SoftBank Investment Advisers

SoftBank Investment Advisers is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in growth equity and late-stage investments. It is a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp. The firm focuses primarily on the technology sector, targeting areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, internet-of-things, telecommunications, computational biology, cloud technologies, fintech, consumer internet, and healthcare. SoftBank Investment Advisers typically invests a minimum of $100 million in both minority and majority stakes in private or public companies, with a strong emphasis on opportunities in the United States and globally. Established in 2017, the firm aims to leverage its operational expertise and extensive global network to foster innovation and drive growth in its portfolio companies.

Eric Chen

Managing Partner

Serena Dayal

Investment Director

Angela Du

Partner, Americas

Colin Fan

Managing Partner, Americas, Asia

Ted Fike

Director, Americas

Vishal Gupta

Director

Lydia Jett

Partner

Sumer Juneja

Partner and Head of India

Robert Kaplan

Partner, Americas

Greg Moon

Managing Partner, Asia

Karol Niewiadomski

Partner

Shu Nyatta

Managing Partner

Max Ohrstrand

Director

Vikas Parekh

Partner

Yanni Pipilis

Managing Partner

Kirthiga Reddy

Executive Partner

Brett Rochkind

Managing Partner

Ram Trichur

Partner

Bryant Wang

Investor

Aaron Wong

Vice President

Andrew Zloto

Partner, Americas

Past deals in Supply Chain Management

Symbotic

Post in 2022
Symbotic™ is a global provider of integrated supply network automation solutions for warehouses and distribution centers. Symbotic’s mission is to continually advance the development and commercialization of advanced robotic material handling systems and provide best in class return on investment for high throughput, optimal space utilization and flexible automation solutions that can easily integrate into the customer’s existing supply network and distribution infrastructure. Symbotic has developed proprietary and innovative robotics and software to deliver an advanced automation solution to make the supply chain faster, more efficient and more profitable for manufacturers, distributors and retailers of all sizes.

CommerceIQ

Series D in 2022
CommerceIQ™ is the leader in Ecommerce Channel Optimization (ECO), the practice of using machine learning, analytics and automations to optimize the ecommerce channel across supply chain, marketing and sales operations to win at the moment of purchase and drive profitable market share growth. CommerceIQ has been adopted by leading consumer brands accounting for more than $6 billion in ecommerce sales and millions in marketing spend, including Avery Products, Georgia-Pacific, Spectrum Brands and 3 of the top-5 Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Companies in the U.S. These brands rely on CommerceIQ’s machine-based commerce technology and business processes, which are purpose-built to tune ecommerce algorithms, collaborate and share data-driven insights in real-time in response to changing variables across hundreds of products on leading retail sites. Using CommerceIQ as a single source of truth, customers have driven 40% increase in incremental sales, 20% improvement in profitability and 32% reduction in out of stock rates on Amazon. For more information, please visit CommerceIQ.

Flexport

Series E in 2022
Flexport, Inc. is a global freight forwarder and logistics platform that provides online customs brokerage and freight forwarding services. Established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a comprehensive online dashboard that enables businesses to understand, purchase, manage, and track the necessary services for global trade. Its offerings include customs brokerage services such as clearances, bonds, product classification, and government agency filings, alongside freight forwarding options encompassing ocean freight, air freight, and trucking. Additionally, Flexport provides supply chain services that cover cargo insurance, quality inspections, warehousing, product sourcing, and trade finance. By leveraging modern software, Flexport aims to enhance the user experience in global trade, helping logistics companies optimize transportation routes and manage inventory effectively.

Unicommerce eSolutions

Venture Round in 2021
Unicommerce eSolutions Private Limited is a software company based in New Delhi, India, specializing in multi-channel order fulfillment and supply chain management solutions. Founded in 2012, it offers a comprehensive platform known as Uniware, which enables businesses to manage orders and inventory across various B2C and B2B channels. The company's services include online inventory management, shipping management, order processing, and warehouse management, catering to manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retail chains. Unicommerce's user-friendly interface allows both large e-commerce players and small online merchants to automate the entire order fulfillment process, from procurement to returns. The platform is pre-integrated with major marketplaces, carts, and logistics providers, ensuring seamless operations for over 4,000 paid users. Additionally, Unicommerce continually enhances its features to meet evolving market demands.

Wangdiantong

Series D in 2021
Wangdiantong ERP is an enterprise-level e-commerce ERP, supporting Taobao, Tmall, Jingdong, Amazon, Dangdang, No. 1 shop, Alibaba and many other platforms, supporting multi-warehouses, support online stores and physical store cashiers. Including goods management, inventory, orders, purchasing, after-sales, accounts, statistics, CRM and other rich features.

Flock Freight

Series D in 2021
Flock Freight Inc. specializes in less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shipping and management services across North America. The company uses innovative algorithms to pool LTL and partial-truckload shipments into full truckloads, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs for businesses. Its flagship product, FlockDirect, enables seamless transportation of pooled freight without the need for terminals, ensuring safe and direct deliveries. Additionally, Flock Freight offers a technology platform that consolidates multiple shipments into multi-stop routes, optimizing logistics for shippers and maximizing revenue opportunities for carriers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Solana Beach, California, Flock Freight aims to transform the LTL freight industry through advanced technology and a focus on customer experience.

SendCloud

Series C in 2021
SendCloud BV is a software service provider based in Eindhoven, Netherlands, specializing in streamlining the shipment process for online and offline retailers. Founded in 2012, the company offers a platform that integrates webshops with multiple shipping carriers, allowing retailers to manage their shipping operations efficiently. By automating various steps in the shipping process, SendCloud enables webshop owners to save significant time and reduce costs, with average savings of over 30% in time and approximately one euro per package. The platform is designed for easy implementation, requiring minimal setup time from the retailer. SendCloud partners with prominent shipping carriers such as DHL, PostNL, and Bpost to provide transparent and cost-effective shipping solutions.

ShipBob

Series E in 2021
ShipBob, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, offers an online shipping and fulfillment platform tailored for small e-commerce businesses. The company provides an end-to-end solution that includes warehousing, order fulfillment, and shipping services, enabling direct-to-consumer brands to deliver packages in 1-2 business days. ShipBob's technology integrates with various e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, and eBay, facilitating streamlined order and inventory management, customer communication, and predictive analytics. Additionally, ShipBob aggregates shipment services from major carriers like FedEx, UPS, and USPS, and offers features such as a smartphone application for scheduling pickups and tracking shipments. With a network of fulfillment centers across the United States, including a warehouse in Dallas, Texas, ShipBob aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain operations for online merchants.

Flock Freight

Series C in 2020
Flock Freight Inc. specializes in less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shipping and management services across North America. The company uses innovative algorithms to pool LTL and partial-truckload shipments into full truckloads, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs for businesses. Its flagship product, FlockDirect, enables seamless transportation of pooled freight without the need for terminals, ensuring safe and direct deliveries. Additionally, Flock Freight offers a technology platform that consolidates multiple shipments into multi-stop routes, optimizing logistics for shippers and maximizing revenue opportunities for carriers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Solana Beach, California, Flock Freight aims to transform the LTL freight industry through advanced technology and a focus on customer experience.

ShipBob

Series D in 2020
ShipBob, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, offers an online shipping and fulfillment platform tailored for small e-commerce businesses. The company provides an end-to-end solution that includes warehousing, order fulfillment, and shipping services, enabling direct-to-consumer brands to deliver packages in 1-2 business days. ShipBob's technology integrates with various e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, and eBay, facilitating streamlined order and inventory management, customer communication, and predictive analytics. Additionally, ShipBob aggregates shipment services from major carriers like FedEx, UPS, and USPS, and offers features such as a smartphone application for scheduling pickups and tracking shipments. With a network of fulfillment centers across the United States, including a warehouse in Dallas, Texas, ShipBob aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain operations for online merchants.

Delhivery

Series F in 2019
Delhivery Pvt Ltd is a supply chain services company based in Gurugram, India, that specializes in logistics solutions for e-commerce and enterprises. Founded in 2011, it offers a comprehensive range of services including parcel transportation, warehousing, freight, and order fulfillment. Delhivery provides various shipping options such as same-day and next-day delivery, as well as returns management. Its technology services include real-time monitoring, fraud detection, and global inventory management. The company also handles cross-border shipping and offers specialized services for high-value and oversized items. With a focus on improving delivery speeds and reducing logistics costs, Delhivery has become a key player in the logistics industry, supported by notable investors including SoftBank and Carlyle.

Flexport

Series D in 2019
Flexport, Inc. is a global freight forwarder and logistics platform that provides online customs brokerage and freight forwarding services. Established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a comprehensive online dashboard that enables businesses to understand, purchase, manage, and track the necessary services for global trade. Its offerings include customs brokerage services such as clearances, bonds, product classification, and government agency filings, alongside freight forwarding options encompassing ocean freight, air freight, and trucking. Additionally, Flexport provides supply chain services that cover cargo insurance, quality inspections, warehousing, product sourcing, and trade finance. By leveraging modern software, Flexport aims to enhance the user experience in global trade, helping logistics companies optimize transportation routes and manage inventory effectively.
Consul Risk Management International is a global provider of security event management solutions, established in 1986 and headquartered in Delft, the Netherlands, with additional offices in the United States and Germany. The company specializes in software that facilitates compliance and security audits, enabling organizations to monitor, report, and investigate both malicious and accidental violations of information usage. Its tools support identity and access management initiatives and help track non-compliant behavior, including unauthorized activities by IT administrators and other users. Through its comprehensive software solutions, Consul Risk Management International aims to ensure adherence to external regulations and internal policies.

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.

ChannelWave

Venture Round in 2000
ChannelWave develops market-leading Partner Relationship Management (PRM) solutions that help organizations to reduce costs and increase sales revenues and profits by improving the loyalty and effectiveness of their business partnerships. By automating and scaling business processes between vendors and selling partners, ChannelWave enables businesses to effectively manage multiple sales channels and foster collaboration among partners to better market, sell and service end-customers.
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