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.

EcoVadis is a SaaS platform that enables organizations to assess, measure, and improve sustainability performance across their value chains. The platform provides detailed sustainability scorecards (0-100) covering environment, labor & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement, with analysts reviewing 15+ hours of evidence per assessment. Used by 150,000+ companies across 175 countries, EcoVadis serves as both a self-assessment tool for rated companies and an enterprise solution for buyers evaluating supplier sustainability. The company differentiates through rigorous third-party analysis, transparent scoring, and integration with major procurement ecosystems.

Assent Compliance provides a cloud-based SaaS platform that automates the collection, validation, and management of supply chain compliance data for large manufacturers. The platform replaces manual Excel-based vendor audits with centralized data management and delivers actionable insights into supply chain risks across compliance, ESG, and sustainability requirements. Assent serves over 30% of S&P 500 product companies and 300,000+ clients in regulated industries like aerospace, automotive, and electronics, helping them identify labor trafficking risks, manage harmful substances, ensure conflict minerals compliance, and build defensible ESG programs.

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.

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.

Altana is a Value Chain Management System that uses AI and a proprietary knowledge graph of 2.8B shipments to provide enterprises with unprecedented visibility into their global supply chains—from raw material origins to finished product distribution. The platform lets companies connect internal data, documentation, and third-party analytics to create a unified, editable view of their value chains and identify risks, opportunities, and supplier relationships deep within their networks. Unlike competitors relying solely on public data, Altana's proprietary network gives it 2x the supply chain visibility of competitors. It serves enterprises, governments, and logistics providers seeking to curate, document, and collaborate on supply chain intelligence.

E2open is a cloud-based supply chain visibility and orchestration platform that connects over 480,000 manufacturing, logistics, and distribution partners into a single multi-enterprise network. It enables enterprises to share real-time data—forecasts, purchase orders, shipments, and inventory—breaking down silos across fragmented supplier networks. The platform tracks over 16 billion transactions annually and serves global manufacturers like Pepsi, Cisco, Dell, and 3M who need end-to-end visibility across complex, outsourced production networks.

Airbyte is an open-source data integration platform that provides 600+ pre-built connectors to sync data from applications, APIs, databases, and data warehouses into centralized destinations. The platform automates data pipeline creation with no-code/low-code connector builders and includes pipeline debugging and monitoring tools. Founded in 2020, Airbyte has become the leading open-source alternative to proprietary solutions, powering 1.2M daily data pipelines for over 40K data engineers.

Wasoko is a B2B e-commerce marketplace that connects large manufacturers (P&G, Unilever, Nestlé) with over 450,000 small retail shops and kiosks across East Africa. Shop owners order essential goods like rice, soap, and household items via a mobile app, receiving same-day delivery at bulk discounts. The platform also embeds Buy Now Pay Later financing with 99%+ repayment rates, functioning as both a distributor and informal financial services provider for underserved retailers.

Flexe operates a Logistics Cloud platform that converts static warehouse capacity into a flexible, pay-as-you-go network for enterprises. The company connects Fortune 500 retailers and brands to 2,000+ distributed fulfillment sites, enabling dynamic inventory placement without long-term leases or fixed capital. Flexe's 'single pane of glass' dashboard routes inventory for 1-2 day delivery to 98% of the U.S., delivering 20-30% reductions in logistics costs and enabling new network activation in ~30 days versus industry standard six months.

Cart.com is an integrated commerce operating system that combines e-commerce software, fulfillment services, marketplace connectivity, and analytics into a unified platform. The company serves 6,000+ customers processing 70+ million orders annually across 8.5 million square feet of fulfillment space. It differentiates itself by owning the entire value chain—from product listing through last-mile delivery—rather than acting as pure software, creating defensible competitive advantages and multiple revenue streams. Cart.com positions itself as the omnichannel commerce engine for D2C and B2B brands seeking to consolidate fragmented operations.

Overhaul is an enterprise supply chain visibility platform that provides real-time monitoring, predictive risk intelligence, and compliance management for high-value cargo across air, ocean, road, and rail. The platform combines SKU-level tracking with IoT sensor integration and telematics data to give global brands control over shipments in motion. Serving industries like automotive, life sciences, and high-tech, Overhaul achieves a 96% cargo theft recovery rate and 80% loss reduction compared to industry benchmarks. The platform is data-agnostic, integrating with existing infrastructure rather than requiring proprietary hardware.

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.

Osapiens is a cloud-based, AI-powered compliance and operations automation platform that helps large enterprises manage supply chain compliance, sustainability, and regulatory requirements at scale. The platform integrates with existing ERP systems like SAP and Microsoft Dynamics, offering no-code workflow builders, real-time monitoring, and pre-built compliance modules for regulations like EUDR, CSDDD, and Germany's Supply Chain Due Diligence Act. With over 2,500 customers worldwide, Osapiens positions itself as the go-to solution for distributed organizations needing coordinated process management and audit readiness across complex operations.