Kardinal
Paris, FR · 5 known investors
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Aryo Tehranianunlockedknows Jonathan Bouaziz · together at Université Paris Dauphine - PSL (overlapped)
×5knows the team · via EDHEC Business School
knows the team · via Université Paris Dauphine - PSL
×2knows the team · via École Polytechnique
×3knows the team · via Conservatoire national des arts et métiers - Cnam
Kardinal develops logistics optimization software using constraint-based algorithms and AI to help developers and logistics teams solve complex routing and scheduling problems. The company offers both an API for developers and a managed service called Kardinal Foundry for enterprises.
Founders & leadership
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Jonathan BouazizinChief Executive Officer (CEO) and co-founderJonathan Bouaziz is a graduate of Université Paris Dauphine (computational mathematics) and EDHEC (MBA) who worked in new business development, online marketing, and management consulting before co-founding Kardinal, which provides logistics optimization software and services.
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Hugo FarizoninChief Technical Officer (CTO) and co-founderHugo Farizon began his career as a J2EE developer and progressed through leadership roles across multiple languages and frameworks including PHP and Symfony2. He co-founded Kardinal in 2014, where he serves as CTO overseeing operations, team management, and hiring.
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Cédric HervetinChief Product Officer (CPO) and co-founderCédric Hervet holds a PhD in operations research from 2013 and spent time in data science consulting before co-founding Kardinal in 2014, where he serves as Chief Product Officer.
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Abla SefriouiLogistics Scientist
Investors · 5
Benhamou Global VenturesMenlo Park · $200K – $5M
SerenaParis · $108K – $16.2M
CAP HORN VCreportedParis · $1.1M – $22M
Plug and Play Venturesreported · 2 sourcesSunnyvale · $50K – $12M
Also in the syndicate · 1
Cap Horn Invest
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries AJul 2022 · 2 sources
Benhamou Global Ventures (lead), Cap Horn Invest, Plug and Play Ventures, Serena
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Competitors · 6
by search overlap
Routific96 shared keywordsRoutific provides route optimization software that helps businesses plan and execute efficient delivery and logistics routes. The company serves small and medium-sized businesses and logistics operators who need to optimize their operations.
Fareye76 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.
OptimoRoute75 shared keywordsOptimoRoute provides route optimization and planning software for managing a mobile workforce, letting businesses import orders, generate efficient multi-driver routes and schedules, and send them to drivers' phones. It also offers live tracking, customer ETA notifications, proof of delivery, post-service surveys, and analytics for delivery and field service operations.
Nextbillion65 shared keywordsNextBillion.ai provides route optimization, distance matrix, and directions APIs for large-scale logistics companies, supporting complex routing constraints, truck-safe routing, and ETA calculations. Its tools serve trucking, last-mile delivery, field services, and mobility operations, integrating with telematics and ERP systems.
Zeo Route Planner57 shared keywordsZeo Route Planner is a fleet management and route optimization platform that helps delivery companies and drivers create efficient routes, track deliveries in real-time, and manage fleet operations. The solution serves logistics and delivery companies across 150 countries with features including route planning, live GPS tracking, ETAs, driver mobile apps, and customer communication tools.
Spoke40 shared keywordsSpoke provides last-mile delivery software, including a free route-planning and navigation app for drivers, a fleet management platform for courier companies to plan multi-driver routes and collect proof of delivery, and a directory connecting retailers with local delivery services. It serves delivery drivers, courier companies, and retailers.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Kardinal do?
- Kardinal develops logistics optimization software using constraint-based algorithms and AI to help developers and logistics teams solve complex routing and scheduling problems. The company offers both an API for developers and a managed service called Kardinal Foundry for enterprises.
- Who founded Kardinal?
- Kardinal was founded by Jonathan Bouaziz, Hugo Farizon, Cédric Hervet.
- Who are Kardinal's investors?
- Kardinal's investors include Benhamou Global Ventures, Serena, CAP HORN VC, Plug and Play Ventures.
- Where is Kardinal headquartered?
- Kardinal is headquartered in Paris, FR.