eBay Purchases Certilogo, an AI-Driven Product Verification Firm

eBay has finalized its acquisition of Certilogo, an AI-powered fashion and apparel digital ID and authentication company based in Milan. The transaction details remain undisclosed, but Certilogo CEO, Michele Casucci, will continue to helm the company.

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Certilogo’s digital technology assists brands in managing their garments’ lifecycle and allows consumers to verify product authenticity and access trustworthy information. eBay’s purchase underscores its aim to enhance secondhand fashion authentication on its platform.

eBay VP, Charis Marquez, welcomed the innovative Certilogo team, stating that this acquisition would empower eBay to offer brands secure and versatile product solutions. Marquez further highlighted that brands would be better equipped to safeguard their customers from counterfeits and engage in recommerce with digital product passports.

eBay originally announced the purchase in May, emphasizing its commitment to the burgeoning pre-loved fashion sector. The company touted the acquisition as a measure to establish eBay as a trusted source for pre-owned apparel and fashion. The move is also expected to inspire customers to make more sustainable purchase decisions.

Certilogo CEO, Michele Casucci, welcomed the partnership with eBay, foreseeing opportunities for greater consumer and brand engagement with the circular economy. The Certilogo team will focus on incorporating their technology and infrastructure for a smooth transition towards a more sustainable future.

This latest move aligns with eBay’s efforts over the recent years to bolster its authentication and fraud detection mechanisms. Past acquisitions include Sneaker Con Digital’s authentication business in 2021 and AI-powered fraud detection company 3PM Shield.

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Why is it relevant for ecommerce startups?

As for Latin America, ecommerce has become the preferred shopping channel for millions of consumers in the region. In 2022, the value of ecommerce in Mexico exceeded US$33 billion, making it the second largest online market in the region, second only to Brazil.
In an exclusive interview for M4rketing Ecommerce, Raúl Bustamante, Head of Marketing and Communication at eBay, Latam, highlighted that “Currently, Mexico is within the top 10 export markets of eBay’s global emerging markets and is the largest in Latin America, so much so that the country’s share within eBay’s global emerging markets has grown by about 30% in recent years.”
Looking ahead, e-commerce holds significant promise. Analysts from Statista project substantial growth in the online food segment, with revenues potentially doubling from US$330 billion in 2023 to US$620 billion in 2027. However, the revenues from this segment won’t come close to the three major categories.

#	Nombre	Región/País	categoria de producto	Latam Visitas/mes
1	Mercado Libre	América Latina	General	667.7M
2	Amazonas	Global	General	169.0M
3	Americanas	Brasil	General	129,6 millones
4	Casas Bahia	Brasil	General	83,6 millones
5	comprar	El sudeste de Asia	General	40,7 millones
6	dafiti	América Latina	Moda	28,5 millones
7	Netshoes	Brasil	Moda	27.0M
8	Extra	Brasil	General	24,6 millones
9	Falabella	Chile	General	24,2 millones
10	Submarino	Brasil	General	24.0M
11	Punto frio	Brasil	General	23,7 millones
12	tiempo de compras	Brasil	General	22,7 millones
13	Línea	América Latina	General	13,4 millones
14	ebay	Global	General	9.9M
15	Zattini	Brasil	Moda	9,4 millones
16	Debe	Brasil, México, Italia, España	Moda	3,9 millones
17	Kanui	Brasil	Moda	3,1 millones
18	triciclo	Brasil	Moda	2,3 m