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May 12, 2021

Secondhand clothing marketplace Vinted raises at a valuation of €3.5bn

Lithuania's secondhand fashion unicorn raises a further €250m at a pre-money valuation of €3.5bn.


Lithuanian secondhand fashion unicorn Vinted has raised a further €250m at pre-money valuation of €3.5bn. The Series F round will be used to expand into new markets as well as invest in products and staff.

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