DotMarket

Name

DotMarket

Legal name

DOTMARKET FRANCE

Website

https://dotmarket.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Business Brokerage / Digital Business Marketplace

akta.pro primary industry

Business-for-Sale Marketplaces & Listing Platforms (FSAEAIAK)

Keywords

• Digital business marketplace
• Online business M&A
• Website brokerage platform
• SaaS acquisition marketplace
• E-commerce business transfer

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Commission on completed sales: DotMarket charges a commission to sellers upon successful sale completion. Commission is defined upfront with the platform and is only due if a sale occurs. The commission is calculated on the sale price and deducted at closing.
2. Subscription fees (Essentiel): Annual subscription at €288 HT providing weekly alerts for new listings, access to URLs, detailed technical sheets, seller contacts, analysis guides, partner lists, and access to webinars and specific events.
3. Subscription fees (Investisseur): Premium annual subscription at €660 HT with same services as Essentiel plus access to team for project advice and new listings accessible 72 hours before Essentiel subscribers.
4. DOT+ premium mandate services: Commission-based premium service for high-value M&A mandates. Includes detailed 50-page sales dossiers, comprehensive analysis, and full transaction support. Sellers pay commission upon sale; no upfront cost for form submission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DotMarket operates a curated online marketplace where French-speaking entrepreneurs and investors can buy and sell digital businesses (e-commerce stores, SaaS, content sites, media, and web agencies). Each submitted project is vetted against over 50 criteria covering SEO, Ads, finances, legal, and technical dimensions, with only ~9% accepted. Buyers subscribe annually (Essentiel €288 or Investisseur €660) to access structured dossiers, valuations derived from a 500+ deal comparable database, and seller contacts, while high-value mandates flow through a premium DOT+ M&A service.

Product overview

DotMarket is a digital business acquisition marketplace with a platform-plus-services model. The core DotMarket platform enables buying and selling of websites, e-commerce stores, SaaS businesses, and digital media through a rigorous vetting process accepting less than 9% of submissions. The platform is complemented by two subscription tiers: DotMarket Essentiel (288 EUR/year) and DotMarket Investisseur (660 EUR/year) for enhanced access and early alerts. The premium DOT+ service offers exclusive M&A mandates with comprehensive support. DotMarket also provides educational products including DotMarket School (4-month training), Bootcamps (intensive sessions), and Coaching/Webinars. Communication products include DotMarket Pulse, DotMarket Start (upcoming), and DotMarket Exit newsletters. A free business estimation tool is available for sellers, with a network of expert partners (SEO, finance, legal, technical) supporting transactions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DOT+: Premium M&A space with exclusive listings and enhanced support services for high-value digital business transactions
• Dotmarket School
• Dotmarket Pulse
• Dotmarket Start (à venir)

Products and services

• DotMarket Marketplace Online marketplace platform enabling the listing, vetting, valuation, and matching of digital businesses (websites, e-commerce stores, SaaS, digital media, and web agencies). Each project is analyzed on over 50 criteria before publication; less than 9% of submitted projects are accepted.
• DotMarket Essentiel Subscription Annual subscription priced at €288 HT for investors and buyers. Includes weekly new-listing alerts by email, access to URLs, detailed technical sheets, seller contacts, analysis guides, partner lists, and access to webinars and member events.
• DotMarket Investisseur Subscription Premium annual subscription priced at €660 HT offering all Essentiel features plus direct access to the DotMarket partner team for project advisory, and a 72-hour early-access advantage to new listings before Essentiel subscribers.
• DOT+ Premium M&A Service Premium exclusive M&A service with structured 50-page sales dossiers, comprehensive financial/digital/technical analyses, and full transaction support through closing, priced via commission negotiated individually per mandate.
• Free Business Estimation Tool Free online valuation tool providing sellers with an analysis of their digital business situation, the factors influencing their valuation, and realistic scenarios for sale. No fees for using the tool.
• DotMarket School Four-month training program covering the fundamentals of digital business acquisition: analysis, risk assessment, valuation methodology, dossier reading, and acquisition decision-making, targeted at prospective buyers and investors.
• DotMarket Bootcamps Intensive, thematic short-format sessions aimed at rapid skill development in digital business acquisition, covering discovery, audit, analysis, investor posture, and key acquisition mechanisms.
• Coaching & Webinars Weekly live coaching sessions and analyses with the DotMarket team and expert partners covering critical topics in digital M&A including SEO, technical evaluation, e-commerce, legal, and strategy.
• DotMarket Pulse Newsletter Weekly newsletter (Substack) covering strategic M&A digital market movements in France, providing actionable intelligence for buyers, scalers, and sellers.
• DotMarket Exit Newsletter Weekly newsletter providing key advice for preparing or executing a digital business exit, avoiding common pitfalls, and maximizing business valuation at sale.

Quantifiable outcome

• Less than 10% of projects submitted are accepted and published
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Marvell AvocatscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal partner firm handling contract drafting, negotiation support, and financial escrow services for secure transactions. Mentioned in CGV as the legal partner for debt recovery and transaction support. Represents DotMarket in disputes.
• Pole EcomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerE-commerce expertise partner providing specialized support for e-commerce business analysis and acquisition. Logo featured prominently on partner page with joint event hosting.
• E-Commerce NationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerE-commerce industry community and media partner. Provides content expertise and industry connections for the platform.
• WERISEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStartup ecosystem partner supporting digital business creation and growth. Logo featured on partner page.
• KarmenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancing partner enabling flexible payment solutions for digital business acquisitions. Featured in partner ecosystem.
• Les EchosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor French business media outlet. Featured as media partner providing press coverage and credibility.
• Journal du NetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench digital business media. Featured as media partner for content distribution and brand visibility.
• CFNEWSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench business news outlet specializing in M&A and corporate transactions. Media partnership for deal flow coverage.
• SaaS ConnectionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSaaS industry community partner. Logo featured indicating ecosystem collaboration.
• SnowballminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness growth community partner. Logo featured in partner ecosystem.
• La martingaleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench business media outlet. Media partnership for content distribution.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MicroAcquire: Marketplace for buying and selling small SaaS and internet businesses. Direct competitor to DotMarket in the SaaS and small digital business M&A space, with overlapping buyer/seller personas.
• Acquire.com: Marketplace for buying and selling SaaS and micro-SaaS startups, founded by Andrew Wilkinson. Comparable to DotMarket's SaaS category with direct overlap on buyer/seller profiles and transaction mechanics.
• Flippa: Global online marketplace for buying and selling websites, SaaS, apps, and digital businesses. Direct competitor to DotMarket in the website/digital asset M&A category, though operating globally rather than regionally in France.
• Empire Flippers: Leading curated marketplace for buying and selling established online businesses, with vetting processes and brokerage support. Closely comparable to DotMarket in its vetting-driven model and focus on quality digital business transactions.

Broad incumbents

• BizBuySell: Largest online business-for-sale marketplace, primarily offline SMBs but also includes online businesses. Broader scope than DotMarket but operates the same listing/matching model for private business transfers.
• FE International: Established M&A advisory firm specializing in SaaS, e-commerce, and content business sales. Comparable to DotMarket's DOT+ premium service for higher-value digital business transactions and brokerage support.
• Website Closers: M&A advisory firm focused on internet business transactions, particularly e-commerce and SaaS. Comparable to DotMarket's premium M&A mandates and brokerage layer.
• Quiet Light Brokerage: Online business brokerage specializing in e-commerce and SaaS exits with vetted listings. Comparable to DotMarket for higher-value mandates where buyer-seller matching and closing support are required.

Others

• Indy (formerly Dougs): French platform serving independent entrepreneurs and SMBs with accounting and business tools. Noted as a buyer of digital assets sold through DotMarket (e.g., Mon Salaire En Net); adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Acquire & Build Community: European community and education platform for digital business acquisitions. Overlaps with DotMarket in target persona (digital entrepreneurs/buy-side investors) and educational programming, particularly relevant in the French-speaking market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/DotmarketEU
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dotmarket-eu

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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