Who owns Depop?
Depop is owned by Etsy (the United States, NASDAQ: ETSY), which has owned the brand since 12 July 2021.[1] Depop was founded in 2011 in London and was independent until 2021.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Etsy, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (2011–2021)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Brooklyn, New York
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, London
- Founded
- 2011
- Category
- Internet & digital › Online commerce › Marketplaces
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: ETSY
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Depop
Depop is a secondhand fashion marketplace built like a social feed, and its users are overwhelmingly under twenty-six. Etsy acquired it in 2021 for about $1.6 billion, its largest purchase and a bet on resale rather than on making things.
Ownership timeline of Depop
Where Depop sits in Etsy
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Depop?
The parent company of Depop is Etsy, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Depop British or American?
Depop originated in the United Kingdom in 2011, but it is owned today by Etsy, which is headquartered in the United States. So Depop is a British-origin brand under American ownership.
Since when has Etsy owned Depop?
Etsy has owned Depop since 12 July 2021.
Who owned Depop before Etsy?
Depop was an independent company from its founding in 2011 in London until Etsy acquired it in 2021.
Is Depop still owned by Etsy?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Depop is still owned by Etsy. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Etsy, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-19 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 19 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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