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

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Cost Per Purchase for Venture Capital & Investment in Germany

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Main takeaways

  • Scope: This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry Venture Capital & Investment and target country Germany compared to the global trend; the analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Data coverage: No monthly observations were available for the selected segment (Venture Capital & Investment in Germany) during the period, so direct segment statistics and comparisons cannot be computed.
  • Global context: The global baseline averaged 47.73 over the last 13 months, peaking in February 2025 (53.89) and bottoming in September 2025 (32.29). The baseline declined 30.7% from the first to the last month.
  • Seasonality: Costs rose into late Q4 and early Q1, then eased through summer with a pronounced drop in September 2025.
  • Volatility: Average month-to-month absolute change in the baseline was about 2.99, with the largest rise in December 2024 (+8.34 vs. November) and the sharpest drop in September 2025 (-13.40 vs. August).

Scope and dataset

  • Metric: cost-per-purchase
  • Industry: Venture Capital & Investment
  • Country: Germany
  • Comparison set: Global baseline (all industries and all countries)
  • Note on coverage: The selected_data time-series contained no values for the period reviewed, so the section below summarizes the global baseline as the best available directional benchmark.

Selected segment results (Germany, Venture Capital & Investment)

  • Data availability: No monthly values were recorded for the selected segment in the provided period.
  • As a result, averages, highs, lows, percentage change, and volatility for the selected segment cannot be calculated from this dataset.

Global baseline trend (directional benchmark)

  • Average across the period: 47.73
  • High: 53.89 in February 2025
  • Low: 32.29 in September 2025
  • First-to-last change: from 46.60 in September 2024 to 32.29 in September 2025, a decline of 30.7%
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change of 2.99
  • Notable movements:
  • November 2024 to December 2024: +8.34 (seasonal jump into late Q4)
  • August 2025 to September 2025: -13.40 (sharp late-summer/early-fall pullback)
  • Seasonal pattern: After a softer November, costs typically increased in December and remained elevated into January–February, then moderated through spring and summer before a pronounced early-fall dip.

Relative positioning vs. global baseline

  • With no observed values for Venture Capital & Investment in Germany, relative positioning (“above market,” “below average,” or “in line with overall trends”) cannot be determined.
  • For planning context, the global baseline indicates a late-year/early-year high for cost-per-purchase and a clear softening into late summer, culminating in a low in September.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Venture Capital & Investment and Germany 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 Germany, 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.

Germany Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 9Whit Monday
Oct 3German Unity Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas shopping (late December), Back-to-school (August/September), Spring promotions (Easter period)

Potential Advertising Impact

Media consumption might rise during Easter, Ascension Day, and Pentecost, especially for travel campaigns. Late November and December bring pronounced spikes in retail advertising. German Unity Day often triggers localized campaigns. Regional holidays may create unique local competition. Sunday/holiday retail restrictions may contract ad inventory.

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.