The last-mile transportation space is attracting major investment, with companies like China's Hello TransTech raising $2 billion for bike sharing. In India, logistics platform Porter has secured over $356 million to optimize its delivery operations. Beyond these large players, the sector features a range of business models from electric vehicle infrastructure to delivery drone manufacturing.
Below is our list of 25 Last Mile Transportation startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Porter has built a tech-enabled logistics platform to help businesses streamline their last-mile delivery operations. Their service connects companies with a wide network of vehicles for on-demand transport, simplifying the movement of goods across cities.
| Headquarters | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Pranav Goel, Uttam Digga, Vikas Choudhary |
| Funding Amount | $356.9M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Peak XV Partners, Wellington Management, Lightrock, Tiger Global Management, Kedaara Capital |
Veho created a delivery and returns platform to help e-commerce brands manage the final mile of shipping. Their technology gives customers more control over their deliveries through features like real-time tracking and flexible scheduling.
| Headquarters | Boulder, Colorado, United States |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Frederick Cook, Itamar Zur, Lukas Keindl, Matt Graham |
| Funding Amount | $299.2M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | General Catalyst, Plug and Play, Construct Capital, Techstars, Bling Capital |
EV Realty develops and operates high-power charging hubs designed to electrify commercial delivery and service fleets. Their properties provide fleet operators with guaranteed, grid-scale charging access in strategic and secure locations.
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Patrick S. |
| Funding Amount | $103M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | Alpaca VC, Fifth Wall, NGP Energy Capital Management, NGP Energy Technology Partners, Segue Sustainable Infrastructure |
OneRail offers a software-as-a-service platform to help enterprise shippers manage final mile delivery. Their system automates logistics and connects businesses with a courier network to ensure products reach customers efficiently.
| Headquarters | Orlando, Florida, United States |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Bill Catania, Lisa Catania |
| Funding Amount | $109.5M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Gaingels, Alumni Ventures, Ironspring Ventures, Piva Capital, Mana Ventures |
Burq created a platform that aggregates multiple on-demand delivery services into a single API for businesses. This allows companies to easily implement and manage same-day, last-mile delivery for their customers.
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Salman Habib, Shaban Habib |
| Funding Amount | $10.5M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Alumni Ventures, Village Global, MANTIS Venture Capital, One Way Ventures, Origin Ventures |
Simple Energy manufactures a line of smart electric scooters built for urban transportation. The company's vehicles are recognized for their performance and advanced features, designed to accelerate the transition to electric mobility.
| Headquarters | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Hrishikesh Bhargava, Kiran Poojary, Sheetal Shetty, Shreshth Mishra, Suhas Rajkumar |
| Funding Amount | $71.9M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Convertible Note |
| Top Investors | Purple Ventures, Sattva Group, Haran Family Office, Balamurugan Arumugam, Raghunath Subramanian |
Wingcopter builds unmanned eVTOL fixed-wing aircraft for commercial and humanitarian applications. Their drone technology is focused on improving logistics and enabling last-mile transportation for goods.
| Headquarters | Weiterstadt, Hessen, Germany |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Ansgar Kadura, Jonathan Hesselbarth, Tom Plümmer |
| Funding Amount | $119.6M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Secondary Market |
| Top Investors | European Investment Bank, Drone Fund, Expa, Xplorer Capital, Nordic Secondary Fund |
GoBolt provides an end-to-end logistics solution for e-commerce brands, covering everything from fulfillment to sustainable last-mile delivery. Their technology platform simplifies the supply chain, while an all-electric fleet enables carbon-neutral shipping for partners.
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | David Ang, Heindrik Bernabe, Mark Ang, Zachary Fejes |
| Funding Amount | $178.3M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Export Development Canada, Northleaf Capital Partners, Yaletown Partners, BDC Venture Capital, Bank of Montreal |
Hello TransTech operates a vast bike-sharing network for short-distance commuters across China. After starting as HelloBike, they are now expanding into other areas of transportation technology.
| Headquarters | Shanghai, Shanghai, China |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Han Mei, Jiang Wei, Li Kaizhu, Yang Lei |
| Funding Amount | $2B |
| Startup Size | Enterprise Organization (5,001+) |
| Last Funding Status | Corporate Round |
| Top Investors | Alibaba Group, Ant Group, Primavera Capital Group, WM Motor, Fosun International |
Mottu provides motorcycle rentals for gig workers, enabling them to take on jobs with logistics and food delivery apps. Their service focuses on giving last-mile delivery drivers an affordable and accessible way to secure a vehicle for work.
| Headquarters | São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Caetano Minuzzo, Igor Batista, Rubens Zanelatto |
| Funding Amount | $112M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | QED Investors, Endeavor Catalyst, FJ Labs, Bossa Invest, Tiger Global Management |
15 Additional Last Mile Transportation Startups Worth Following
Our top picks only scratch the surface of what's happening in last mile delivery. Together, these companies have raised nearly $200 million to build new approaches in logistics, retail, and mobility.
Some are early in their journey, while others are already scaling quickly. Here is a look at the other companies helping to shape the future of delivery.