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September 9, 2021

After backing out of the US market, Wallapop announces new international expansion

After a “soonicorn” valuation earlier this year, the move is Wallapop’s first overseas foray since leaving the US.


Tim Smith

5 min read

Rob Cassedy Wallapop CEO

Today Spanish startup Wallapop is announcing its latest international expansion, launching its app-based marketplace for unique and second hand goods in Italy.

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(Wallapop’s app, now in Italian)
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Tim Smith

Tim Smith was news editor at Sifted. He covered deeptech and AI, and produced Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow him on X and LinkedIn

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