DEPOP
-37%
est. 2Y upside i
Stage: exit. Country: UK
Rank
#3086
Sector
E-commerce / Fashion Resale
Est. Liquidity
~1Y
Data Quality
Data: MediumThe equity is priced at the $1.2B acquisition value, offering no upside if the deal closes.
Last updated: July 3, 2026
eBay acquisition closes at $1.2B, with no dilution. Equity cashes out at grant price, resulting in 0% upside.
Acquisition closes at $1.2B, possibly with minor delays. No change in valuation; equity converts to cash at par.
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%.
Preference Stack Risk
moderateFunding 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
moderateIf the acquisition fails, a new funding round is likely given negative profitability, diluting existing equity by ~20%.
Secondary Liquidity
noneNo 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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