About Logistics Tech sector in Europe
The Logistics Tech sector in Europe comprises 9.54K companies, including 1.68K funded companies having collectively raised $23.4B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 953 are Series A+ funded, and 8 have achieved unicorn status.
Logistics Tech sector in Europe has seen 562 acquisitions and 139 IPOs. This represents almost 7.3% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes tech companies providing or facilitating movement or storage of goods or offering software solutions for managing logistics operations.
Tech-first companies in logistics providing or enabling, matching of load and movement or storage of goods (local delivery services, marketplaces). It also includes companies offering technology solutions to businesses for optimizing and managing overall logistics activities. (Delivery Management software, TMS, WMS, Analytics, etc). Traditional players like UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc which were predominantly offline but now have incorporated technology in their business and other offline players are excluded.
Top Logistics Tech Companies in Europe
There are 9,540 Logistics Tech startups in Europe which include Glovo, Delivery Hero, Wolt, Stasher, Einride. Out of these, 1,679 startups are funded, with 953 having secured Series A+ funding, and 8 achieving unicorn status.
2026 has seen the creation of 133 Logistics Tech startups in Europe. Over the past 10 years, an average of 394 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of HEC Paris, University of Oxford and University of Cambridge.
Here is the list of top Logistics Tech startups in Europe
1. Glovo
Operator of an online platform for on-demand delivery services. The platform facilitates the ordering and delivery of various items. These items range from food and groceries to pharmaceutical products and other retail goods. The platform connects customers with local businesses and independent couriers.
Key facts about Glovo
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Barcelona (Spain)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $1.16B
- Investors: Rakuten Capital, Cathay Innovation and 61 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Apr 01, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 86/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 586 Competitors
Platform offering food ordering and delivery services. Its marketplace enables users to provide online food delivery services from restaurants and cafes. The platform provides services for the delivery of flowers, medicines, gifts, packages, and e-commerce.
Key facts about Delivery Hero
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $1.8B
- Investors: Kite Ventures, Team Europe and 45 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jan 07, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 83/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 290 Competitors
3. Wolt
Operator of a platform facilitating delivery of food and other items. The platform connects customers with merchants and couriers for order fulfillment. It provides options for restaurants and stores to reach more customers. The platform also offers courier opportunities with flexible hours and earnings.
Key facts about Wolt
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Helsinki (Finland)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $860M
- Investors: Inventure, Goldman Sachs Investment Partners and 24 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Jan 25, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 80/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 6 of 369 Competitors
4. Stasher
Citystasher provides an online P2P marketplace for booking local storage of luggage such as shopping bags. Customers can use the platform to find & create a booking request for storing luggage at a local shop. After the payment is done, the customer can leave their bags at a store & pick them up when required.
Key facts about Stasher
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $5.06M
- Investors: Venture Friends, Wayra and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Sep 23, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 78/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 17 Competitors
5. Einride
Provider of electric and autonomous freight transportation solutions. It integrate smart vehicles, AI-powered logistics software, and charging infrastructure for sustainable road freight operations. It combines autonomous vehicles, electric trucking operations, intelligent charging infrastructure, and AI-powered fleet management software into a unified logistics ecosystem. Its solutions optimize freight movement through real-time data analysis, route management, energy optimization, and operational automation, enabling businesses to reduce emissions, improve efficiency, and transition toward sustainable transportation at scale across global markets.
Key facts about Einride
Companies founded year-on-year in the Logistics Tech sector in Europe
133 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Logistics Tech sector in Europe. 701 Logistics Tech startups in Europe were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 133 |
2025 | 125 |
2024 | 120 |
2023 | 185 |
2022 | 345 |
2021 | 576 |
2020 | 701 |
2019 | 629 |
2018 | 590 |
2017 | 540 |
Stage-wise distribution of Logistics Tech sector companies in Europe
Out of the total 9,540 Logistics Tech companies in Europe, 1,679 have secured funding. Among them, 953 have reached Series A or higher, and 797 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 9,540
Funded - 1,679
Series A+ - 953
Series B+ - 797
Series C+ - 749
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 9,540 |
Funded | 1,679 |
Series A+ | 953 |
Series B+ | 797 |
Series C+ | 749 |
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Funding Trends in the Logistics Tech sector in Europe
Total funding year-on-year in the Logistics Tech sector in Europe
The Logistics Tech sector in Europe saw a total funding of more than $20.4B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $5.14B. There has been a total funding of $512M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $512M |
2025 | $1.45B |
2024 | $1.18B |
2023 | $891M |
2022 | $5B |
2021 | $5.14B |
2020 | $1.09B |
2019 | $1.33B |
2018 | $2.64B |
2017 | $1.16B |
Recent Funding Rounds in Logistics Tech in Europe
In the year 2026, till September 2026, Logistics Tech companies in Europe have raised $472M in equity funding across 44 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till September 2025), Logistics Tech companies in Europe had raised $430M across 55 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 9.78% rise in funding in Logistics Tech companies in Europe as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Logistics Tech companies in Europe:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 6859 | Sep 23, 2026 | ||
Seed | 8062 | Aug 25, 2026 | ||
Seed | 7201 | Aug 10, 2026 | ||
Seed | 1823 | Jul 20, 2026 | ||
Seed | 7944 | Jul 07, 2026 |
Top Investors in Logistics Tech in Europe
Europa is the top investor in Logistics Tech companies in Europe based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Logistics Tech companies in Europe:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Sunnyvale (United States) | ||
Brussels (Belgium) | ||
Marseille (France) | ||
Duisburg (Germany) |
M&A activity in Logistics Tech sector in Europe
In the year 2026, till July 2026, 28 acquisitions happened in Logistics Tech sector in Europe. Last year, in 2025, a total of 53 acquisitions happened in Logistics Tech sector in Europe.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Logistics Tech sector in Europe:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jul 28, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 02, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 30, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 08, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 04, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in Logistics Tech sector in Europe
Here are the acquisition trends in Logistics Tech sector in Europe:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 28 |
2025 | 53 |
2024 | 53 |
2023 | 64 |
2022 | 78 |
2021 | 64 |
2020 | 47 |
2019 | 40 |
2018 | 44 |
2017 | 43 |
IPOs in Logistics Tech in Europe
In the year 2023, till December 2023, 1 IPO happened in Logistics Tech sector in Europe.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Logistics Tech sector in Europe:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Dec 29, 2023 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) | |
Oct 20, 2021 | Oslo Stock Exchange (OSLO BORS) | |
Jul 22, 2021 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | |
Jun 22, 2021 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) | |
Nov 11, 2019 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) |
Colleges which produce the most Logistics Tech companies in Europe
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Logistics Tech in Europe
Most number of Logistics Tech startups in Europe have been founded by alumni from HEC Paris, University of Oxford and University of Cambridge.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
HEC Paris | 23 |
University of Oxford | 20 |
University of Cambridge | 17 |
London School of Economics and Political Science | 15 |
Imperial College London | 14 |
University College London | 14 |
INSEAD | 12 |
Stanford University | 12 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 10 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 10 |
Total funding in Logistics Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Europe
In the last 10 years, Chalmers University of Technology and University of Gothenburg graduates' Logistics Tech companies in Europe have raised the most funding among top colleges, and University of California (Berkeley) alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Chalmers University of Technology | $892M |
University of Gothenburg | $892M |
University of California (Berkeley) | $847M |
Aalto University | $834M |
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) | $616M |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $606M |
INSEAD | $567M |
University of California (Los Angeles) | $536M |
London School of Economics and Political Science | $526M |
Columbia Business School | $522M |
Top News in Logistics Tech in Europe
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Maersk Orders 26 LNG Dual-Fuel Container Ships Worth Approx. $5 BillionEqualOcean•Sep 22, 2026•Maersk
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Banqup and Post Business Solutions Partner to Revolutionize Digital Financial Workflows for Austrian BusinessesGlobal Fintech Series•Sep 21, 2026•Banqup, Post
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Maersk Shares Soar Amidst Defying Bearish Expectations and Rising Freight RatesFinancial Post•Sep 15, 2026•Maersk
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Maersk and Lloyd’s Register Launch 'Pink Corridor' Nuclear Boxship StudyPortNews•Sep 04, 2026•Maersk, Lloyd's Register
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Chevin Value Loop Emphasizes Continuous Operational Control in Fleet ManagementPerishableNews.com•Sep 04, 2026•ChevinFleetSolutions
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Maersk to install world-first rotor sail on 8,700-TEU containershipPortNews•Sep 02, 2026•Maersk, Anemoimarine
