Exclusive: Secondhand marketplace Whoppah launched in Germany

The Dutch provider of secondhand designer furniture and art is now aiming for market leadership in this country.

The Dutch start-up Whoppah has successfully launched in Germany. The provider of secondhand design furniture and art has reported external sales of 500,000 euros in Germany in the first three months. The company subsequently estimates its annual sales volume in Germany at two million euros and now wants to focus on the German market.

"As the largest neighboring country to the Netherlands, Germany offers enormous potential for Whoppah," says Thomas Bunnik, co-founder and CEO of the startup. "We see a very style-conscious target group in this country as well as a great need for sustainable lifestyle." The startup's offering would combine both. Founded in 2019, the company offers dealers and individuals the opportunity to buy and sell pieces of furniture and artwork. The start-up checks the quality of the objects and offers buyers a safety guarantee. Currently, the platform is active in the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium. Next on the company's agenda is expansion into France and Italy.

For this year, Whoppah plans to raise 20 million euros in growth financing. The company is already in talks with investors for this purpose.