About Logistics Tech sector in Germany
The Logistics Tech sector in Germany comprises 1.36K companies, including 251 funded companies having collectively raised $5.89B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 167 are Series A+ funded, and 3 have achieved unicorn status.
Logistics Tech sector in Germany has seen 93 acquisitions and 38 IPOs. This represents almost 9.7% 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 Germany
There are 1,356 Logistics Tech startups in Germany which include Delivery Hero, Forto, Foodora, Fernride, Kinexon. Out of these, 251 startups are funded, with 167 having secured Series A+ funding, and 3 achieving unicorn status.
2026 has seen the creation of 16 Logistics Tech startups in Germany. Over the past 10 years, an average of 50 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Technical University of Munich, University of California (Berkeley) and Stanford University.
Here is the list of top Logistics Tech startups in Germany
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
2. Forto
Provider of tech-enabled freight forwarding services. Its platform enables multi-modal cargo transport and freight forwarding. It includes features like fulfillment and warehousing through its logistics partners, contract management and negotiation, online shipment booking and tracking, real-time quotations, documentation, customs clearance, and goods consolidation.
Key facts about Forto
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $610M
- Investors: Northzone, Inven Capital and 30 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Mar 07, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 70/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 1,684 Competitors
3. Foodora
Online platform for food order and delivery. The platform allows customers to order food from nearby local restaurants and provides doorstep food delivery services. Its mobile application is available on Android and iOS platforms.
Key facts about Foodora
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Stage: Acquired
- Investors: Wayra, EWOR and 1 Other
- Tracxn Score: 69/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 7 of 120 Competitors
4. Fernride
Developer of autonomous driving platform for container terminals and yard operations. The platform automates cargo movement in container terminals, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers. It enhances container movement efficiency and safety in mixed-traffic operations. The platform reduces risks and frees up personnel with unmanned vehicles. It optimizes yard operations, reducing idle time, eliminating inefficiencies, and boosting productivity. The autonomous trucks automate cargo movements between ports, facilities, and logistics hubs.
Key facts about Fernride
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Munich (Germany)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $87.4M
- Investors: 10X Capital, 10x Founders and 20 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Sep 04, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 66/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 30 Competitors
5. Kinexon
Provider of real-time location systems for industrial automation and operations. The company offers solutions for order tracking, asset management, and autonomous mobile robot fleet management. Assembly line control products are available to accelerate production with increased quality. The operating system integrates location data from various technologies.
Key facts about Kinexon
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Munich (Germany)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $130M
- Investors: Thomas H Lee Partners, Wessel Management and 21 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Apr 26, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 63/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 23 of 2,024 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Logistics Tech sector in Germany
16 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Logistics Tech sector in Germany. 81 Logistics Tech startups in Germany were founded in 2019 - 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 | 16 |
2025 | 20 |
2024 | 24 |
2023 | 30 |
2022 | 38 |
2021 | 76 |
2020 | 76 |
2019 | 81 |
2018 | 73 |
2017 | 68 |
Stage-wise distribution of Logistics Tech sector companies in Germany
Out of the total 1,356 Logistics Tech companies in Germany, 251 have secured funding. Among them, 167 have reached Series A or higher, and 142 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 1,356
Funded - 251
Series A+ - 167
Series B+ - 142
Series C+ - 139
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 1,356 |
Funded | 251 |
Series A+ | 167 |
Series B+ | 142 |
Series C+ | 139 |
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Funding Trends in the Logistics Tech sector in Germany
Total funding year-on-year in the Logistics Tech sector in Germany
The Logistics Tech sector in Germany saw a total funding of more than $4.37B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $2.23B. There has been a total funding of $36.8M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $36.8M |
2025 | $91M |
2024 | $113M |
2023 | $159M |
2022 | $652M |
2021 | $2.23B |
2020 | $209M |
2019 | $259M |
2018 | $71.6M |
2017 | $550M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Logistics Tech in Germany
In the year 2026, till July 2026, Logistics Tech companies in Germany have raised $36.8M in equity funding across 6 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till December 2025), Logistics Tech companies in Germany had raised $91M across 13 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 59.56% drop in funding in Logistics Tech companies in Germany as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Logistics Tech companies in Germany:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 4923 | 2026 | ||
Seed | 6342 | Jun 17, 2026 | ||
Series A | 9599 | Mar 18, 2026 | ||
Series B | 2803 | Mar 03, 2026 | ||
Seed | 6078 | Feb 10, 2026 | and 3 more |
Top Investors in Logistics Tech in Germany
Plug and Play Tech Center is the top investor in Logistics Tech companies in Germany based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Logistics Tech companies in Germany:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Sunnyvale (United States) | ||
Duisburg (Germany) | ||
Berlin (Germany) | ||
Paris (France) | - | |
Berlin (Germany) |
M&A activity in Logistics Tech sector in Germany
In the year 2026, till June 2026, 5 acquisitions happened in Logistics Tech sector in Germany. Last year, in 2025, a total of 7 acquisitions happened in Logistics Tech sector in Germany.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Logistics Tech sector in Germany:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jun 08, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 04, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 19, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 03, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 28, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in Logistics Tech sector in Germany
Here are the acquisition trends in Logistics Tech sector in Germany:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 5 |
2025 | 7 |
2024 | 4 |
2023 | 14 |
2022 | 20 |
2021 | 10 |
2020 | 11 |
2019 | 4 |
2018 | 8 |
2017 | 4 |
IPOs in Logistics Tech in Germany
In the year 2019, till November 2019, 1 IPO happened in Logistics Tech sector in Germany.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Logistics Tech sector in Germany:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Nov 11, 2019 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) | |
Jun 30, 2017 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) | |
Sep 06, 1996 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) |
Colleges which produce the most Logistics Tech companies in Germany
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Logistics Tech in Germany
Most number of Logistics Tech startups in Germany have been founded by alumni from Technical University of Munich, University of California (Berkeley) and Stanford University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Technical University of Munich | 7 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 5 |
Stanford University | 4 |
Bocconi University | 3 |
Columbia University | 3 |
Copenhagen Business School | 3 |
London School of Economics and Political Science | 3 |
RWTH Aachen University | 3 |
ETH Zurich | 2 |
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management | 2 |
Total funding in Logistics Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Germany
In the last 10 years, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) graduates' Logistics Tech companies in Germany have raised the most funding among top colleges. University of California (Berkeley) alumni are second, and Bocconi University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) | $614M |
University of California (Berkeley) | $488M |
Bocconi University | $409M |
Columbia University | $407M |
London School of Economics and Political Science | $406M |
Columbia Business School | $403M |
INSEAD | $403M |
Singapore Management University (SMU) | $403M |
Technical University of Munich | $242M |
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology | $148M |
Top News in Logistics Tech in Germany
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DKV Mobility Launches Electric Truck Fleet Charge Card in EuropeMobilityplaza•Jun 02, 2026•DKV Mobility
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Transporeon Launches Natural Language Search for Global Supply Chain IntelligenceTransport Intell•May 06, 2026•Transporeon
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DKV Mobility and Energie Steiermark Partner to Expand EV Charging Network in AustriaMobilityplaza•May 06, 2026•DKV Mobility, Energie Steiermark
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DKV Mobility Reaches One Million EV Charge Points Milestone Across EuropeFleetworld•Jul 08, 2025•DKV Mobility, Greenflux
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Starship Tech expands foodora tie-up in Sweden with robot delivery for more householdsRetail Technology Innovation Hub•Jun 18, 2025•Starship Technologies, Foodora
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Segro Appoints Susanne Schroeter-Crossan as Chief Financial OfficerShareprices•Jun 12, 2025•SEGRO, sennder
