Active Venture Partners backs Packlink with €1.5m
European VC investor Active Venture Partners has injected €1.5m into Spanish parcel and courier services site Packlink.
Active invested in Packlink through Amerigo Innvierte Spain Ventures, a €54m technology fund.
The fresh capital will fund consolidation of the Spanish market and expansion into international markets.
Company
Founded in 2010 and based in Madrid, Packlink.es allows users to compare and purchase parcel and courier services. Freelancers, individuals and SMEs are able to access services that were otherwise reserved for larger companies. Partners include UPS and FedEx.
People
Amerigo Innvierte Spain Ventures is managed by Christopher Pommerening.
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