ThredUp fashion marketplace offloads its European business, Remix

Core Insights - ThredUp has divested its European business to concentrate on its domestic U.S. market, following a management buyout led by Florin Filote, the new general manager for European operations [1][4][7] Company Overview - Founded in 2009, ThredUp specializes in secondhand clothing and accessories, raising over $300 million prior to its 2021 IPO. However, its market cap has significantly declined from $1.3 billion at IPO to a low of $60 million last month [2] Financial Performance - In Q2 2024, ThredUp reported an 18% year-on-year decline in European revenue to $13 million, with gross profit falling 25% to $3.6 million [3] - Following better-than-expected Q3 earnings, ThredUp's shares surged, bringing its market cap to nearly $200 million [4] Transaction Details - ThredUp confirmed a non-binding agreement for the buyout of Remix, with Filote acquiring 91% of the common stock for just €1, while ThredUp made a final cash investment of $2 million to support Remix as an independent entity [5] - The transaction includes a convertible promissory note issued to ThredUp by Remix for €61.6 million ($64.7 million), representing the investment made by ThredUp since acquiring Remix [6] Strategic Implications - The divestment allows ThredUp to focus on its core U.S. business, with confidence expressed in Remix's future under Filote's leadership [7]