bace – The better last mile

bace – The better last mile

Smart logistics for cities, brands, and people.

bace is a Dortmund-based start-up for urban logistics infrastructure. We develop modular hubs that combine package logistics, click & collect, vending, and local services into a flexible system.

Our vision:

An open platform for the last mile that connects not only packages but whole places – individually, modularly & digital-first.

An open platform for the last mile that connects not only packages but whole places – individually, modularly & digital-first.

Why there is bace

Because cities are changing – and logistics have to keep up.

Because cities are changing – and logistics have to keep up.

Public space is becoming scarcer. Deliveries are blocking streets.

We believe: infrastructure must adapt and focus on the needs of people and the environment.

Therefore, we are building a platform and more intuitive hardware that is flexible, open, and ready for use – for merchants, city residents, developers, and public partners.

Who is behind bace

bace was initiated by BEHIND VENTURES – founded by Ruben & Joshua Dahmen, the Dortmund family office DERWALD, and the leading producer from Lüdenscheid J. D. GECK, to redefine urban logistics: open to all, sustainable at its core, and close to people's everyday lives.

What drives them: infrastructure that truly works – for the city of today and tomorrow.

We are bace

What we believe in:

What we believe in:

Sustainability

Sustainability

Fewer emissions, better utilization through centralization

Flexibility

Flexibility

Each hub adapts to the location and the local supply and demand structure.

True partnerships

True partnerships

The greatest potential of the last mile lies in collaborations – not in traditional competition.

User-centered design

User-centered design

Simple, intuitive, accessible

Strong partners by our side

Strong partners by our side

bace is supported by investors who share our vision:

The last mile is not a bottleneck – but a space for change.

Co-founder, neighborhood and real estate developer

Co-founder, hub production, network partner

Family office from the region with logistics expertise

Dortmund Savings Bank

Dr. Henning Kreke

Co-Owner Douglas Group – Retail Expert & Entrepreneur

Venture & Company Builder of the Dahmen Brothers from Iserlohn

From Dortmund to all of Europe

From Dortmund to all of Europe

Together with cities, trade, and logistics for a better last mile.


With our partners, we transform areas into places that create added value.

Do you want to work with us, report on us, or invest in us?

A joint venture of BEHIND,

GECK and DERWALD

Copyright © 2025 BACE GmbH

A joint venture of BEHIND,

GECK and DERWALD

Copyright © 2025 BACE GmbH