Munich-based luxury delivery startup Arive has halted operations and laid off half of its workforce amid severe financial difficulties. The company, which temporarily suspended its service at the end of June 2023, is now urgently seeking a buyer after cost-cutting measures and a revised business model failed to stem losses. Operating in the competitive on-demand delivery industry, this small-scale startup faced ongoing challenges in achieving profitability, leading to significant staff reductions and an uncertain future.