The courier service industry is a global field attracting serious investment from major tech players. Singapore's Ninja Van, for example, has raised $1B with backing from Alibaba Group.
Other companies are also carving out niches in key regions, from the United States to Pakistan. Dubai-based iMile, for instance, is expanding across the Middle East with support from investors like ByteDance.
Below is our list of 10 Courier Service startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Ninja Van built a tech-enabled logistics network providing delivery services for businesses across Southeast Asia. The company is known for its hassle-free, last-mile solutions tailored to the e-commerce industry.
| Headquarters | Singapore, Central Region, Singapore |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Boxian Tan, Chang Wen Lai, Shaun Chong |
| Funding Amount | $1B |
| Startup Size | Enterprise Organization (5,001+) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | HSBC, B Capital, Alibaba Group, Golden Gate Ventures, Grab |
DHL connects the world through international express mail and parcel delivery services. Their expertise extends to providing comprehensive logistics and supply chain management solutions for businesses of all sizes.
| Headquarters | Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Founders | Larry Hillblom |
| Funding Amount | SEK32M |
| Startup Size | Enterprise Organization (5,001+) |
| Last Funding Status | Corporate Round |
| Top Investors | Catena |
GoShare operates an on-demand platform connecting businesses with a nationwide network of delivery professionals. Their marketplace of truck and van owners specializes in last-mile and middle-mile logistics, helping companies transport large or bulky goods.
| Headquarters | San Diego, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Shaun Savage |
| Funding Amount | $8M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | LAUNCH, Cove Fund, Tech Coast Angels, WS Investments, Keshif Ventures |
iMile offers cross-border logistics and last-mile delivery for e-commerce businesses in the Middle East and other emerging markets. Their technology-driven platform is particularly known for handling complex cash-on-delivery services.
| Headquarters | Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Gao Wenli, Nancy Chen, Naveen Joseph, Rita Huang Zhen |
| Funding Amount | $106.3M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Qiming Venture Partners, ByteDance |
Easyship builds an all-in-one shipping platform that gives e-commerce sellers access to hundreds of courier services worldwide. Their software simplifies cross-border logistics by automating shipping processes and providing discounted rates.
| Headquarters | Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Augustin Ceyrac, Paul Lugagne-Delpon, Reuben Philip Abraham, Tommaso Tamburnotti |
| Funding Amount | $4M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | 500 Global, One Way Ventures, Kima Ventures, Picus Capital, Spiral Ventures |
PostEx operates a hybrid service that merges logistics with financial solutions specifically for e-commerce merchants. Their platform provides courier services while also advancing payments to solve cash flow problems tied to cash-on-delivery sales.
| Headquarters | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Adil Naseem, Babar Razzaq, Muhammad Omer Khan, Saad Mahmood |
| Funding Amount | $15.9M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | 500 Global, RTP Global, VentureSouq, FJ Labs, Shorooq Partners |
Dostavista operates a global, crowdsourced delivery platform for on-demand shipping. Their technology focuses on solving last-mile logistics by connecting businesses with a network of local couriers.
| Headquarters | Moscow, Moscow City, Russian Federation |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Mike Alexandrovski |
| Funding Amount | $16M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | FJ Labs, JOINT JOURNEY, VNV Global |
Happy Box runs an on-demand delivery service for businesses operating in Madrid and Barcelona. Their platform provides local companies with a dedicated courier solution to manage their logistical needs.
| Headquarters | Málaga, Andalucia, Spain |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Chris Orejuela, Hussain AlMeraj, Jose Ferrer Velasco, Jose Sedano, Juan Pineda Mariscal |
| Funding Amount | $743.1k |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Equity Crowdfunding |
| Top Investors | Crowdcube |
Zaslat.cz operates an online platform for booking transport services, handling everything from documents to non-standard shipments. Their service simplifies logistics for users by providing a single interface to manage parcel, pallet, and freight deliveries.
| Headquarters | Brno, Jihomoravsky kraj, Czech Republic |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | €800k |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Corporate Round |
| Top Investors | GloCell |
RUNNER built an on-demand delivery platform that uses a crowdsourced network of couriers for express and same-day service. Their logistics solution is designed for e-commerce companies and other businesses needing quick, reliable transportation.
| Headquarters | Baku, Baki, Azerbaijan |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Renat Guliyev, Yusif Yusubov |
| Funding Amount | $35k |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | — |