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Coolblue

Online retailer of electronics and appliances

Overview

Coolblue is an online retailer in the Netherlands and Belgium that sells electronics, home appliances, and personal gadgets. It combines a large online platform with physical stores, so customers can choose products online or in person before buying. The product experience is supported by services such as installation, extended warranties, and business solutions, which add value beyond the initial sale. How it works: customers place orders online and can pick up or receive free next‑day delivery for orders placed before midnight, including Sundays, thanks to a strong logistics network; returns are simple and hassle-free. Coolblue differentiates itself through fast, reliable delivery, extensive customer service, clear product information, and a solid reputation backed by awards and positive reviews. The company aims to make buying electronics and home tech easy and convenient for both consumers and businesses, with a focus on good service, easy returns, and dependable delivery.

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About Coolblue

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Why Coolblue is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsConsumer SoftwareConsumer Goods

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$264M

Headquarters

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • 2025 revenue reached €2.563 billion, up 4.2%, showing continued share gains.
  • German revenue rose 30% to €307 million, with 2026 stores planned in Berlin, Leipzig, Dresden.
  • Coolblue opened six stores in 2025 and four new German depots, expanding coverage.

What critics are saying

  • EBITDA fell to €86.5 million in 2025 while revenue grew, showing margin pressure.
  • Solvency dropped to 21%, and the business relied on credit and HAL funding.
  • Amazon, MediaMarkt-Saturn, and Temu intensify price pressure; Germany remains unprofitable.

What makes Coolblue unique

  • Coolblue controls delivery and installation in Germany through its own depots and teams.
  • Its 2025 NPS hit 72, reinforcing service quality as a defensible brand moat.
  • Company stores let customers test appliances and electronics before buying, reducing return friction.

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Funding

Total Funding

$264M

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Funded Over

2 Rounds

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Benefits

  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Meal Benefits
  • Employee Discounts
  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

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Dutch IT Channel
Nov 7th, 2026
Coolblue opens first store in Limburg.

Coolblue opens first store in Limburg. Coolblue has opened the doors of its first store in the province of Limburg. At Retailpark Sittard-Geleen, customers will find a spacious 1,300 m^2 store where they can view many products, try them out and take them home immediately. Specialists are on hand with personal advice, so that customers find the product that best suits them. In the new store, customers discover various product worlds, from smartphones, tablets and laptops to televisions and audio, and kitchen and household appliances. All product worlds in Sittard-Geleen are furnished according to Coolblue's latest store concepts. Clear advice routes and more space for large TVs and matching soundbars help customers compare picture and sound properly. Via a QR code on the TV, they can switch between sports, films and gaming themselves. In the washing & drying section, customers find washing machines with matching dryers, so they can immediately see which combination suits them. The renewed product worlds for Apple, smartphones, tablets and gaming can also be found in Sittard-Geleen. Smartphones are clearly arranged by brand and product line, gaming products are organized by use and performance, and relevant accessories and services are within easy reach. Jos Groenendijk, head of stores at Coolblue: "We are incredibly happy that we now also have a store in Limburg. Many customers already know which product they want, but want to see, hear or hold it themselves before choosing. From today, that is also possible in Sittard-Geleen, with a team ready to help customers personally. Whether you are looking for a new TV, a washing machine or just coming to pick up your online order." With the help of advice elements and digital services, customers can easily make the right choice. Via the Coolblue app, they compare products with a QR code in the store and find extra information to get to know products better. On arrival, customers can easily register for advice, for help after purchase or for collecting an online order. Fast pickup with the parcel machine. There is also a Coolblue parcel machine in Geleen. Customers who choose this pickup option receive an email with a QR code and a PIN code. With one of the two, they open their locker and take their order with them immediately. This means customers who need something quickly, such as a power bank or a cable, are back outside within a few minutes. Facts & figures. First Coolblue store in Limburg 23rd Coolblue store in the Netherlands Address: Egelantier 10, 6163 RB Geleen (Retailpark Sittard-Geleen) Area: 1,300 m^2 21 new Coolblue employees Including parcel machine for fast pickup

Coolblue
Apr 16th, 2025
A Year in Review

In 2024, we reaped the fruits of our efforts and investments from 2023. We achieved a record revenue of € 2,458 million, which is an increase of 2.1% compared to 2023. In 2024, we outperformed the market in all 3 countries, increasing our consumer electronics market share by 2.1% in the Netherlands, 3.1% in Belgium, and an impressive 28.4% in Germany (GfK 2024).

Brown Brothers Media
Apr 11th, 2022
Amazon’S Dutch Rival Coolblue Acquires Delft-Based Energiiq Portfolio Company Plotwise

Coolblue claims to be the biggest online retailer in consumer electronics in the Netherlands and in Belgium.

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