Alaiko offers online shops an automated platform that connects them with logistics and shipping service providers. The Munich-based company's service also enables stores to offer their customers a seamless platform for self-managing orders. As has now been announced, the Munich-based startup is merging with Zenfulfillment, a technology-enabled e-commerce fulfillment provider for online retailers. This will create one of the largest e-commerce fulfillment providers in Europe.
The merger will increase the combined annual throughput to over 10 million parcels from over 300 online retailers with an e-commerce sales volume of more than half a billion euros.
Future company names under “Zenfulfillment”
The merged company, which will operate under the name "Zenfulfillment" in the future, aims to set new standards in speed, reliability and efficiency in online commerce by combining Zenfulfillment's logistics expertise and Alaiko's operating system.
“The strategic merger strengthens our competitive advantage, creates immense synergies and thus accelerates our joint growth many times over,”
says Moritz Weisbrodt, Managing Director of Alaiko, who, together with his Alaiko co-founder Gabriel Thomalla, will complement the management of Zenfulfillment in the future. Johannes Humpert, Managing Director of Zenfulfillment, emphasizes in this context:
“The integration of the Alaiko management into the new management team is a crucial step to combine the expertise of both companies and advance our shared vision.”
A real alternative to Amazon
And Daniel Werner, Managing Director of Zenfulfillment, explains:
"From the beginning, our vision was to create a real alternative to providers like Amazon by empowering independent shops and providing them with a shipping and returns service that rivals or even exceeds Prime in terms of reliability, speed, and price."
The transaction is accompanied by a multi-million euro financing round from existing and new investors, led by supply chain investor Moguntia Capital.
"With this merger, we are bringing together two highly complementary, technology-enabled e-commerce fulfillment providers that combine their operational excellence and platform strength. Together, we are setting new standards in e-commerce fulfillment for online retailers,"
explained Malte Janzarik, Managing Partner of Moguntia Capital, in addition.
