Profitable German Eyewear Brand at €1.5M TTM Revenue and 81% Gross Margins

Asking price €674,000.00

Financial data

Turnover / Revenue €1,530,000.00
EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) €342,000.00
Profit margin +/- 22%

This company is a performance-driven "direct-to-consumer" (DTC) e-commerce brand in the growing eyewear niche. It targets digitally active consumers who are looking for eyewear that is both functional and fashionable. The company specializes in a curated, design-driven collection of blue-light-filtering eyewear and fashionable sunglasses. This offering consistently aligns with modern lifestyle trends and benefits from strong demand in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and emerging international markets.
With revenue of nearly €1.5 million over the past twelve months (TTM) and a proven “product-market fit,” the company has established a leading position in the niche. The company has a substantial customer base and processed approximately 25,300 orders in the past year. One of its core products has been sold more than 29,811 times, providing a solid foundation for further growth and customer retention.
Thanks to a streamlined, “asset-light” business model based on Shopify—supported by fully outsourced logistics (fulfillment) and automated customer service—operations remain simple. No in-house warehouse is required, and day-to-day operational involvement is minimal.
Customer acquisition is driven by a diverse marketing mix on Meta, TikTok, and Google Ads, supported by a proven creative strategy based on user-generated content (UGC) and active retention systems via Klaviyo. With significant opportunities in international expansion, Performance Max campaigns, influencer collaborations, affiliate marketing, and customer retention optimization, the company offers clear growth prospects. This makes it an attractive acquisition target in the fast-growing market for eyewear and digital lifestyle accessories.
At a Glance
Business Model: Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) e-commerce brand with outsourced logistics
Year Founded: 2023
Revenue (TTM): €1.5 million
Net income (TTM): €342,000
Average Order Value (AOV): €49.89
Market Position: Performance-driven, direct-to-consumer eyewear brand primarily active in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, specializing in blue-light-filtering glasses and fashionable sunglasses. The company combines a proven “product-market fit,” excellent unit economics, and a diversified multi-channel acquisition strategy (Meta, TikTok, Google Ads) to serve a growing audience of digitally active consumers seeking both functional and fashionable eyewear.

Proven product-market fit


The company operates in the growing eyewear market and offers a targeted range of blue light-filtering glasses and fashionable sunglasses, specifically for consumers who are highly digitally active. More than 29,811 units of the core product have been sold, indicating exceptional market validation and strong consumer demand. Thanks to this targeted product strategy, the company has established a recognizable position in the DACH region, while still leaving room for future product expansion.


Fast-growing, multichannel revenue model
Since its launch in 2023, the company has grown rapidly and has generated revenue of nearly €1.5 million (TTM). Customer acquisition takes place through a diversified marketing infrastructure on Meta, TikTok, and Google Ads; this reduces reliance on any single platform and ensures a robust growth engine. No single advertising channel accounts for more than 43% of total ad spend, significantly mitigating the risk associated with customer acquisition.


Exceptional unit economics
The company benefits from industry-leading unit economics, with an average order value of €49.89, production costs of approximately €3.50 per unit, and gross margins of approximately 81%. This strong foundation provides considerable flexibility for customer acquisition, international expansion, and future profitability optimization.


Efficient, “asset-light” operations
The company operates using a highly efficient, outsourced fulfillment model, supported by established logistics partners and automated customer service systems. Because no in-house warehouse is required, staffing needs remain limited, and operational processes are well-defined, operational complexity remains low while scalability is high.


Established customer base and customer retention infrastructure
The company has processed approximately 25,300 orders over the past twelve months and benefits from a strong base of repeat customers. This is supported by an active email marketing infrastructure (via Klaviyo), documented work procedures, automated customer service workflows, and a proven creative system based on UGC (User-Generated Content) that ensures efficient customer acquisition and retention.

Monitoring customer service performance and coordinating with the part-time customer service representative.


Overseeing order processing, fulfillment, and tracking shipments via Shopify and fulfillment partners.


Managing supplier relationships and restocking inventory.
Monitoring the performance of Meta, TikTok, and Google ads and testing new ad creatives.


Manage Klaviyo email marketing campaigns and customer retention initiatives.


Implementing website updates and conversion rate optimization (CRO).


Tracking key financial and operational performance metrics.

Expand internationally into markets such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and other European countries.

Scale up Google Shopping and Performance Max campaigns to reach more customers with high purchase intent.

Optimize Klaviyo email marketing to increase repeat purchases and long-term customer value.

Expand influencer and UGC partnerships using the existing, proven creative framework.

Increase profitability through ad and operational optimization.

Introduce new products, bundles, and accessories to increase the average order value.

Strengthen customer retention through improved post-purchase initiatives and loyalty programs.

Further automate business processes to improve efficiency and scalability.

Unique features

  • Revenue of €1.5 million and EBITDA of €342,000 over the past twelve months (TTM), indicating strong financial performance and a healthy EBITDA margin of 22.8%.
  • Exceptional unit economics, supported by gross margins of approximately 81%, an average order value of €49.89, and production costs of just €3.50 per unit.
  • A proven product-market fit, underscored by a flagship product of which more than 29,811 units have been sold, confirming strong and sustained consumer demand.
  • A diversified multi-channel acquisition system that leverages profitable advertising campaigns on Meta, TikTok, and Google Ads, thereby reducing the risk of platform dependency and supporting scalable growth.
  • A strong market position in the DACH region, with customers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and early validation of expansion opportunities in international premium markets such as the United States.
  • A highly automated, "asset-light" business model—supported by third-party fulfillment partners, automated customer service systems, and comprehensive SOP documentation—that ensures efficient operations with minimal involvement
  • An established brand infrastructure, including a proven creative framework for UGC, retention systems via Klaviyo, vendor relationships, social media assets, and documented operational processes that enable a smooth transfer of ownership
  • A foundation for scalable growth, with significant opportunities in the areas of international expansion, influencer partnerships, Performance Max campaigns, retention marketing, and product line expansion.
Legal form
Company
Number of employees
2
Customer type
B2C (Business to Consumer)
Active since
2023
Real estate included
No
Translated from
Dutch
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