative profitability, diluting existing equity by ~20%.

Secondary Liquidity

none

No secondary market activity; liquidity depends entirely on the acquisition closing or an IPO.

Questions to Ask at the Interview

Strategic questions based on DEPOP's data — designed to show you've done your homework.

  • 1

    How would you assess the likelihood of the eBay acquisition closing given the CMA probe, and what would be the impact on equity value?

  • 2

    What is Depop's competitive moat against Vinted, and how would you defend market share if the acquisition fails?

  • 3

    If you receive RSUs at the current valuation, what is your expected value over a 2-year horizon, factoring in the acquisition uncertainty?

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