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.

Forto is a digital freight forwarder and logistics management platform that consolidates ocean, air, and rail freight booking, shipment tracking, and logistics operations into a single interface. The platform addresses a critical supply chain pain point: companies currently spend up to 100 hours booking and managing shipments through fragmented email, phone, and fax communications. Forto serves 2,500+ customers across 50+ countries with real-time quotations, automated documentation, customs clearance, and proactive shipment alerts powered by analysis of 1.2M+ monthly data points.

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.