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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Venture Capital & Investment in France

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Cost Per Purchase for Venture Capital & Investment in France

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Overview and key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost per purchase trends for industry Venture Capital & Investment and target country France compared to the global trend; the analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • No selected-segment data was available for the period, so comparisons to the market baseline cannot be made for France in Venture Capital & Investment.
  • Globally, cost per purchase averaged 47.82 over the last 12 months, peaking in February (53.89) and bottoming out in September (32.29).
  • Seasonality is evident: costs rose into late Q4 and Q1, then eased through summer with a sharp dip in September.
  • Volatility was moderate overall (average month-to-month swing ~7%), with the largest moves in December (+19.3% vs. November) and September (−29.3% vs. August).
  • From first to last month, the global series declined by 30.8%.

Data scope

  • Metric: cost per purchase (median by month).
  • Selected segment: Venture Capital & Investment in France.
  • Baseline: global all-industries, all-countries benchmark.

Selected segment results

  • There are no monthly observations available for Venture Capital & Investment in France during the period provided. As a result, averages, highs/lows, and trend comparisons for the selected segment cannot be computed. The baseline below offers a directional reference until in-segment data becomes available.

Global baseline benchmarks

  • Average (12 months): 47.82
  • High: 53.89 in February 2025
  • Low: 32.29 in September 2025
  • First vs. last month: 46.67 (October 2024) to 32.29 (September 2025), a decline of 30.8%
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • December vs. November: +19.3% (43.19 to 51.53)
  • May to June: −7.9% (50.97 to 46.96)
  • August to September: −29.3% (45.69 to 32.29)
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: ~7.0%

Seasonality and volatility

  • Typical end-of-year and early Q1 inflation is visible: costs stepped up from November into December and remained elevated through February (the 12-month high), aligning with holiday and new-year demand.
  • Post-Q1 normalization is evident from March through August, with incremental declines.
  • A pronounced late-summer/early-fall correction is captured by the September low.

Relative positioning vs. market

  • With no available observations for Venture Capital & Investment in France, it is not possible to classify the selected segment as above market, below average, or in line with overall trends. The global baseline indicates elevated costs in Q4–Q1 and a broad easing through mid-year culminating in a sharp September trough.

Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Venture Capital & Investment and France helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. In the Venture Capital & Investment industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting France, advertisers should consider local market factors and user behavior. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

France Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday (Alsace & Moselle)
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 8Victory in Europe Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 9Whit Monday
Jul 14Bastille Day
Aug 15Assumption Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Nov 11Armistice Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Saint Stephen's Day (Alsace & Moselle)

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas & post‑Christmas sales), May–June (spring sales)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when leisure and travel campaigns see higher engagement. Extended 'ponts' (bridge days) in May could create long weekends with lower weekday ad inventory. Late November and December feature steep increases in ad competition. Christmas season may drive peak ad volumes.

What's a healthy cost per purchase for ecommerce brands?

It depends on your product price and margins. Most brands aim for $10 to $50. For higher-ticket products, a higher CPA may be acceptable as long as you're maintaining a strong return on ad spend.

How does product price impact CPA benchmarks?

Higher-priced products typically have a higher CPA because people take longer to convert. That's not necessarily a problem if your margin can support it. You should measure CPA in context with AOV and LTV.

Why are my purchase costs going up despite stable ROAS?

Your AOV may be increasing, which helps maintain ROAS even if CPA rises. You could also be facing higher CPMs, lower conversion rates, or creative fatigue.

Should I use manual bidding to control CPA more effectively?

Manual bidding can help if you're struggling to stay within target CPA. It's best used by experienced advertisers who can monitor performance and adjust regularly. It gives more control, but also requires more effort.

How do I scale spend without letting CPA skyrocket?

Increase budget gradually, rotate creative often, and avoid overlapping audiences. Scaling too quickly can lead to audience saturation and rising CPAs.