Global Blue Overview
- Year Founded
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1980
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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2,000
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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21
- Investments
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18
Global Blue General Information
Description
Global Blue Group Holding AG offers a seamless shopping and payment journey for tourists and also provides a wide range of Added-Value Payment Solutions for all the stakeholders involved, including retailers and international shoppers. The group offers third-party serviced Tax Free Shopping (TFS), Payments, which include dynamic currency conversion (DCC), and Post-Purchase Solutions (PPS). Its geographical segments include Europe, Asia, and Rest of the World.
Contact Information
Website
www.globalblue.comCorporate Office
- Route des Fléchères 7A
- 1274 Signy
- Switzerland
Corporate Office
- Route des Fléchères 7A
- 1274 Signy
- Switzerland
Global Blue Timeline
Global Blue Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Global Blue Competitors (6)
One of Global Blue’s 6 competitors is Planet Payment, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Galway, Ireland.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| Planet Payment | Private Equity-Backed | Galway, Ireland | ||||
| Block | Formerly VC-backed | Oakland, CA | ||||
| PayPal Holdings | Formerly VC-backed | San Jose, CA | ||||
| Mastercard OB Services Europe | Formerly VC-backed | Copenhagen, Denmark | ||||
| Visa Europe | Formerly PE-Backed | London, United Kingdom |
Global Blue Patents
Global Blue Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB-202511939-D0 | Data sharing for tax free shopping | Pending | 23-Jul-2025 | ||
| GB-202509998-D0 | Server apparatus and intermediary apparatus | Pending | 23-Jun-2025 | ||
| GB-202503191-D0 | A client apparatus and method, and a server apparatus and method | Pending | 05-Mar-2025 | ||
| GB-2705152-A | A client apparatus and method, and a server apparatus and method | Pending | 05-Mar-2025 | ||
| GB-202418209-D0 | Server-based eligibility detection | Pending | 12-Dec-2024 | G06Q20/4014 |
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Global Blue Investments & Acquisitions (18)
Global Blue’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Shipup. The deal was made on 31-Oct-2022.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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| Shipup | 31-Oct-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| Reflaunt | 11-Aug-2022 | Later Stage VC | Other Commercial Services | ||
| Twig (London) | 02-Mar-2022 | Early Stage VC | Financial Software | ||
| TOSHI | 22-Feb-2022 | Later Stage VC | Logistics | ||
| Yocuda | 07-Sep-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Media and Information Services (B2B) |
Global Blue Exits (7)
Global Blue’s most recent exit was on 31-Oct-2022 from Shipup. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| Shipup | 31-Oct-2022 | Completed |
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| Twig (London) | 02-Mar-2022 | Completed |
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| TOSHI | 22-Feb-2022 | Completed |
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| Twig (London) | 12-Mar-2021 | Completed |
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| TravelersBox | 21-Jan-2016 | Early Stage VC | Completed |
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Global Blue Affiliates
Subsidiaries (2)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZigZag Global | London, United Kingdom | 2014 | |
| Yocuda | London, United Kingdom | 2011 |
Global Blue FAQs
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When was Global Blue founded?
Global Blue was founded in 1980.
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Where is Global Blue headquartered?
Global Blue is headquartered in Signy, Switzerland.
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What is the size of Global Blue?
Global Blue has 2,000 total employees.
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What industry is Global Blue in?
Global Blue’s primary industry is Other Financial Services.
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Is Global Blue a private or public company?
Global Blue is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Global Blue?
The current valuation of Global Blue is .
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What is Global Blue’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Global Blue is .
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How much funding has Global Blue raised over time?
Global Blue has raised $2.95B.
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Who are Global Blue’s competitors?
Planet Payment, Block, PayPal Holdings, Mastercard OB Services Europe, and Visa Europe are some of the 6 competitors of Global Blue.
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