Internal Server Error

B2C E-Commerce Sector in Romania

Last updated:

About B2C E-Commerce sector in Romania

The B2C E-Commerce sector in Romania comprises 847 companies, including 61 funded companies having collectively raised $154M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 26 are Series A+ funded, and 1 has achieved unicorn status.
B2C E-Commerce sector in Romania has seen 19 acquisitions and 3 IPOs.
This sector includes companies engaged in the commerce of goods  through an online first channel.
Includes all eCommerce companies involved in selling and buying of products which by definition includes across categories such as Fashion, Beauty, Pet, Home care, etc. Excludes offline first fashion retailers and brands. Also excludes manufacturing facilities providers, and offline design studios.
Key Metrics
Total Companies
Top Companies
Total Funding
Funded Companies
Series A+ Companies
Series C+ Companies
Unicorns Created
IPOs
Acquisitions

Top B2C E-Commerce Companies in Romania

There are 847 B2C E-Commerce startups in Romania which include eMAG, Elefant.ro, evoMAG, Okazii.ro, Voyo Romania. Out of these, 61 startups are funded, with 26 having secured Series A+ funding, and 1 achieving unicorn status.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 42 new companies have been launched annually.

Here is the list of top B2C E-Commerce startups in Romania

1. eMAG

edit-link
Online marketplace offering multi-category products. The product catalog includes laptops, smartphones, tablets, home appliances, groceries, fashion, personal care, cosmetics, home improvement, sports & outdoor equipment, toys, and more. Its mobile app is available for Android and iOS users.

Key facts about eMAG

  • Founded Year: 2001
  • Location: Bucharest (Romania)
  • Stage: Series D
  • Total Funding till date: $100M
  • Investors: Naspers, Prosus and 1 Other
  • Latest Funding Round: Series D, Nov 16, 2017, $*****
  • Tracxn Score: 75/100 What is this?
  • Competitors Rank: 1 of 44 Competitors
elefant.ro is a horizontal online retailer. It offers more than 300,000 products to customers in various categories such as books, toys, perfumes, watches, hand-bags, fashion, footwear and childcare. It has more than 20 million monthly visitors as per media reports in 2014. It has clocked a turnover of EUR 17.1 million in 2015. It is 60% higher compared to the previous year. It losses increased from Euro 1.2M to Euro 2.1M.

Key facts about Elefant.ro

Online retailer offering multi-category consumer electronic products. The product catalog includes smartwatches, earphones, laptops, tablets, smartphones, computers, gaming consoles, home appliances, printers, personal care devices, electric vehicles, cameras, and more. The company also offers home decor, baby care products, sports equipment, beauty care products, etc.

Key facts about evoMAG

  • Founded Year: 2005
  • Location: Bucharest (Romania)
  • Stage: Seed
  • Total Funding till date: $2.26M
  • Investors: Catalyst Romania
  • Latest Funding Round: Seed, Aug 17, 2022, $*****
  • Tracxn Score: 50/100 What is this?
  • Competitors Rank: 1 of 14 Competitors
Okazii.ro is an online marketplace for consumer products across multiple categories such as fashion, beauty, electronics. The catalog includes products of both local and international brands such as Adidas, HP, and Sony. It allows sellers to sell either at a fixed price or through auction.

Key facts about Okazii.ro

  • Founded Year: 2000
  • Location: Bucharest (Romania)
  • Stage: Unfunded
  • Tracxn Score: 49/100 What is this?
  • Competitors Rank: 3 of 44 Competitors
Voyo offers a subscription-based on-demand video platform to viewers in Romania. Content is accessible across multiple devices including mobile, laptop, and smart televisions. Priced at a monthly fee of EUR 3 plus taxes. Also, offers pay per view movies which can be rented for a one-time fee.

Key facts about Voyo Romania

  • Founded Year: 2011
  • Location: Bucharest (Romania)
  • Stage: Unfunded
  • Tracxn Score: 48/100 What is this?
  • Competitors Rank: 98 of 2,243 Competitors

Companies founded year-on-year in the B2C E-Commerce sector in Romania

92 B2C E-Commerce startups in Romania were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.

Companies founded year-on-year in the B2C E-Commerce sector in Romania2026202520242023202220212020201920182017Founded Year020406080100Count of Number of Companies
  • Total Number of Companies
Year
No. of companies
2026
-
2025
1
2024
4
2023
28
2022
46
2021
79
2020
92
2019
72
2018
62
2017
44

Stage-wise distribution of B2C E-Commerce sector companies in Romania

Out of the total 847 B2C E-Commerce companies in Romania, 61 have secured funding. Among them, 26 have reached Series A or higher, and 23 to Series B or beyond.

Founded - 847
Funded - 61
Series A+ - 26
Series B+ - 23
Series C+ - 23
Company Stage
No. of companies
Founded
847
Funded
61
Series A+
26
Series B+
23
Series C+
23
Let us walk you through our Sectors and other offerings
Designed with precision for VCs, PE, IBs, Incubators, M&A, Innovation more

Top Investors in B2C E-Commerce in Romania

StepFWD is the top investor in B2C E-Commerce companies in Romania based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in B2C E-Commerce companies in Romania:
See a more detailed list of investors

M&A activity in B2C E-Commerce sector in Romania

In the year 2024, till March 2024, 1 acquisition happened in B2C E-Commerce sector in Romania. Last year, in 2023, a total of 1 acquisition happened in B2C E-Commerce sector in Romania.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in B2C E-Commerce sector in Romania:
Company
Acquisition Type
Acquisition Date
Acquirers
Business Acquisition
Mar 28, 2024
Business Acquisition
Jul 06, 2023
Business Acquisition
Oct 04, 2022
Business Acquisition
Sep 19, 2022
-
 
Business Acquisition
Jun 22, 2022
See a more detailed list of acquisitions

Acquisition trends in B2C E-Commerce sector in Romania

Here are the acquisition trends in B2C E-Commerce sector in Romania:

Acquisition trends in B2C E-Commerce sector in Romania2026202520242023202220212020201920182017Acquisition Round Date (Yearly)012345Number of Acquisitions
  • Total Number of Acquisitions
Year
No. of companies
2026
-
2025
-
2024
1
2023
1
2022
5
2021
2
2020
-
2019
-
2018
1
2017
3

Top News in B2C E-Commerce in Romania

View all Top News for B2C E-Commerce companies in Romania

FAQs about B2C E-Commerce sector in Romania

Tracxn powers 1,000+ customers across 30+ countries
Accel PartnersPartechIN-Q-TEL - USFujitsuTenityStanford