Hive Technologies
Berlin, EU · Founded 2020 · 479 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
Hive provides a fulfillment and logistics platform for e-commerce businesses across Europe, offering multi-carrier shipping solutions, inventory management, and last-mile delivery within 1-2 days. The platform integrates stores, tools, and carriers to centralize e-commerce operations and optimize order fulfillment.
Founders & leadership
Hive Technologies was founded in 2020 by Franz Purucker, Leonard von Kleist, and Oskar Ziegler.
FP
Franz PuruckerinCo-FounderCo-Founder & Managing Director through April 2025; later advisor. Previously McKinsey.
LV
Leonard von KleistinCo-FounderCo-founded Hive in 2020; later stepped back from operations (reported 2024) while remaining a supporter.
OZ
Oskar ZieglerinCo-Founder & CEOCo-founded Hive in 2020 after McKinsey and logistics roles including foodpanda Hong Kong. Remains CEO.
Investors · 4
Competitors · 7
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ShipBob391 shared keywordsShipBob provides fulfillment and logistics services for ecommerce businesses, enabling direct-to-consumer brands to outsource order fulfillment and warehouse operations. The company operates over 50 fulfillment centers globally and serves thousands of ecommerce merchants.
Locad209 shared keywordsLocad operates a distributed logistics and fulfillment network with an order management system that connects to brands' sales channels for inventory tracking, order processing, and multi-carrier shipping. It serves e-commerce brands seeking B2C and B2B fulfillment and cross-border expansion across Southeast Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and North America.
Brightpearl194 shared keywordsBrightpearl is a retail operating system that automates multi-channel order fulfillment, inventory management, and accounting for merchants and wholesalers. It serves retail businesses seeking to reduce operational complexity and improve efficiency through automation and data-driven inventory planning.
Square150 shared keywordsSquare is a financial services platform that provides point-of-sale systems, payment processing, payroll management, and cash flow tools for small and medium-sized businesses. The platform integrates with hundreds of third-party applications to help merchants manage operations across online and offline channels.
BlueCart142 shared keywordsBlueCart is a wholesale management platform that connects food and beverage distributors with restaurants, cafes, hotels, and foodservice businesses. The platform provides digital storefronts, order management, inventory, invoicing, and CRM tools for distributors to manage their wholesale operations.
Lightspeed135 shared keywordsLightspeed provides a point-of-sale and payments platform that lets retail and hospitality businesses sell in person, online, and on social channels from one connected system. It offers inventory management, integrations, embedded funding, and B2B wholesale ordering for merchants across more than 100 countries.
FedEx133 shared keywordsFedEx is a global courier and logistics company that provides shipping, delivery, and supply chain management services for businesses and consumers worldwide.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Hive Technologies do?
- Hive provides a fulfillment and logistics platform for e-commerce businesses across Europe, offering multi-carrier shipping solutions, inventory management, and last-mile delivery within 1-2 days. The platform integrates stores, tools, and carriers to centralize e-commerce operations and optimize order fulfillment.
- Who founded Hive Technologies?
- Hive Technologies was founded by Franz Purucker, Leonard von Kleist, Oskar Ziegler in 2020.
- Who are Hive Technologies's investors?
- Hive Technologies's investors include Activant Capital, Earlybird DWES Management GmbH & Co. KG, Earlybird Venture Capital, PICUS CAPITAL.
- Where is Hive Technologies headquartered?
- Hive Technologies is headquartered in Berlin, EU.