Packmatic

We’re beyond excited to announce that we’ve raised €15 million in Series A funding! 🚀   This investment was led by top European venture capital firm EQT Ventures ⚡️ and complemented by HV Capital (who doubled down after leading our seed round 🙌) and xdeck. It will help us supercharge our growth, build out our team and software solutions to help our customers source and manage their packaging more efficiently and sustainably. 📦🍃   Alongside our institutional investors, we are very lucky to receive continued support from our angels Robert Gentz, David Schneider, Rubin Ritter, Christian Hülsewig, Paul Crusius, Robert Maier, Martin Rost, Christian Vollmann, Lukas Brosseder, David Khalil, Johannes Schaback, Oliver Roskopf & Christian Weiss. 🤝   Thank you for your trust, Rania Belkahia, Marnix van der Ploeg, David Stefan Fischer, Jenny Dreier, Katharina Aumueller, Dr. Markus Gick, Dr. Dennis Zeiler and to the entire Packmatic team for your continued hard work from Matthias Geiss, Jonas Boland, Paul Schraven, Tobias Linnardi and Fabian Fülling — we can’t wait to propel Packmatic to the next level together. 💪

Noch 4 Wochen bis zum Verpackungsevent des Jahres! Wer sollte auf der FACHPACK 2024 Packmatic kennenlernen? Und mit wem sollte sich unser Team unbedingt einmal austauschen? Wir sind auch dieses Jahr wieder mit voller Verpackungs-Expertise dabei und freuen uns auf den Austausch unter dem Motto Transition in Packaging! #Packaging #Fachpack2024 #TransitionInPackaging

Unser Key Account Manager Johannes hat kürzlich seine Gedanken zur Bedeutung von persönlichen Kundengesprächen in der digitalen Welt geteilt. Trotz der Vorteile von virtuellen Meetings gibt es für uns nichts Wertvolleres, als unsere Kunden persönlich zu treffen und ihre Bedürfnisse vor Ort zu verstehen. Ob persönlich oder digital, bei Packmatic sind wir immer bereit, unsere Kunden schnell und kompetent zu unterstützen – und dabei Lösungen zu finden, die Vertrauen schaffen und echte Ergebnisse liefern! #Packmatic #Kundenberatung #Verpackungslösungen #Vertrieb

Today we're excited to introduce you to some of the newest members of the Packmatic team! 🚀 Please join us in welcoming David (Sales), Doina (Strategic Buying), Johannes (Key Account Management), Ilias (Key Account Management), and Konstantin (Key Account Management). We're thrilled to have you on board - let's make the packaging industry more cost-efficient and sustainable together! 💚 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 joins us from Hamburg as new member of our Sales team. With a background in the bathroom and kitchen industry, David is eager to grow with Packmatic. He loves the beaches of Tulum, Mexico, and though born and raised in Germany, he holds an Austrian passport. 🌊 🏖 Doina is our new Strategic Buyer for Flexibles. She is Italian/Moldovan, previously worked at Wayfair. Doina is excited to work in a fast-pacing environment with ambitious and smart people and to tackle new challenges every day at Packmatic. As a former coach at Beat81, she never skips her workouts, even if it means canceling social plans. 🏋️♀️🌴 Ilias joined our Key Account Management team. Originally from Greece, he previously worked at Personio in Munich. Ilias looks forward to continuing his Sales journey and working with many future customers. His favorite holiday destination is Athens, and he has a unique preference for car travel over flying. 🚗 ✈ Johannes has over 23 years of sales experience and joins us as Senior Key Account Manager from Salesforce. Johannes is passionate about contributing to Packmatic's vision and loves the Balearic Islands. He's also busy building his network as an influencer on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. 🚀🌍 Konstantin comes from Munich and brings experience in private banking, business consulting, and software sales. Now a Senior Key Account Manager, Konstantin enjoys the fast-paced environment at Packmatic. Fun fact: despite not liking running or training for it, he regularly signs up for marathons. 🏃♂️ 👟 Welcome aboard! 🎉 P.S. We're still growing – so check out our open positions and become a part of Packmatic! 🕵️ #scaleup #packaging #packaginginnovation #sustainablepackaging

Exciting news from our buying team! 🌍 Doina, James and Elizaveta recently traveled to Türkiye to visit three key suppliers of flexible packaging. Their mission: to expand our supplier network beyond the EU and ensure we continue delivering top-quality packaging to our customers.   During the visit, the team had the opportunity to: ➡️𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: Building and strengthening connections to ensure a diverse and reliable supplier base. ➡️𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Gaining insights into the latest machinery and capabilities of our suppliers to make sure we can match them with the right customers ➡️𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽-𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Confirming the highest standards for all packaging solutions.   This trip underscores our commitment to delivering reliable and superior packaging to our customers. Thank you to our Turkish partners – especially Muge G. and the team at Fitpak Ambalaj - for your hospitality and collaboration!    We look forward to continuing our work together to bring the best to our clients. ⭐️ #SupplierVisit #QualityPackaging #Teamwork 🚀

Why is everyone talking about mono-materials these days? 🤔 Traditionally, packaging materials are often made from composite materials to achieve optimal properties for each application. Mono-materials, however, are composed of one or more layers of a single type of material (like several different layers of only PE or only PP). With an increasing focus on the recyclability of packaging, mono-materials are gaining popularity. Mono-materials simplify the recycling process, boost recovery rates, and improve the quality of recycled materials.  ♻️ But the switch isn't without its challenges. For example, current packaging solutions often include an aluminum layer to provide superior barrier properties and protect consumer products from external influences. Without this layer, achieving similar barrier properties can be a challenge. Additionally, mono-materials can require greater effort to implement. At Packmatic, we’re ahead of the curve! We've supported many customers in making the switch to mono-materials with our expert knowledge, specialized suppliers, and proven implementation processes. Do you have any other questions on mono-materials?👇 #PackagingSolutions #MonoMaterials #Recyclability

CEO and Co-Founder of Packmatic Jonas was featured in the latest edition of the xdeck Founder Stories! 🎉 In this interview, Jonas talks about his journey from being a core member of the founding team at audibene to building Packmatic. He shares what motivated him to start another venture, how he met his co-founders Matthias and Paul, and how we are transforming the packaging industry with sustainable and digital solutions at Packmatic. 🌍💡 Read the full interview to find out more about what makes Packmatic so special and what our future plans are! #Startup #Sustainability #Packaging

Many companies come to us with one goal - to save on packaging costs - but are unsure where to start. Lack of transparency in the market coupled with limited time and resources often make this a daunting task. That’s exactly what we aim to solve at Packmatic! We combine deep packaging expertise, a competitive network of over 370 suppliers, smart matching of our customer’s requirements and a standardized tender process in our software to achieve the best results and realize substantial savings. On average, our customers see a 16% reduction in their packaging spend! 🎉 Are you interested in benchmarking your packaging costs with us? Comment below and let us know what your most pressing questions on packaging are. #CostSavings #ProductPackaging #PackagingSolutions #SupplierNetwork #Efficiency #Packmatic #CustomerSuccess

Are you ready for the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (#PPWR)? In April, the European Parliament approved the draft of the PPWR, with final approval from the newly elected parliament expected in autumn 2024 – meaning it could become effective as early as 2026. 📅✍️ The PPWR sets forth significant changes to enhance and standardize packaging sustainability across Europe, to name just a few: 📉 Specific targets to reduce packaging waste, requiring businesses to minimize waste generated by their packaging. ♻️ Stricter recyclability requirements that ensure all packaging can be reused or effectively recycled promoting a circular economy. 🌱Mandatory use of recycled materials in certain packaging, particularly plastics, to increase recycling rates and resource efficiency. 🏷️Clear labeling and information mandates to guide proper disposal and recycling of packaging materials. This journey to more recyclable packaging practices is crucial not just for compliance or the future success of the company but also for the health of our planet – and we’re proud to be a part of it at Packmatic. We have already seen the first impact of the regulation ourselves – across all of our customers, there’s a spike of interest to switch to more recyclable packaging materials. 📈🔄 How are you preparing for PPWR? Have you already observed changes in the market? #PPWR #Recyclability #Packaging #Sustainability #Compliance #EuropeanUnion #Packmatic

Packmatic is growing! 🚀 We have welcomed new joiners across all teams and are happy to introduce you today to Nick (Sales), Dominic (Key Account Management), Olivia (Chief of Staff), Đorđe (Product), and Trang (Packaging). Happy to have you on board! Nick is joining the Sales team with previous experience from Movinga and excited to expand his knowledge in packaging. He loves Italy and enjoys making music in his free time. 🎶🍝 Dominic is our new Key Account Manager based near Cologne. Previously Head of Sales at Meisterwerk, he’s eager to connect with diverse customers and industries. Dominic loves sports, nature, and has even appeared on Ghanian TV in a dance contest! 🌳📺 Olivia joins us as Chief of Staff. With a background in strategy consulting and various startups, she looks forward to digitizing the packaging industry with Packmatic. Originally from Austria, she loves exploring new places and is on the lookout for a new choir in Berlin. 🎤🌍 Đorđe is our new Senior Software Engineer. With experience in 3D scanning, blockchain-based ticketing, and scalable systems, he’s ready to bring innovative tech ideas to Packmatic. He loves the Adriatic Sea and has had some unique cinema experiences! 🌊🎥 Trang joins us as a Junior Packaging Engineer. After a decade of working at Kuchi Mitte, Trang is now very excited to reconnect with the packaging industry. She’s known for her competitive spirit in games and her love of cooking. 🎮🍲 🕵️But that isn’t all: We are still looking for new talents, so do check out our open positions! 🕵️ #wearehiring #fastgrowingteam #packaging #packaginginnovation #sustainablepackaging