Chris Sultemeier
Operating Partner @ NewRoad Capital Partners
Chris Sultemeier is a Series B investor at NewRoad Capital Partners focused on Software and Supply Chain Management. Chris Sultemeier is the executive vice president of logistics for Walmart U.S. He has operating responsibility for general merchandise, fashion, grocery, Sam's Club, import, and specialty distribution centers. He also has operating responsibility for all domestic and global ocean transportation functions. He was promoted to executive vicepresident in 2012.Chris previously served as senior vice president of transportation services, where he was responsible for all domestic transportation, the Walmart private fleet, and global transportation. Since joining Walmart in 1989, Chris has also served as vice president of transportation, regional vice president of logistics, vice president of Sam’s Club distribution, vice president of Sam’s Club merchandise support and logistics project manager for new construction design and support.Prior to joining Walmart, Chris served in the U.S. Army as a captain. He is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point with a degree in mechanical engineering.
- Total investments:
- 7
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 71%
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Industries Chris Sultemeier invests in
Stages Chris Sultemeier invests in
Countries Chris Sultemeier invests in
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Software 2 (29%)
- Supply Chain Management 2 (29%)
- SaaS 1 (14%)
- Shipping 1 (14%)
- Logistics 1 (14%)
Stage
- Series B 4 (57%)
- Series C 1 (14%)
- Funding Round 1 (14%)
Investments
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| Voxel develops an AI-powered platform that enhances workplace safety and operational efficiency by transforming existing security cameras into intelligent monitoring systems. The platform utilizes computer vision to detect unsafe behaviors and operational inefficiencies in real-time, enabling proactive hazard mitigation. It serves industries suchas manufacturing, logistics, retail, and food and beverage by providing actionable insights through safety scoring, incident analytics, and automated alerts. Voxel's technology integrates with current infrastructure, offering features like role-based access controls and data encryption to maintain security and privacy standards. By facilitating immediate responses to potential risks, Voxel supports organizations in reducing workplace incidents and fostering a culture of safety. | $47M / Series B / Jun 03, 2025 | ||
| New York Shipping Exchange is a platform that unites shippers, carriers, and forwarders and revolutionizes the logistics industry.New York Shipping Exchange enables the transformation of the container shipping industry through two innovations: a new standardized freight contract and a new way to trade freight digitally. The company is supportingthe transformation of container shipping by solving inefficiencies associated with booking downfalls and shipment rolling. They are determined to eliminate the distrust between shippers and carriers that has been created by the lack of accountability in ocean contracts.It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, United States. | Series C / Nov 19, 2024 | ||
| New York Shipping Exchange is a platform that unites shippers, carriers, and forwarders and revolutionizes the logistics industry.New York Shipping Exchange enables the transformation of the container shipping industry through two innovations: a new standardized freight contract and a new way to trade freight digitally. The company is supportingthe transformation of container shipping by solving inefficiencies associated with booking downfalls and shipment rolling. They are determined to eliminate the distrust between shippers and carriers that has been created by the lack of accountability in ocean contracts.It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, United States. | $25M / Series B / Sep 14, 2022 | ||
| Logiwa is the leading cloud fulfillment software for high-volume direct-to-consumer brands, wholesalers, and 3PLs. The Logiwa Cloud Fulfillment Platform is an integrated WMS and order fulfillment system that makes it easy to run a digital warehouse and scale your high-volume DTC fulfillment operations. Logiwa’s solution works where traditional WMSsystems fail: it connects quickly with new online stores and marketplaces, makes it easy to run a digital warehouse, and is easily updated to support dynamic warehouse environments. | $16.4M / Series B / Jun 30, 2022 | ||
| WorkStep helps industrial companies hire and retain their hourly workforce. The company's platform automatically engages the workforce at key milestones and moments. It empowers decision-makers with benchmarks, predictive insights, and suggested actions. WorkStep supercharges teams with easy-to-navigate tools that sync with legacy HRISsystems. | $25M / Series B / Jan 13, 2022 | ||
| New York Shipping Exchange is a platform that unites shippers, carriers, and forwarders and revolutionizes the logistics industry.New York Shipping Exchange enables the transformation of the container shipping industry through two innovations: a new standardized freight contract and a new way to trade freight digitally. The company is supportingthe transformation of container shipping by solving inefficiencies associated with booking downfalls and shipment rolling. They are determined to eliminate the distrust between shippers and carriers that has been created by the lack of accountability in ocean contracts.It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, United States. | $15M / Series B / Aug 25, 2021 | ||
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Co-Investors
Blumberg Capital
4 deals together
Collate Capital
4 deals together
New York Angels
4 deals together
Goldman Sachs
2 deals together
Eclipse
1 deal together
Engage
1 deal together
About NewRoad Capital Partners
NewRoad Capital Partners is a growth equity capital firm based in Rogers, AR, that invests in proven and innovative technologies, products, and services that serve existing, unmet needs in the marketplace. NewRoad focuses on investing in and acquiring demand-driven businesses in the Retail and CPG and Business Services industries with an emphasison Supply Chain and Logistics, Consumer Goods, Outdoor Goods, Healthcare Technology, Media and Retail Technology.It was founded in 2013 and headquartered in Rogers, Arkansas.
NewRoad Capital Partners Contacts
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Christopher Ladd
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Clete Brewer
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Gregory Bledsoe
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John Sheehy
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What does Chris Sultemeier invest in?
Chris Sultemeier invests primarily in Software, Supply Chain Management and SaaS startups, most often at Series B and Series C stage. Most of the 7 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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