G Squared

Founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois, G Squared is a venture capital investment firm that addresses the evolving landscape of private companies, which tend to remain private for extended periods. The firm focuses on providing both primary capital for growth and transitional capital to facilitate liquidity for early investors and employees. G Squared partners with innovative entrepreneurs across various sectors, including consumer internet, fintech, insurtech, mobility, and software as a service (SaaS). By employing a distinct approach compared to traditional venture capital, G Squared aims to invest in companies that challenge conventional norms and are poised for superior returns. Their portfolio includes notable names like 23andMe, Coursera, and Lyft, as well as emerging disruptors such as Asana, Impossible Foods, and Turo.

Larry Aschebrook

Managing Partner

Ward Davis

Principal

Richard Harris

Partner

Tyson Morgan

Partner

Eric Richardson

Principal

Spencer McLeod

Partner

Past deals in Supply Chain Management

Transfix

Series F in 2023
Transfix, Inc. is a trucking brokerage firm based in New York that specializes in connecting shippers with carriers for freight transportation across the United States. Founded in 2010, the company has developed an online freight management platform that utilizes advanced algorithms and business intelligence to enhance supply chain visibility and efficiency. Transfix offers services such as real-time shipment tracking, carrier performance insights, and support tailored to various industries, including retail, food, beverage, and manufacturing. By leveraging its Intelligent Freight Platform, Transfix aims to optimize logistics processes, reduce empty miles, and improve overall supply chain performance for its clients.

Choco

Venture Round in 2023
Choco is a company that has created an ingredient ordering application aimed at connecting restaurants with suppliers globally. The application features a user-friendly interface similar to popular consumer apps, incorporating a messenger-like chat function that facilitates communication between suppliers and restaurants. Additionally, it includes an intuitive ordering list, making the process of ordering ingredients straightforward and efficient. This platform allows restaurants to streamline their ingredient procurement, enhancing their operational efficiency while ensuring easy access to a wide range of suppliers.

Choco

Venture Round in 2022
Choco is a company that has created an ingredient ordering application aimed at connecting restaurants with suppliers globally. The application features a user-friendly interface similar to popular consumer apps, incorporating a messenger-like chat function that facilitates communication between suppliers and restaurants. Additionally, it includes an intuitive ordering list, making the process of ordering ingredients straightforward and efficient. This platform allows restaurants to streamline their ingredient procurement, enhancing their operational efficiency while ensuring easy access to a wide range of suppliers.

Choco

Series B in 2022
Choco is a company that has created an ingredient ordering application aimed at connecting restaurants with suppliers globally. The application features a user-friendly interface similar to popular consumer apps, incorporating a messenger-like chat function that facilitates communication between suppliers and restaurants. Additionally, it includes an intuitive ordering list, making the process of ordering ingredients straightforward and efficient. This platform allows restaurants to streamline their ingredient procurement, enhancing their operational efficiency while ensuring easy access to a wide range of suppliers.

Forto

Series D in 2022
Forto GmbH, founded in 2016 in Berlin, specializes in freight forwarding services across Asia and Europe. Originally named FreightHub, the company rebranded in April 2020 and has developed a digital logistics platform that simplifies the management of international shipping, including FCL and LCL shipments, as well as air freight services. This user-friendly interface allows customers to optimize their global supply chain processes by providing real-time quotes, online booking, and digital freight tracking. With over 2,000 clients and a workforce exceeding 200 employees, Forto aims to enhance global trade and promote sustainability through its innovative logistics technology. The company operates nine global offices, emphasizing efficiency and transparency in logistics management.

Tipalti

Series F in 2021
Tipalti, Inc. is a company that specializes in accounts payable automation and global mass payments software. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Kibbutz Glil-Yam, Israel, Tipalti's platform streamlines the payment process for businesses by automating various tasks such as invoice processing, supplier management, and payment reconciliation. The software supports features like tax compliance and global funds disbursement, allowing companies to efficiently manage payments to suppliers, partners, and affiliates. By implementing Tipalti's solution, organizations can reduce their supplier payment workload significantly, enabling them to focus on scaling their operations while maintaining compliance and improving financial controls. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including ad networks, ecommerce, online marketplaces, and video content providers.

Forto

Series C in 2021
Forto GmbH, founded in 2016 in Berlin, specializes in freight forwarding services across Asia and Europe. Originally named FreightHub, the company rebranded in April 2020 and has developed a digital logistics platform that simplifies the management of international shipping, including FCL and LCL shipments, as well as air freight services. This user-friendly interface allows customers to optimize their global supply chain processes by providing real-time quotes, online booking, and digital freight tracking. With over 2,000 clients and a workforce exceeding 200 employees, Forto aims to enhance global trade and promote sustainability through its innovative logistics technology. The company operates nine global offices, emphasizing efficiency and transparency in logistics management.

Convoy

Series D in 2019
Convoy, Inc. operates an online marketplace that provides digital freight network services, enabling users to book local and regional trucks on demand for transporting goods, ranging from single pallets to full truckloads. The company offers a mobile application that features real-time shipment tracking, status updates, and ensures on-time deliveries. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, Washington, Convoy aims to enhance efficiency in the trucking industry, which is valued at $800 billion and is responsible for significant carbon emissions from empty trucks. By utilizing technology and data, Convoy addresses issues of waste and inefficiency, ultimately saving money for shippers, increasing earnings for drivers, and reducing carbon waste. The platform facilitates instant quotations, online bookings, automated loading suggestions, and online payments, all of which contribute to improved operational efficiency and cost reduction for clients.

Flexport

Series D in 2019
Flexport, Inc. is a global freight forwarder and logistics platform that offers online customs brokerage and freight forwarding services. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company provides a comprehensive online dashboard that allows businesses to understand, purchase, manage, and track essential services for global trade. Flexport's offerings include customs brokerage, which encompasses customs clearances, bonds, product classification, and government filings, as well as freight forwarding services such as ocean, air, and road transport. The company also delivers supply chain solutions, including cargo insurance, quality inspections, warehousing, fulfillment, product sourcing, and trade finance. By leveraging modern software, Flexport aims to enhance the user experience in global trade, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods to fulfillment centers.

Transfix

Series D in 2018
Transfix, Inc. is a trucking brokerage firm based in New York that specializes in connecting shippers with carriers for freight transportation across the United States. Founded in 2010, the company has developed an online freight management platform that utilizes advanced algorithms and business intelligence to enhance supply chain visibility and efficiency. Transfix offers services such as real-time shipment tracking, carrier performance insights, and support tailored to various industries, including retail, food, beverage, and manufacturing. By leveraging its Intelligent Freight Platform, Transfix aims to optimize logistics processes, reduce empty miles, and improve overall supply chain performance for its clients.

Stord

Stord, Inc. is a technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in cloud-based warehousing and distribution services. Founded in 2015, Stord provides an integrated platform that allows clients to manage their product flow across multiple warehouses through a single dashboard. This platform is designed to optimize inventory and orders, facilitating on-demand scalability for shippers within a global logistics network. By leveraging a digital warehousing and distribution network, Stord enhances visibility and control over inventory, creating intelligent and self-correcting supply chains. The company partners with numerous brands to improve their ecommerce operations, enabling faster shipping, reliable delivery, and cost reductions while enhancing customer satisfaction. Stord's services are utilized by a range of well-known brands, positioning the company as a key player in the ecommerce enablement space.
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