Berkshire Grey
Acquisition in 2023
Berkshire Grey, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of artificial intelligence-driven robotic and automated material handling systems. Founded in 2013 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company focuses on automating tasks traditionally performed by humans in commercial settings, enhancing efficiency in fulfillment, supply chain, and logistics operations. Its offerings include a range of robotic solutions, such as autonomous picking and sorting systems, mobile robotic units, and dynamic parcel sortation technologies. Additionally, Berkshire Grey provides electromechanical solutions that incorporate vision systems and advanced scanning technologies. By leveraging AI, computer vision, and machine learning, the company's systems enable clients to achieve higher accuracy and throughput speeds while managing diverse product assortments. The majority of its revenue is generated from North America, positioning Berkshire Grey as a significant player in the automation landscape.
Symbotic specializes in automated supply chain solutions, focusing on warehouses and distribution centers. They offer innovative robotics and software to enhance efficiency and profitability for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.
Founded in Berlin in 2016, Forto is a digital logistics company that specializes in freight forwarding services primarily between Asia and Europe. It offers international shipping of FCL and LCL shipments, air freight services, and a user-friendly platform for real-time quotes, online booking, and digital tracking. With over 2,000 customers and nine global offices, Forto aims to optimize global supply chain processes while promoting sustainability.
RightHand Robotics
Series C in 2022
RightHand Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of robotic order-picking systems that streamline supply chain logistics for various industries, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company specializes in robotic solutions that automatically grasp a wide variety of items from bins and cases. Its flagship products include the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor designed to enhance the robots' ability to handle items gently and correct errors. RightHand Robotics focuses on providing end-to-end solutions that simplify integration and adaptation to diverse customer workflows, ultimately reducing the costs associated with order fulfillment across sectors such as electronics, apparel, grocery, and pharmaceuticals.
Flexport, established in 2013, is a San Francisco-based company specializing in global freight forwarding and customs brokerage services. It offers an online platform that simplifies and streamlines international trade for businesses. Flexport's services include customs clearance, freight transportation by ocean, air, and road, along with value-added services such as cargo insurance, warehousing, and trade finance. The company's user-friendly dashboard enables clients to understand, purchase, manage, and track these services in real-time, optimizing their supply chain and logistics operations.
ElasticRun
Series E in 2022
ElasticRun operates a logistics and distribution platform that connects businesses with traditionally underserved consumers, particularly in rural areas. It extends direct distribution networks for FMCG companies, enables eCommerce reach, and facilitates financial services access to SMEs through its network of rural Kirana stores.
Unicommerce eSolutions
Venture Round in 2021
Unicommerce eSolutions Private Limited is a technology company based in New Delhi, India, that specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for managing orders and inventory across various B2C and B2B channels. Founded in 2012, the company offers a suite of Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions designed to streamline supply chain operations for both online and offline businesses. Its flagship product, Uniware, integrates multiple functionalities such as online inventory management, order processing, shipping management, and warehouse management. Unicommerce serves a diverse clientele, including manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and individual store owners, and is utilized by major e-commerce players as well as smaller merchants. The platform's user-friendly design enables small and medium-sized online sellers to leverage advanced technology without requiring extensive technical knowledge. With a growing user base, Unicommerce continuously enhances its offerings by adding new features and maintaining integrations with leading marketplaces and logistics providers.
Wangdiantong
Series D in 2021
Wangdiantong is a provider of enterprise-level e-commerce solutions, specializing in retail cloud services that facilitate the digital transformation of businesses. The company offers a comprehensive ERP system that integrates with major online platforms such as Taobao, Tmall, and Amazon, among others. Its solutions encompass a wide range of functionalities, including inventory management, order processing, purchasing, after-sales support, accounts management, and customer relationship management (CRM). Additionally, Wangdiantong supports multi-warehouse operations and provides tools for managing both online and physical store cashiers. By leveraging intelligent warehouse and ERP solutions, the company aims to help businesses scale and achieve efficient, intelligent management practices in an increasingly digital marketplace.
Flock Freight
Series D in 2021
Flock Freight is a technology-driven freight logistics company that pools less-than-truckload shipments into full-truckload movements to improve efficiency and reduce costs across North America. Its FlockDirect hubless pooling solution uses algorithms to combine multiple LTL and partial-truckload shipments into a single full-truckload, enabling direct routes that typically avoid terminals and extra handoffs. The company also provides a software platform that coordinates pooling of shipments into multi-stop itineraries, optimizing routing and load consolidation for shippers and carriers. By aligning the interests of shippers and carriers, Flock Freight aims to deliver reliable, damage-free, on-time service at lower cost for mid-market and enterprise customers, supported by ongoing technology development and scale.
Berkshire Grey
Post in 2021
Berkshire Grey, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of artificial intelligence-driven robotic and automated material handling systems. Founded in 2013 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company focuses on automating tasks traditionally performed by humans in commercial settings, enhancing efficiency in fulfillment, supply chain, and logistics operations. Its offerings include a range of robotic solutions, such as autonomous picking and sorting systems, mobile robotic units, and dynamic parcel sortation technologies. Additionally, Berkshire Grey provides electromechanical solutions that incorporate vision systems and advanced scanning technologies. By leveraging AI, computer vision, and machine learning, the company's systems enable clients to achieve higher accuracy and throughput speeds while managing diverse product assortments. The majority of its revenue is generated from North America, positioning Berkshire Grey as a significant player in the automation landscape.
Founded in 2014, Shipbob Inc. specializes in online shipping and fulfillment software for small e-commerce businesses. It aggregates services from major carriers like FedEx, UPS, and USPS, offering pickup, packaging, warehousing, batch fulfillment, and tracking solutions through its mobile app.
Founded in Berlin in 2016, Forto is a digital logistics company that specializes in freight forwarding services primarily between Asia and Europe. It offers international shipping of FCL and LCL shipments, air freight services, and a user-friendly platform for real-time quotes, online booking, and digital tracking. With over 2,000 customers and nine global offices, Forto aims to optimize global supply chain processes while promoting sustainability.
Flock Freight
Series C in 2020
Flock Freight is a technology-driven freight logistics company that pools less-than-truckload shipments into full-truckload movements to improve efficiency and reduce costs across North America. Its FlockDirect hubless pooling solution uses algorithms to combine multiple LTL and partial-truckload shipments into a single full-truckload, enabling direct routes that typically avoid terminals and extra handoffs. The company also provides a software platform that coordinates pooling of shipments into multi-stop itineraries, optimizing routing and load consolidation for shippers and carriers. By aligning the interests of shippers and carriers, Flock Freight aims to deliver reliable, damage-free, on-time service at lower cost for mid-market and enterprise customers, supported by ongoing technology development and scale.
Full Truck Alliance
Venture Round in 2020
Full Truck Alliance is a Chinese company that operates a platform connecting shippers with truckers to facilitate the transportation of goods over various distances and cargo weights. The company provides comprehensive services to both shippers and truckers through its mobile and web platforms. Its primary source of revenue comes from the use of these platforms for freight matching services, as well as additional value-added services. By streamlining the logistics process, Full Truck Alliance aims to enhance efficiency in freight transportation within the region.
Founded in 2014, Shipbob Inc. specializes in online shipping and fulfillment software for small e-commerce businesses. It aggregates services from major carriers like FedEx, UPS, and USPS, offering pickup, packaging, warehousing, batch fulfillment, and tracking solutions through its mobile app.
Berkshire Grey
Series B in 2020
Berkshire Grey, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of artificial intelligence-driven robotic and automated material handling systems. Founded in 2013 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company focuses on automating tasks traditionally performed by humans in commercial settings, enhancing efficiency in fulfillment, supply chain, and logistics operations. Its offerings include a range of robotic solutions, such as autonomous picking and sorting systems, mobile robotic units, and dynamic parcel sortation technologies. Additionally, Berkshire Grey provides electromechanical solutions that incorporate vision systems and advanced scanning technologies. By leveraging AI, computer vision, and machine learning, the company's systems enable clients to achieve higher accuracy and throughput speeds while managing diverse product assortments. The majority of its revenue is generated from North America, positioning Berkshire Grey as a significant player in the automation landscape.
CBcloud is a Tokyo-based logistics platform that matches shippers with drivers through a crowd-sourcing style network. Founded in 2012, the company leverages technology to transform delivery operations, solve transportation challenges, and optimize efficiency while improving the working environment for drivers. Its platform provides software that facilitates, automates, and enhances collaboration across the logistics chain, enabling shippers to access new services, improving service quality for customers, and creating a more convenient and transparent logistics experience.
Fetch Robotics
Series C in 2019
Fetch Robotics, Inc. is a San Jose, California-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of autonomous mobile robot solutions tailored for the warehousing and intralogistics sectors. Founded in 2014, the company leverages its expertise in robotics to deliver reliable and safe collaborative autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for applications such as material handling and data collection. Fetch Robotics offers a comprehensive suite of products, including its Fetch cloud robotics platform, the VirtualConveyor for material transport, and DataSurvey for data collection. These solutions are designed to enhance productivity in commercial and industrial environments by streamlining workflows, increasing efficiency, and reducing operational costs.
Flexport, established in 2013, is a San Francisco-based company specializing in global freight forwarding and customs brokerage services. It offers an online platform that simplifies and streamlines international trade for businesses. Flexport's services include customs clearance, freight transportation by ocean, air, and road, along with value-added services such as cargo insurance, warehousing, and trade finance. The company's user-friendly dashboard enables clients to understand, purchase, manage, and track these services in real-time, optimizing their supply chain and logistics operations.
Full Truck Alliance
Private Equity Round in 2018
Full Truck Alliance is a Chinese company that operates a platform connecting shippers with truckers to facilitate the transportation of goods over various distances and cargo weights. The company provides comprehensive services to both shippers and truckers through its mobile and web platforms. Its primary source of revenue comes from the use of these platforms for freight matching services, as well as additional value-added services. By streamlining the logistics process, Full Truck Alliance aims to enhance efficiency in freight transportation within the region.
Fetch Robotics
Series B in 2017
Fetch Robotics, Inc. is a San Jose, California-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of autonomous mobile robot solutions tailored for the warehousing and intralogistics sectors. Founded in 2014, the company leverages its expertise in robotics to deliver reliable and safe collaborative autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for applications such as material handling and data collection. Fetch Robotics offers a comprehensive suite of products, including its Fetch cloud robotics platform, the VirtualConveyor for material transport, and DataSurvey for data collection. These solutions are designed to enhance productivity in commercial and industrial environments by streamlining workflows, increasing efficiency, and reducing operational costs.
Fetch Robotics
Series A in 2015
Fetch Robotics, Inc. is a San Jose, California-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of autonomous mobile robot solutions tailored for the warehousing and intralogistics sectors. Founded in 2014, the company leverages its expertise in robotics to deliver reliable and safe collaborative autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for applications such as material handling and data collection. Fetch Robotics offers a comprehensive suite of products, including its Fetch cloud robotics platform, the VirtualConveyor for material transport, and DataSurvey for data collection. These solutions are designed to enhance productivity in commercial and industrial environments by streamlining workflows, increasing efficiency, and reducing operational costs.
RedMart Limited is an online grocery portal based in Singapore, established in 2011. The company specializes in delivering a wide range of products, including fresh produce, meat, seafood, dairy, baked goods, frozen items, beverages, health and beauty products, household necessities, and items for babies and children. Unlike traditional retailers, RedMart functions as a platform that allows manufacturers to engage directly with consumers, bypassing conventional retail channels. This approach provides manufacturers with innovative marketing capabilities and data analytics to enhance their reach. RedMart also offers home delivery services, ensuring that customers receive their groceries and home essentials conveniently at their doorstep. In 2016, RedMart became a subsidiary of Lazada South East Asia Pte. Ltd., further expanding its operational capabilities in the region.
Keychain Logistics
Seed Round in 2013
Keychain Logistics Corp. is a New York-based company that develops innovative logistics software designed to streamline the shipping process for businesses. Its platform connects companies directly with independent semi-truck owner-operators, eliminating the need for traditional third-party logistics brokers. Keychain Logistics provides real-time tracking of shipments and insights into the logistics process, enabling businesses to monitor their operations more effectively. The company's software also features a mobile application for enhanced logistics management, ensuring that users can access crucial information on the go. By leveraging a network of virtual carriers, Keychain Logistics optimizes the matching of trucks with shipping needs, allowing for greater efficiency in freight transportation.
VTeam Financial Technology
Angel Round in 2011
VTeam Financial Technology offers a range of products that include a supply chain financial management system, an online business application service system, an enterprise credit investigation system, and a mobile factoring survey system.
Evant is a provider of advanced planning and merchandise management solutions designed for multi-channel retailers. Founded in 1994 by a team of industry experts, including Stanford professor Dr. Hau Lee, the company initially focused on solving critical distribution problems for manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and retailers. Over the years, Evant has developed sophisticated forecasting, replenishment, and merchandising software that integrates various business functions, including purchasing, pricing, promotions, and inventory management. This comprehensive approach allows clients to manage demand and supply variability effectively, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and profitability. Evant's commitment to integrity, quality, and service has positioned it as a valuable long-term partner for its customers, helping them achieve significant cost reductions and improved service levels. With a strong track record of delivering measurable business improvements, Evant continues to lead the industry in demand chain science and technology applications.
ClearCross
Venture Round in 2000
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TradeCard
Venture Round in 2000
TradeCard is a software-as-a-service platform that enables companies to effectively manage their extended supply chains through real-time collaboration with global vendors. The platform facilitates transactions among buyers, sellers, and their trading partners while offering access to various online financial services. TradeCard specializes in financial supply chain management, providing both domestic and international trade services. Its technology synchronizes financial transactions with the global supply chain, automating essential processes such as accounts payable and receivable management, purchase order approvals, payment decisions, chargebacks, and settlements. With a worldwide support team, TradeCard aims to streamline supply chain operations and enhance financial efficiency for its users.
Electron Economy
Series B in 2000
Electron Economy is a commerce enabler that focuses on integrating essential components of commerce operations for both traditional and e-business companies. It collaborates with clients to design, deploy, and manage their e-commerce operations by combining advanced technology, expertise, and managed services. The company's Internet Transaction Operations Network, known as Internet TONE, provides an open and extensible platform that allows businesses to utilize shared services and infrastructure for their e-business needs. Additionally, Electron Economy offers E-Commerce Operations Management services on the Internet TONE, delivering outsourced management solutions that seamlessly connect online storefronts with back-end logistics processes, including order processing, customer engagement, warehousing, fulfillment, shipping, and delivery. Through its supply chain event management services, the company enhances the management of funds, goods, and information, enabling manufacturers and distributors to accelerate time to market, reduce costs, boost revenue, and improve customer satisfaction.