e velopment
e-velopment is a Hamburg-based German software house (est. 2000, ~50 employees) that develops the in-house 360e ERP and WMS platform for e-commerce, mail-order, and omnichannel retail companies in the DACH Mittelstand market, sold via subscription, implementation services, and standalone SMART Apps like ePayment and eOMS.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersHamburg, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What e velopment does
e-velopment GmbH is a Hamburg-based private German software house founded in 2000 that develops and sells the 360e platform — a modular ERP (360e Business) and warehouse management system (360e Logistik) targeting e-commerce, mail-order, and omnichannel retail companies in the DACH Mittelstand segment. The platform is built and maintained in-house, released on a two-week continuous delivery cadence, and integrates with major warehouse automation technologies (AutoStore, Knapp OSR Shuttle, hanging conveyors) and payment providers (PayPal, Klarna, Amazon Pay, Adyen, Apple Pay, and others) through standardized interfaces and a REST API. Beyond the core ERP/WMS, e-velopment sells SMART Apps including ePayment (multi-PSP payment orchestration), eOMS (document/output management), ePOS (cloud point-of-sale), and logistics-specific modules (Pick2Cart, Pick2Light, Selektive Optimierung, Returns Management, Meterware, Collection Planning, Cross-Docking).
The company operates a hybrid go-to-market: direct enterprise field sales with consultative workshops and agile Scrum-based implementation projects, complemented by managed cloud hosting (the e-velopment Cloud, operated with MCS GmbH in ISO/IEC 27001 certified German data centers) and tiered support levels (Standard and Premium). Revenue streams include recurring software subscriptions, cloud managed services, professional services/implementation, and transaction-based fees from ePayment. Customers include 3Pagen, Popken Fashion, E.M.P. Merchandising, Arnulf Betzold, VBS Hobby Service, engelhorn, THE BRITISH SHOP, alsa-hundewelt, and others, with multi-year relationships (some since 2003) and a footprint spanning 41 delivered countries and 250 sales channels processing 14 million orders per year. The company employs approximately 50 people, completed a Management-Buy-Out in 2019, and is led by Julius Hansen (sole managing director since May 2024).
e velopment firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- e velopment
- Legal name
- e-velopment GmbH
- Website
- https://e-velopment.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- e-velopment is a Hamburg-based German software house (est. 2000, ~50 employees) that develops the in-house 360e ERP and WMS platform for e-commerce, mail-order, and omnichannel retail companies in the DACH Mittelstand market, sold via subscription, implementation services, and standalone SMART Apps like ePayment and eOMS.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
e velopment industry classification
Industry- Product category
- E-commerce ERP and WMS Software
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (5132), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)
- SIC
- Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Distribution & Wholesale ERP (Inventory, Order, Warehouse) (HDAEAEAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Retail ERP (Merchandising, POS Back Office) (HDAEAEAD), ERP Extensions & Add-ons (CPQ, Billing, Revenue Management) (HDAEAEAO), Fulfillment Technology & Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) (CRAFAMAB), Automated / Robotics-Enabled Fulfillment Centers (AS/RS, AMRs, Goods-to-Person) (TLALADAL)
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Where e velopment is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hamburg
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
e velopment business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Software Licenses (ERP & WMS): e-velopment generates revenue primarily through the sale and licensing of its 360e ERP and WMS software platform. The software can be deployed on-premise or via the e-velopment Cloud. Licensing is typically subscription-based (annual billing cadence). Support and maintenance are included or sold as separate service levels (Standard and Premium).
- Cloud Hosting (e-velopment Cloud): Revenue from managed cloud hosting services for the 360e platform, operated in partnership with MCS GmbH. Includes ISO-certified German data centers, daily backups, and 24/7 support.
- Implementation & Consulting Services: Revenue from project implementation, system integration, consulting, and training services. Projects follow an agile Scrum methodology and typically include system integration, data migration, and go-live support.
- SMART App Modules (ePayment, eOMS, ePOS): Revenue from supplementary SMART App modules including ePayment (payment integration), eOMS (output management), and ePOS (point of sale). ePayment works independently of the 360e ERP/WMS, broadening the revenue base to non-360e customers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Standard Service Level — included support and maintenance |
| Subscription | Annual | Premium Service Level — enhanced support with intensive personal care |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | ePayment — No monthly or setup fees, transaction-based |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels11 records
e velopment product offering
Product offeringCore offering
e-velopment develops and sells the 360e ERP and WMS software platform for e-commerce, retail, and mail-order companies. The platform includes 360e Business (ERP) for order, customer, merchandise, and debtor management, and 360e Logistik (WMS) for warehouse operations including picking, packing, shipping, and returns. The software is sold with agile implementation services, available on-premise or via the e-velopment Cloud, and supported by SMART App add-ons for payments, output management, POS, and warehouse automation.
Product overview
e-velopment is a German software house offering the 360e platform — a modular ERP and WMS solution for e-commerce, retail, and mail-order businesses. The platform consists of two core products: 360e Business (ERP) covering order management, customer management, assortment planning, purchasing, and debtor management, and 360e Logistik (WMS) controlling warehouse operations including picking, packing, shipping, and returns. Both can be used independently or in combination. The platform is extended by SMART Apps including ePayment (multi-provider payment processing), eOMS (output/document management), Pick2Cart and Pick2Light (warehouse picking strategies), and specialty modules for POS, marketplace integration, risk management, and returns management. e-velopment also provides its own cloud hosting infrastructure in partnership with MCS GmbH, and a customer support portal (eOS) via Atlassian Jira. The company has over 25 years of market presence, with operations handling over 14 million orders per year across 250 sales channels in 41 countries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- 360e: The 360e product suite includes WMS (360e Logistik) and ERP (360e Business) solutions for e-commerce, retail, and mail-order companies.
- SMART Apps
Products and services
- 360e Business (ERP) Enterprise Resource Planning software for e-commerce, retail, and mail-order businesses covering order management, customer management, assortment planning, purchasing, and debtor management. Can be deployed standalone or combined with 360e Logistik.
- 360e Logistik (WMS) Warehouse Management System that controls, monitors, and optimizes warehouse processes including goods receiving, storage, picking, packing, shipping, and returns, with integration to warehouse automation systems such as AutoStore, shuttle systems, hanging conveyors, and Pick2Cart/Pick2Light.
- ePayment SMART App Payment integration SMART App that connects multiple payment service providers and modern payment methods (PayPal, Klarna, Amazon Pay, credit card, SEPA, Sofort, Adyen, Mollie, Apple Pay, iDeal, and many others) into the ERP. Supports billing agreements, capture consolidation, automatic reconciliation, and transaction-based pricing with no monthly fees. Works with 360e or any other ERP.
- eOMS (Output Management System) Output Management System that automates creation of business documents (invoices, delivery notes, contracts, customer letters, vouchers) using configurable Jasper Studio templates. Browser-based interface with REST API for integration with any ERP system, independent of the 360e platform.
- e-velopment Cloud Managed cloud hosting platform for the 360e software, operated exclusively for e-velopment customers in partnership with MCS GmbH. ISO/IEC 27001 certified data centers in Germany with daily backups, firewall, VPN, 24/7/365 support, and personal account management. Available alongside on-premise deployment.
Quantifiable outcome
- 14 million orders processed per year across the customer base
- +10 more outcomes
Companies that use e velopment
Customer profileNamed customers17 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
e velopment technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration24 records
AI capability1 record
Feature16 records
e velopment partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- MCS GmbHcoree-velopment partnered with MCS GmbH (a Hamburg-based hosting, cloud operator, and system house with nearly 30 years of experience) to deliver the e-velopment Cloud platform. MCS is responsible for operating the cloud infrastructure in Germany. The e-velopment Cloud is an exclusive, validated environment exclusively for e-velopment customers, providing ISO/IEC 27001 certified data centers, daily backups, firewall, VPN connections, and 24/7/365 service.
- Knapp AGcoreKnapp AG, an Austrian provider of warehouse automation systems, partnered with e-velopment for the integration of the OSR Shuttle Evo automated shuttle system into 360e Logistik WMS. The integration was implemented for Arnulf Betzold GmbH via a newly developed interface, enabling intelligent connection of the automation system into the overall warehouse process.
- Fortna PierauminorFortna Pierau is a logistics consulting and systems integrator that partnered with e-velopment on the Arnulf Betzold warehouse expansion project, helping integrate the OSR Shuttle Evo automation system with 360e Logistik.
- SchönenbergercoreSchönenberger is a provider of hanging conveyor systems for garment logistics. THE BRITISH SHOP integrated a Schönenberger hanging conveyor with 360e Logistik via a custom interface, enabling automated sorting and processing of hanging garments from goods receiving through to shipping.
- PayPalcorePayPal is a supported payment method within the ePayment SMART App. PayPal processing is integrated into the 360e ERP and works independently for non-360e customers. PayPal's checkout reportedly increases conversion by 84% (per Nielsen study). PayPal is one of many payment providers supported by ePayment.
- KlarnacoreKlarna is a supported 'buy now, pay later' payment method integrated into ePayment since May 2023. Enables invoice and installment payments for end customers at e-commerce shops using 360e or any other ERP.
- Amazon PaycoreAmazon Pay is a supported payment method via ePayment, used by customers including VBS Hobby Service for simplified checkout integration.
- AutoStorecoreAutoStore is an automated warehouse storage and retrieval system. E.M.P. Merchandising implemented AutoStore with over 120 robots and ~80,000 bins, integrated into 360e Logistik via AutoStore's standard interface. The integration covers goods receiving, replenishment, picking (single and multi-unit), returns, inventory, and cross-docking.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
e velopment competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- PSI Software: PSI Software is a German software vendor offering ERP, WMS, and supply chain management solutions across multiple industries including retail and wholesale. As a much larger incumbent with broader industry coverage, PSI competes in the same enterprise ERP/WMS category as 360e but with a wider portfolio.
- Manhattan Associates: Manhattan Associates is a global leader in supply chain, warehouse management, and omnichannel commerce solutions. Comparable as a WMS/warehouse automation provider competing for similar mid-market and enterprise retail/e-commerce customers as 360e Logistik, but with substantially broader scale and global footprint.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365: Microsoft Dynamics 365 (including Business Central and Dynamics NAV/AX) is a broad ERP/CRM platform competing with 360e Business. Notably referenced as Arnulf Betzold's existing ERP system in customer integrations, indicating it is an adjacent system competing for the same retail ERP wallet share.
- Körber (Supply Chain / formerly HighJump): Körber's Supply Chain division (incorporating the former HighJump WMS) provides warehouse management solutions globally, including to retail and e-commerce customers. Competes with 360e Logistik in WMS deployments but at a broader scale and with deeper resources.
- SAP SE: SAP is the dominant global ERP vendor with S/4HANA and SAP Business One offerings that compete broadly in the same retail/wholesale ERP space as 360e Business. While SAP typically serves larger enterprises, its Mittelstand-focused offerings (Business One) overlap with e-velopment's target segment.
Emerging players
- Sana Commerce: Sana Commerce is an e-commerce ERP integration platform (built on Microsoft Dynamics) focused on B2B and B2C retail merchants. While not a direct WMS competitor, it overlaps with 360e's e-commerce/mail-order ERP positioning, particularly for mid-market European retailers.
- Lobster_data: Lobster_data is a German EDI, EAI, and API integration platform enabling data exchange between ERP, WMS, and e-commerce systems. Adjacent/competitor to the integration/interoperability layer of 360e, particularly for customers seeking middleware-style integration solutions.
- Pickware: Pickware is a German WMS and merchandise management app tightly integrated with Shopware e-commerce platform. As a younger, cloud-native WMS targeting DACH e-commerce SMBs, it represents an emerging competitive alternative to 360e Logistik for smaller merchants.
Regional players
- Acteos: Acteos is a French-German ERP and WMS software vendor specializing in logistics and supply chain solutions. Comparable to e-velopment in offering integrated ERP/WMS for retail and logistics, primarily operating in France/Germany — adjacent to e-velopment's DACH focus.
Direct peers
- SIEVERS-SNC: SIEVERS-SNC is a German software company offering backoffice and ERP/WMS software specifically for mail-order and e-commerce retailers in the DACH market. Directly competes with e-velopment's 360e platform in the same Mittelstand e-commerce/mail-order segment with comparable deployment models.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
e velopment financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
e velopment leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
e velopment funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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e velopment M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about e velopment
What does e velopment do?
e-velopment develops and sells the 360e ERP and WMS software platform for e-commerce, retail, and mail-order companies. The platform includes 360e Business (ERP) for order, customer, merchandise, and debtor management, and 360e Logistik (WMS) for warehouse operations including picking, packing, shipping, and returns. The software is sold with agile implementation services, available on-premise or via the e-velopment Cloud, and supported by SMART App add-ons for payments, output management, POS, and warehouse automation.
Is e velopment a public or private company?
e velopment is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was e velopment founded?
e velopment was founded in 2000. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is e velopment based?
e velopment is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does e velopment make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Software Licenses (ERP & WMS) is the primary driver. The others are cloud Hosting (e-velopment Cloud), implementation & Consulting Services and SMART App Modules (ePayment, eOMS, ePOS).
Who are e velopment's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are PSI Software, Manhattan Associates, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Körber (Supply Chain / formerly HighJump) and SAP SE. Emerging players are Sana Commerce, Lobster_data and Pickware. Acteos is listed as a regional player. SIEVERS-SNC is listed as a direct peer.
Does e velopment have an API?
No public API is recorded for e velopment.
What industry is e velopment in?
e velopment's product category is E-commerce ERP and WMS Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAEAEAC, Distribution & Wholesale ERP (Inventory, Order, Warehouse), with a secondary code of HDAEAEAD, Retail ERP (Merchandising, POS Back Office). Its NAICS code is 5132 and its SIC code is 7372.