247 Distribution Ltd.

What 247 Distribution Ltd. does

247 Distribution Ltd. (legally 24/7 Distribution GmbH, operating as 247dist) is a Germany-based e-commerce distributor of skateboarding, BMX, and action-sports equipment, apparel, and accessories. The company runs the 247dist.com storefront, a Shopify-powered online retail platform that catalogs over 3,000 SKUs spanning hardgoods (skateboard decks, completes, wheels, trucks, longboards, cruisers), parts and components, BMX bikes, full apparel lines for male, female, and kids, protection equipment, accessories, and snow-protection gear. The assortment includes more than 50 brands such as Santa Cruz, Thrasher, Independent, Powell Peralta, Bones, TSG, and others, with product pricing displayed in EUR ranging from approximately €2.50 to €159.99.

Name

247 Distribution Ltd.

Legal name

24/7 Distribution GmbH

Website

https://247dist.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

247 Distribution Ltd. (247dist) is a Germany-based e-commerce distributor selling skateboarding, BMX, and action-sports equipment, apparel, and accessories to European consumers and skate-shop retailers via a Shopify storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Munster

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Revenue generated through direct sales of skateboarding equipment, apparel, accessories, and protective gear through their e-commerce platform. Sales appear to be one-time transactional purchases with no subscription component visible. The company offers bulk/wholesale pricing through quantity discounts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

247 Distribution Ltd. (24/7 Distribution GmbH, doing business as 247dist) is a Germany-based wholesale and retail distributor of skateboarding, longboarding, BMX, and action sports equipment, apparel, protective gear, and accessories. The company operates a Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront serving both individual consumers and skate shops across Europe with multi-country shipping, quantity discount programs for bulk buyers, and a catalog of over 3,000 SKUs spanning 50+ authentic skateboard brands.

Product overview

247dist is a B2B wholesale distribution platform for the skateboarding and action sports industry. The platform operates as a unified e-commerce portal offering an extensive portfolio organized across Hardgoods (skateboard decks, complete skateboards, wheels, trucks, longboards, cruisers), Parts & Components (griptape, bearings, hardware, bushings), BMX & Dirtbikes, Clothing (male, female, and kids), Protection Equipment (helmets, knee/elbow guards, crashpants), Accessories (caps, bags, stickers), and Snow Protection (snowboard helmets, goggles). The platform distributes products from numerous skateboarding brands including Independent, Santa Cruz, Thrasher, TSG, Powell Peralta, Creature, Bones Bearings, Bones Wheels, and many others. The site operates on Shopify infrastructure with quantity discount options for bulk orders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 247dist Wholesale Distribution Platform B2B and B2C e-commerce platform enabling retailers and individual consumers to browse, search, and order from a comprehensive catalog of skateboarding and action sports products, with quantity discount programs for bulk wholesale buyers and multi-country European shipping.
• Hardgoods (Skateboards, Longboards, Cruisers) Core product line including skateboard decks, complete skateboards, wheels, trucks, and cruiser boards with various sizes and specifications from brands such as Powell Peralta, Santa Cruz, Independent, and others.
• Parts and Components Skateboard parts including griptape, bearings, hardware, bushings, rails, skate-tools, riser/shock pads, wax, kingpins, and pivot cups from brands such as Bones Bearings, MOB Griptape, and Bronson Speed Co.
• BMX and Dirtbikes BMX Freestyle bikes, dirt bikes, and roller derby equipment for action sports riders.
• Protection Equipment Safety gear including helmets (skate, bike, snow), knee/elbow/wrist guards, fullface helmets, crashpants, backprotectors, and protection sets, primarily featuring the TSG brand.
• Accessories Accessories including caps, beanies, belts, backpacks, bags, wallets, sunglasses, gloves, stickers, DVDs, laces, and magazines from brands such as Herschel and Thrasher.
• Snow Protection Snow-specific protection including snowboard helmets and goggles for winter action sports enthusiasts.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform provider powering the 247dist.com online store. Platform handles product catalog, shopping cart, checkout, and customer management functionality.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Skatepro: Major European online skate and action-sports retailer (Denmark-based) selling decks, completes, apparel, and protection gear across multiple countries. Directly comparable to 247dist in product mix, European DTC focus, and B2B/B2C model.
• Titus: German skate specialist retailer and online shop with deep catalog of skate hardgoods, apparel, and footwear. Closest geographic and assortment competitor to 247dist in the German-speaking market.
• Slam City Skates: Established UK-based skate retailer with both a flagship London store and a long-running e-commerce site. Comparable in carrying premium skate brands and serving a European skateboarding customer base.
• Planet Sports: European action-sports online retailer carrying skate, snow, surf, and streetwear. Overlaps with 247dist across hardgoods, apparel, and protective gear for action-sports consumers.
• Blue Tomato: Austrian-rooted action-sports retailer (now part of Zumiez) operating across Europe with combined online and physical stores. Overlaps directly with 247dist on skate, snow, and apparel, but at larger scale and with omnichannel presence.
• Boardsport: German skate and snowboard e-commerce specialist with deep category coverage in decks, bindings, boots, and apparel. Comparable on European DTC distribution of action-sports hardgoods and apparel.

Broad incumbents

• Tactics: Large US-based skate, snow, and apparel retailer with deep online catalog of premium skate brands (Independent, Spitfire, Powell Peralta, etc.). Comparable on catalog model and category mix, but US-focused.
• CCS: Long-standing US skate and streetwear retailer with a deep online catalog. Comparable in carrying heritage skate brands and skate-specific apparel/footwear, but operates primarily in North America.
• Zumiez: North American action-sports specialty retailer (and owner of Blue Tomato) operating a large omnichannel storefront model across skate, snow, and streetwear. Relevant comparator for retail format and category breadth at much larger scale.

Regional players

• Surfdome: UK-based multi-category action-sports retailer (skate, surf, snow) operating online primarily into the UK/Ireland market. Comparable assortment to 247dist but with a different geographic concentration.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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