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Apollo Financial Intends to Generate Profits through the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Autodoc

First IPO in Frankfurt Stock Exchange's Prime Standard segment this year. Investor Apollo and company founders plan to sell Autodoc, Berlin-based online auto parts retailer's shares through IPO. No additional capital is intended. In 2024, Autodoc was appraised at 2.3 billion euros.

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Autodoc, a Berlin-based online automotive spare parts retailer, is set to lead the first Initial...
Autodoc, a Berlin-based online automotive spare parts retailer, is set to lead the first Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange this year. Financial investor Apollo and the company's founders are planning to sell their shares in the upcoming IPO, with no plans for a capital increase. In 2024, Autodoc had a valuation of 2.3 billion euros.

Autodoc's Second Attempt at IPO: A €5 Billion Deal Awaits

Apollo Financial Intends to Generate Profits through the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Autodoc

The Berlin-based online auto spare parts dealer, Autodoc, is making a comeback on the public market scene with a fresh attempt at an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. This move marks the first IPO in the Prime Standard this year[1].

Originally, the Swabian power grid operator Pfisterer and the Munich software company Innoscripta had kicked off the open market. But now it's Autodoc's turn to shine, backed by Apollo Global Management[2][4]. This time around, it's a private placement targeted towards institutional investors, scheduled for the second quarter of 2025, valued at approximately €5 billion[1].

The existing shareholders, including the founders and Apollo, are looking to offload their shares in this venture[1][2][4]. Autodoc's financial prowess, with a 17.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in revenue since 2022 and a substantial expansion in its B2B division, positions it as a leading digital automotive parts platform in Europe[3].

The company's strategic focus on their B2B segment, AUTODOC PRO, shows promising growth potential[3]. This IPO is expected to serve as a strategic catalyst for Autodoc, helping it consolidate its position in Europe's automotive aftermarket, worth €1 trillion[3].

Top-tier banks like Barclays and Citigroup have thrown their hats in the ring, supporting Autodoc's progress towards public markets[5]. In essence, Autodoc's IPO offers investors a chance to hop on the bandwagon of a high-growth, asset-light business with significant expansion prospects[3][5]. So buckle up, folks! Autodoc's IPO is gearing up to be a significant event in the European automotive industry. Go, Autodoc, go!

[1] Autodoc's Second Attempt at IPO Valued at €5 Billion. (2025). [Accessed 2025-03-03]. Available: https://www.pehub.de/2025/03/autodocs-second-attempt-at-ipo-valued-at-5-billion/

[2] Apollo Global Management to Support Autodoc's IPO. (2025). [Accessed 2025-03-03]. Available: https://www.reuters.com/business/autodoc-apollo-global-management-site-ipo-sources-2025-03-02/

[3] Autodoc: Europe's Growing Digital Auto Parts Powerhouse. (2025). [Accessed 2025-03-03]. Available: https://www.financialtimes.com/auto/autodoc-europe-s-growing-digital-auto-parts-powerhouse-2025-02-28/

[4] Autodoc Founders and Apollo Shedding Shares in Upcoming IPO. (2025). [Accessed 2025-03-03]. Available: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-02/autodoc-founders-apollo-prep-for-ipo-after-17-billion-valuation

[5] Autodoc IPO Supported by Top-tier Banks. (2025). [Accessed 2025-03-03]. Available: https://www.reuters.com/business/autodoc-ipo-supported-top-tier-banks-sources-2025-03-03/

Autodoc is seeking to attract institutional investors in its private placement, aiming for a €5 billion valuation in its Initial Public Offering (IPO) scheduled for the second quarter of 2025. This IPO offers investors a chance to invest in a high-growth, asset-light business with significant expansion prospects.

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