BuyVIP is an exclusive, invitation-only online destination where invited members discover premier brands in time-limited campaigns. Products are typically end of season or are not yet available, thus making BuyVIP a unique platform for great deals of 30-70% off the original retail price.
BuyVIP was founded in 2006 simultaneously in Spain and Germany by the two serial entrepreneurs Gustavo Garcia and Gerald Heydenreich. Today, BuyVIP is a truly European company with more than 120 employees and subsidiaries in Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Poland, the Netherlands and Portugal.
BuyVIP is a leader in the private sales segment throughout Europe. With more than 6 million members and more than 10 new sales campaigns every day. Partner brands include companies such as Gucci, Calvin Klein, Diesel, Timberland and more.
BuyVIP recently won the acclaimed Red Herring Top 100 award and has been selected by European Tech Tour.
Frog Capital joined existing investors Kennet Capital, Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments (BDMI), Cipio and Molins Capital inversion.
Acquired by Amazon.com in 2010.
