zooplus

zooplus

Online pet food and supplies retailer

Overview

Zooplus SE is an online retailer in Europe that sells pet food and supplies through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform. It offers about 15,000 products for various pets, including private-label brands such as Wolf of Wilderness, Smilla, and Purizon. The company uses a third-party logistics model, meaning it does not keep inventory in-house but coordinates the flow of products from suppliers to customers via fulfillment centers and delivery services. Customers place orders on Zooplus’ website and receive items through partner logistics, with a recent addition of a subscription service in Germany and Austria for automatic recurring deliveries. Zooplus operates across 30 European countries, positioning itself as a major player in online pet supplies. Its goal is to be a leading European pet-e-commerce platform by offering a wide catalog, strong supplier relationships, and scalable logistics, while expanding services like subscriptions to improve recurring sales.

About zooplus

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

Industries

Consumer Software

Consumer Goods

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Munich, Germany

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • Zooplus reported 2025 Germany pet-supplies e-commerce revenue near US$3.5 billion.
  • France marketplace success tripled assortment, validating the new platform strategy.
  • Expanded pet-welfare partnerships and AI advisor messaging strengthen customer engagement in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Zooplus cut 6% of staff in January 2025, signaling cost pressure.
  • Fressnapf’s omnichannel scale and Amazon’s pet marketplace squeeze Zooplus margins.
  • If marketplace execution stalls, pure-play differentiation erodes against larger retailers by 2027.

What makes zooplus unique

  • Zooplus remains Europe’s pure-play online pet specialist across 30 countries.
  • Its 2026 German marketplace launch added 10,000 products and 65% accessories.
  • New CEO Lionel Desclée, appointed September 2025, brings Walmart and Tom&Co experience.

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Total Funding

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1 Rounds

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Wellness Program

Commuter Benefits

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Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%

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