About Luxury E-Commerce sector in United Kingdom
The Luxury E-Commerce sector in United Kingdom comprises 766 companies, including 42 funded companies having collectively raised $1.89B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 22 are Series A+ funded, and 1 has achieved unicorn status.
Luxury E-Commerce sector in United Kingdom has seen 7 acquisitions and 7 IPOs.
This sector includes companies dealing in the online sale of consumer luxury goods.
Companies included in Luxury E-Commerce
Companies dealing in the online sale of consumer luxury goods across different categories.Companies excluded in Luxury E-Commerce
E-commerce companies which are not luxury-focused are not included. Offline luxury stores are not included.Top Luxury E-Commerce Companies in United Kingdom
There are more than 766 companies in Luxury E-Commerce in United Kingdom. Farfetch is the top Luxury E-Commerce company in United Kingdom, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Luxury E-Commerce companies in United Kingdom:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online retailer offering multi-category fashion products | London (United Kingdom) | 2007 | Acquired | $709M | |
Internet First Brands offering luxury wear apparels for women | London (United Kingdom) | 2005 | Acquired | $50M | |
Online retailer of luxury fashion products | London (United Kingdom) | 2000 | Funding Raised | - | |
Online retailer offering multi-category luxury fashion products for women | London (United Kingdom) | 2009 | Acquired | $32M | |
Luxury home decor and fashion private label brand | London (United Kingdom) | 2011 | Series A | $4.33M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Luxury E-Commerce sector in United Kingdom
22 Luxury E-Commerce startups in United Kingdom 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 | - |
2024 | 2 |
2023 | 5 |
2022 | 9 |
2021 | 17 |
2020 | 22 |
2019 | 10 |
2018 | 17 |
2017 | 13 |
Stage-wise distribution of Luxury E-Commerce sector companies in United Kingdom
Out of the total 766 Luxury E-Commerce companies in United Kingdom, 42 have secured funding. Among them, 22 have reached Series A or higher, and 17 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 766
Funded - 42
Series A+ - 22
Series B+ - 17
Series C+ - 14
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 766 |
Funded | 42 |
Series A+ | 22 |
Series B+ | 17 |
Series C+ | 14 |
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Funding Trends in the Luxury E-Commerce sector in United Kingdom
Total funding year-on-year in the Luxury E-Commerce sector in United Kingdom
The Luxury E-Commerce sector in United Kingdom saw a total funding of more than $1.77B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2020 at more than $612M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2024 | $3.8M |
2023 | $9.82M |
2022 | $19.3M |
2021 | $17.7M |
2020 | $612M |
2019 | $389M |
2018 | $22.8M |
2017 | $446M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Luxury E-Commerce in United Kingdom
In the year 2024, till December 2024, Luxury E-Commerce companies in United Kingdom have raised $3.8M in equity funding across 2 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till September 2023), Luxury E-Commerce companies in United Kingdom had raised $9.82M across 2 rounds.
So, 2024 has seen a 61.32% drop in funding in Luxury E-Commerce companies in United Kingdom as compared to 2023.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Luxury E-Commerce companies in United Kingdom:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 9083 | Dec 05, 2024 | ||
Series B | 8642 | Mar 01, 2024 | - | |
Seed | 5282 | Sep 01, 2023 | - | |
Series B | 3353 | Jan 23, 2023 | ||
Seed | 9780 | Dec 26, 2022 | - |
Top Investors in Luxury E-Commerce in United Kingdom
IDG Capital is the top investor in Luxury E-Commerce companies in United Kingdom based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Luxury E-Commerce companies in United Kingdom:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
New York (United States) | ||
New York City (United States) | ||
Cambridge (United States) | - | |
London (United Kingdom) | Farfetch and Net-A-Porter | |
Paris (France) |
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M&A activity in Luxury E-Commerce sector in United Kingdom
In the year 2024, till December 2024, 2 acquisitions happened in Luxury E-Commerce sector in United Kingdom. Last year, in 2023, a total of 1 acquisition happened in Luxury E-Commerce sector in United Kingdom.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Luxury E-Commerce sector in United Kingdom:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Dec 23, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 09, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 18, 2023 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 27, 2022 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 02, 2021 |
Acquisition trends in Luxury E-Commerce sector in United Kingdom
Here are the acquisition trends in Luxury E-Commerce sector in United Kingdom:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | 2 |
2023 | 1 |
2022 | 1 |
2021 | 1 |
2020 | 1 |
2019 | 1 |
2018 | - |
2017 | 1 |
IPOs in Luxury E-Commerce in United Kingdom
In the year 2018, till September 2018, 1 IPO happened in Luxury E-Commerce sector in United Kingdom.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Luxury E-Commerce sector in United Kingdom:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Sep 21, 2018 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) |
Colleges which produce the most Luxury E-Commerce companies in United Kingdom
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Luxury E-Commerce in United Kingdom
Most number of Luxury E-Commerce startups in United Kingdom have been founded by alumni from University College London, University of Oxford and Bocconi University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
University College London | 3 |
University of Oxford | 2 |
Bocconi University | 1 |
HEC Paris | 1 |
London Business School (LBS) | 1 |
London School of Economics and Political Science | 1 |
University of California (Los Angeles) | 1 |
Total funding in Luxury E-Commerce companies founded by alumni from top colleges in United Kingdom
In the last 10 years, University of Oxford graduates' Luxury E-Commerce companies in United Kingdom have raised the most funding among top colleges. University College London alumni are second, and HEC Paris alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
University of Oxford | $7.5M |
University College London | $6.25M |
HEC Paris | $1.25M |
Bocconi University | - |
London Business School (LBS) | - |
London School of Economics and Political Science | - |
University of California (Los Angeles) | - |
Top News in Luxury E-Commerce in United Kingdom
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Farfetch losses narrow but revenue dips as it focuses on full-price salesFashion Network•Jan 05, 2026•Farfetch
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Heron Preston exits New Guards Group amid label exodus after Farfetch acquisition by Coupang.Fashion Network•Jul 11, 2025•New Guards Group, Farfetch, Coupang
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Farfetch Transfers County of Milan License to Daddato Next, Burlon Retains OwnershipFashion Network•Jun 30, 2025•Farfetch
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Farfetch Launches Enhanced Advertising Service for Luxury Brand PartnersWebwire•Jun 20, 2025•Farfetch
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Farfetch launches luxury offering on Coupang's R.LUX in South KoreaFibre2Fashion•Jun 12, 2025•Farfetch
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Sandbanks scores Arrival Wear partnership with AFC BournemouthFashion Network•Dec 10, 2024•Sandbanks, AFC Bournemouth
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Whistles, Hobbs and Phase Eight have "solid" year, but sales fallFashion Network•Sep 18, 2024•TFG London, Whistles, Phase Eight, HobbsHobbs
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Gymshark appoints former-Farfetch exec as chief people officerRetailgazette•Sep 05, 2024•Gymshark, Farfetch
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