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Seven Senders is a technology company.
Seven Senders has raised $66.0M across 3 funding rounds.
Key people at Seven Senders.
Seven Senders has raised $66.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Seven Senders is Europe's leading delivery platform that optimizes international parcel shipping by connecting businesses with local last mile carriers across Europe, ensuring efficient and customer-focused delivery solutions.
Key people at Seven Senders.
Seven Senders is a Berlin-based technology company providing a comprehensive delivery platform for cross-border parcel shipping across Europe and the UK, targeting e-commerce retailers and shippers.[1][3][4] The platform integrates a network of local carriers, customs clearance, real-time tracking, analytics, automated notifications, and data-driven optimization tools, solving the complexities of international logistics by streamlining integrations with systems like ERP, WMS, and shop platforms such as plentymarkets and Tradebyte.[1][2][3] It serves retailers like ASICS and EMP, enabling cost savings, higher customer satisfaction (via NPS improvements and up to 30% reduced support efforts), and flexible, efficient shipping from warehouse to end-customer, including returns and emission offsetting through 7SGreen.[3][4][5] With over 100 million parcels processed, €63.1M in total funding (including a €38.3M recent round), and strong growth via Series A, B, and C rounds, Seven Senders demonstrates robust momentum in the booming e-commerce logistics sector.[2][3]
Seven Senders was founded in January 2015 (with some sources noting 2014) by Dr. Johannes Plehn, who serves as Co-CEO, alongside a team of logisticians, IT specialists, and communications experts based in Berlin, with offices later expanding to Amsterdam and Paris.[1][2][3][5] The idea emerged to address fragmented European parcel delivery, leveraging local carrier strengths for faster, more reliable cross-border shipping amid rising e-commerce demands.[3][4] Early traction built through standard integrations for quick onboarding—sometimes enabling shipments within two weeks of contract—and key funding milestones: Series A in August 2017, €16M Series B in June 2019 led by Digital+ Partners and btov Partners, a Series C in April (year unspecified), and the 2021 launch of Mission Zero for emission-free logistics by 2030.[2][3] Pivotal moments include achieving climate neutrality for 2020 operations in 2022 and processing 100 million parcels, solidifying its role as Europe's go-to platform.[3]
Seven Senders rides the explosive growth of cross-border e-commerce in Europe, where fragmented logistics and customs hurdles slow expansion for retailers amid post-pandemic online shopping surges.[1][3][4] Timing is ideal: rising demand for sustainable, customer-centric shipping aligns with EU green regulations and consumer preferences for fast, trackable deliveries, amplified by e-commerce's shift to omnichannel models.[3][5] Market forces like carrier specialization, data harmonization needs, and emission pressures favor its one-stop platform, reducing costs and integration barriers for mid-to-large shippers entering new markets.[1][6] It influences the ecosystem by standardizing logistics tech—via APIs and AI analytics—empowering retailers like EMP to scale efficiently, fostering a more unified European supply chain and accelerating adoption of green logistics innovations.[3][4][6]
Seven Senders is poised for accelerated expansion, leveraging its €63M+ funding to deepen carrier partnerships, AI enhancements, and Mission Zero goals for fully emission-free operations by 2030.[2][3] Trends like AI-driven logistics, regulatory pushes for sustainability, and e-commerce's 20%+ CAGR in Europe will propel growth, potentially doubling parcel volumes as retailers prioritize seamless cross-border experiences.[3][6] Its influence may evolve from niche optimizer to dominant platform, setting standards for data-unified, green shipping and attracting acquisitions or further VC amid consolidation in logtech. This positions Seven Senders as a cornerstone for Europe's e-commerce infrastructure, transforming complex deliveries into competitive advantages.[1][4]
Seven Senders has raised $66.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Seven Senders's investors include btov Partners, Visionaries Club, Reno Kohler.
Seven Senders has raised $66.0M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $40.0M Series C in April 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2021 | $40M Series C | — | Btov Partners | Announced |
| Jun 1, 2019 | $18M Series B | — | Btov Partners | Announced |
| Aug 1, 2017 | $8M Series A | Btov Partners | Visionaries Club, Reno Kohler | Announced |
