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.
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
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
2. Elefant.ro
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
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: Bucharest (Romania)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $14.3M
- Investors: Catalyst Romania, Olif and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Sep 28, 2018, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 54/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 43 Competitors

3. evoMAG
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
4. Okazii.ro
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
5. Voyo Romania
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.
- 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 |
Funding Trends in the B2C E-Commerce sector in Romania
Total funding year-on-year in the B2C E-Commerce sector in Romania
The B2C E-Commerce sector in Romania saw a total funding of more than $133M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2017 at more than $102M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2024 | $9.38M |
2023 | $3.4M |
2022 | $2.68M |
2021 | $3.04M |
2020 | $1.63M |
2019 | $120K |
2018 | $3.05M |
2017 | $102M |
Recent Funding Rounds in B2C E-Commerce in Romania
In the year 2024, till April 2024, B2C E-Commerce companies in Romania have raised equity funding across 1 round.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in B2C E-Commerce companies in Romania:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 5961 | Apr 10, 2024 | - | |
Seed | 1841 | Oct 03, 2023 | - | |
Seed | 8543 | Jul 19, 2023 | - | |
Seed | 4542 | Jun 20, 2023 | ||
Seed | 2440 | Jun 19, 2023 | - |
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:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
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Bucharest (Romania) | ||
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London (United Kingdom) | - | |
Bucharest (Romania) | ||
Bucharest (Romania) | - |
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 |
Acquisition trends in B2C E-Commerce sector in Romania
Here are the acquisition trends in B2C E-Commerce sector in Romania:
- 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
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Romanian sellers on eMAG marketplace have exported millions of productsBusiness Review•Jul 05, 2023•eMAG
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Elefant.ro – VTEX partnership for a natural transition from online store to marketplaceBusiness Review•Dec 15, 2022•VTEX, Elefant.ro
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Maple Bear Global Schools partners with Kinderpedia to bring innovative school managementBusiness Review•Mar 21, 2022•Maple Bear, Kinderpedia
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