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Overview
Adevinta operates a global portfolio of online classifieds marketplaces that connect buyers and sellers across real estate, automotive, and general goods. It runs local brands like leboncoin in France, mobile.de in Germany, and Fotocasa and InfoJobs in Spain, with each platform tailored to its market and providing secure listings and communications. Revenue mainly comes from professional advertisers and value-added services that boost listing visibility on these marketplaces. Its goal is to grow its network of local marketplaces across multiple countries, expanding listings and transactions while serving both individuals and small businesses.
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What believers are saying
- Q1 2026 revenue and EBITDA improved after Spain’s exit, showing cleaner core-marketplace economics.
- mobile.de launched fifteen new tools in July 2026, including AI lead management and WhatsApp integration.
- Leboncoin revived A Vendre A Louer in November 2026, proving continued product experimentation.
What critics are saying
- The €705 million Google damages claim faces years of appeals, delaying any cash recovery.
- Adevinta Spain’s February 2026 sale shrank the portfolio, reducing scale and internal career breadth.
- Persistent headcount reductions, including 290 FTEs since 2024, signal continuing restructuring and role eliminations.
What makes Adevinta unique
- Adevinta owns Europe’s deepest local classifieds brands: leboncoin, mobile.de, and InfoJobs.
- Its first-party marketplace data powers AI features across mobility, real estate, jobs, and recommerce.
- Private ownership under Permira and Blackstone funds slower consolidation than public-market rivals can sustain.
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