TheGepek is a technology company.
TheGepek has raised $1.0M across 1 funding round.
TheGepek has raised $1.0M in total across 1 funding round.
TheGepek has raised $1.0M in total across 1 funding round.
TheGepek's investors include Divergence Ventures, Polygon, Symbolic Capital, Ajit Tripathi, Balaji Srinivasan, Surojit Chatterjee.
Gepek is a Croatian technology startup founded in 2020 that operates a same-day and 24/7 package delivery platform using a carpooling model with existing drivers' vehicles, focusing exclusively on packages rather than passengers.[1][2][3] It serves individuals and businesses needing urgent, long-distance, or intra-city deliveries—such as first/last-mile logistics—through a shared-economy approach that leverages underutilized car trips for efficiency and cost savings.[1][2] By 2022, Gepek had grown to over 4,200 users in Croatia, expanded deliveries to countries like Austria, Germany, Ireland, and Italy, and secured $1 million in seed funding, signaling strong early momentum in the logistics sector.[2][4]
Gepek emerged in Zagreb, Croatia, in 2020 amid rising demand for flexible, on-demand delivery solutions in a post-pandemic world favoring shared-economy innovations.[1] Key team members include Kristijan Škarica (Business Development Manager), Dario Ferreri (COO), and Carla Ferreri (with over 20 years in IT solutions and sales), who brought expertise in business development, operations, and technology management.[1][5] The idea stemmed from adapting carpooling principles to logistics, incorporating blockchain for enhanced security, customer rewards, and innovation in shipment tracking—addressing gaps in traditional delivery's speed and scalability.[1] Early traction built through Croatia's market, leading to cross-border expansions by 2022.[2]
Gepek rides the sharing economy wave in logistics, capitalizing on trends like on-demand delivery, sustainability, and blockchain for trustless systems amid e-commerce booms and supply chain disruptions.[1][2] Timing aligns with Europe's post-2020 push for green tech and efficient last-mile solutions, where traditional couriers struggle with costs and emissions—Gepek's model optimizes idle vehicle capacity, lowering environmental impact.[1][3] It influences the ecosystem by pioneering package-only carpooling, inspiring similar platforms, and expanding from Croatia to broader EU markets, fostering decentralized logistics networks.[2]
Gepek's trajectory points to accelerated European expansion, leveraging its seed funding to grow user base beyond 4,200 and deepen blockchain features for global scalability.[2][4] Trends like rising e-commerce volumes, EV adoption in carpooling, and regulatory tailwinds for green logistics will propel it, potentially positioning Gepek as a key player in sustainable supply chains. Its influence may evolve from regional innovator to a model for blockchain-enabled, crowd-sourced delivery, redefining efficiency in a fragmented market—echoing its core mission of turning everyday drives into smart logistics.[1][2]
TheGepek has raised $1.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $1.0M Seed in December 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2022 | $1.0M Seed | Divergence Ventures, Polygon, Symbolic Capital, Ajit Tripathi, Balaji Srinivasan, Surojit Chatterjee |