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Zalando

Berlin, DE · 15 known investors

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Zalando is an online fashion and lifestyle retailer selling clothing, shoes, and accessories to consumers. It operates an e-commerce platform primarily serving European markets.

ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces

Founders & leadership

RGRobert Gentz
Robert GentzCo-CEO & Co-FounderBefore starting Zalando in 2008, he served as CEO of Unibicate GmbH. He has led the company alongside his co-founders since its launch.
SSSiddhi Saraiya
Siddhi SaraiyaShe joined Zalando in 2024 after four years at adidas, where she worked on digital strategy and innovation before leading product management for B2B and marketplaces. Earlier, she co-founded Captiv8 and headed its product management through its acquisition by Publicis, and held product roles at LiquidM and Mobclix focused on demand- and supply-side advertising platforms.
DS
David SchneiderFounder

Investors · 15

Felix Jahnlisted by Felix JahnGrünwald

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Holtzbrinck Ventureslisted by Holtzbrinck VenturesEurope

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HV Capitallisted by HV CapitalMunich, Bavaria · $540K – $54M

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Irregular Expressionslisted by Irregular Expressions
Kinneviklisted by KinnevikStockholm

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Air Street CapitalreportedSt. Peter Port · $500K – $10M

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CreandumreportedSan Francisco · $216K – $8.6M

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DaphnireportedParis · $540K – $6.5M

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FELIX CAPITALreportedLondon · $1M – $20M

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Global Founders CapitalreportedBerlin · $1M

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HeadlinereportedSan Francisco · $1M – $50M

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Point NinereportedBerlin · $1M – $10M

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Also in the syndicate · 2

Bullhound CapitalZalando

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

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Founder mafia

31 people who came through Zalando went on to found or lead other companies.

Remco van ZantenVice President Strategic Growth & InvestmentsFounded Anthesis +1Ali JiwaniProduct ManagerFounded Rally +1Julia BöschHead of International Business DevelopmentFounded Lookiero +1Irzan RadityaFeature EngineerFounded GasPack +1Anna Franziska MichelFashion Stylist I Zalando SEFounded Yoona.ai +1Constantin RobertzSeconded: Category Management & Commercial PlanningFounded LocadAnaheta v. Berenberg-ConsbruchHead of Commercial - Buying & Brand PartnershipsFounded Global Fashion GroupJessica WimalasooriyarCompetitive IntelligenceFounded FlagshipfoundersLukas ErlebachCountry Manager GermanyFounded JobliftFelix JahnAngel InvestorFounded Home24Enzo AvigoProduct ManagerFounded JuneBaran ÖzkanProduct ManagerFounded Flagright

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Frequently asked questions

What does Zalando do?
Zalando is an online fashion and lifestyle retailer selling clothing, shoes, and accessories to consumers. It operates an e-commerce platform primarily serving European markets.
Who founded Zalando?
Zalando was founded by Robert Gentz.
Who are Zalando's investors?
Zalando's investors include Access Technology Ventures, Felix Jahn, Holtzbrinck Ventures, HV Capital, Irregular Expressions, Kinnevik, Air Street Capital, Creandum and 5 more.
Where is Zalando headquartered?
Zalando is headquartered in Berlin, DE.