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

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Cost Per Purchase for Venture Capital & Investment in Netherlands

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Scope: This analysis looks at cost per purchase trends for industry Venture Capital & Investment and target country Netherlands compared to the global trend; it is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Data availability: No country-level observations were available for the selected Netherlands segment in the provided period, so relative positioning versus the global baseline cannot be computed.
  • Global pattern: The global median cost per purchase averaged 47.82 across Oct 2024–Sep 2025, peaking in February (53.89) and bottoming in September (32.29).
  • Directional trend: From the start to the end of the period, the global series fell by 30.8%, with a notable month-to-month drop in September.
  • Seasonality: Costs were elevated from December through March, consistent with holiday/Q1 dynamics often seen in Facebook Ads benchmarks; Q3 softened, especially in September.

What this analysis covers

  • Metric: cost per purchase
  • Industry: Venture Capital & Investment
  • Country selection: Netherlands
  • Baseline: global dataset for comparison
  • Period covered: Oct 2024 to Sep 2025

Global baseline overview

  • Average: 47.82
  • High and low: The highest monthly median was February 2025 at 53.89; the lowest was September 2025 at 32.29. The range across the year was 21.60.
  • First-to-last change: From October 2024 (46.67) to September 2025 (32.29), the series declined by 30.8%.
  • Volatility: Month-to-month absolute changes averaged 3.25. Typical moves ranged from about 0.5 to 4.0, with two standouts:
  • December 2024 vs. November: +8.34 (about +19%) as holiday demand lifted costs.
  • September 2025 vs. August: −13.40 (about −29%), the steepest monthly dip.
  • Seasonal patterns:
  • Q4: December spiked to 51.53 after a softer November, aligning with increased holiday competition.
  • Q1: January–March stayed elevated (52.31, 53.89, 52.61), the strongest stretch of the period.
  • Q3: Gradual easing in July–August (46.21, 45.69) culminated in a sharp September drop (32.29).

Selected industry and country

  • Netherlands, Venture Capital & Investment: No selected_data points were available for the period provided. As a result:
  • Averages, highs/lows, and volatility for the Netherlands segment cannot be reported.
  • Relative positioning versus the global baseline (above market, below average, or in line) cannot be assessed for this timeframe.

How the selected segment would compare if data were present

  • The global baseline indicates higher costs in late Q4 and Q1 and softer conditions in late Q3, especially September. Any future Netherlands data for Venture Capital & Investment can be evaluated against:
  • Global average of 47.82
  • Peak zone around December–February
  • Notable late-Q3 softness, with the September low at 32.29

Understanding COST_PER_PURCHASE benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Venture Capital & Investment and Netherlands 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 Netherlands, 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.

Netherlands Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 26King's Day
May 5Liberation Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 8Pentecost Sunday
Jun 9Pentecost Monday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas and Boxing Day sales), Spring holidays (April–June tourism)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise during spring holiday cluster when travel and leisure ads see elevated engagement. Liberation Day (May 5) is mandatory national holiday—ad inventory might shrink. Ad competition increases in late December for holiday promotions. Few summer holidays mean more consistent campaign performance through summer.

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.