# Lineage Ventures

> Lineage Ventures is a VC fund in Novi backing Logistics, SaaS and Industrial Automation. See 7 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Novi, United States
- Total investments: 7
- Last investment: Jan 2025
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026

Lineage Ventures is a VC fund in Novi focused on Logistics and SaaS. Lineage Ventures is the technology investment arm of Lineage Logistics.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Logistics | 3 | 43% |
| SaaS | 2 | 29% |
| Industrial Automation | 2 | 29% |
| Energy | 1 | 14% |
| FinTech | 1 | 14% |

21 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series A | 2 | 29% |
| Series C | 2 | 29% |
| Series B | 1 | 14% |
| Series D | 1 | 14% |
| Series E | 1 | 14% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Parsyl | Parsyl specializes in insuring complex supply chains through data-powered underwriting practices. The company offers a range of insurance products, including cargo and liability coverage, to help customers navigate modern risks. Parsyl aims to promote resilience and sustainability in supply chain management while supporting various industries. | $20M | Series C | Jan 08, 2025 |  |
| Outrider | Outrider, the pioneer in autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, helps large enterprises improve safety and increase efficiency. The only company exclusively focused on automating all aspects of yard operations, Outrider eliminates manual tasks that are hazardous and repetitive. Outrider’s mission is to drive the rapid adoption ofsustainable freight transportation by deploying zero-emission systems. Outrider is a private company backed by NEA, 8VC, Koch Disruptive Technologies, and other top-tier investors. For more information, visit www.outrider.ai | $62M | Series D | Oct 24, 2024 |  |
| Outrider | Outrider, the pioneer in autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, helps large enterprises improve safety and increase efficiency. The only company exclusively focused on automating all aspects of yard operations, Outrider eliminates manual tasks that are hazardous and repetitive. Outrider’s mission is to drive the rapid adoption ofsustainable freight transportation by deploying zero-emission systems. Outrider is a private company backed by NEA, 8VC, Koch Disruptive Technologies, and other top-tier investors. For more information, visit www.outrider.ai | $73M | Series C | Jan 18, 2023 |  |
| Loop | Loop provides a platform that manages logistics and supply chain data through automation and analytics tools. The system aggregates shipment, carrier, and financial data into a unified interface to support visibility and coordination. It includes features for freight audit, payment processing, and cost tracking across transportation activities. Theplatform also supports issue resolution, reporting, and performance monitoring for carriers and shipments. Loop serves organizations that require structured data handling and process automation within logistics operations. | $24M | Series A | Nov 03, 2022 |  |
| Mainspring Energy | Mainspring Energy is engineering advanced technology to revolutionize the way electricity is generated and delivered | $150M | Series E | May 24, 2022 |  |
| Kargo | Kargo's mission is to build a connective tissue between the physical world of freight and the digital ecosystem used to manage it. Kargo believes that advancements in smart infrastructure are critical to enabling a safer and more efficient future for logistics. Kargo's loading dock sensor platform verifies all incoming and outgoingfreight, aggregating data that enables shippers and carriers to efficiently manage dock operations, switch out suppliers and understand material flow in real time.Kargo was formerly known as Cognisense. It was founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California. | $25M | Series A | Mar 23, 2022 |  |
| Parsyl | Parsyl specializes in insuring complex supply chains through data-powered underwriting practices. The company offers a range of insurance products, including cargo and liability coverage, to help customers navigate modern risks. Parsyl aims to promote resilience and sustainability in supply chain management while supporting various industries. | $25M | Series B | Jan 27, 2022 |  |

7 of 7 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Koch Disruptive Technologies](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/koch-disruptive-technologies) — VC Fund, 4 deals together
- [B37 Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bridge-37-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Flexport Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/flexport-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [FM Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/fm-capital) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Founders Fund](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/founders-fund) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [HSCM Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/hscm-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together

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## FAQ

### What does Lineage Ventures invest in?

Lineage Ventures invests primarily in Logistics, SaaS and Industrial Automation startups, most often at Series A 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.

### When did Lineage Ventures last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Lineage Ventures closed in Jan 2025. Shizune tracks 7 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### 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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