At what enterprise value was HARDLOOP acquired in 2022?

During the acquisition of HARDLOOP by SEVENTURE PARTNERS / KIMA VENTURES in 2022, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 0M - 15M EUR. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 14.8x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of HARDLOOP when it was acquired by SEVENTURE PARTNERS / KIMA VENTURES?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for HARDLOOP is in the range of 10x - 18x. For comparison, the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 14.8x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

What was the revenue of HARDLOOP at the time of the deal?

The revenue of HARDLOOP at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 5M - 25M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of HARDLOOP during the acquisition?

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What is the EV/EBITDA multiple and why is it used?

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01/2022

HARDLOOP acquired by SEVENTURE PARTNERS / KIMA VENTURES

FRANCE Media & Internet / E-commerce & Marketplaces / Specialized E-commerce EV 0M - 15M EUR

Context

Hardloop completed a EUR3 million funding round to accelerate the development of its technological platform and support its European expansion. The round was led by historical investors Seventure Partners and SGPA, alongside a pool of Business Angels and banking partners (Banque Palatine, LCL, Societe Generale). A key component of this transaction is the opening of the company's capital to its employees, allowing the first wave of staff to become shareholders alongside the founders.

HARDLOOP, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.8x).

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Target

Established in 2015 by co-founders Guillaume Richard and Julien Jérémie within the French Alps, Hardloop operates as a specialized digital commerce platform dedicated to outdoor sports apparel, footwear, and technical equipment. The company provides a comprehensive product catalog tailored to activities such as hiking, trail running, mountaineering, and cycling. Its business model combines the retail distribution of curated technical gear with an integrated circular offering focused on second-hand items, supported by community engagement initiatives and regional sporting events. Hardloop distributes international performance brands across multiple European geographic markets, managing its administrative and operational fulfillment through several regional hubs in France. By emphasizing customer experience, expert curation, and circular consumption, the business has built a distinct brand identity geared toward mountain enthusiasts, combining premium e-commerce execution with a long-term commitment to sustainable outdoor recreation.

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List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sub-sector)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector
08/2026	IXO PRIVATE EQUITY	HARDLOOP	FRANCE	Specialized E-commerce

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Valuation range: EV 0M - 15M EUR

Revenue range: 5M - 25M EUR

EBITDA range: 0M - 5M EUR

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Target: hardloop

Acquirer: kima ventures / seventure partners