# Flexport

> Flexport is a VC fund in San Francisco backing Logistics and Software. See 65 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: San Francisco, United States
- Total investments: 65
- Last investment: Feb 2026
- Lead investor: 2%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/flexport
- X (Twitter): http://twitter.com/flexport
- Website: https://www.flexport.com/
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/flexportinc

Flexport is a full-service global freight forwarder and logistics platform using modern software to fix the user experience in global trade.The platform arranges goods to be transported and tracks the inventory in real-time in orders carried by ocean, air, and road freight, enabling logistics companies to optimize transportation routes andinventory management. It is a licensed customs brokerage and freight forwarder built around a modern web application. Its freight service includes an online dashboard for businesses to easily understand, purchase, manage, and track the services required for global trade. Its team of logistics experts lets focus on core business by ensuring goods arrive at fulfillment/distribution centers on time and at the lowest cost. Flexport's mission is to fix the user experience in global trade and bring the world free trade through technology.The company was founded in 2013 by Ryan Petersen and is based in San Francisco, California.

## Contacts

5 contacts available for Flexport. Shizune tracks 12 team members at Flexport. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/flexport?utm_source=investor_profile

## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Seed | $1.8M–$10M |
| Series A | $10M–$28M |
| Series B | $19M–$115M |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Logistics | 21 | 32% |
| Software | 18 | 28% |
| E-Commerce | 13 | 20% |
| Transportation | 11 | 17% |
| FinTech | 10 | 15% |

82 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series A | 23 | 35% |
| Seed | 22 | 34% |
| Series B | 7 | 11% |
| Pre-Seed | 4 | 6% |
| Funding Round | 3 | 5% |

8 stages tracked in total.

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States | 34 | 52% |
| Nigeria | 4 | 6% |
| Egypt | 3 | 5% |
| Mexico | 3 | 5% |
| Pakistan | 3 | 5% |

12 countries tracked in total.

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hasam Silva | General Manager of EMEA | 1 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/hasam-silva |
| Ashianna Esmail | EVP & CLO | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ashianna-esmail |
| Geoffrey Smalling | VP Of Engineering | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/geoffrey-smalling |
| Kevin Paige | VP, CISO | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/kevin-paige-8671 |
| Matt Maloney | Senior Security Engineer | 5 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/matt-maloney |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Natilus | Natilus is a large scale drone manufacturing company. The company specializes in the manufacturing of Boeing 747 sized drones which provides inter-continental cargo delivery services and helps in reducing air freight costs. Natilus was founded by LZ Zhang, Anatoly Starikov and Aleksey Matyushev in 2016.First flight of their 2200 lbs / 30 ftdrone is scheduled for Summer 2018. At the end of 2018, Natilus completed a flight test of their 2200 lbs prototype.The first production vehicle scheduled for 2020 customer delivery underwent wind tunnel testing in April, 2019. Natilus currently holds an aircraft order book rumored to be in excess of $1B+. | $28M | Series A | Feb 10, 2026 |  |
| Cargon | Cargon is digital freight forwarding solution that uses intelligent matching algorithms to connect shippers with carriers. | $1.9M | Seed | Dec 20, 2023 |  |
| FrontEdge | Front Edge is a financial technology provider. They provide technology tools to manage every trade transaction in emerging markets. | $10M | Seed | Nov 22, 2023 |  |
| FrontEdge | Front Edge is a financial technology provider. They provide technology tools to manage every trade transaction in emerging markets. |  | Debt Financing | Nov 22, 2023 |  |
| Rybit | A leading technology platform that connects the last mile delivery industry, optimizing and simplifying day-to-day delivery operations. | $10M | Series A | Jul 05, 2023 |  |
| Natilus | Natilus is a large scale drone manufacturing company. The company specializes in the manufacturing of Boeing 747 sized drones which provides inter-continental cargo delivery services and helps in reducing air freight costs. Natilus was founded by LZ Zhang, Anatoly Starikov and Aleksey Matyushev in 2016.First flight of their 2200 lbs / 30 ftdrone is scheduled for Summer 2018. At the end of 2018, Natilus completed a flight test of their 2200 lbs prototype.The first production vehicle scheduled for 2020 customer delivery underwent wind tunnel testing in April, 2019. Natilus currently holds an aircraft order book rumored to be in excess of $1B+. |  |  | Dec 16, 2022 |  |
| Saltbox | Saltbox provides warehouse space, fulfillment support, and operational infrastructure for ecommerce and product-based businesses. The company combines co-warehousing, office space, shipping support, and inventory management services within a shared logistics environment designed for growing merchants. Its platform includes receiving services,carrier pickups, pick-and-pack operations, storage solutions, and workspace management tools that support order fulfillment workflows. Saltbox also offers technology tools for shipment tracking, order management, and operational coordination through integrated software systems. In addition, the company organizes community events, educational programs, and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs operating consumer product brands. Its services are used by ecommerce sellers, consumer goods companies, and logistics-focused businesses seeking operational support without traditional long-term warehouse commitments. | $35M | Series B | Nov 29, 2022 |  |
| Harmonic.ai | Harmonic connects entrepreneurs with the resources & capital they need to drive innovation. Harmonic's data engine provides insights into startups & professionals, allowing its users to identify opportunities using fresh company information. Harmonic was established in 2020 in San Francisco, California. | $23M | Series A | Nov 06, 2022 |  |
| GoodShip | GoodShip is a freight orchestration and procurement platform that streamlines how shippers manage transportation data, bids, and carrier relationships. It integrates tender, contract, performance, and market rate data into a unified dashboard that enables more informed decision-making and efficient RFP processes. The platform supports AI-poweredbid recommendations, scenario modelling, carrier scorecards, and in-app messaging, making it easier to align stakeholders and manage corrective actions. GoodShip plugs seamlessly into existing TMS systems and is purpose-built to enhance collaboration between procurement and operations teams. | $2.4M | Pre-Seed | Oct 31, 2022 |  |
| Noble | Noble helps companies quickly assess the creditworthiness of their customers and monitor it over time by providing the modular components needed to quickly build a complete credit-underwriting infrastructure. | $18M | Series A | Sep 21, 2022 |  |

10 of 65 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Y Combinator](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/y-combinator) — VC Fund, 11 deals together
- [Soma Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/soma-capital) — VC Fund, 10 deals together
- [JAM Fund](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jam-fund) — VC Fund, 6 deals together
- [FJ Labs](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/fj-labs) — VC Fund, 5 deals together
- [K5 Global](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/k5-global) — VC Fund, 5 deals together
- [Tiger Global Management](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/tiger-global) — VC Fund, 5 deals together

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## FAQ

### What does Flexport invest in?

Flexport invests primarily in Logistics, Software and E-Commerce startups, most often at Series A and Seed stage. Most of the 65 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What is Flexport's check size?

Flexport typically joins rounds of $1.8M–$10M at Seed, $10M–$28M at Series A and $19M–$115M at Series B. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Flexport participates in.

### How do I contact Flexport?

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### Who are the partners at Flexport?

The team at Flexport includes Hasam Silva (General Manager of EMEA), Ashianna Esmail (EVP & CLO) and Geoffrey Smalling (VP Of Engineering), among 12 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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