Online Marketplace Sees 57% Surge in Revenues to £30.7m, Adjusted EBITDA Up 231%

  • Fruugo’s FY21 revenues surge 57% to £30.7m
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 231% up from £1.3m to £4.3m
  • 240 million visits to group websites in FY21 (165 million in FY20)
  • Over 3.2 million orders generated (2 million in FY20)
  • 91% of transactions were cross-border (85% in FY20) and 82% cross-currency (79% in FY20)
  • Growth momentum continued into 2022 with over 100% revenue increase against Q1 2021
  • 78% more retailers using the platform at end of Q1 2022 compared to prior year
  • Over 90% of revenue from shoppers outside UK
  • Executive Chairman Dominic Allonby: ‘continued growth and expansion of cross-border e-commerce’ is key

Fruugo, an online global marketplace, has reported a significant increase in revenue for FY21, with a 57% surge to £30.7 million and a 220% growth on a two-year basis. The company attributes this success to the quality and scalability of its platform and proprietary technology. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 231%, rising from £1.3m to £4.3m during the same period. Fruugo also saw a substantial increase in visits to its group websites, with 240 million visits in FY21 compared to 165 million in FY20, generating over 3.2 million orders (compared to 2 million in FY20). The platform noted that 91% of transactions were cross-border (85% in FY20) and 82% were cross-currency (79% in FY20). The company’s growth momentum continued into 2022, with a revenue increase of over 100% compared to Q1 2021. At the end of Q1 2022, there was a 78% rise in retailers using the platform compared to the same period in the prior year. Over 90% of Fruugo’s revenue came from shoppers outside the UK. Executive Chairman Dominic Allonby stated that the continued expansion of cross-border e-commerce is crucial, with conventional retailers and direct-to-consumer sellers seeking new sources of revenue and effective channels to market. He added that the company plans to scale the business by leveraging data analytics for efficient customer acquisition and expanding product categories globally.

Factuality Level: 10
Factuality Justification: The article provides accurate information about Fruugo’s financial performance, growth, and the company’s outlook for the future without any irrelevant or misleading details, sensationalism, redundancy, or personal opinions. It also includes quotes from an executive chairman that support the facts presented.
Noise Level: 3
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Financial Relevance: Yes
Financial Markets Impacted: Fruugo’s financial performance and the cross-border e-commerce market
Financial Rating Justification: The article discusses Fruugo’s financial results, growth, and its impact on the cross-border e-commerce market.
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