Soma Capital

Soma Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in seed investments, primarily in the software sector, and was founded by individuals with entrepreneurial backgrounds. Soma Capital has backed numerous startups that collectively hold a valuation exceeding $60 billion, including notable companies such as Cruise, Rappi, Ironclad, Human Interest, Razorpay, Rippling, and Lambda School. The firm has a focus on supporting early-stage companies and has been involved with multiple unicorns, contributing to the growth of innovative businesses in the technology landscape.

Willem van den Bosch

Investor

Fouad Farhat

Investor

Past deals in Transport and logistics

Rider

Seed Round in 2022
Rider is a logistics startup based in Pakistan that focuses on providing innovative solutions for last-mile delivery tailored for online shippers. The company has developed a technology-driven platform that facilitates the delivery of e-commerce products from various online stores and marketplaces directly to customers. Rider offers services such as cash on delivery and a "cash now, deliver later" option, which allows vendors to receive payments promptly while ensuring timely delivery of goods to their customers. This customer-centric approach aims to enhance the overall efficiency of the e-commerce delivery process in the region.

Kamion

Seed Round in 2022
Kamion allows users to get instant quotes for your company's FTL transportation needs, speed up processes, and work with reliable freight carriers Kamion is a technology company established to improve the functioning of the logistics market, which accounts for more than 10% of Turkey's Gross Domestic Product. Kamion was established in 2020 by Istanbul, Turkey.

Nowports

Series C in 2022
Nowports is a digital freight forwarder that streamlines the import and export processes for businesses. Its platform enables users to manage shipments in real-time, providing features such as freight tracking, shipment booking, and product registration. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Nowports enhances the security and transparency of logistics operations. The platform is designed to facilitate the transportation of goods conveniently and affordably, allowing companies to request quotes and manage their supply chains efficiently from any port.

Topship

Seed Round in 2022
Topship is a shipping platform designed to facilitate the import and export of parcels, cargo, and freight for African businesses. By leveraging technology, Topship aims to enhance transparency and streamline logistics, allowing users to efficiently connect with customers, suppliers, and distributors globally. The platform provides a comprehensive solution for merchants, enabling them to manage international deliveries, including last-mile logistics, ensuring a seamless shipping experience from the customer's doorstep to any desired location.

Alima

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Alima is a digital platform focused on enhancing the ordering and delivery processes for fruit and vegetable businesses. By leveraging technology, it streamlines the purchasing experience, allowing users to select their desired products and receive weekly deliveries based on their specific schedules. The platform also offers the option for next-day service, which helps restaurant owners improve their supply chain efficiency and optimize their purchasing decisions. Through its comprehensive services, Alima aims to deliver quality and competitive pricing to its clients in the food industry.

BridgeLinx

Seed Round in 2021
BridgeLinx helps businesses, mainly large manufacturers and retailers, move freight by connecting them with carriers (truckers, owner-operators, transporters, and private fleets) through its online marketplace.

TrackChain

Pre Seed Round in 2021
TrackChain OS unifies all communications, data, and transportation processes into a single intelligent platform without disrupting existing workflows. Our platform revolutionizes end-to-end logistics operations through an intuitive interface, powered by advanced AI agents and seamless API integrations. With zero-training required and instant setup, teams can immediately begin using our freight management features, automating everything from carrier procurement, intelligent load assignment, real-time shipment tracking, automated freight audit & payments, to predictive transportation analytics.

TransAstra

Pre Seed Round in 2021
TransAstra is focused on advancing technologies related to space resources and in-space transportation, aiming to foster significant growth in the existing and emerging space industries. The company specializes in locating and prospecting asteroids and lunar resources, such as water and other valuable materials. By developing methods to extract these resources, TransAstra enables their use as rocket propellants, thereby supporting not only current commercial satellites but also new ventures like space tourism. Additionally, TransAstra's innovative technology can detect asteroids and orbital debris that traditional systems struggle to find, including fast-moving objects in the space between Earth and the Moon. Through these efforts, TransAstra is positioned to play a pivotal role in expanding the space economy.

WareIQ

Seed Round in 2020
WareIQ offers Amazon-like next-day delivery for eCommerce companies in India. Through its tech-platform, WareIQ connects a nation-wide network of fulfillment centers and last-mile couriers offering Amazon-grade logistics.

Forager

Series A in 2020
Forager Group, Inc., based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in cross-border freight brokerage and logistics services primarily for the automotive and aerospace industries. Founded in 2018, the company offers a range of truckload services, including standard, expedited, and cross-border options. Forager leverages advanced technology and extensive industry experience to address the challenges faced by cross-border shippers, providing modern transportation solutions that enhance service quality. Additionally, the company features a user-friendly web-based transportation management platform designed to streamline operations and facilitate the shipping process between the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

ZeoAuto

Seed Round in 2020
Zeo Auto operates as fleet management and tracking software for commercial vehicles. It aims to become a single platform to address all the needs of the fleet owner right from servicing loads, maintenance of vehicles to accessing financing and insurance.

Bego

Seed Round in 2020
Bego is a marketplace focused on facilitating trade between the United States and Mexico. The company has developed a fleet management application that enhances the logistics process by allowing users to track the status of their merchandise in real-time. This application enables shippers to find, quote, and book transport fleets efficiently while providing automatic notifications regarding the pickup and delivery of goods. By streamlining these processes, Bego aims to improve the overall efficiency and transparency of cross-border trade operations.

99 Minutos

Series A in 2020
99 minutos is a last-mile logistics disruptor for LatAm's burgeoning e-commerce space. The company enables enterprise e-commerce clients to reliably same-day deliver products at low cost - a first for the region. Currently operating in Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. The company was founded in 2014 by Alexis Patjane and is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.

AeroVect

Seed Round in 2020
AeroVect develops autonomous driving platforms for GSE, enabling efficient, safe, and reliable airside operations at some of the largest passenger and cargo hubs in the world.

Nowports

Seed Round in 2019
Nowports is a digital freight forwarder that streamlines the import and export processes for businesses. Its platform enables users to manage shipments in real-time, providing features such as freight tracking, shipment booking, and product registration. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Nowports enhances the security and transparency of logistics operations. The platform is designed to facilitate the transportation of goods conveniently and affordably, allowing companies to request quotes and manage their supply chains efficiently from any port.

BlueCargo

Seed Round in 2018
BlueCargo, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. It specializes in a platform designed to enhance container management in seaport terminals through the use of predictive algorithms. This platform provides visibility into container operations, helping port operators predict container dwell times and avoid unnecessary movements. By automating planning decisions and streamlining processes, BlueCargo aims to increase terminal productivity, reduce operational costs, and improve service quality. The company's focus is on optimizing real-time efficiency in container management, enabling port operators to secure and manage supply-side events more effectively.

SkydropX

Funding Round in 2018
Skydropx is a logistics management system for e-commerce and retail in LATAM. It helps reduce time and costs by centralizing all the shipments in one place to provide better customer service. Skydropx helps ship postage at feasible rates, tracks and integrates shipments into the user's shopping cart in real-time using API, and utilizes a network of independent drivers for fast delivery, enabling users to send and receive parcels in a simplified manner.

Embark Trucks

Seed Round in 2016
Embark Trucks Inc. specializes in developing self-driving truck technology and highway autopilot systems aimed at enhancing commercial trucking efficiency. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company designs artificial intelligence software specifically for long-haul transportation. Embark has achieved significant milestones in automated trucking, including successful cross-country drives and the ability to operate in challenging weather conditions such as rain and fog. The company has assembled a team of engineers with backgrounds from prominent organizations like Tesla, Google, Audi, and NASA, supported by a professional operations team that averages over a million miles of driving experience per member. Embark collaborates with carriers, truck manufacturers, and tier-one suppliers to provide operational savings and improve weight management and disturbance performance in freight and logistics services.

Lugg

Seed Round in 2015
Lugg, Inc., founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in on-demand delivery and relocation services. The company provides store-to-home delivery of purchased goods, facilitating the transport of items such as furniture and other heavy purchases. In addition to delivery services, Lugg offers relocation assistance for homes, junk removal, and pickup and delivery services for used goods. Through its logistics platform, Lugg connects consumers with local movers and trucks, streamlining the process of moving and delivering items at the push of a button. The company has garnered significant investment from notable firms, emphasizing its commitment to simplifying the moving experience for its customers.

ShipHawk

Series A in 2014
ShipHawk, headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, specializes in shipping software tailored for high-volume shippers. The company offers a solution that automates order fulfillment and streamlines logistics operations, allowing businesses to gain control over their warehouse processes. ShipHawk's software features multi-carrier rating, dispatch capabilities, and document generation, which helps users obtain accurate shipping costs and eliminates the need for manual quoting. By optimizing shipping operations, ShipHawk enables businesses to enhance efficiency and reduce costs associated with order fulfillment.

Omni

Seed Round in 2014
Omni is a multifaceted company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in business intelligence, cybersecurity, and cloud engineering services. Its primary offering is a unique business intelligence platform that merges the reliability of a shared data model with the flexibility of SQL, allowing users to easily access, explore, and share curated data metrics. This platform is designed to streamline the data analytics process, enabling clients to focus on deriving meaningful insights without the complications often associated with data management. Additionally, Omni operates a rentals platform that connects local businesses with community members, providing access to a variety of rental items such as bikes, surfboards, and camping equipment. This initiative enhances community engagement by making diverse products readily available for short-term use.
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