What is Hived?
Hived operates at the intersection of logistics technology and environmental sustainability. By deploying a 100% electric fleet, the company addresses the 'last-mile' delivery challenge—a segment historically characterized by high carbon emissions and operational inefficiencies. Unlike traditional logistics providers, Hived integrates human-centric service models with advanced routing software to optimize delivery speed and reliability. This dual-focus approach has allowed the firm to capture significant market share among e-commerce retailers who prioritize both customer experience and corporate social responsibility. The company's platform is engineered to integrate seamlessly with existing retail workflows, providing a scalable solution for urban environments where emission regulations are increasingly stringent.
How much funding has Hived raised?
Hived has raised a total of $56.8M across 3 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$2.4M
Series A
$12.4M
Series B
$42M
Angel/Seed (2021): $2.4M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series A (2023): $12.4M led by Eka Ventures, Maersk Growth, and Planet A Ventures
Series B (2025): $42M supported by Marunouchi Innovation Partners, Rocketship, Elemental Impact, and NordicNinja
Key Investors in Hived
Marunouchi Innovation Partners
A venture firm backed by Mitsubishi Corporation that provides growth capital to startups with advanced climate technologies, aiming to foster a carbon-neutral society by 2050.
Rocketship.vc
A global early-stage venture capital firm that utilizes machine learning and data science to identify and scale high-potential technology companies across diverse international markets.
NordicNinja
A venture capital firm focused on the Nordic-Baltic region, specializing in Series A investments for deep tech and decarbonization startups that aim to scale globally.
What's next for Hived?
With the successful closure of this Series B round, Hived is well-positioned to accelerate its geographic expansion and technological development. The strategic backing from climate-focused and data-driven investors suggests a roadmap centered on scaling its proprietary delivery network and enhancing its machine learning capabilities for route optimization. As the company matures, the focus will likely shift toward deepening its integration with large-scale retail partners and potentially expanding its footprint into additional European markets. By leveraging this capital, Hived aims to solidify its status as the standard-bearer for sustainable urban logistics, effectively bridging the gap between high-efficiency e-commerce demands and the urgent necessity for carbon-neutral infrastructure.
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