Descartes
2 known investors
Descartes operates the Global Logistics Network (GLN), a platform connecting shippers, carriers, and logistics service providers to manage shipments, transportation, customs compliance, and regulatory processes using data and AI. It serves logistics-intensive businesses across domestic and international supply chains.
Investors · 2
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3 people who came through Descartes went on to found or lead other companies.
Competitors · 7
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FedEx611 shared keywordsFedEx is a global courier and logistics company that provides shipping, delivery, and supply chain management services for businesses and consumers worldwide.
Flexport491 shared keywordsFlexport provides an AI-driven platform for global supply chain management, offering logistics visibility, customs brokerage, and freight optimization for companies shipping goods internationally. The platform integrates machine learning and autonomous decision-making to reduce freight costs and improve on-time performance across ocean, air, truck, and rail shipments.
ShipBob409 shared keywordsShipBob provides fulfillment and logistics services for ecommerce businesses, enabling direct-to-consumer brands to outsource order fulfillment and warehouse operations. The company operates over 50 fulfillment centers globally and serves thousands of ecommerce merchants.
Drip Capital399 shared keywordsDrip provides trade financing and working capital solutions for small and midsize businesses conducting cross-border commerce, using automated underwriting and transaction processing to assess credit and connect borrowers with capital providers and logistics partners.
Freightos371 shared keywordsFreightos is a global freight booking and payment platform that connects carriers, freight forwarders, importers and exporters for air, ocean and trucking freight pricing, booking and shipment management. The company provides digital infrastructure for the logistics industry.
Buske Logistics370 shared keywordsBuske provides contract logistics and transportation management solutions for enterprise and growing companies across North America, offering yard management, regional shuttles, and distribution services.
Fareye366 shared keywordsFarEye provides technology to manage and optimize last-mile deliveries, aiming to help deliveries arrive on time and efficiently. It serves companies handling logistics and delivery operations.
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- What does Descartes do?
- Descartes operates the Global Logistics Network (GLN), a platform connecting shippers, carriers, and logistics service providers to manage shipments, transportation, customs compliance, and regulatory processes using data and AI. It serves logistics-intensive businesses across domestic and international supply chains.
- Who are Descartes's investors?
- Descartes's investors include JMI Equity, Cathay Innovation.