Ekosport backed by IDI acquired SkiWebShop

Ekosport is a European leading player for cross-channel distribution of outdoor sporting goods: footwear, clothing and accessories for skiing, trekking, trail, running, climbing, bivouac, biking etc. The group distributes over 25,000 SKUs from c.300 top-tier brands through its two e-commerce platforms Ekosport.frand Achat-ski.com in France and across 12 other European countries, as well as through its nine brick & mortar stores located in Rhône-Alpes next to French ski resorts. With the support of IDI, alongside Frasteya (holding company owned by Yannick Morat, Frank Wesse, and their historical partners), the management team led by its new CEO Frederick Herbst, and Garibaldi Participations, this acquisition represents a strategic milestone in Ekosport’s European development. Ekosport aims to reach €200 million in revenue within three years, with more than one-third generated abroad.

Founded in 2005 by Vladimir Bashev and Margo Crooijmans, SkiWebShop specializes in the online distribution of mountain sports goods, primarily winter apparel, as well as ski equipment and accessories. The Dutch company offers its clients a 10,000 references portfolio from 90 brands, including well-known local one such as Icepeak, Dare2b, Kilpi, Spyder, and Luhta. Based in Breda (Netherlands), the company is expected to achieve €11 million revenues this year, with an average annual growth rate of +35% since 2021.

Clairfield International acted as exclusive financial advisor to Ekosport.