Amsterdam’s Sparqle Raises €1.5M To Expand Emission-Free Delivery Across Europe

Currently operating in the Netherlands, Belgium, and France, the company plans to extend its services to additional cities across Europe.

Key rounds include Relay’s €33.4M Series A to modernise parcel delivery, HIVED’s €35.6M to expand its electric e-commerce delivery network, and Portugal’s Lyzer raising over €10M to scale its retail logistics platform.

In the out-of-home (OOH) delivery sector, London-based HubBox secured €6.8M for its OOH delivery software, while Bloq.it raised €28M Series B to expand locker infrastructure across Europe.

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Funding has also targeted fleet, fulfilment, and operational platforms: Vok Bikes raised €5M for electric cargo bikes, Quivo €5.2M for fulfilment expansion, MyDello €3.1M for shipping logistics, and Qargo €28M Series B for its transport management system.

Founded in 2022 by Tim van Alphen, Ruurd Tjeerdema and Maurice Stam, Sparqle offers a sustainable delivery network connecting e-commerce brands with emission-free shipping.

Its proprietary software, rider app and fleet of e-cargo bikes and electric vehicles optimise routes for efficiency and minimal environmental impact.

“Our mission is to create a logistics ecosystem that combines sustainability with performance and customer satisfaction, meeting the demands of modern e-commerce. We don’t design band-aids for a broken system– we’re building the foundation on which current and next-generation e-commerce can thrive,” said Ruurd Tjeerdema, co-founder of Sparqle.

Tim van Alphen, co-founder of Sparqle, said, “We are building an infrastructure designed to be the backbone of future-focused e-commerce. Our focus is on companies that understand that conversion, customer satisfaction, and sustainability go hand in hand – and that’s exactly what we deliver.”

About Sparqle

Sparqle is a sustainable delivery network that provides e-commerce brands with emission-free shipping solutions. Combining smart software, rider apps, and electric fleets, it optimises parcel delivery for efficiency, visibility, and control helping businesses reduce environmental impact while enhancing customer experience and strengthening brand sustainability.