YPOG Advises Trade Republic on EUR 1.2 Billion Secondary Round Valuation at EUR 12.5 Billion

YPOG represented Trade Republic Bank GmbH in connection with a secondary financing round of approximately EUR 1.2 billion. The secondary transaction valued Trade Republic at EUR 12.5 billion. The round was led by Founders Fund; new investors included Wellington Management, GIC, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Khosla Ventures, Lingotto Innovation and Aglaé. Existing investors such as Founders Fund, Sequoia, Accel, TCV and Thrive Capital increased their stakes, while early-stage investors sold shares to existing shareholders and new investors. The transaction supports Trade Republic’s long-term strategy to build Europe’s leading digital savings platform and underlines continued international investor confidence in the company and its mission to help millions build long-term wealth. YPOG represented Trade Republic Bank GmbH with a team composed by: Dr. Frederik Gärtner (Lead, Transactions), Partner, Berlin; Sjard Seeger (Transactions), Associate, Berlin; Dr. Matthias Schatz (Corporate), Partner, Köln; Dr. Christoph Lüttenberg (Corporate), Senior Associate, Köln; Jörg Schrade (Tax), Partner, München. David Becker, Head of General Legal at Trade Republic, commented that transactions of this scale require advisors who are highly skilled, hands-on and solution-oriented, noting that YPOG met these expectations and provided reliable, dedicated support even under significant time pressure. Dr. Frederik Gärtner, Partner at YPOG, said the firm was pleased to advise on the transaction, which further strengthens Trade Republic’s role in the European fintech landscape and reflects confidence from top international investors in the company’s business model and mission.

YPOG Advises Trade Republic on EUR 1.2 Billion Secondary Round Valuation at EUR 12.5 Billion

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