Bestseller

Bestseller is a family-owned clothing and accessories company founded in Denmark in 1975. The company specializes in fast, affordable fashion for women, men, and children. It operates in 70 markets, primarily across Europe, the Middle East, Canada, and India, while also maintaining a global presence through e-commerce. Bestseller has established a significant retail footprint with over 3,000 branded chain stores in 38 markets worldwide, in addition to its products being available in approximately 15,000 multi-brand and department stores.

Anders Holch Povlsen

CEO, Sole Owner

Past deals in Apparel

ASOS

Post in 2023
ASOS is a global online fashion and beauty retailer, offering over 85,000 products from third-party brands and its own labels, such as Asos Design and Collusion. It caters primarily to the youth segment, with a strong presence in the UK (45% of revenue), Europe (30%), the US (13%), and the rest of the world (12%). ASOS Ventures, its corporate venture capital arm, invests in promising fashion technology companies worldwide, seeking innovative ideas, scalable business models, and powerful yet simple technologies to drive industry disruption.

Evrnu

Series B in 2021
Evrnu is a textile innovations company focused on developing regenerative fiber technologies that convert discarded clothing into high-quality fibers. By breaking down cotton garment waste to the molecular level, Evrnu creates engineered fibers with enhanced environmental benefits. This process supports a circular ecosystem by enabling garment manufacturers to produce fibers such as regenerative cellulosic, regenerative polyester, and recoverable stretch. The company's approach not only addresses textile waste but also promotes sustainable practices within the fashion industry.

Miinto

Series D in 2021
Miinto is a leading online fashion platform that connects independent retailers and brands with consumers across Europe. Founded in 2009, the company operates in seven European markets, offering a wide range of fashion products, including clothing, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and children. Miinto's business model bridges the gap between offline boutiques and online shopping, providing a unique omnichannel experience. With over 600 retailers and brands on its platform, Miinto has become Scandinavia's largest online fashion store, generating over 50 million Euros in turnover by 2012. The company, headquartered in Copenhagen, employs over 150 people dedicated to shaping a more sustainable fashion industry through digital innovation.

Miinto

Venture Round in 2019
Miinto is a leading online fashion platform that connects independent retailers and brands with consumers across Europe. Founded in 2009, the company operates in seven European markets, offering a wide range of fashion products, including clothing, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and children. Miinto's business model bridges the gap between offline boutiques and online shopping, providing a unique omnichannel experience. With over 600 retailers and brands on its platform, Miinto has become Scandinavia's largest online fashion store, generating over 50 million Euros in turnover by 2012. The company, headquartered in Copenhagen, employs over 150 people dedicated to shaping a more sustainable fashion industry through digital innovation.

Miinto

Venture Round in 2019
Miinto is a leading online fashion platform that connects independent retailers and brands with consumers across Europe. Founded in 2009, the company operates in seven European markets, offering a wide range of fashion products, including clothing, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and children. Miinto's business model bridges the gap between offline boutiques and online shopping, providing a unique omnichannel experience. With over 600 retailers and brands on its platform, Miinto has become Scandinavia's largest online fashion store, generating over 50 million Euros in turnover by 2012. The company, headquartered in Copenhagen, employs over 150 people dedicated to shaping a more sustainable fashion industry through digital innovation.

About You

Corporate Round in 2018
About You is a German e-commerce company specializing in fashion and technology. It operates as a platform for clothing, shoes, and accessories, offering a personalized and inspiring shopping experience on smartphones. With over 2000 brands, the company aims to digitalize the traditional shopping experience, generating sales of over €461 million in 2018/19. It also provides tech services and brand relations to external partners.

Miinto

Acquisition in 2016
Miinto is a leading online fashion platform that connects independent retailers and brands with consumers across Europe. Founded in 2009, the company operates in seven European markets, offering a wide range of fashion products, including clothing, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and children. Miinto's business model bridges the gap between offline boutiques and online shopping, providing a unique omnichannel experience. With over 600 retailers and brands on its platform, Miinto has become Scandinavia's largest online fashion store, generating over 50 million Euros in turnover by 2012. The company, headquartered in Copenhagen, employs over 150 people dedicated to shaping a more sustainable fashion industry through digital innovation.

Miinto

Series B in 2016
Miinto is a leading online fashion platform that connects independent retailers and brands with consumers across Europe. Founded in 2009, the company operates in seven European markets, offering a wide range of fashion products, including clothing, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and children. Miinto's business model bridges the gap between offline boutiques and online shopping, providing a unique omnichannel experience. With over 600 retailers and brands on its platform, Miinto has become Scandinavia's largest online fashion store, generating over 50 million Euros in turnover by 2012. The company, headquartered in Copenhagen, employs over 150 people dedicated to shaping a more sustainable fashion industry through digital innovation.

MandM

Acquisition in 2014
MandM Direct is a UK-based retailer specializing in discounted clothing and accessories from prominent fashion brands. Founded in 1987 by Mark Ellis and Martin Churchward, the company leverages over 30 years of experience in the off-price retail sector. It operates dedicated websites in the UK, Germany, France, and the Netherlands, while also serving more than 20 additional countries. MandM Direct offers a wide range of products, including clothing, sportswear, footwear, watches, sunglasses, wallets, bags, jewelry, and nightwear, catering to a diverse customer base of over 3 million individuals. The company's success is attributed to its commitment to providing top brands at competitive prices, ensuring customers receive exceptional value throughout the year.
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