Rider Global

Rider Global is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2019 and headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus. The firm specializes in seed, early, mid, and late-stage investments across various sectors, primarily focusing on mobility, logistics, e-commerce, and marketplaces. With a global investment strategy that emphasizes opportunities in Europe, Rider Global targets equity investments ranging from $500,000 to $15,000,000. The firm is dedicated to supporting ambitious founders and entrepreneurs in building successful companies that can disrupt their respective industries.

Sergey Sukharev

Principal

12 past transactions

GoComet

Series A in 2022
GoComet is a logistics resource management platform that revolutionizes supply chain operations for businesses by enhancing transparency and efficiency while achieving significant cost savings. Utilizing advanced data science and machine intelligence, GoComet provides a cloud-based solution that automates various logistics processes, including freight rate negotiations, shipment tracking, and invoice reconciliation. Its RFQ management module streamlines the freight rate negotiation process, allowing companies to quickly gather and compare quotes from multiple vendors, leading to potential savings of 8-15% in freight procurement. The platform also features real-time shipment tracking, offering users a unified dashboard for monitoring cargo movement and service levels, which can be shared with customers to improve their experience. Additionally, GoComet's Freight Index enables benchmarking of freight rates globally, and its invoice reconciliation module significantly reduces processing time and errors. With a focus on enhancing communication, reducing workloads, and automating approvals, GoComet provides a comprehensive solution for international freight service providers looking to optimize their logistics operations.

Paack

Series D in 2022
Paack is a company specializing in e-commerce delivery services, aiming to provide efficient and sustainable solutions for business couriers and parcel deliveries. With a focus on enhancing the delivery experience, Paack offers a range of services, including scheduled, on-demand, next-day, and same-day deliveries, tailored to meet the last-mile delivery needs of its clients. The company operates in Spain, France, Portugal, and Italy, leveraging an in-house technology platform developed by a team of over 120 engineers to automate and optimize delivery processes. This operational efficiency is reflected in Paack's impressive 96% success rate on first delivery attempts. Committed to sustainability, Paack aims to achieve carbon net-zero status by 2030, emphasizing environmental responsibility as part of its overall strategy. The company measures its environmental impact, implements decarbonization actions, collaborates with partners for environmental contributions, and tracks progress through sustainability reports.

byways

Seed Round in 2021
Byways specializes in logistics and supply chain software aimed at optimizing the loading and unloading processes at logistics hubs. The company provides a comprehensive solution that includes a supplier platform, a smart dashboard, and a digital planning tool, all designed to enhance visibility and efficiency within the supply chain. Byways connects carriers, suppliers, and freight forwarders through its platform, enabling clients to streamline truck scheduling and improve goods turnaround times. Additionally, the software incorporates artificial intelligence to facilitate automatic planning, resulting in reduced transportation costs and increased efficiency for warehouses and vehicles. Through its innovative tools, Byways aims to simplify logistics management and enhance communication across the supply chain.

byrd

Series B in 2021
Byrd operates a fulfillment network designed to connect online merchants with an international warehouse system, facilitating advanced shipping options for retailers without the need to establish their own logistics infrastructure. The company's platform integrates seamlessly with popular e-commerce systems, such as Shopify, and collaborates with logistics partners across various countries to enhance retailers' reach. Byrd's technology-driven logistics solution features digital interfaces that link e-commerce platforms to its warehouse management system, utilized by partner warehouses globally. Additionally, Byrd offers real-time stock tracking and first-mile shipping services, including item pickup and packaging, which can be easily accessed via a mobile application. This comprehensive approach allows both private and business customers to efficiently manage their shipping needs.

Sendify

Series A in 2021
Sendify is a digital platform designed to simplify shipping for small businesses by providing access to affordable shipping solutions and facilitating connections with leading carriers. Founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, the company aims to address the challenges faced by small shippers, who often encounter complicated logistics and unfavorable rates in the shipping industry. Sendify's freight management software streamlines the shipping process, enabling businesses to book shipments easily and save an average of 20% on costs. With a focus on empowering small businesses, Sendify has assisted over 15,000 clients worldwide in optimizing their logistics, allowing them to concentrate on growth rather than shipping complexities. The platform is recognized as a key shipping and logistics solution for growing businesses, particularly in Sweden and Germany.

Forto

Series C in 2020
Forto GmbH, founded in 2016 in Berlin, specializes in freight forwarding services across Asia and Europe. Originally named FreightHub, the company rebranded in April 2020 and has developed a digital logistics platform that simplifies the management of international shipping, including FCL and LCL shipments, as well as air freight services. This user-friendly interface allows customers to optimize their global supply chain processes by providing real-time quotes, online booking, and digital freight tracking. With over 2,000 clients and a workforce exceeding 200 employees, Forto aims to enhance global trade and promote sustainability through its innovative logistics technology. The company operates nine global offices, emphasizing efficiency and transparency in logistics management.

Paack

Series C in 2020
Paack is a company specializing in e-commerce delivery services, aiming to provide efficient and sustainable solutions for business couriers and parcel deliveries. With a focus on enhancing the delivery experience, Paack offers a range of services, including scheduled, on-demand, next-day, and same-day deliveries, tailored to meet the last-mile delivery needs of its clients. The company operates in Spain, France, Portugal, and Italy, leveraging an in-house technology platform developed by a team of over 120 engineers to automate and optimize delivery processes. This operational efficiency is reflected in Paack's impressive 96% success rate on first delivery attempts. Committed to sustainability, Paack aims to achieve carbon net-zero status by 2030, emphasizing environmental responsibility as part of its overall strategy. The company measures its environmental impact, implements decarbonization actions, collaborates with partners for environmental contributions, and tracks progress through sustainability reports.

byrd

Series A in 2020
Byrd operates a fulfillment network designed to connect online merchants with an international warehouse system, facilitating advanced shipping options for retailers without the need to establish their own logistics infrastructure. The company's platform integrates seamlessly with popular e-commerce systems, such as Shopify, and collaborates with logistics partners across various countries to enhance retailers' reach. Byrd's technology-driven logistics solution features digital interfaces that link e-commerce platforms to its warehouse management system, utilized by partner warehouses globally. Additionally, Byrd offers real-time stock tracking and first-mile shipping services, including item pickup and packaging, which can be easily accessed via a mobile application. This comprehensive approach allows both private and business customers to efficiently manage their shipping needs.

Drover

Series B in 2020
Drover Limited operates an online mobility-as-a-service platform that offers monthly, all-in car subscriptions to customers and private hire drivers, providing a flexible alternative to traditional car leasing, hiring, and purchasing. Founded in 2015 and based in London, the company enables users to keep, swap, cancel, or upgrade their vehicles as needed. Drover's platform connects customers with fleet partners, facilitating effective monetization of vehicle inventory through a comprehensive listings and fleet management interface. The technology includes features such as telematics integration, predictive maintenance, and electronic driver onboarding, along with a payments and invoicing engine and insurance coverage for each booking. Through its website and mobile application, Drover simplifies access to vehicles for both drivers and vehicle suppliers.

Voi

Series B in 2019
Voi, Inc. is a behavioral healthcare technology company that focuses on using artificial intelligence to address suicide prevention and other behavioral health challenges. The company offers two primary products: Voi Detect, an AI-driven solution designed to identify near-term suicide risk through a digital interface, and Voi Reach, a mobile application that supports at-risk individuals by connecting them with a network of family, friends, and therapists. These solutions cater to service members, patients, students, and veterans, aiming to assist those at risk and their support systems. Founded in 2013 and initially known as First Opinion, Inc., Voi is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Paack

Series B in 2019
Paack is a company specializing in e-commerce delivery services, aiming to provide efficient and sustainable solutions for business couriers and parcel deliveries. With a focus on enhancing the delivery experience, Paack offers a range of services, including scheduled, on-demand, next-day, and same-day deliveries, tailored to meet the last-mile delivery needs of its clients. The company operates in Spain, France, Portugal, and Italy, leveraging an in-house technology platform developed by a team of over 120 engineers to automate and optimize delivery processes. This operational efficiency is reflected in Paack's impressive 96% success rate on first delivery attempts. Committed to sustainability, Paack aims to achieve carbon net-zero status by 2030, emphasizing environmental responsibility as part of its overall strategy. The company measures its environmental impact, implements decarbonization actions, collaborates with partners for environmental contributions, and tracks progress through sustainability reports.

Forto

Series B in 2019
Forto GmbH, founded in 2016 in Berlin, specializes in freight forwarding services across Asia and Europe. Originally named FreightHub, the company rebranded in April 2020 and has developed a digital logistics platform that simplifies the management of international shipping, including FCL and LCL shipments, as well as air freight services. This user-friendly interface allows customers to optimize their global supply chain processes by providing real-time quotes, online booking, and digital freight tracking. With over 2,000 clients and a workforce exceeding 200 employees, Forto aims to enhance global trade and promote sustainability through its innovative logistics technology. The company operates nine global offices, emphasizing efficiency and transparency in logistics management.
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