Frete
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Frete.com operates a technology platform for freight transport in Latin America, connecting shippers and carriers with drivers through AI-based load matching, automated freight negotiation, and risk management. It also provides financial services for truckers and carriers, including digital accounts, working-capital and personal credit, document issuance, and market analytics, with operations focused on Brazil.
Founders & leadership
FV
Federico VegainFounder · CEO for frete.com - Transforming Latam’s trucking ecosystemFederico Vega founded Frete.com (originally SontraCargo) in 2013 as a digital freight marketplace in Brazil; the company has since grown through acquisitions and product expansion to offer load-matching, fintech services, and logistics analytics across Latin America.
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Daniel HeininCTODaniel Hein has over 20 years of experience in technology and logistics across e-commerce, retail, and real estate sectors. At Frete.com, he leads IT, Engineering, Cyber and Data/AI strategy, overseeing a team of 200+ engineers on infrastructure modernization and AI-driven product development.
Investors · 7
Colle Capital PartnersNew York · $500K – $2M
Valor Capital GroupNew York · $100K – $5M
Reinvent CapitalreportedNew Yorkvia Dena Cook · inferred
SoftBank GroupreportedTokyo
Softbank Latin America FundreportedMiami
Also in the syndicate · 2
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Frete do?
- Frete.com operates a technology platform for freight transport in Latin America, connecting shippers and carriers with drivers through AI-based load matching, automated freight negotiation, and risk management. It also provides financial services for truckers and carriers, including digital accounts, working-capital and personal credit, document issuance, and market analytics, with operations focused on Brazil.
- Who founded Frete?
- Frete was founded by Federico Vega.
- Who are Frete's investors?
- Frete's investors include Colle Capital Partners, Valor Capital Group, Reinvent Capital, SoftBank Group, Softbank Latin America Fund.