Fulfillment Europe Gmbh

What Fulfillment Europe Gmbh does

Fulfillment Europe GmbH is a privately-held German limited liability company headquartered in Leipzig that provides third-party warehousing, picking, packing, shipping, and returns services for e-commerce businesses. The company operates a single-warehouse model out of a strategically located facility near Leipzig-Halle Airport, described as the world's largest handling airport for DHL. Its service portfolio is structured around three customer-segmented offerings: large and medium-sized online retailers, crowdfunding/Kickstarter projects (a legacy core competency originating from the board game industry), and startups and small online retailers. Underlying these are shared operational modules covering storage, software-supported order picking, packaging, multi-carrier shipping, and full returns management.

The technology stack centers on an ERP-driven inventory management system with digital picking workflows and direct integrations to major e-commerce marketplaces (Amazon, eBay, Kaufland) for automated order import and shipment tracking synchronization from a unified inventory. A planned customer portal aims to expose real-time stock levels to clients. Pricing is custom-quoted with multi-year contract cadence, and go-to-market is relationship-driven B2B direct sales with consultation-led engagement rather than broad marketing campaigns. The company reports 11-50 employees, lists 14+ named customers (predominantly board game publishers with one manufacturing enterprise and a small online retailer), and states that the majority of its customers are based abroad, indicating cross-border fulfillment operations despite German incorporation. No external funding, parent company, subsidiaries, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

Revenue mechanics are managed-services-based, anchored in volume-dependent fulfillment fees rather than any software licensing model. The business is led by Managing Director Melanie Dülsner, and there are no disclosed governance events (no funding rounds, acquisitions, regulatory actions, or leadership changes on record).

Name

Fulfillment Europe Gmbh

Legal name

Fulfillment Europe GmbH

Website

https://fulfillment-europe.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fulfillment Europe GmbH is a privately-held Leipzig-based 3PL that provides warehousing, picking, packing, shipping, and returns management for e-commerce retailers, crowdfunding/Kickstarter projects, and small online shops, with a stated core competency in the board game industry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

E-commerce fulfillment services

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (49211)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Marketplace / Multi-Client Fulfillment Centers (TLALADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Omnichannel Retail Fulfillment Centers (TLALADAC), Value-Added Services (VAS) Fulfillment Centers (Kitting, Labeling, Light Assembly) (TLALADAH), Subscription Box / Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Fulfillment Centers (TLALADAK), Bulky & Oversized E-commerce Fulfillment (Large Parcel/Two-Person Delivery Prep) (TLAIADAJ)

Keywords

• E-commerce fulfillment
• Order fulfillment services
• Warehouse logistics
• Crowdfunding fulfillment
• Returns management

Headquarters

HQ city

Leipzig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Fulfillment Services: B2B logistics and fulfillment services for e-commerce companies including warehousing, picking, packing, shipping, and returns management. Services are individually tailored to client needs with pricing likely based on volume and service requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fulfillment Europe provides outsourced warehousing, software-supported order picking, individual packaging, worldwide shipping, and complete returns management for e-commerce businesses. The core offering is delivered as three tailored service packages for large/medium-sized online retailers, crowdfunding and Kickstarter projects, and startups/small online retailers, all backed by an ERP-based inventory system and direct integrations with Amazon, eBay, and Kaufland marketplaces.

Product overview

Fulfillment Europe is a logistics and fulfillment company offering a unified service platform that handles the complete logistics and shipping process for e-commerce businesses. The core offering consists of three tailored fulfillment service tiers: (1) Fulfillment Services for Large and Medium-Sized Online Retailers, (2) Fulfillment Services for Crowdfunding and Kickstarter Projects, and (3) Fulfillment Services for Startups and Small Online Retailers. Underlying these customer-segmented services are shared operational modules including storage, picking, packaging, shipping, and return management. The company also provides multichannel fulfillment enabling orders from Amazon, eBay, and Kaufland marketplaces to be fulfilled from unified inventory. All services are characterized as individually tailored, flexible solutions with lean, fast, and secure processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fulfillment Services for Large and Medium-Sized Online Retailers Comprehensive logistics and shipping solutions for established online retailers, including international shipping, inventory management, software-supported picking, packaging, and complete returns processing with optimization consulting.
• Fulfillment Services for Crowdfunding and Kickstarter Projects Specialized fulfillment service for crowdfunding campaigns, supporting product delivery from manufacturer to warehouse, handling import/export and customs documentation, and shipping to backers worldwide, with deep expertise in board game and Kickstarter logistics.
• Fulfillment Services for Startups and Small Online Retailers Flexible, scalable fulfillment solutions tailored for young companies and small online shops, with numerous shop and merchandise management system interfaces, customer-oriented return management, and individual package assembly.
• Storage Services Safe and proper storage of goods in a modern high racking warehouse with complete inventory management, automatic stock receipt notifications, and regular inventory access.
• Picking Services Software-supported order picking with specially trained staff ensuring smooth and timely processing of orders.
• Packaging Services Careful and individual packaging adapted to product size and customer wishes, with optimal protection against transport damage from bumps and punctures.
• Shipping Services Worldwide shipping from small envelopes to pallet goods, standard or express delivery, leveraging numerous shipping partners for fast and cost-effective shipping.
• Return Management Services Complete returns processing including return label creation, incoming goods inspection, restocking, and reshipment.
• Multichannel Fulfillment Fulfillment from a single inventory across multiple sales channels with automatic order import and direct shipment tracking data reporting to marketplaces.

Named customers13 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AmazoncoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform integration for multichannel fulfillment. Orders from Amazon are automatically imported and shipment tracking data is reported back after shipping from a single inventory.
• eBaycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform integration enabling automatic order import from eBay marketplace with tracking data synchronization.
• KauflandcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with German e-commerce marketplace Kaufland for multichannel fulfillment operations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ShipBob: US-headquartered global e-commerce 3PL with a technology-led platform, marketplace integrations, and an expanding European footprint. Comparable in service scope (warehousing, fulfillment, returns, integrations) but operates at significantly greater scale and with deeper proprietary technology.
• ShipMonk: US-based multichannel fulfillment 3PL serving SMB to mid-market e-commerce sellers with proprietary WMS software and integrations across major marketplaces. Comparable technology stack and customer-segment focus, though larger scale and US-centric.

Direct peers

• Logistic: European e-commerce fulfillment provider focused on DTC and SME merchants with European warehouse network. Competes in the same core market and customer segment as Fulfillment Europe.
• Huboo: UK-based e-commerce fulfillment 3PL offering multichannel fulfillment, returns, and marketplace integrations for SMB and mid-market online retailers. Closest geographic and service-model parallel to Fulfillment Europe, though serving a broader e-commerce base rather than a board-game niche.
• Cubyn: France-based e-commerce fulfillment 3PL providing warehousing, picking, packing, shipping, and returns for DTC brands across multiple European marketplaces. Comparable as a European multichannel fulfillment provider with similar service modules.
• RedStag Fulfillment: US-based e-commerce 3PL specializing in large, heavy, and high-value goods — a comparable specialization to Fulfillment Europe's board game focus (bulky, multi-component SKUs requiring careful handling).
• Byrd: Berlin-based European e-commerce fulfillment network offering warehousing, shipping, and returns across multiple countries. Competes directly with Fulfillment Europe in the German market for cross-border e-commerce fulfillment.

Emerging players

• Fulfyld: US-focused e-commerce 3PL providing end-to-end fulfillment with technology integrations. Smaller-scale peer with overlapping service model and customer profile (SMB and mid-market DTC).
• ShipHero: E-commerce fulfillment provider offering both 3PL services and WMS software. Comparable in combining fulfillment services with technology integrations, though the strategic emphasis is on technology licensing.

Regional players

• DocShipper: France-based e-commerce fulfillment and sourcing 3PL serving European online retailers. Comparable in service scope (warehousing, fulfillment, returns) with a similar SMB-to-mid-market focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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