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2023. South African startup GoMetro gets £9M for its fleet management optimization software



In a move that could only be described as staggeringly clever—so clever, in fact, that one might suspect the involvement of a hyper-intelligent pan-dimensional being—South African technology firm GoMetro has somehow managed to nab £9 million in a Series A funding round. Specializing in the utterly baffling world of fleet management solutions, GoMetro operates as a SaaS provider, which, if you’re not fluent in jargonese, means they offer you software that magically lives somewhere in the cloud. At the heart of their tech wizardry is something called Bridge, their pièce de résistance, a telemetry and data aggregator. Bridge, being as adaptable as a Vogon trying to find new ways to be unpleasant, cheerfully consolidates all sorts of data from a variety of vehicles—whether it’s a Mercedes, BYD, or even a Yutong (whatever that might be)—onto a single platform. The result? Fleet managers, who were previously drowning in the spaghetti code of different telematics systems from various OEMs, now find themselves blissfully able to access and analyze everything in one harmonious digital symphony. Quite neat, really.


2022. GoFreight raises $28M to become the “Shopify of freight forwarding”



Unicorn Flexport is transforming the logistics industry, operating as a freight forwarder with software that allows customers to oversee their shipments. However, there are still thousands of smaller freight forwarders, many utilizing outdated ERP systems or spreadsheets. A startup named GoFreight, which has secured $23 million in Series A funding, aims to assist them in staying competitive by offering the “Shopify of freight forwarding.” This includes backend software that streamlines their operations and a frontend that enables them to establish a storefront and provide quotes within minutes.

2022. Onfleet nabs $23M to further develop its last-mile delivery software



Onfleet, which asserts its software enables millions of deliveries each week for thousands of businesses (including Sweetgreen), has secured $23 million in Series B funding. Onfleet offers a dashboard for dispatching where users can optimize routes and search for drivers and deliveries or pickups. The platform suggests routes based on factors such as time, location, capacity and traffic and can automatically assign tasks to drivers. Onfleet also provides status updates to customers, including real-time driver tracking and proof of delivery. On the backend, managers — who can communicate with drivers through the platform — can view performance metrics like on-time rates, service times, feedback scores and more.


2021. CloudTrucks raised $115M to help truck entrepreneurs manage their business



In a galaxy not so far away, where highways stretch endlessly and spreadsheets threaten the sanity of the modern truck driver, a plucky little startup called CloudTrucks has hitched its trailer to the stars of efficiency and sanity. Armed with $115 million from a Series B funding round, they’re peddling a marvelously clever bit of business management software that owner-operators swear helps them wrangle cash flow, cut costs, rake in revenue, and even untangle the diabolical spaghetti of insurance. In their quest to solve the trucking world's existential challenges, CloudTrucks unleashed three shiny new gadgets over the past year. First, CT Cash, which beams cash to drivers at warp speed, offering instant pay, a magical cash card, and even cash advances, so truckers needn’t panic about running out of fuel—or sanity—mid-route. Next, Flex, the savior for small trucking outfits juggling their own insurance and compliance, which does the back-office heavy lifting. It’s a descendant of the enigmatic Virtual Carrier, a system where drivers ride under CloudTrucks’ authority, enjoying the full-service package of compliance, insurance, and that warm, fuzzy feeling of having someone else handle the chaos.


2021. Fleet software startup LocoNav raises $37M



LocoNav, an India-based startup that aids drivers and fleet managers in over two dozen countries to operate their vehicles more effectively and reduce costs, has secured $37 million in a new funding round. Over half a million vehicle and fleet operators in 25 countries currently utilize LocoNav’s platform, which employs AI to assist them in managing fleet operations, monitoring performance and enhancing efficiency. The startup’s platform offers guidance and suggestions to drivers to make improved decisions. LocoNav also allows customers to monitor fuel consumption and detect potential theft. Its platform supports over a thousand devices and sensors, allowing for rapid onboarding of new clients.


2021. Bringg nabs $100M for a last-mile delivery platform for retailers



Bringg, which has developed software to assist retailers with last-mile logistics—specifically to manage and in some cases even utilize, individuals handling deliveries—has raised $100 million in a Series E funding round. The company boasts several major clients, including Walmart, Albertsons, Co-Op in the U.K., Coca-Cola and Panera. While some retailers, particularly larger ones, are establishing extensive operations to handle their own and third-party orders, others—especially smaller businesses—are seeking ways to integrate with existing infrastructure, utilizing not only logistics software but potentially also networks of delivery personnel. Additionally, Bringg supports a range of retailers, encompassing not just groceries and goods, but also ready-made meals from restaurants and much more.


2020. India’s logistics SaaS startup FarEye bags $13 million



India-based logistics startup FarEye has secured $13 million, bringing its Series D financing round total to $37.5 million. FarEye assists companies in coordinating, tracking and enhancing their logistics operations. For instance, if you order a pizza from Domino’s, the restaurant utilizes FarEye’s service, which integrates with their system to promptly notify the customer of the estimated delivery time. FarEye employs AI to analyze over a billion data points to determine the most efficient solution. Over the past year, it has refined its algorithm to manage both last-mile and long-haul deliveries, providing a comprehensive range of services to its clients. More than 150 e-commerce and delivery firms worldwide rely on FarEye’s service to determine the best method for shipping items to their customers.


2020. India’s FarEye raises $25M to grow its logistics SaaS startup in international markets



In a world where parcels are flung haphazardly across the globe at speeds faster than the average customer’s patience, *FarEye* has popped up to bring some semblance of order to the chaos. Imagine over 150 e-commerce and delivery companies turning to this logistics wizard, seeking not only the optimal path for their precious goods but also the most efficient way to avoid the perils of angry customers. Today, FarEye announced it has secured a tidy $25 million to spread its tentacles further into international markets. Picture this: you’ve ordered a Domino’s pizza (because, let’s be honest, cooking is a cosmic endeavor best left to chefs), and through some miraculous alchemy of code and algorithms, FarEye whizzes into action, connecting with Domino’s internal system to give you that sweet, elusive piece of information—precisely how long you’ll have to wait until your taste buds are appeased. It’s logistics optimization at its finest, made to make waiting just a bit more bearable.


2020. Bringg nabs $30M to expand its delivery logistics platform used by Walmart and others



Bringg, which assists companies in establishing and managing delivery operations, is revealing a growth round of $30 million to address the increasing demand for its services. Tel Aviv-based Bringg already counts major players such as Walmart, McDonald’s and Coke among its clients and has recently launched a last-mile delivery platform named BringgNow, designed for small and medium-sized businesses to coordinate and oversee their own and third-party fleets of delivery personnel.


2020. OptimoRoute raises $6.5M for organizing delivery and field service



OptimoRoute, which assists businesses in optimizing their routes, has secured a $6.5 million Series A. The service enables businesses to define their specific constraints and then automatically generates daily routes for their drivers, whether they are making deliveries or cleaning pools. What sets OptimoRoute apart from some of its competitors in this domain isn’t just its often significantly lower costs but also that it provides drivers and customers with a mobile experience that includes live tracking and ETAs, as well as the ability to modify routes in real time as needed. With OptimoRoute, companies can plan for particular days of the week or up to five weeks ahead. The company is also currently piloting a pickup and delivery system for both passengers and goods, as well as support for multi-day long-haul routes.