Startups Directory

Flexport is a full-service freight forwarder and cloud-based supply chain management platform that centralizes global logistics operations—from order to delivery—into a single dashboard. The platform provides AI-driven visibility across all shipments (air, ocean, truck, rail) regardless of carrier, reducing administrative overhead by up to 30% and improving on-time delivery rates. Flexport generates revenue through a freight forwarding model, buying space on transportation networks and marking up shipments for customers ranging from mid-market e-commerce brands to Fortune 500 enterprises. The company has raised $2.5B across 10 funding rounds and serves as a modernized alternative to traditional, fragmented logistics providers.

Convoy was a digital freight network that connected shippers with trucking carriers through automation, machine learning, and real-time data. The platform eliminated empty truck miles and inefficient appointment scheduling by enabling instant load matching between shippers and carriers. Operating a network of 400,000 trucks with GPS tracking on 95% of loads, Convoy served major enterprises including Home Depot, Procter & Gamble, and Unilever. The company ceased operations in November 2023, with its assets acquired by Flexport.

Deliverr is a distributed fulfillment platform that enables small and medium-sized e-commerce merchants to offer fast, 1-2 day delivery across major marketplaces like Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Shopify, and Target. The company uses predictive analytics and machine learning to position inventory across a network of third-party warehouses and cross-docks near anticipated demand. Deliverr provides end-to-end fulfillment services including receiving, picking, packing, packaging, and shipping, allowing SMB merchants to compete with Amazon Prime-like speed without building their own infrastructure.

Shadowfax is a technology-driven logistics marketplace connecting businesses with a vast network of delivery partners to provide last-mile, hyperlocal, and express delivery services. The platform serves e-commerce companies, quick commerce platforms, SMEs, D2C brands, and individual customers with same-day, next-day, and instant delivery capabilities. Shadowfax differentiates through proprietary logistics software offering real-time tracking, route optimization, and a transparent flat-rate billing model (Shadowfax 360) that eliminates weight-based pricing disputes. The company has achieved significant scale with major customers including Flipkart, Amazon, Domino's, Big Basket, and Paytm.