The logistics sector is being reshaped by technology, from fleet management to final delivery. Companies are tackling challenges in areas like autonomous shipping and materials procurement.
Funding highlights this growth, with India's Rapido raising $825.4M for its booking platform. Newcomers are also attracting capital, like the 2024 startup Augment which secured $110M for its AI assistant.
Below is our list of 100 Logistics startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| Headquarters | Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Amit Regev, Yariv Bash |
| Funding Amount | $60.3M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Corporate Round |
| Top Investors | Uber, OurCrowd, Benhamou Global Ventures, b2venture, Israel Innovation Authority |
Kojo builds a materials management platform for the construction industry, helping contractors control their entire supply chain. The software streamlines everything from procurement and tracking to the receipt and payment of materials.
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Maria Davidson, Micah Rodman, Ryan Gibson |
| Funding Amount | $93.6M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | 8VC, BoxGroup, Battery Ventures, Index Ventures, Tiger Global Management |
Motive builds a fleet management platform that combines AI-powered safety features with operational analytics. Their technology helps businesses improve the safety, productivity, and profitability of their vehicle fleets.
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Obaid Khan, Ryan Johns, Shoaib Makani |
| Funding Amount | $717.3M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Insight Partners, BlackRock, Index Ventures, IVP, Kleiner Perkins |
Mapbox creates the building blocks for developers to add custom maps, search, and navigation into their applications. Their platform powers location features for major brands in everything from news and weather to logistics and business intelligence.
| Headquarters | Washington, District of Columbia, United States |
| Year Founded | 2010 |
| Founders | Bonnie Bogle, Eric Gundersen, Will White |
| Funding Amount | $614.2M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series E |
| Top Investors | Thrive Capital, SoftBank, DFJ Growth, Foundry Group, SoftBank Vision Fund |
Careem operates a super app for the Middle East that integrates ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery, and digital payments. The platform simplifies everyday tasks by bringing a wide range of on-demand services together into one mobile application.
| Headquarters | Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Abdulla Elyas, Magnus Olsson, Mudassir Sheikha |
| Funding Amount | $771.7M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series F |
| Top Investors | STV, Coatue, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Rakuten, BECO Capital |
Einride develops freight technology that enables electric and autonomous shipping. The company is recognized for its distinctive autonomous electric vehicles and the intelligent software that manages its freight network.
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Filip Lilja, Linnéa Kornehed, Robert Falck |
| Funding Amount | $752.3M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Plug and Play, Temasek Holdings, EQT Ventures, Northzone, IonQ |
Augment has developed an autonomous AI assistant platform designed to streamline logistics operations. Their technology automates key administrative tasks, including emails, chats, and invoicing, for companies in the freight and transportation sectors.
| Headquarters | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Year Founded | 2024 |
| Founders | Harish Abbott |
| Funding Amount | $110M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | 8VC, Autotech Ventures, Redpoint, Shopify Ventures |
Alvys builds a cloud-based transportation management system (TMS) that helps trucking and logistics companies streamline their operations. Their all-in-one platform integrates core functions like dispatch, accounting, and safety management.
| Headquarters | Solana Beach, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Leo Gorodinski, Nick Darman |
| Funding Amount | $72.1M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | RTP Global, Bonfire Ventures, FJ Labs, Picus Capital, Titanium Ventures |
Rapido developed a popular mobile app for booking bike taxis, auto-rickshaws, and traditional cabs. They offer a convenient and affordable solution for last-mile connectivity and daily commutes, primarily within Indian cities.
| Headquarters | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Aravind Sanka, Pavan Guntupalli, Rishikesh SR |
| Funding Amount | $825.4M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Secondary Market |
| Top Investors | Nexus Venture Partners, Swiggy, Prosus Ventures, Shunwei Capital, Yamaha |
FERNRIDE provides a ground autonomy platform that enables the scalable automation of vehicles in logistics and industrial yards. Their system combines fully autonomous driving with human teleoperation, allowing companies to make their supply chain operations more efficient and reliable.
| Headquarters | Munich, Bayern, Germany |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Hendrik Kramer, Jean-Michael Georg, Maximilian Fisser |
| Funding Amount | $82.1M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Speedinvest, 10x Founders, Munich Re Ventures, Fly Ventures, Promus Ventures |
90 Additional Logistics Startups Worth Following
Our top 10 picks offer a glimpse into a much larger movement happening in logistics. The companies below have collectively raised tens of billions of dollars, with many using AI and automation to improve how goods are moved.
You'll find a mix of young startups and established names, showing just how much is happening in the space. Here is a broader look at the other companies that are catching our attention.