Observed Signal · Jun 25, 2024 · Funding · Source: Tech.eu · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Hive Technologies Raises €28.2M for Operations Platform Expansion
Hive Technologies, an operations platform for commerce brands, has raised €28.2 million in a Series A extension at an increased valuation. The round was led by Earlybird Venture Capital, with participation from Tiger Global, Picus Capital, alfa8, and other existing investors, and included €10 million in venture debt from Atempo Growth. Founded in 2020, Hive covers fulfilment, delivery, and post-purchase experiences, offering features like multi-channel inventory management, intelligent carrier selection, and personalisation tools. The company has expanded to five European countries and appointed new executives: David Lagarde as COO, Tobias Eppler as CGO, and Lukas Klinser as CPO. Hive plans to use the funds to accelerate growth and product development, targeting profitability next year.
Moderate relevance: funding for e-commerce operations platform, not directly impacting AdTech industry.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Hive Technologies raised €28.2 million in a Series A extension.
- The funding round was led by Earlybird Venture Capital with participation from Tiger Global, Picus Capital, alfa8, and existing investors.
- Hive's platform includes proprietary WMS and TMS, and its Delivery Promise feature can increase conversion rates by up to 30%.
- The company has expanded to Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the UK over the last two years.
- Atempo Growth provided €10 million in venture debt as part of the round.
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