Whoppah

Whoppah is an online marketplace that specializes in secondhand design furniture, art, and home decor items. Established in 2019, the company aims to promote sustainability and stylish living by offering a curated selection of pre-owned pieces from renowned designers and brands. Whoppah's platform features a wide range of products, including modern design furniture, vintage classics, sculptures, paintings, lighting, coffee table books, and decorative objects.

The company's business model revolves around connecting buyers and sellers of secondhand design items on a user-friendly platform accessible via website and mobile app. Whoppah employs a team of curators who meticulously examine and authenticate each item before listing it on the platform, ensuring quality and condition standards are met. This curation process guarantees that buyers can find genuine, high-quality designs from various artists and brands like Charles Eames, Artifort, Philippe Starck, Vitra, Cassina, Leolux, Knoll, Pastoe, and Minotti.

Whoppah's platform provides secure buying and selling processes, along with in-house logistics services, to ensure a seamless experience for both buyers and sellers. The company reported a significant growth trajectory, with revenue (GMV) increasing from EUR 6 million in 2021 to EUR 20 million in 2022, and projections of EUR 50 million for 2023. In March 2024, Whoppah secured EUR 4.7 million in funding to achieve profitability and scale its operations further.

Initially launched in the Netherlands, Whoppah expanded its presence to Belgium and Germany in recent years. The company plans to continue its pan-European expansion, with Italy and France on the agenda for future growth. In April 2024, Whoppah entered the French market, marking an important step toward its ambition of becoming a leading pan-European design marketplace.