# Zalando SE

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/zalando-se

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
- Website: www.zalando.com/
- Latest round: Series C (Aug 1, 2010)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Based in Germany, Zalando SE is an online platform dedicated to fashion and footwear, providing a diverse range of clothing, accessories, and lifestyle products to a broad consumer base across Europe.Zalando SE is an online retailer that specializes in fashion, operating from its headquarters in Berlin, Germany, since 2008. Founded by Carsten Keller, the company has evolved its business model over the years, establishing a significant presence in the European online retail market. Zalando has successfully managed 16 deals, culminating in an exit for all VC investors during the latest funding round, which raised EUR 645.00 mn, equal to the total amount raised.Zalando operates as a leading online platform specializing in footwear and fashion, offering a broad array of products that includes clothing, accessories, and lifestyle items for men, women, and children. Its core offerings encompass a diverse mix of brands ranging from high-end labels to affordable fashion. The platform facilitates an easy shopping experience by providing detailed product descriptions and customer reviews, ensuring buyers can make informed decisions based on fit, style, and quality. Zalando's services are tailored to enhance customer experience, with features like free returns, fast delivery options, and personalized recommendations based on shopping behavior.In 2022, Zalando generated revenue amounting to EUR 10,901,338,818.20, with an EBITDA of EUR 414,564,485.60 for the same year. The company operates a direct-to-consumer sales model, leveraging its extensive online marketplace to facilitate transactions between brands and end-users, while engaging in partnerships with fashion retailers to enhance product variety.Zalando is focused on expanding its product line and enhancing customer engagement through upcoming product launches, although specific details on new products or launch dates were not provided. The company is also exploring expansion into new European markets to broaden its reach further by the end of the next fiscal year. The recent funding round aimed to support these initiatives, ensuring that Zalando can maintain its operational capabilities and infrastructure as it moves forward.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Aug 1, 2010 — HV Capital, Kinnevik, Tengelmann Ventures Management
- Series B, Dec 1, 2009 — HV Capital, Rocket Internet SE, Tengelmann Ventures Management
- Series A, Oct 1, 2009 — HV Capital, Rocket Internet SE
- Seed, Sep 1, 2009 — HV Capital, Rocket Internet SE

## Investors

- HV Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hv-capital) — Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C
- Rocket Internet SE (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rocket-internet-se) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Tengelmann Ventures Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tengelmann-ventures-management) — Series B, Series C
- Kinnevik (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kinnevik) — Series C