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Hive

End-to-end e-commerce operations platform

Overview

Hive provides an end-to-end e-commerce operations platform that unifies logistics and back-office tasks for brands. It connects sales channels to fulfillment and transport partners and routes orders through the system to automate fulfillment, tracking, and returns, including shop/marketplace integration, freight booking, picking and packing, delivery acceleration, and returns, all in one platform. Unlike using multiple tools, Hive offers a single, easy-to-use system with customizable features and data analytics to handle growth and improve efficiency. Its goal is to help brands scale their e-commerce business by increasing operational efficiency and ensuring reliable, multi-channel order fulfillment.

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About Hive

Simplify's Rating
Why Hive is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsEnterprise Software

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$69.2M

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • November 10, 2026 site updates show continued commercial momentum and active product marketing.
  • Hive launched the Netherlands in 2026, extending its European footprint and sales reach.
  • Hive's integrated fulfillment pitch matches brands seeking one vendor for operations, delivery, and returns.

What critics are saying

  • Shopify, Xentral, and native ERP modules commoditize OMS pricing by 2027.
  • Logistics execution failures at warehouses or carriers immediately damage brand trust and renewals.
  • If European expansion stalls, Hive remains a regional fulfillment vendor, not a durable software platform.

What makes Hive unique

  • Hive unifies OMS, warehouse execution, delivery, and returns in one platform.
  • Hive claims 500+ brands and €1B+ sales on its November 8, 2026 site.
  • Hive cites 99.6% pick-pack accuracy and 99% delivery punctuality across 100M+ items.

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Funding

Total Funding

$69.2M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$15M
$8.2M
$15M
$20M
$30M

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Stock Options
  • Company Equity
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support

Company News

Bluebee
Feb 13th, 2025
Introducing our new Beehive Subscription

Bluebee has teamed up with its sister company Hive to deliver a turnkey service that allows you to get online with a brand-new website quickly and have all the hosting and maintenance taken care of on one neat and tidy package.

Verdict
Jun 25th, 2024
Hive Technologies secures €28.2m funding to expand in Europe

Additionally, Hive secured around €10m in venture debt from Atempo Growth.

Tech.eu
Jun 25th, 2024
Hive Technologies raises €28.2M for expansion

Hive Technologies has raised a €28.2 million Series A extension at an increased valuation. The funding round was led by Earlybird Venture Capital, with participation from Tiger Global, Picus Capital, alfa8, and included €10 million in venture debt from Atempo Growth. The company has expanded its operations across Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the UK, and strengthened its leadership team with new key appointments. CEO Oskar Ziegler highlighted the potential to improve commerce operations with this investment.

EU-Startups
May 8th, 2023
10 Fast-Growing German Startups To Watch In 2023 And Beyond

It’s no secret that Germany has one of the most vital startup scenes in Europe; and according to our research on startup cities, which took a close look at startup and funding activities across all major hubs in Europe, Berlin is actually Europe’s 2nd biggest startup hub. This week, we took a closer look at the German startup scene with the goal to introduce you to 10 of the most promising early-stage startups to watch in 2023 and beyond.Due to the large amount of exciting startups in Germany, it’s been hard to narrow this list down to just 10 candidates. But we did it. All the companies we’re presenting you below entered the market between 2020 and 2022 and each one of them looks exceptionally promising!Enter: Berlin-based Enter set out to make sustainable and personalized architecture accessible to everyone by simplifying the design, energy assessments, permitting, and cost evaluations for smaller construction projects. The fast-growing startup offer an online building application service that takes advantage of digital processes and efficient team structure to streamline the entire design, planning, and permitting process. Founded in 2020 it currently has a team of around 50 employees and has been able to secure a total of over €10 million in VC funding so far.deeploi: Berlin-based deeploi has a mission to become the top IT OS for smart companies

Hive
Oct 12th, 2022
Hive expansion update – we are live in Spain!

Just in time for the busy Q4 with Black Week and the holiday sales, Hive Logistics has expanded to Spain.

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