Alpakas is a technology company.
Alpakas has raised $6.0M across 1 funding round.
Alpakas has raised $6.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Alpakas has raised $6.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Alpakas's investors include AENU, Antler, CAV Investment Group, DN Capital, Iterative, Gokul Rajaram, Jakob Angele, Jens Begemann, Jonathan Wasserstrum, Marc Stilke.
Alpakas Technologies GmbH (d.b.a. Alpakas) is a Berlin-based technology startup founded in 2021 that developed a zero-waste online grocery delivery platform offering same-day delivery of unpackaged goods via e-bike.[1][5][6] It targeted environmentally conscious consumers and grocers seeking sustainable alternatives to traditional packaging-heavy delivery services, addressing plastic waste and logistical challenges in refillable goods distribution.[1] The company validated its business model through concept testing and technical architecture but ceased operations after filing for bankruptcy in March 2023, limiting its growth momentum.[1][6]
Alpakas was founded in 2021 in Berlin, Germany, by CEO Simon Chorzelski, CPO Tomy Eitner, and Antony Roczek.[5][6] The idea emerged from combining the convenience of rapid grocery delivery with zero-waste principles, requiring innovative logistics for unpackaged, refillable products delivered by e-bike.[1] Early development involved MVP Factory, which validated the business model, defined technical setups, sourced co-founders and staff, and handled onboarding to accelerate launch—pivotal steps that confirmed feasibility amid complex supply chain hurdles.[1] Despite this traction, the venture could not sustain operations, leading to bankruptcy in March 2023.[6]
Alpakas stood out in the sustainable delivery space through these key elements:
Alpakas rode the sustainable tech and circular economy trend, capitalizing on rising demand for eco-friendly alternatives amid climate concerns and EU regulations on packaging waste.[1] Timing aligned with the post-pandemic boom in online grocery (projected to grow amid urbanization), but logistical hurdles for zero-waste proved challenging in a market dominated by scaled players like Gorillas or Flink.[1][6] It influenced the ecosystem by pioneering refillable delivery models, inspiring similar ventures in green logistics, though its quick bankruptcy highlighted scalability risks in niche sustainability plays.[1][6]
Alpakas demonstrated promise in zero-waste delivery but succumbed to operational and financial pressures, as evidenced by its 2023 bankruptcy—underscoring execution risks in green tech.[6] No active future operations exist, but its model could resurface via acquisitions or revived efforts amid strengthening ESG mandates. Trends like urban e-bike logistics and plastic bans may propel similar startups, evolving the grocery sector toward sustainability while demanding robust economics from the outset.[1] This Berlin pioneer's story ties back to its core mission: proving zero-waste viability, even if briefly.
Alpakas has raised $6.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $6.0M Seed in February 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2022 | $6.0M Seed | AENU, Antler, CAV Investment Group, DN Capital, Iterative, Gokul Rajaram, Jakob Angele, Jens Begemann, Jonathan Wasserstrum, Marc Stilke |