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Freight Hero

Palo Alto, US · Founded 2025 · 16 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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Freight Hero provides an AI-powered managed service for freight brokers that handles load operations from rate confirmation through POD collection, including dispatching, tracking, check-ins, and issue escalation. It combines AI automation with a 24/7 human team that works within brokers' existing TMS, email, and VoIP systems.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Founders & leadership

Freight Hero was founded in 2025 by Andre and André Luis Martins Filho.

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André Luis Martins FilhoinFounder & CEOHe previously co-founded the Brazilian logistics company Uello, where he served as Chief Product Officer for seven years, and joined AI Fund as a Founder in Residence in 2024. He has also advised metaBIX Biotech and Abundance Brasil.

Investors · 6

AI FundMountain View · $100K – $1M
Dynamo Venturesreported · 2 sourcesChattanooga · $500K – $2.5Mvia Santosh Sankar · board
Field Venturesreported · 2 sourcesNew York

Also in the syndicate · 3

Flybridge CapitalFront Porch Venture PartnersTip Top VC

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$10M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

Freight Hero raises $5 million for broker back offices - FreightWavesfreightwaves.com · Jul 2026Freight Hero raises $5 million for broker back officesfinance.yahoo.com · Jul 2026Freight Hero raises $5 million for broker back offices - FreightWavesfreightwaves.com · Jul 2026Freight Hero Raises $5 Million Seed Round Led By Field Venturespulse2.com · Jul 2026Freight Hero Raises $5M Seedthesaasnews.com · Jul 2026Freight Hero Raises $5 Million to Scale AI-Driven Back-Office Services for Freight Brokers - TipRanks.comtipranks.com · Jul 2026Freight Hero Lands $5M to Prove Freight Brokerage Needs Fewer Tools, More Outcomesprnewswire.com · Jul 2026Freight Hero tops $22M valuation for automating brokers' back officesaxios.com · Jul 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Freight Hero do?
Freight Hero provides an AI-powered managed service for freight brokers that handles load operations from rate confirmation through POD collection, including dispatching, tracking, check-ins, and issue escalation. It combines AI automation with a 24/7 human team that works within brokers' existing TMS, email, and VoIP systems.
Who founded Freight Hero?
Freight Hero was founded by Andre, André Luis Martins Filho in 2025.
Who are Freight Hero's investors?
Freight Hero's investors include AI Fund, Dynamo Ventures, Field Ventures.
How much funding has Freight Hero raised?
Freight Hero has disclosed $10M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Freight Hero headquartered?
Freight Hero is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.