A list of logistics startups in Seattle, a ‘world-class’ hub for supply chain software talent
Driven by the rapid rise of established logistics giants such as Amazon and freight startup Convoy, the Seattle area has become a major center for supply chain software innovation.
At least 15 Seattle-area startups (listed below) are developing logistics software to help companies transport and manage physical goods.
Seattle’s supply chain talent pool uniquely combines “the technical skills and customer centricity needed to win in today’s economy.” Jason MurrayFormer Vice President of Amazon and Co-Founder of Seattle Shipping and Logistics Startup Shipim.
This talent can be traced back to Seattle-based multinationals such as Starbucks, Costco, Expeditors and Amazon.
The city is rich in “supply chain awareness,” Dan Lewisco-founder and former CEO convoyOnce the darling of Seattle’s entrepreneurial community, it had received investment from the likes of Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates. Prior to this, the digital freight market was valued at more than $3 billion closure and sell its assets to Flexport in 2023, Restarted the platform This year, it opened a satellite office in the Seattle area.
Supply chain crises during the pandemic, along with advances in mobility, artificial intelligence and other software-related technologies, have spurred interest and funding in logistics startups, Lewis said.
Lewis and his co-founders Grant Goodell Before launching Convoy in 2015, he had already made a name for himself at Amazon.
Other Amazon leaders have also branched out into logistics in Seattle, including Dave ClarkFormer Amazon Global Consumer CEO Raised $100 million for augera supply chain technology startup.
Clark, who was most recently based in Dallas, returned to the Seattle area to launch Auger.
“I think some of the best minds in the world solving this particular problem live in Seattle,” he said Tell GeekWire for October.
Brian Lacyard is another ex-Amazonian now leading a Seattle-area logistics startup, emission Goods friend earlier this year.
“Seattle’s logistics technology ecosystem is truly world-class, which is the main reason we chose to launch Freightmate here,” said Lacaillade, who previously worked at Flexport.
moafsharCEO Pipe 17A Seattle e-commerce startup says its proximity to Amazon gives his company an advantage.
“Amazon has defined a lot of what logistics means in the modern world, so being in the same city really makes a difference,” he said.
Seattle has a national reputation as a hub for logistics technology talent. Loadedis a new trucking loading board startup out of Chicago that raised $6.8 million this year in hopes of opening a permanent engineering office in Seattle.
“Amazon and Microsoft have top talent and a lot of great talent,” said Cargado CEO and co-founder. Matt Silver. “There’s real value in continuing to invest there.”
Ryland HawkinsCo-founder and CTO of Cargado, based in Seattle. He is one of several former team leaders Continue to lead or join a logistics startupmany in the Emerald City.
Hawkins said that more and more software engineers are attracted by logistics startups, which according to statistics, raised $4.5 billion in the first half of 2024 brochure.
“We see tech talent liking the idea that their work impacts real atoms, not just pixels on a screen,” Hawkins said. “People want to have an impact on the world, people’s lives and the economy.”
Several Seattle logistics startups make the list Geek Line 200we list the top private tech startups in the Pacific Northwest.
Below we’ve listed supply chain and logistics startups in Seattle. Send us an email: tips@geekwire.com Let us know if we missed any companies.
Date of establishment: 2024
CEO: Dave Clark
court: Supply chain systems powered by AI unify data, resolve inefficiencies, and provide instant insights and automation.
GeekWire 200 ranking: No. 194
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Loaded (shared office)
Date of establishment: 2023
CEO: Matt Silver
court: An invitation-only trucking loading board for brokers and carriers moving freight across borders, including to and from Mexico.
Date of establishment: 2012
CEO: Dean Dorcas
court: Helps companies improve operational efficiency in fulfillment and distribution warehouses.
Date of establishment: 2018
CEO: Rathna Sharad
court: Software that helps e-commerce companies ship products globally.
GeekWire 200 ranking: No. 127
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Date of establishment: 2013
CEO: Carl Siebrecht
court: Provides online retailers with on-demand warehousing space and services for other shipping needs.
GeekWire 200 ranking: No. 73
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Flexible port (RWA)
established: 2013
CEO: Ryan Peterson
court: End-to-end logistics services including ocean, air, truck and rail freight, hauling and moving, warehousing, customs and compliance, financing and insurance, and more.
Related reports: Flexport relaunches Convoy freight marketplace after acquiring technology from Seattle startup
Date of establishment: 2024
CEO: Brian Lacyard
court: Next-generation management systems assist freight forwarding companies with tasks and documentation.
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established: 2022
court: Software designed specifically for the financial and analytical needs associated with moving freight across the country.
Related reports: GoodShip, a freight network logistics startup led by Convoy veterans, raises $8 million
Date of establishment: 2018
CEO: Daniel Acosta
court: Supply chain software for shippers, carriers and logistics operators.
established: 2022
CEO:Julian Alvarez
court: Help shippers manage scattered documents and information.
GeekWire 200 ranking: No. 192
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established: 2024
CEO:oliver jones
court: Aggregate spot freight opportunities for carriers.
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established: 2019
CEO:Jason Aristides
court: An ocean logistics platform that helps companies optimize freight efficiency on inland and coastal waterways by simplifying booking, quoting and tracking.
Related reports: Maritime marketplace and software platform OpenTug raises $3.1 million
established: 2021
CEO: Marcus Womack
court: Provide banking services to freight companies.
Related reports: Freight fintech startup Outgo raises $15 million to help trucking companies get cash quickly
Date of establishment: 2020
CEO: Scott Ruffin
court: Help online retailers deliver orders to customers.
GeekWire 200 ranking: No. 75
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Date of establishment: 2019
CEO: moafshar
court: A platform that helps online retailers bring together e-commerce software systems related to inventory, order flow, fulfillment, and more.
Related reports: E-commerce logistics startup Pipe17 raises $8 million amid pandemic-driven surge in online shopping
in the wild (U.S. headquarters)
Date of establishment: 2014
CEO: James Chin Moody
court: Helping small e-commerce businesses with shipping.
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Date of establishment: 2019
CEO: Jason Murray
court: Help e-commerce companies reduce costs, speed up delivery, and improve supply chain capabilities.
GeekWire 200 ranking: No. 148
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established: 2023
CEO: Jonathan Cook
court: Capture images and videos of trucks and trailers with the help of artificial intelligence.
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