Retail · Germany, India

Best Retail Companies in Germany

Updated 2026-06-16 · Ranked by funding & momentum

2497 indexable Retail companies headquartered in Germany, ranked by total equity funding and recent funding momentum. Combined disclosed equity funding of $9B across 295 funded companies, including 7 unicorns.

2,497
Companies
$9B
Total Funding
295
Funded
7
Unicorns
2
Rounds (90d)

Ranked: Best Retail companies in Germany

#CompanyFundingValuationStage Latest roundEmployeesFoundedMomentum
1 Spryker Systems
Proprietary e-commerce framework for creating an online store for e-tailers
$152M $500M
as of 2020
Series C Series C Dec 2025 104 2014 ↑ Active
2 GALERIA
Retail chain of fashion, accessories, beauty, home goods, toys, sports equipment, and technology products
$11.8M Acquired Conventional Debt Apr 2026 17,000 2018 ↑ Active
3 &Charge
Online platform that provides mobility services as a reward based on shopping
$5.8M Series A Series A Apr 2026 25 2019 ↑ Active
4 Zeotap
Provider of customer data platform with AI-powered insights and orchestration
$116.9M Series D Series D Nov 2024 62 2014 ↑ Active
5 Razor Group Unicorn
Platform acquiring Amazon FBA brands
$1B $1B
as of 2021
Series D Series D Mar 2024 450 2020
6 Foodji
Provider of automated food service solutions with fresh and healthy options
$23M Series A Series A Jan 2025 97 2016 ↑ Active
7 Hive
Provider of end-to-end operations platform for direct-to-consumer and B2B growth
$72M $157M
as of 2021
Series A Series A Jun 2024 14 2020 ↑ Active
8 Chrono24 Unicorn
Online marketplace platform offering pre-used luxury watches
$234.5M $1B
as of 2021
Series C Angel Jun 2024 227 2003
9 SellerX Unicorn
Provider of brand acquisition and management services for amazon-based retailers
$830.5M $1B
as of 2021
Series B Series B May 2023 700 2020
10 Retraced
Provider of a platform for fashion and textile supply chain compliance
$26.8M Series A Series A Sep 2024 48 2019 ↑ Active
11 Talon One
Online platform to create, run and manage promotional campaigns
$3.4M Acquired Series B Jul 2025 58 2015 ↑ Active
12 Everphone
Provider of device as a service for mobile fleet management
$167.4M Series D Conventional Debt Jan 2024 141 2016
13 VEGDOG
Online retailer of plant-based dog food, supplements, and non-food items
$3.5M Series A Series A Jun 2025 15 2016 ↑ Active
14 7Learnings
Cloud-based price optimization tool for e-tailers
$4.2M Series B Series B May 2025 35 2018 ↑ Active
15 Choco Unicorn
Provider of a platform streamlining order and payment processes for distributors
$301.4M $1.2B
as of 2022
Series B Series B Feb 2023 65 2018
16 Freshflow
Developer of an AI platform for fresh produce management solutions
$1.8M Series A Series A May 2025 16 2021 ↑ Active
17 Shopware
Open Source eCommerce solution that enables retailers to build an online store
$100M Series D Series D Feb 2024 178 2000
18 Sensorberg
IoT enabled solutions for multi industry applications
$6.9M Series A Conventional Debt Nov 2024 39 2013 ↑ Active
19 Berlin Brands Group Unicorn
Brand of consumer products
$800M $1.2B
as of 2021
Late Stage PE Nov 2021 698 2005
20 Zalando
Online retailer of apparel, shoes, and fashion accessories for consumers
$190.8M Public Grant (prize money) Mar 2023 15,793 2008
21 Schuettflix
E-distributor offering building supplies for enterprises
$109.7M Series A Series A Oct 2023 24 2018
22 CHRONEXT
Online retailer of certified new, pre-owned, and vintage luxury watches
$116.7M Public Series D Aug 2023 79 2013
23 COCOLI
Online marketplace offering multi-category second-hand home products
$3.2M Seed Seed Jan 2025 25 2021 ↑ Active
24 VisionAI
AI-based automation solutions for e-commerce retailers
$5.3M Series A Series A Oct 2024 28 2021 ↑ Active
25 Yepoda
Internet first brand offering organic facial care products
$1.7M Series A Series A Mar 2025 46 2019 ↑ Active
26 Eyva
Platform offering marketing analytics solutions for the beauty industry
$2.8M Seed Seed Dec 2024 13 2016 ↑ Active
27 Commercetools Unicorn
Provider of a platform for enterprise digital commerce and related services
$290.8M $1.9B
as of 2021
Acquired Series C Sep 2021 70 2006
28 Allies of Skin
Platform offering skincare products
$20M Series B Series B Mar 2024 2013
29 Billie
Online marketplace for invoice factoring
$149.5M $640M
as of 2021
Series C Series C Oct 2021 107 2017
30 SAIZ
Provider of AI-powered sizing and fit recommendation solutions for fashion
$2.7M Seed Seed Jul 2024 6 ↑ Active
31 Douglas
Retailer offering wide array of perfumes
$259.4M Public Conventional Debt Mar 2021 20,000 1910
32 everdrop
Online retailer of eco-friendly cleaning, laundry, and personal care products
$102.2M Series B Venture Debt Jul 2022 133 2019
33 Klarx
Online rental marketplace for construction equipment
$31.1M Series B Series B Jun 2023 79 2015
34 Productsup
Provider of multichannel commerce solution for eCommerce
$91M Series B Series B Apr 2022 95 2010
35 Uberall
Provider of platform for multi-location marketing and local online presence
$140M $500M
as of 2021
Series C Series C Jun 2021 188 2009
36 ABOUT YOU Unicorn
Online retailer of clothing, shoes, sportswear, and accessories for women, men, and kids
$300M $1B
as of 2018
Acquired Series A Jul 2018 1,500 2014
37 Gropius Passagen
App-based platform for multi-category deals
$258.1M Funding Raised Conventional Debt Jun 2019 2018
38 mammaly
Internet-first brand offering pet food
$18.4M Series A Series A Sep 2023 18
39 Branded E-Commerce Holding
Platform taking over Amazon brands
$150M Series D Series D Feb 2021 278 2020
40 brillen.de
Online retailer of eyewear
$49.8M Series B Series B Sep 2022 297 2012
41 Parcellab
Connects online merchants with their customers
$112M Series C Series C May 2021 75 2014
42 Faircado
Online platform offering browser extension for second-hand products
$3.8M Series A Series A May 2024 2021
43 GIFTD
App-based gifting platform for pre-loved clothes
$578.2K Seed Angel Oct 2024 4 2021 ↑ Active
44 UPM Communication Papers
Online e-distributor platform providing papers
$16.5M Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Jul 2023 2008
45 Stryze
Platform acquiring Amazon businesses
$100M Acquired Seed Mar 2021 57 2020
46 BestSecret
Online retailer offering multi-category fashion products
$247.8M Public PE Aug 2012 1,700 2007
47 Fashion Cloud
Online platform for brands to source digital content in the fashion industry
$26.3M Series B Series B Dec 2022 42 2015
48 air up
air up is a startup from Munich, that developed a revolutionary drinking system that flavours your water just by scent.
$70.7M Series B Sep 2021 404 2018
49 Westwing
Online retailer offering home furniture & accessories
$211.7M $529.7M
as of 2015
Acquired Apr 2015 1,250 2011
50 Seven Senders
Provider of end-to-end solutions for cross-border logistics
$65.8M Series C Series C Apr 2021 36 2015

Top 12 Retail companies in Germany

#1
Spryker Systems Series C
$152M Raised
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#1

Spryker Systems Series C

location_onBerlin, Berlin
Founded
2014
Employees
104
Funding raised
$152M
Valuation
$500M · 2020
Stage
Series C

Spryker Systems is a proprietary e-commerce framework for creating an online store for e-tailers. The company enables companies to build transactional business models in B2B, B2C, and enterprise marketplaces. Users can use Spryker operating software to build e-commerce stores. Its "Yves" module provides users with a customized storefront. The "Zed" module provides backend features for the website including features s

Funding rounds (2 disclosed of 5)
Round Date Amount
Series C Dec 2025 Undisclosed
Series C Dec 2020 $130M
Series B Feb 2018 $22M
Series A Jun 2015 Undisclosed
Seed 2014 Undisclosed
Tech stack
apple icloud mailcloudflarecloudflare bot managementdocusignfont awesomegoogle font api+14
#2
GALERIA Acquired
$11.8M Raised
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#2

GALERIA Acquired

location_onEssen, North Rhine Westphalia
Founded
2018
Employees
17,000
Funding raised
$11.8M
Stage
Acquired

Galeria is a diverse company offering a wide range of products and services including fashion, accessories, beauty, home goods, toys, sports equipment, and technology. They cater to various interests and needs, making them a versatile brand in the market.

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 2)
Round Date Amount
Conventional Debt Apr 2026 $11.8M
Grant (prize money) Jan 2024 Undisclosed
Founders & key people
Tech stack
apple icloud mailcart functionalitychart.jscloudflarecloudflare bot managementcloudflare browser insights+14
#3
&Charge Series A
$5.8M Raised
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#3

&Charge Series A

location_onFrankfurt Am Main, Hesse
Founded
2019
Employees
25
Funding raised
$5.8M
Stage
Series A

Online platform that provides mobility services as a reward based on shopping. It provides a platform for electric mobility, sustainable mobility concepts, and exciting experiences in the community. It offers rewards for purchases, bookings & other activities. Users can redeem their kilometer rewards for free energy for an electric car or free rides with eScooter sharing, car sharing, ride-hailing, or other sustainab

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 1)
Round Date Amount
Series A Apr 2026 $5.8M
Tech stack
amazon cloudfrontamazon s3amazon sesamazon web servicesangularapple icloud mail+14
#4
Zeotap Series D
$116.9M Raised
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#4

Zeotap Series D

location_onBerlin, Berlin
Founded
2014
Employees
62
Funding raised
$116.9M
Stage
Series D

Provider of customer data platform with AI-powered insights and orchestration. The platform unifies customer data, enhances audience reach, and orchestrates omnichannel experiences. It offers real-time personalization, data governance, and privacy compliance. The platform provides tools for marketing, IT, and data teams across various industries. It supports use cases such as acquisition, loyalty, and customer experi

Funding rounds (7 disclosed of 11)
Round Date Amount
Series D Nov 2024 $25M
Conventional Debt Nov 2024 Undisclosed
Angel Feb 2024 Undisclosed
Angel Jan 2024 Undisclosed
Series C Nov 2022 Undisclosed
Series C Sep 2021 $11M
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#5
Razor Group Unicorn Series D
$1B Raised
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#5

Razor Group Unicorn Series D

location_onBerlin, Berlin
Founded
2020
Employees
450
Funding raised
$1B
Valuation
$1B · 2021
Stage
Series D

Platform acquiring Amazon FBA brands. The company acquires and operates small and medium-sized brands on Amazon. The company evaluates the Amazon FBA business by analyzing financial data or P and L and operations. After the analysis, the documents are signed and closes the deal with a fund transfer to reach the bank account within an additional week.

Funding rounds (8 disclosed of 8)
Round Date Amount
Series D Mar 2024 $100M
Series C Apr 2023 $88.4M
Series C Dec 2022 $74.3M
Series B Nov 2021 $125M
Conventional Debt May 2021 $375M
Series B May 2021 $25M
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Tech stack
apple icloud mailcloudflaregoogle font apigoogle hosted librarieshstshttp/3+9
#6
Foodji Series A
$23M Raised
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#6

Foodji Series A

location_onGrunwald, Bavaria
Founded
2016
Employees
97
Funding raised
$23M
Stage
Series A

Provider of automated food service solutions with fresh and healthy options. The company delivers convenient access to meals and snacks. It offers a variety of choices, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free selections. The company focuses on providing options for various workplace environments.

Funding rounds (3 disclosed of 3)
Round Date Amount
Series A Jan 2025 $5.3M
Conventional Debt Nov 2024 $26.4M
Series A Mar 2023 $23M
Tech stack
amazon cloudfrontamazon s3amazon sesamazon web servicesaosapple icloud mail+14
#7
Hive Series A
$72M Raised
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#7

Hive Series A

location_onBerlin, Berlin
Founded
2020
Employees
14
Funding raised
$72M
Valuation
$157M · 2021
Stage
Series A

Provider of end-to-end operations platform for direct-to-consumer and B2B growth. The platform offers order and inventory management, fulfillment, delivery, and freight services. It provides integrations to connect stores, tools, and carriers to centralize operations. The platform also offers delivery promise, European expansion, tracking and returns, custom packaging, and growth manager services.

Funding rounds (4 disclosed of 4)
Round Date Amount
Venture Debt Jun 2024 $10.7M
Series A Jun 2024 $30.2M
Series A Nov 2021 $34M
Seed Apr 2021 $7.9M
Tech stack
amazon s3amazon web servicesaxeptiocart functionalitycdnjscloudflare+14
#8
Chrono24 Unicorn Series C
$234.5M Raised
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#8

Chrono24 Unicorn Series C

location_onKarlsruhe, Baden-wurttemberg
Founded
2003
Employees
227
Funding raised
$234.5M
Valuation
$1B · 2021
Stage
Series C

Online marketplace platform offering pre-used luxury watches. The product catalog includes vintage watches, sports watches, women's watches, racing watches, chronometers, and more of different colors and brands.

Funding rounds (3 disclosed of 7)
Round Date Amount
Angel Jun 2024 Undisclosed
Series C Jul 2023 Undisclosed
Series C Aug 2021 $117.3M
Series B Sep 2019 $47.2M
Series A Jul 2015 $40.4M
Seed 2014 Undisclosed
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Tech stack
apple icloud mailborlabs cookiecart functionalitycloudflarecore-jsdetectify+14
#9
SellerX Unicorn Series B
$830.5M Raised
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#9

SellerX Unicorn Series B

location_onMeerbusch, North Rhine Westphalia
Founded
2020
Employees
700
Funding raised
$830.5M
Valuation
$1B · 2021
Stage
Series B

Provider of brand acquisition and management services for amazon-based retailers. The company acquires, operates small and medium-sized brands on Amazon. The acquiring process starts with a free valuation of the businesses, due diligence examination, legal documentation, and deal closing & fund transfer.

Funding rounds (5 disclosed of 7)
Round Date Amount
Series B May 2023 $64.1M
Series B Dec 2021 $500.3M
Conventional Debt Dec 2021 Undisclosed
Series B Aug 2021 $117.3M
Seed Mar 2021 $30.8M
Seed Nov 2020 $118M
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Tech stack
amazon web servicesapple icloud mailhstsmicrosoft 365next.jsnext.js app router+9
#10
Retraced Series A
$26.8M Raised
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#10

Retraced Series A

location_onDusseldorf, North Rhine Westphalia
Founded
2019
Employees
48
Funding raised
$26.8M
Stage
Series A

Provider of a platform for fashion and textile supply chain compliance. The platform offers supplier lifecycle management, risk assessment, and digital product passport services. It facilitates data validation, document management, and collaboration across supply chain tiers. The platform helps businesses meet regulatory demands and promote supply chain transparency.

Funding rounds (3 disclosed of 4)
Round Date Amount
Series A Sep 2024 $16.6M
Series A Oct 2022 $9M
Seed Feb 2021 $1.2M
Seed Feb 2020 Undisclosed
Tech stack
amazon sesamazon web servicesapple icloud mailcdnjscloudflarecloudflare bot management+14
#11
Talon One Acquired
$3.4M Raised
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#11

Talon One Acquired

location_onBerlin, Berlin
Founded
2015
Employees
58
Funding raised
$3.4M
Stage
Acquired

Talon.One offers a platform for brands to create, run and manage promotional campaigns. Brands can run coupons, discounts, loyalty and referral campaigns using this platform. The company offers a campaign manager dashboard to run and manage promotional campaigns. It also offers 3rd party integration with email, A/B testing, weather, customer support, dynamically exchange data. Clients include Casper, Delivery Hero an

Funding rounds (2 disclosed of 3)
Round Date Amount
Series B Jul 2025 $135M
Series A Dec 2018 $3.4M
Seed Dec 2015 Undisclosed
Tech stack
apple icloud mailbabelbackbone.jsbootstrapcloudflarecloudflare bot management+14
#12
Everphone Series D
$167.4M Raised
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#12

Everphone Series D

location_onBerlin, Berlin
Founded
2016
Employees
141
Funding raised
$167.4M
Stage
Series D

Provider of device as a service for mobile fleet management. The company offers procurement, staging, integration, delivery, and refurbishment of devices. It automates device fleet operations and logistics. The company integrates devices with software and ensures regulatory compliance. It also provides add-on services, including mobile device management support and mobile threat defense.

Funding rounds (8 disclosed of 8)
Round Date Amount
Series D Jan 2024 $22.9M
Conventional Debt Jan 2024 $272.3M
Series C Sep 2022 $32.1M
Conventional Debt Dec 2021 $135M
Series C Dec 2021 $65M
Series B Jul 2020 $39.9M
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Tech stack
cloudflarecloudflare bot managementfont awesomegoogle analyticsgoogle workspacehsts+9

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Funding & investor landscape

Total raised
$9B
across these companies
Companies funded
295
with disclosed funding
Highest-funded
$1B raised

Most active investors

HC HV Capital 37 investments in Retail H HTGF 29 investments in Retail GA German Accelerator 27 investments in Retail E Europa 22 investments in Retail II IFB Innovationsstarter 21 investments in Retail RI Rocket Internet 18 investments in Retail AC Acton Capital 16 investments in Retail E Earlybird 15 investments in Retail IV IBB Ventures 15 investments in Retail NA Next Commerce Accelerator 15 investments in Retail R Raffay 15 investments in Retail GP German Media Pool 13 investments in Retail

Notable founders in Germany Retail

AG Alexander Graf Co-Founder & Co-CEO Spryker Systems · $152M raised
BL Boris Lokschin Co-Founder & Co-CEO Spryker Systems · $152M raised
OB Olivier Bossche CEO GALERIA · $11.8M raised
EL Eugen Letkemann Co-Founder & CEO &Charge · $5.8M raised
SV Simon Vogt Co-Founder & Managing Director &Charge · $5.8M raised
DH Daniel Heer Co-Founder & CEO Zeotap · $116.9M raised
OD Oliver Dlugosch Co-Founder & COO Razor Group · $1B raised
CG Christoph Gamon Co-Founder & CSO Razor Group · $1B raised
MH Mark Hartmann Co-Founder Razor Group · $1B raised
TA Tushar Ahluwalia Co-Founder & CEO Razor Group · $1B raised
FT Fabian Thiele Chief of Staff - CEO Office Razor Group · $1B raised
FM Felix Munte Co-Founder & CEO & Managing Director Foodji · $23M raised

Frequently asked questions

How many Retail companies are there in Germany?
Radar tracks 2497 indexable Retail companies headquartered in Germany, India, that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Retail companies in Germany?
The Retail companies in Germany on this list have raised a combined $9B in disclosed equity funding across 295 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Retail company in Germany?
Razor Group is the highest-funded Retail company in Germany, with $1B in disclosed equity funding.
How many Retail companies in Germany are funded?
295 of the 2497 Retail companies in Germany on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Retail unicorns are there in Germany?
7 Retail companies in Germany on this list are valued at $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Germany Retail companies?
The most active investors in Germany Retail companies on this list include HV Capital, HTGF, German Accelerator, Europa, IFB Innovationsstarter.

Rankings are computed by Radar (Fliar BI) from the Radar company master and are updated periodically. Funding and momentum scores use disclosed equity-funding data only. Figures may lag private rounds. Last updated 2026-06-16.

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