Liefergrün

About Liefergrün

Liefergrün operates as a technology and logistics platform focused on providing sustainable last-mile delivery services for the e-commerce sector. The company was established in 2020 by co-founders Niklas Tauch, Max Schleper, and Robin Wingenbach with the mission to create an emission-free, fair, and convenient delivery experience. Originally founded in Münster and later headquartered in Berlin, the company aimed to address the significant carbon footprint of the last-mile delivery segment by deploying a fleet of cargo bikes and electric vehicles.

The business model centered on integrating with online retailers to offer their end-customers a premium, green delivery option. Liefergrün's technology platform enabled features such as real-time tracking, selectable two-hour and next-day delivery windows, and management of return shipments. This service was designed to provide consumers with greater control over their delivery experience, a feature often lacking in standard parcel delivery. The company served major brands, including Adidas, Dyson, H&M, and Shop Apotheke, operating across numerous German cities and expanding into Vienna, Austria. Revenue was generated by providing these specialized delivery services to its corporate clients.

The company demonstrated significant early growth, securing a €3 million seed round in early 2022, followed by a €12 million Series A funding round in September 2022, led by eCAPITAL with participation from existing investors like Speedinvest and Norrsken VC. At its peak, Liefergrün employed over 100 people and managed a fleet of around 300 drivers, handling tens of thousands of parcels daily. Despite its rapid growth and substantial funding, the company faced financial difficulties. High operational costs, including a monthly burn rate of approximately one million euros at its peak, and challenges inherent in its capital-intensive, low-margin business model led to the company filing for preliminary insolvency in early 2024.