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Best Transportation and Logistics Tech Companies in New York City, United States
The 253 best Transportation and Logistics Tech companies in New York City, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Via.
By Riya SenguptaFinancials
253companies tracked
$3.2Bdisclosed funding
3unicorns
97have raised
FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS TECH × NEW YORK CITY
Our analysis of 79 Transportation and Logistics Tech companies
$48.2b in tracked funding; 95% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
79companies analysed
95%cloud-native stacks
2025funding peak (by rounds)
17unicorns
2017median founding year
502kcombined LinkedIn audience
72%of audience held by top 3
2companies hiring publicly (12 mo)
Ranked: Best Transportation and Logistics Tech companies in New York City
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founded | Tech stack | App-install YoY | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Via 🦄 Developer of software platforms for managing public transit network operations 84Product top 22%Funding top 23%Market top 24%Tech top 24% All 11 signals ▾Producttop 22% Fundingtop 23% Markettop 24% Techtop 24% Growthtop 26% Newstop 26% Moattop 26% Talenttop 38% Fin. healthtop 41% Globaltop 42% Customersbottom 43% Product: 2 published apps (9.8k installs) · Company stage: Public Funding: Raised $1.3B across 9 rounds · 9 rounds over 12 yrs (0.8/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 84/100 | $1.3B | 40 mo ago | 1,200 | 2012 | HubSpot CMS HubApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+30 | — | — | — |
| 2 | Wheels Up 🦄 Online membership-platform for booking private jets | $402M | 34 mo ago | 71 | 2013 | WagtailApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+32 | — | — | 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 3 | Loadsmart 🦄 Online marketplace for booking trucking services | $336M | 52 mo ago | 604 | 2014 | Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceNode.js+21 | — | — | — |
| 4 | Plusgrade Provider of ancillary revenue solutions and loyalty program enhancement technologies | $151M | 27 mo ago | 16 | 2009 | Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceNode.js+23 | — | — | — |
| 5 | MakeSpace On demand storage and local moving services | $133M | 72 mo ago | 87 | 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | Transfix Provider of freight technology solutions for brokers and third-party logistics | $125M | 32 mo ago | 282 | 2012 | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+26 | — | 2 patents Automated logistics decision-making and trusted freight brokerage platform for supply chain | — |
| 7 | Nuvocargo Tech-enabled freight forwarding service provider | $74M | 35 mo ago | 128 | 2018 | WebflowAmazon Web ServicesSegment+27 | — | — | 3 job openings · 1 launch |
| 8 | NYSHEX Provider of a platform for managing and improving ocean supply chains | $69M | 18 mo ago | 158 | 2014 | Apple iCloud MailNode.jsReact+16 | — | — | — |
| 9 | Cubby Platform offering self storage solutions for businesses 60Funding top 25%Growth top 28%Talent top 38%Tech top 40% All 6 signals ▾Fundingtop 25% Growthtop 28% Talenttop 38% Techtop 40% Marketbottom 42% Globalbottom 33% Funding: Raised $63.0M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 1 yrs (1.0/yr) Growth: Web rank 1,000,000 → 500,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 60/100 | $63M | 4 mo ago | 26 | 2021 | Framer SitesReactAmazon Web Services+17 | — | — | 1 launch |
| 10 | iVend Retail Retail management software for offline retail stores | $60M | 79 mo ago | 162 | 2004 | WordPressMySQLPHP+43 | — | — | — |
| 11 | Optimal Dynamics Developer of a decision automation platform for the truckload industry | $55M | 14 mo ago | 39 39 → 88 (+126%) | 2014 | WebflowSalesforceVimeo+22 | — | — | 1 launch |
| 12 | Nautilus Labs Platform offering AI-driven voyage optimization and decarbonization solutions for the maritime industry | $48M | 51 mo ago | 86 | 2016 | — | — | 710 patents Patents concentrated in health & consumer products | — |
| 13 | Karhoo Global cab comparison app | $39M | 127 mo ago | 111 | 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 14 | Bytemark Provider of mobile ticketing and payment system for transit operators | $26M | 81 mo ago | 75 | 2011 | Squarespace CommerceSquarespaceTypeScript+18 | +23% | 93 patents Contactless transit fare collection and ticketing using short‑range wireless and sensor‑fusion technologies. | — |
| 15 | Juno Online platform to hail cab rides | $25M | 123 mo ago | 40 | 2015 | — | — | 42 patents Advanced waste recycling hardware for shredding, washing, and odor‑controlled processing. | — |
| 16 | Ohi Provider of AI-enabled e-commerce micro-fulfillment solutions | $22M | 56 mo ago | 44 | 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 17 | GroundLink App-based ride-hailing aggregator | $20M | 216 mo ago | 54 | 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 18 | Hammerhead Provider of smart bike navigation systems | $18M | 60 mo ago | 40 | 2012 | Cart FunctionalityShopifyAmazon ALB+55 | — | 30 patents Floral packaging systems, string instrument picks, and load‑control electronics | — |
| 19 | Driver Technologies AI-driven dash cam apps for drivers | $16M | 36 mo ago | 34 | 2018 | Mapbox GL JSGoogle Sign-inApple Sign-in+10 | — | 11 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | — |
| 20 | Fillogic Provider of logistics services utilizing local hubs for retail support | $16M | 31 mo ago | 30 | 2018 | BugHerdNode.jsHeadless UI+7 | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 21 | Boxhub Provider of trucking transportation and logistics services | $15M | 35 mo ago | 50 | 2016 | NoibuZendeskApple iCloud Mail+31 | — | — | — |
| 22 | Updater Provider of a platform for simplifying complex commerce and order management | $15M | 36 mo ago | 286 286 → 210 (-27%) | 2011 | WordPress Block EditorCart FunctionalityWordPress+33 | +38% | — | — |
| 23 | DropCar App-based platform for booking parking spots | $13M | 77 mo ago | 6 | 2015 | WebflowGoogle MapsAmazon Web Services+23 | — | — | — |
| 24 | GoCargo Reverse auction based platform for container shipping | $13M | 315 mo ago | — | 1998 | — | — | — | — |
| 25 | Circuit Developer of an app-based platform for shuttle services via electric vehicles 48Customers top 24%Funding top 31%Growth top 37%Moat top 39% All 9 signals ▾Customerstop 24% Fundingtop 31% Growthtop 37% Moattop 39% Producttop 40% Techbottom 49% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 36% Customers: Play-Store rating 4.67★ across 3,453 ratings (2 apps) · Review volume +19% in 6 mo Funding: Raised $11.0M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 4 yrs (0.8/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $11M | 16 mo ago | 80 | 2011 | HubSpot CMS HubApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+24 | +30% | — | — |
| 26 | Tripda Travel community enlightening travelers with tips for memorable experiences | $11M | 136 mo ago | — | 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 27 | Doorstep Developer of indoor tracking technology for last-mile delivery optimization | $8M | 8 mo ago | — | 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 28 | Desteia Provider of an AI-powered platform automating and streamlining cross-border trade | $8M | 16 mo ago | — | 2023 | WordPressUnbounceElementor+28 | — | — | — |
| 29 | Helbiz App-based platform offering multi-category two-wheeler sharing services | $8M | 56 mo ago | 284 | 2016 | Node.jsGSAPVue.js+17 | +9% | 4 patents IoT-based geofencing and smart area demarcation for location-aware services | — |
| 30 | Placemeter Provider of products and equipment for security and surveillance solutions | $8M | 141 mo ago | 244 | 2012 | — | — | 21 patents Video analytics for pedestrian counting, queue estimation, and virtual turnstile access control | — |
| 31 | Routehappy Driving modern airline retailing through innovative solutions and industry collaboration | $8M | 129 mo ago | 19 | 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 32 | Boxbee Provider of on-demand storage management services | $8M | 138 mo ago | 5 | 2012 | Cart FunctionalityWordPressMySQL+14 | — | 3 patents IoT-based tracking and logistics management for shipping containers | — |
| 33 | MySky Provider of spend management platform for the business aviation industry | $7M | 22 mo ago | 82 | 2016 | TurbopackNode.jsTailwind CSS+18 | — | — | — |
| 34 | Social Bicycles App-based bicycle sharing technology | $7M | 142 mo ago | 400 | 2010 | YouTubeAmazon Web ServicesCloudflare+13 | — | 14 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | — |
| 35 | Moved Provider of a platform automating resident moves and ancillary revenue | $6M | 94 mo ago | 14 | 2016 | WordPressMySQLPHP+26 | — | — | — |
| 36 | Ship Angel Freight rate management software for enterprises | $6M | 25 mo ago | — | 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 37 | Building Intelligence Cloud based dock and visitor management solutions | $5M | 43 mo ago | 43 | 2006 | WordPressMySQLPHP+28 | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 38 | MetroSpeedy Offers web-based on-demand last-mile delivery for businesses | $5M | 56 mo ago | 25 | 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 39 | Buster Online rental platform for buses and limos | $4M | 116 mo ago | 19 | 2012 | WordPressMySQLPHP+36 | — | — | — |
| 40 | WiseSight AI and SaaS-based management solutions for parking operators | $4M | 59 mo ago | 22 | 2015 | WixSentryBootstrap+13 | — | — | — |
| 41 | TruckPay Cloud-based platform for earthmoving logistics management | $4M | 107 mo ago | 9 | 2015 | — | — | 21 patents Integrated electronic payment and management systems for truck weigh scales | 1 launch |
| 42 | GoKid Safe, efficient carpooling solution connecting schools, districts, and parents | $3M | 82 mo ago | 1 | 2015 | WordPressBetterDocsMySQL+39 | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 43 | Lucky Provider of a platform for retail data conversion and tracking | $3M | 50 mo ago | 41 | 2020 | Node.jsUbuntuTailwind CSS+10 | — | — | — |
| 44 | Chariot Provider of web-based moving software for packers & movers | $3M | 45 mo ago | 15 | 2021 | SentryMUIReact+9 | — | 3 patents Secure electronic payment processing and transaction authentication systems | 2 job openings |
| 45 | Revcascade Marketplace automation for brands and retailers | $3M | 119 mo ago | 6 | 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 46 | Logic Offers cloud-enabled digital twin solutions for warehouse automation | $2M | 30 mo ago | — | 2019 | GoDaddy Website BuilderVimeoReact+9 | — | — | — |
| 47 | Spotter Developer of AI-powered software for trucking, fleet management, and logistics | $2M | 70 mo ago | — | 2019 | — | — | 2 patents AI-driven generation and branching of video elements for streaming and compression | — |
| 48 | Mamenta Provider of SaaS-based cross-border software solutions for businesses | $1M | 38 mo ago | 34 | 2015 | Webflow EcommerceWebflowVimeo+17 | — | — | — |
| 49 | GETCHO Provider of on-demand hyperlocal delivery and pick up services | $500K | 24 mo ago | — | 2020 | TurbopackSentryNode.js+14 | — | — | — |
| 50 | Warehouse Box Provider of cloud-based warehouse inventory management solutions | $245K | 38 mo ago | — | 2019 | — | — | — | — |
Top 12 Transportation and Logistics Tech companies in New York City
#1
Series A · New York City, New York · founded 2021 · 26 employees$63Mraised▾
Series A · New York City, New York · founded 2021 · 26 employees
Platform offering self storage solutions for businesses
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 60how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 25%Growth
top 28%Talent
top 38%Tech
top 40%Market
bottom 42%Global
bottom 33%Funding: Raised $63.0M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 1 yrs (1.0/yr) · Last round Series A (Jan 2026)
Growth: Web rank 1,000,000 → 500,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Audience (LinkedIn): 3k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Jan 2026Series A$63M
Founders & team
Investors
Goldman Sachs, Fractal Software
Tech stack
Amazon S3Amazon Web ServicesDatadogEmotionFramer SitesGoogle Analytics
#2
Series C · New York City, New York · founded 2014 · 39 employees$54.8Mraised▾
Series C · New York City, New York · founded 2014 · 39 employees
Developer of a decision automation platform for the truckload industry. The platform offers features such as network simulation, bid analysis, load management, and dispatch management. It helps automate load allocation and procurement decisions with network-specific recommendations. The platform also provides tools to identify optimal lanes for bidding and simulate the impact of each bid.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 18k LinkedIn followers — 3.6% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Apr 2025Series C$40M
- Apr 2022Series B$33M
- Apr 2021Series A$17.4M
- May 2020Seed$4.4M
Founders & team
Investors
Newark Venture Partners, Fusion Fund, The Westly Group, Embark Ventures, Fitz Gate Ventures, TenOneTen
Tech stack
CloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCookieyesGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Tag ManagerGoogle Workspace
#3
Seed · New York City, New York · founded 2023$8Mraised▾
Seed · New York City, New York · founded 2023
Developer of indoor tracking technology for last-mile delivery optimization. It provides visibility into delivery progress within buildings. The technology detects delivery events automatically from the driver's phone. It integrates with existing driver applications, using sensor fusion to detect delivery events indoors.
Funding rounds
- Sep 2025Seed$8M
Founders & team
Investors
Canaan, Antler, Cercano Management, CASSIUS
#4
Series C · New York City, New York · founded 2014 · 158 employees$69Mraised▾
Series C · New York City, New York · founded 2014 · 158 employees
Provider of a platform for managing and improving ocean supply chains. The platform offers tools for planning, cost optimization, and operational control. It facilitates adapting to new information and challenges to align volumes and costs with plans. The system provides alerts and data to help resolve issues and maintain plans. It also offers access to data and metrics for performance improvement.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 12k LinkedIn followers — 2.4% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
- Nov 2024Series C—
- Sep 2022Series B$25M
- Aug 2021Series B$15M
- Aug 2020Series A$13.5M
Founders & team
Investors
General Electric, Maersk Line, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Goldman Sachs, Blumberg Capital
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailCdnjs
#5
Series B · New York City, New York · founded 2011 · 80 employees$11Mraised▾
Series B · New York City, New York · founded 2011 · 80 employees
Developer of an app-based platform for shuttle services via electric vehicles. It lets users book seats and pay for shuttle services via the app. The company monetizes through advertisements on internal and external surfaces on the car. It also offers a platform for businesses to run and analyze marketing campaigns. Its mobile app is available for iOS and Android devices.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 48how this company ranks against its industry peers
Customers
top 24%Funding
top 31%Growth
top 37%Moat
top 39%Product
top 40%Tech
bottom 49%Customers: Play-Store rating 4.67★ across 3,453 ratings (2 apps) · Review volume +19% in 6 mo · Marquee-customer mentions: top 30% of tracked companies
Funding: Raised $11.0M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 4 yrs (0.8/yr) · Last round Series B (Feb 2025)
Growth: App-install growth +30% YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Audience (LinkedIn): 5k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
- Feb 2025Series B$17M
- Sep 2022Series A$11M
- Jul 2022Seed—
- Feb 2019Seed$1.3M
Founders & team
Investors
Tribeca Venture Partners, Citi Impact Fund, Impact Engine, Groundswell Ventures, Gaingels, Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator
Tech stack
Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesAosApple Icloud MailCdnjsCloudflare
#6
Via 🦄Public · New York City, New York · founded 2012 · 1200 employees$1.3Braised▾
Via 🦄
Public · New York City, New York · founded 2012 · 1200 employees
Developer of software platforms for managing public transit network operations. The company's systems facilitate on-demand transit, paratransit services, and student transportation programs. The technology provides tools for network planning, scheduling, and passenger information management. Additional features include eligibility management for specialized transit services and data analysis for transit network adjustments.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 84how this company ranks against its industry peers
Product
top 22%Funding
top 23%Market
top 24%Tech
top 24%Growth
top 26%News
top 26%Product: 2 published apps (9.8k installs) · Company stage: Public
Funding: Raised $1.3B across 9 rounds · 9 rounds over 12 yrs (0.8/yr) · Last round Series G (Feb 2023)
Market: 1,200 employees (top 8% of Road Transport Tech) · Revenue ~$434M · Top-1,000,000 web property
Audience (LinkedIn): 201k LinkedIn followers — 40.0% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
- Feb 2023Series G$110M
- Nov 2021Series G$130M
- Mar 2021Series E$60M
- Mar 2020Series E$400M
Founders & team
Investors
83NORTH, Nelstone Ventures, Exor, Shell, Macquarie, Mori Building
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailAws Certificate ManagerBootstrap
#7
Public · New York City, New York · founded 2013 · 71 employees$401.6Mraised▾
Public · New York City, New York · founded 2013 · 71 employees
Online membership-platform for booking private jets. The platform offers private jet booking to guests based on membership. They claim to guarantee occupied pricing on a pay-as-you-fly basis and exclusive access to a private fleet of brand new aircraft. They offer individual and corporate membership plans.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 97k LinkedIn followers — 19.3% of this cohort's audience · 121 engagements/post (4.6× cohort median)
Activity: 1 partnerships · 1 awards (incl. Surf Air Mobility) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Aug 2023Post IPO—
- May 2019Series D$128.4M
- Jun 2017Series D$117.5M
- Feb 2017Series C$300K
Founders & team
Investors
Fidelity Investments, T. Rowe Price, New Enterprise Associates, Advantage Ventures, Franklin Templeton Investments, Delta
Tech stack
Amazon S3Amazon Web ServicesAngularApple Icloud MailBootstrapBrowser-Update.Org
#8
Seed · New York City, New York · founded 2023$8Mraised▾
Seed · New York City, New York · founded 2023
Provider of an AI-powered platform automating and streamlining cross-border trade. The platform collects, cleans, and connects supply chain data, providing users with shipment visibility. It offers features such as automated file storage, delay alerts, and data access for logistics teams. The platform aims to eliminate manual tracking and provide a reliable data source.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 3k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
- Feb 2025Seed$8M
Founders & team
Investors
Autotech Ventures, Village Global, Foundamental, Bridge Latam, Nido Ventures, Nazca
Tech stack
Amazon S3Amazon Web ServicesCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsFacebook Pixel
#9
Series B · New York City, New York · founded 2009 · 16 employees$150.7Mraised▾
Series B · New York City, New York · founded 2009 · 16 employees
Provider of ancillary revenue solutions and loyalty program enhancement technologies. The company focuses on revenue generation and customer experience improvements for the travel industry. It offers solutions for premium upgrades, seat blocking, and speed passes. Additionally, it provides loyalty solutions designed to enhance program member engagement.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 62k LinkedIn followers — 12.5% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
- Mar 2024Series B—
- Sep 2021Series B—
- Nov 2018Series B$150.7M
- Aug 2015Seed—
Investors
CDPQ, TA, General Atlantic, Novacap
Tech stack
Amazon AlbAmazon S3Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailCloudflare
#10
Series F · New York City, New York · founded 2012 · 282 employees$124.6Mraised▾
Series F · New York City, New York · founded 2012 · 282 employees
Provider of freight technology solutions for brokers and third-party logistics. The platform offers custom rate prediction and RFP workflow management. It provides tools for pricing, bidding, and automating processes. The platform delivers rate predictions tailored to business needs. It streamlines contract freight management with collaboration and tracking features.
Funding rounds
- Oct 2023Series F$40M
- Jun 2023Series C$6.6M
- Jun 2021Conventional Debt$50M
- Jul 2017Series C$42M
Founders & team
Investors
New Enterprise Associates, Canvas Ventures, Lerer Hippeau, Corigin Ventures, MidCap Financial, G Squared
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesAngularApolloApple Icloud Mail
#11
Acquired · New York City, New York · founded 2016 · 82 employees$7.2Mraised▾
Acquired · New York City, New York · founded 2016 · 82 employees
Provider of spend management platform for the business aviation industry. The platform offers solutions for buyers, owners, management companies, and flight departments. It provides tools for scheduling, quoting, budgeting, spend processing, tax reporting, and compliance. The platform aims to reduce operating costs, scale businesses, minimize budget risks, and grow charter revenue.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 4k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
- Aug 2024Series A$2.2M
- Jun 2020Series A$5M
Founders & team
Investors
GMF Capital, Global-Trading.GROUP, TLF Ventures, Somersault Ventures
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon Web ServicesCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsEmotion
#12
Series D · New York City, New York · founded 2014 · 604 employees$335.6Mraised▾
Series D · New York City, New York · founded 2014 · 604 employees
Loadsmart is an online marketplace for booking trucking services. Users can generate instant quotes by providing pick-up and delivery addresses and booking a truck. It also provides real-time shipment visibility, access to a curated carrier base, and electronic documentation. Carriers benefit from geo-targeted business as well as a free fleet management solution. The platform is free for shippers and the carriers are charged on a commission basis.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 35k LinkedIn followers — 6.9% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
- Feb 2022Series D$250M
- Nov 2020Series C$90M
- Sep 2019Series B$19M
- Oct 2018Series A$21.6M
Founders & team
Investors
SoftBank Latin America Fund, CSX Corporation, Janus Henderson Investors, BlackRock, Connor Capital, Maersk Growth
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailAws Certificate ManagerCloudflare
Funding & investor landscape
$3.2Btotal disclosed funding
85companies funded
192disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Techstars10 rounds
Goldman Sachs4 rounds
Notable founders
Adam Fleming
Co-Founder · Cubby
Matt Engfer
Co-Founder & CEO · Cubby
Daniel Powell
Co-Founder & CEO · Optimal Dynamics
Warren Powell
Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer/Professor Emeritus · Optimal Dynamics
Shashwat Murarka
Co-Founder & CEO · Doorstep
Mark Michaels
Co-Founder & Board Member · NYSHEX
Alexander Esposito
Co-Founder & CEO · Circuit
Daniel Ramot
Co-Founder & CEO · Via
Oren Shoval
Co-Founder · Via
Bill Allard
Co-Founder · Wheels Up
Kenny Dichter
Co-Founder · Wheels Up
Diego Solorzano
Co-Founder & Co-CEO · Desteia
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 1,941,783 docs
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Transportation and Logistics Tech coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
RESEARCH SIGNALS · United States
How research on Logistics & Supply Chain Tech is moving in the United States
A read on the academic research around Logistics & Supply Chain Tech — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 637 United States-affiliated papers.
research sentiment over time
200820172026
enthusiastic · positive · guarded tone
Tone is overwhelmingly optimistic and intensifying — the enthusiastic (strongly-positive) share moved 29% → 41% across 2008–2026.
top research entities
- Purdue University West Lafayette28
- Georgia Institute of Technology21
- National Laboratory of the Rockies20
- Idaho National Laboratory18
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology16
leading researchers
Fengqi You · William Crossley · Stephen Schey · Jim Francfort · Kara M. Kockelman · Dajun Yue · Tao Lin · Luis F. Rodríguez
▲
Breakthroughs113 · 18%
▲ 15%→18% share
▲1.2× share momentum2 median citations50% since 2021mostly methods-led
Key (lock) research is surging — field share rose from 1 to 6 papers, signaling rapid security innovation in logistics access systems.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
- Fleet management16→21
- Scalability4→9
- Key (lock)1→6
- Supply chain management1→4
- Automotive engineering1→4
Landmark DeepPool: Distributed Model-Free Algorithm for Ride-Sharing Using Deep Reinforcement Learning · 167 cites
◆
Advancements360 · 57%
▲ 55%→57% share
▲1.0× share momentum3 median citations49% since 2021mostly methods-led
Supply chain management advancements are intensifying — scheduling and sustainability papers each grew from single digits to 21 and 11 respectively.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
- Supply chain management5→21
- Scheduling (production processes)8→22
- Sustainability1→11
- Supply chain risk management1→10
- Electric vehicle3→11
Newly emergingAnalytics 0→8 · Big data 0→7 · Battery (electricity) 0→6
Landmark Life Cycle Optimization of Biomass-to-Liquid Supply Chains with Distributed–Centralized Processing Networks · 343 cites
▼
Concerns101 · 16%
▲ 14%→18% share
▲1.3× share momentum1 median citations54% since 2021mostly empirical
Fleet management concerns are escalating — rising from 16 to 24 papers, with electrification newly emerging at 9 papers alongside resilience risks.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
- Supply chain management2→11
- Fleet management16→24
- Transport engineering3→10
- Supply chain optimization4→9
- Sustainability1→5
Newly emergingElectrification 0→9 · Resilience (materials science) 0→6 · Agency (philosophy) 0→6
Landmark Challenges in Scaling Up Biofuels Infrastructure · 312 cites
RESEARCH HOTSPOTS · United States
Where logistics supply chain is researched across United States
Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.
Boston31 · +0.55
Chicago21 · +0.61
Atlanta21 · +0.50
SF Bay Area18 · +0.54
Ann Arbor16 · +0.46
New York10 · +0.34
Austin10 · +0.38
Pittsburgh9 · +0.63
Seattle6 · +0.48
Los Angeles5 · +0.66
PATENT SIGNAL · United States
Who's filing logistics supply chain patents in the United States
United States logistics supply chain patent filing is accelerating — 946 filings from 617 assignees (2016–2025), led by Amsted RAIL, Crown Equip, UBER Technologies; annual filings 68→95.
946 filings617 assigneespeak 140/yr2016–2025
filing momentum (YoY 2016–2025)
top patent filers
- Amsted RAIL94
- Crown Equip70
- UBER Technologies65
- Kochanowski George E49
- Miner Enterprises37
- Bendix Commercial Vehicle System35
- R & L Carriers29
- Strong Force VCN Portfolio 201923
Common questions
How many Transportation and Logistics Tech companies are there in New York City, United States?
Radar tracks 253 indexable Transportation and Logistics Tech companies headquartered in New York City, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Transportation and Logistics Tech companies in New York City, United States?
The Transportation and Logistics Tech companies in New York City, United States on this list have raised a combined $3.2B in disclosed equity funding across 85 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Transportation and Logistics Tech company in New York City, United States?
Via is the highest-funded Transportation and Logistics Tech company in New York City, United States, with $1.3B in disclosed equity funding.
How many Transportation and Logistics Tech companies in New York City, United States are funded?
85 of the 253 Transportation and Logistics Tech companies in New York City, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Transportation and Logistics Tech unicorns are there in New York City, United States?
3 Transportation and Logistics Tech companies in New York City, United States on this list are valued at $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in New York City, United States Transportation and Logistics Tech companies?
The most active investors in New York City, United States Transportation and Logistics Tech companies on this list include Techstars, Right Side Capital Management, Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator, Plug and Play Tech Center, AngelPad.
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