Philipp Triebel

Co-Founder of SellerX

Philipp Triebel is a co-founder of SellerX, an Amazon aggregator startup based in Berlin, Germany. Here are key details about his background and career:

Professional Experience

SellerX:

Co-founded SellerX in August 2020
Served as Co-CEO until June 2024

Previous Roles:

Managing Director at Praxi Partners GmbH (July 2017 - Present)
Managing Partner at Accrete Capital (October 2018 - August 2020)
Co-Founder of IVY in New York City (February 2013 - July 2017)
Associate at Goldman Sachs (November 2004 - July 2008)

Education

MBA from Harvard Business School (2008 - 2010)
MPhil in Economics from University of Cambridge (2003 - 2004)
BSc in Economics from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (2000 - 2003)

SellerX Journey

Triebel co-founded SellerX with Malte Horeyseck in 2020. The company quickly became one of Europe's leading Amazon aggregators, attracting significant venture capital investment. In November 2021, SellerX raised $500 million in debt and equity, valuing the company at $1 billion.1 2

However, the Amazon aggregator industry faced challenges in 2022, leading to layoffs at SellerX and other firms. In June 2024, Triebel and Horeyseck announced their departure from their roles as co-CEOs.1

Notable Transactions

During SellerX's $500 million funding round in November 2021, Triebel sold shares worth at least $7.1 million.2

Triebel's experience spans owning businesses, company acquisitions, investment banking, and eCommerce. His leadership at SellerX contributed to the company's rapid growth during the pandemic-driven online shopping boom.3

Highlights

Sep 2 · sifted.eu

Inside SellerX: valued at $1bn by investors; now up for auction - Sifted

Jun 20 · ceoworld.biz

SellerX Co-CEOs Step Down Amid Industry Challenges

Jun 19 · sifted.eu

CEOs depart aggregator unicorn SellerX – after taking at least $14m ...

Jan 10 · AlleyWatch

The 10 Largest Global Startup Funding Rounds of December 2021 - AlleyWatch

Dec 10 · Silicon Canals

Meet Berlin’s new unicorn: Amazon FBA aggregator SellerX raises €442.5M; acquires KW-Commerce - Silicon Canals

Experience

Co-Founder at SellerX (August 2020 - Present)

Managing Director at Praxi Partners GmbH (July 2017 - Present), Managing Partner at Accrete Capital (October 2018 - August 2020), Co-Founder at IVY (February 2013 - July 2017), Summer Associate at Apax Partners (June 2009 - August 2009), Associate at Goldman Sachs (November 2004 - July 2008)

Education

BSc in Economics from The London School of Economics and Political Science (2000 - 2003), MPhil in Economics from University of Cambridge (2003 - 2004), MBA from Harvard Business School (2008 - 2010)