Sennder
Berlin-based truckload broker — connecting shippers + carriers via tech. Acquired Uber Freight EU in 2021.
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Raised
- $430M+
- Stage
- Series D
- Founded
- 2015
- Category
- Marketplace
- Funding
- VC-backed
- Team
- 501-1000
Funding figures as of Jul 2025 · not independently verified
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 as of Jul 2025.
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.
How Sennder would pitch themselves
● Editorial01Target customer
European mid-market manufacturers + retailers shipping FTL/LTL across the EU — Siemens, Bosch, Henkel — frustrated by fragmented freight brokerage.
02Problem 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.
03Key differentiator
Largest digital broker in Europe — Uber Freight EU acquisition consolidated market share. Closed network of 13K vetted carriers ensures reliability + compliance.
04Go-to-market strategy
Sales to enterprise European shippers (multinational HQs). Self-service portal for SMB shippers. Carrier-side mobile app for driver retention.