Today, Schibsted ASA confirms that the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced that it has concerns that the proposed acquisition of eBay Classifieds Group by Adevinta ASA (“Adevinta”) from eBay Inc (“eBay”) could reduce competition in the UK, following its Phase 1 review. Adevinta and eBay now have
Our annual outlook on important trends within tech, people and business written by our employees is here! “I am proud every year this report comes out, but perhaps a bit extra proud this year. We are all under immense pressure in several ways, yet I see much hope for the
Located at NTNU in Trondheim, the new research center NorwAI aims at being the AI national power hub Today marks the kickoff for Norway’s most prominent centre for research-based innovation within Artificial Intelligence (AI). Located at NTNU in Trondheim, the new research center NorwAI aims at being the national power
Adevinta ASA today announced a definitive agreement with eBay Inc. to acquire 100 percent of eBay Classifieds Group (“eBay Classifieds”). Related to the transaction, Schibsted will acquire eBay Classifieds’ leading online classifieds businesses DBA.dk and Bilbasen.dk in Denmark. Adevinta will acquire eBay Classifieds for a headline value of approximately USD
Schibsted and Sanoma have reached an agreement where Schibsted acquires 100% of Oikotie, a Finnish multi-vertical online marketplace, from Sanoma. Schibsted has been the owner of Tori.fi for over a decade, and through the acquisition of Oikotie, Schibsted aims to expand its presence in the Finnish online marketplaces segment with
Together with subsidiary Adevinta, Schibsted is launching its yearly Second Hand Effect report today, on United Nations’ World Environment Day. For 2019, the total amount of CO2e potentially saved through Schibsted and Adevinta´s marketplaces was 25.3 million tonnes, equivalent to almost 50 percent of total CO2e in Norway during one
The latest in a row of health tech startups that Schibsted has invested in recently. Mindler, Sweden’s largest digital service for mental health, has raised 85 MSEK to meet the increasing demand of psychology services and accelerate its international growth. Schibsted is one of the investors in the latest round.
With lots of people in the Corona risk groups being isolated in their homes, help is needed. On the Schibsted marketplaces Finn and Blocket they can ask for assistance and people who want to help out can post an ad and offer support. ”Hi our names are Pernilla and Martin,
Schibsted is pleased to announce that it has joined the European Tech Alliance. As a leading European digital company, Schibsted has the ambition to be an active and constructive voice in policy issues affecting its various digital markets. Petra Wikström, Director of Public Policy of Schibsted said: “As digital front-runners,
Schibsted acquires 67% of Norwegian startup Nettbil – a digital marketplace for auction-based car sales to dealers all over Norway. Schibsted will be a majority owner with a 67% stake in the company. Nettbil brings together car dealers from all over the country in their digital marketplace, where they can
Schibsted’s yearly outlook on trends is here. Read about our future digital reality, the history behind the idea to break up the tech giants, fashion shame – and many more stories, written by Schibsted people. The report will be launched at a tech event called Rethinking in Oslo today where
Christian Printzell Halvorsen (45) has previously had senior roles in Schibsted and FINN.no and has extensive knowledge of both companies. For the last two years, Printzell Halvorsen has been the CEO of Cxense, a global tech company listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Kristin Skogen Lund, chair of the board