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MarketplaceVC-backedSeries D
Berlin, Germany · Founded 2015

Sennder

Europe's leading digital road-freight forwarder.

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About Sennder

Berlin-based truckload broker — connecting shippers + carriers via tech. Acquired Uber Freight EU in 2021.

§ Pitch deck breakdown

How Sennder would pitch themselves.

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Target customer

European mid-market manufacturers + retailers shipping FTL/LTL across the EU — Siemens, Bosch, Henkel — frustrated by fragmented freight brokerage.

02

Problem they solve

European road freight (€350B market) is fragmented across 400K+ small carriers + thousands of brokers. Manual phone-and-email matching wastes 30% of trucking capacity.

03

Key differentiator

Largest digital broker in Europe — Uber Freight EU acquisition consolidated market share. Closed network of 13K vetted carriers ensures reliability + compliance.

04

Go-to-market strategy

Sales to enterprise European shippers (multinational HQs). Self-service portal for SMB shippers. Carrier-side mobile app for driver retention.

Company facts

Category
Marketplace
Funding stage
Series D
Total raised
$430M+
Founded
2015
Team size
501-1000
HQ
Berlin
Country
Germany
Website
sennder.com

Founders of Sennder

  • David Nothacker
  • Nicolaus Schefenacker
  • Julius Köhler

Investors backing Sennder

  • Accel
  • Lakestar
  • Project A

Frequently asked questions

What does Sennder do?

Berlin-based truckload broker — connecting shippers + carriers via tech. Acquired Uber Freight EU in 2021.

Where is Sennder based?

Sennder is based in Berlin, Germany.

When was Sennder founded?

Sennder was founded in 2015.

How much has Sennder raised?

Sennder has raised $430M+ in their Series D round.

Who founded Sennder?

Sennder was founded by David Nothacker, Nicolaus Schefenacker, Julius Köhler.

Who has invested in Sennder?

Sennder is backed by Accel, Lakestar, Project A.

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