Prowito Gmbh

What Prowito Gmbh does

Prowito GmbH is a privately held German logistics services company headquartered in Barbing, with warehouse operations in Regensburg. The company operates as a full-service 3PL provider organized around four integrated service pillars: (1) Fulfillment — covering warehousing, pick-and-pack, B2C shipping, B2B direct shipping (Streckenversand), dropshipping, and returns management, with IT interfaces to major e-commerce platforms and ERP systems for inventory and order data exchange; (2) Cold & Frozen Shipping (Kühlversand & Tiefkühlversand) — temperature-controlled storage and packaging down to -23°C, with MHD (shelf-life) and batch tracking, certified under BIO and IFS Logistics standards; (3) Custom Advent Calendars (Adventskalender) — design, production, storage, and B2B/B2C fulfillment of branded themed advent calendars; and (4) Service & Consulting — 360° project support including product development, supply chain setup, sales channel buildout, and procurement services. Its core technology consists of integration interfaces to common online shops, ERP systems, and carrier networks (UPS, DHL, DPD), plus barcode/weight verification at picking and real-time shipment tracking — no proprietary AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

Prowito primarily serves D2C and e-commerce brands with a sales-led, relationship-driven go-to-market. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting project-by-project B2B engagement rather than standardized SKU offerings. The customer base is concentrated in the German D2C food and beverage startup segment — including Freche Freunde, Yamo, Grillido, Frank Juice, Wholey, IceDate, Planted, Doerrwerk — with additional customers in cosmetics (Ido Bio), sustainability (Less Waste Club), and food/cleantech (Lostopia, Arva Greentech). The company is managed by two Geschäftsführer (Managing Directors): Bernhard Gürster and Ralf Hofmann, with Maximilian Glas as content-responsible person under § 18 Abs. 2 MStV and Anna Hutzler handling HR/recruitment.

The business operates exclusively within the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and competes on regulatory certifications (IFS Logistics, BIO/EG-Öko Verordnung, FSC, Öko Kontrollstelle, LUCID) rather than scale. With only 1-10 employees, Prowito is a small specialist player rather than a volume 3PL; its defensibility lies in certified organic/cold-chain handling capability, themed advent calendar production expertise, and embedded integration with its core D2C food startup customers.

Name

Prowito Gmbh

Legal name

Prowito GmbH

Website

https://prowito.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Prowito GmbH is a German DACH-region 3PL provider offering e-commerce fulfillment, certified cold/frozen chain logistics, custom branded advent calendar production, and 360° project consulting, primarily serving D2C food, beverage, and consumer product startups across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics and Fulfillment Services

NAICS

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191), Packing and Crating (488991)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLALABAL

Cold Chain Fulfillment & Pick-Pack (E-grocery/D2C)

Transportation & Logistics/Warehousing & Storage (Cold Chain, Fulfillment, Depots)/Cold Chain Warehousing & Refrigerated Storage

SECONDARYTLAIAGAK

Cold-Chain Packaging & Pack-Out Services (Gel Packs, Dry Ice, Insulated Shippers)

Transportation & Logistics/Third-Party & Fourth-Party Logistics (3PL/4PL) / Contract Logistics/Packaging, Repackaging & Co-Packing Services

SECONDARYTLAAALAH

Cold-Chain / Perishable Returns (Grocery, Meal Kits)

Transportation & Logistics/Courier, Express & Parcel (CEP) / Last-Mile Delivery/Reverse Logistics & Returns Pickup

SECONDARYTLAIANAJ

Reverse Logistics Coordination (Non-Asset-Based Returns Management)

Transportation & Logistics/Third-Party & Fourth-Party Logistics (3PL/4PL) / Contract Logistics/Non-Asset-Based 3PL Services

Keywords

• E-commerce fulfillment
• Cold chain logistics
• Frozen shipping services
• Custom advent calendar production
• Logistics consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Barbing

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. E-Commerce Fulfillment Services: Full logistics process management including goods receipt, storage, pick and pack, B2C shipping, B2B direct shipping, and returns management for online retailers
2. Cold & Frozen Shipping Solutions: Temperature-controlled packaging solutions and logistics for chilled and deep-frozen products in B2B and B2C contexts
3. Custom Advent Calendar Production: Development, production, and fulfillment of personalized advent calendars including sourcing, packaging, storage, and distribution
4. Project Planning & Consulting: 360-degree project support including product development, supply chain setup, sales channel building, and business consulting services
5. Dropshipping Services: Warehousing and shipment preparation services with delivery in the client's company name through major carriers (UPS, DHL, DPD)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Prowito GmbH is a full-service logistics provider offering end-to-end e-commerce fulfillment (warehousing, pick and pack, B2C/B2B shipping, dropshipping, and returns management), temperature-controlled cold and deep-frozen shipping with storage down to -23°C, custom Advent calendar design and production, and 360-degree project consulting covering supply chain setup and distribution network buildout. The company serves D2C brands, e-commerce retailers, and food/beverage companies across the DACH region through direct sales-led project engagement.

Product overview

Prowito GmbH is a full-service logistics provider operating four integrated service pillars: (1) Fulfillment — covering warehousing, pick & pack, B2C/B2B shipping, dropshipping, and returns management with IT interfaces to major online shops and ERP systems; (2) Kühlversand & Tiefkühlversand — temperature-controlled cold chain and frozen logistics with storage at -23°C and certified packaging solutions; (3) Adventskalender — custom advent calendar design, production, and fulfillment for brands; and (4) Service & Beratung — project development, supply chain setup, sales/distribution support, business consulting, and procurement services. The portfolio is unified under a 360° project service approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fulfillment End-to-end e-commerce fulfillment covering goods receipt, warehousing, pick and pack, B2C shipping, B2B direct shipping (Streckenversand), dropshipping, and returns management. Includes IT interface connections to common online shops and ERP systems for automated data exchange and real-time inventory visibility. Targeted at online retailers and D2C brands seeking to outsource their logistics operations.
• Kühlversand & Tiefkühlversand (Cold and Deep-Frozen Shipping) Temperature-controlled cold chain and frozen shipping solutions for B2B and B2C distribution, with refrigerated and deep-frozen storage down to -23°C, specialized cooling packaging via packaging partners, MHD and batch tracking, and certified handling under BIO/Öko and IFS Logistics standards. Designed for food, beverage, and organic brands shipping perishable goods.
• Adventskalender (Custom Advent Calendar Production) Custom-designed and produced Advent calendars with individualized branding, covering concept, development, production, storage, and B2B/B2C shipping fulfillment. Leverages years of themed Advent calendar experience and an international packaging partner network to deliver premium seasonal brand experiences for marketing campaigns.
• Service & Beratung (360° Project Consulting) 360-degree project support including product development, project planning and steering, supply chain setup, sales and distribution network buildout, business consulting, and procurement services. Targeted at start-ups and growing companies needing comprehensive logistics and operational expertise.

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Less Waste ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of Less Waste Club. Joint initiative with The Rainforest Project to actively preserve existing rainforest areas in Peru. Through preservation of existing forest areas, they protect habitats and preserve intact CO2 storage from illegal deforestation.
• UPScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term shipping carrier partnership for domestic and international package delivery services. UPS is one of the primary carriers used for dropshipping fulfillment operations.
• DHLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term shipping carrier partnership for domestic and international package delivery services. DHL is one of the primary carriers used for dropshipping fulfillment operations.
• DPDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term shipping carrier partnership for domestic and international package delivery services. DPD is one of the primary carriers used for dropshipping fulfillment operations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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