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David Nothacker

Co-Founder & CEO at sennder, sennder
Berlin, Berlin,Germany
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David Nothacker's Overview

Total Experience16 years
Companysennder
CountryGermany

David Nothacker is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of sennder, a pioneering digital freight-forwarder based in Germany. With a vision to revolutionize the European logistics industry, he co-founded sennder in 2015 to connect commercial shippers with small to medium-sized carriers, aiming to digitalize, optimize, and decarbonize road freight. Under his leadership, sennder has become one of Europe's leading logistics platforms, achieving unicorn status and expanding its operations across the continent. Before embarking on his entrepreneurial journey, David gained valuable experience in strategy and consulting at Roland Berger. He holds an MBA from INSEAD, which equipped him with the business acumen to scale sennder into a major player in the tech and logistics space.

Professional Summary

David Nothacker's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

sennder - Co-Founder & CEO at sennder (2015 to Present)
Roland Berger Strategy Consultants - Senior Consultant (2014 to 2016)
SmilingBox.ch - Co Founder (2014 to 2015)

Notable Achievements

Co-founder & CEO of sennder

Founded sennder in 2015, building it into Europe's leading digital freight platform with the mission to digitalize and decarbonize road logistics.

Led sennder to Unicorn Status

Successfully guided the company to a valuation of over $1 billion in 2021, establishing it as a key player in the European tech ecosystem.

Forbes 30 Under 30

Recognized on the Forbes '30 Under 30 Europe' list in 2018 for his impactful contributions to the manufacturing and industry sector.

Strategic Market Expansion

Orchestrated key acquisitions, including the European business of Uber Freight and French competitor Everoad, to consolidate sennder's market leadership across Europe.

Educational Background

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

INSEAD - Year 2014

CEMS, MSc Management

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) - Year 2010

MSc, Interntional Management

Esade - Year 2009

BA, Business/Managerial Economics

University of California, Berkeley - Walter A. Haas School of Business - Year 2009

Bachelor of Science (BSc), Economics and management

Università Commerciale 'Luigi Bocconi' - Year 2007

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Company Overview

sennder
Total employees1000
HeadquartersBerlin
Founded2015

sennder is a leading digital road freight forwarder in Europe, dedicated to revolutionizing the trucking industry. By connecting a vast network of commercial shippers with small to mid-size carriers, its digital platform streamlines logistics, increases transparency, and optimizes routes to reduce empty miles. The company leverages technology to enhance efficiency, lower costs for shippers, and increase earnings for carriers, all while promoting a more sustainable logistics ecosystem.

sennder Funding Information
$351.5M - Total Funding Raised
$60M - Most recent funding amount
7 - Number of funding rounds
1 May, 2023 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
Accel
Lakestar
Baillie Gifford
Scania Growth Capital
HV Capital
Project A
Hedosophia

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