The supply chain management industry features a wide range of companies, from specialized software providers to global parts manufacturers. For example, First Brands Group has secured $1.1B in funding, while sustainability platform EcoVadis has raised over $735M.
Below is our list of 100 Supply Chain Management startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| 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 |
Blue Yonder develops an end-to-end digital fulfillment platform that unifies supply chain, merchandising, and commerce operations. Their solutions use AI to help businesses predict and pivot in real-time, from planning to the last-mile delivery.
| Headquarters | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States |
| Year Founded | 1985 |
| Founders | Frederick Pakis, James Donald Armstrong |
| Funding Amount | $575M |
| Startup Size | Enterprise Organization (5,001+) |
| Last Funding Status | Secondary Market |
| Top Investors | New Mountain Capital, Panasonic, Blackstone Group |
First Brands Group develops and sells premium automotive parts through a portfolio of well-known aftermarket brands. Their portfolio includes iconic names like Raybestos brakes, FRAM filters, and TRICO wiper blades, serving the essentials of mobility.
| Headquarters | Rochester, Michigan, United States |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $1.1B |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | — |
TraceLink has created a digital network platform that connects the life sciences supply chain. Their platform helps companies track products, share data, and collaborate with partners to ensure supply chain integrity.
| Headquarters | North Reading, Massachusetts, United States |
| Year Founded | 2009 |
| Founders | Lucy Deus, Shabbir Dahod |
| Funding Amount | $233.9M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | Georgian, Goldman Sachs, Goldman Sachs Growth Equity, Volition Capital, F-Prime |
Alvys builds a cloud-based transportation management system (TMS) designed for trucking and logistics companies. Their all-in-one platform helps carriers manage core operations, including dispatch, accounting, safety, and compliance.
| 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 |
EcoVadis provides business sustainability ratings through a collaborative platform that assesses suppliers' environmental and social performance. The service helps companies manage supply chain risk and monitor their partners' sustainability efforts.
| Headquarters | Paris, Ile-de-France, France |
| Year Founded | 2007 |
| Founders | Frederic Trinel, Pierre Francois Thaler |
| Funding Amount | $735.8M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Secondary Market |
| Top Investors | BlackRock, General Atlantic, CVC Capital Partners, Astorg, Partech |
Buyers Edge Platform provides a data-driven procurement network for the foodservice industry. Their technology connects operators with distributors and manufacturers to streamline purchasing and create a more efficient supply chain.
| Headquarters | Waltham, Massachusetts, United States |
| Year Founded | 1998 |
| Founders | John Davie |
| Funding Amount | $425M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | General Atlantic, Bregal Sagemount, Blackstone Tactical Opportunities, Morgan Stanley Tactical Value |
Optoro builds a SaaS platform designed to manage and optimize the product returns process for retailers and e-commerce companies. The system streamlines the entire returns lifecycle, covering initiation, shipping methods, and the eventual restocking or resale of items.
| Headquarters | Washington, District of Columbia, United States |
| Year Founded | 2010 |
| Founders | Adam Vitarello, Tobin Moore |
| Funding Amount | $269.4M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series E |
| Top Investors | Franklin Templeton, QED Investors, Kleiner Perkins, Generation Investment Management, eBay |
Assent builds a supply chain sustainability platform to help complex manufacturers manage product compliance, trade compliance, and ESG. The software provides deep visibility into the supply chain, helping companies mitigate risks and bring responsible products to market.
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Year Founded | 2010 |
| Founders | Matt Whitteker, Robert Imbeault |
| Funding Amount | $533.6M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Secondary Market |
| Top Investors | Vista Equity Partners, Business Development Bank of Canada, Warburg Pincus, Volition Capital, Blackstone Group |
Stord operates a cloud supply chain platform that combines software with a physical logistics network. This allows omnichannel brands to manage their warehousing, freight, and fulfillment through a single, integrated system.
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Jacob Boudreau, Sean Henry |
| Funding Amount | $525M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | Franklin Templeton, Bond, B Capital, Founders Fund, BoxGroup |
90 Additional Supply Chain Management Startups Worth Following
The top 10 are just a small slice of what’s happening across the supply chain world. Together, these companies have raised billions of dollars, with many using artificial intelligence to improve how things get made and moved.
You'll see a mix of brand new ventures and more established names on the list. Here is a look at the other startups that are building the future of the industry.