Kargo
San Francisco, US · Founded 2019 · 11 known investors
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Kargo uses computer vision hardware ("Towers") installed at warehouse loading docks to capture freight events in real time and turn them into structured data. It provides logistics infrastructure and supply-chain visibility for warehouse and freight operations.
Also known as Kargo Technologies
Founders & leadership
Kargo was founded in 2019 by Sam Lurye.
Board
Investors · 11
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Also in the syndicate · 2
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$27.9M disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2021–2025
- Undisclosed amountSeries BDec 2025 · 2 sources
Avenir (lead), Avenir Growth (lead), Matter (lead), Hearst Ventures, Lightbank, Linse Capital, Matter Venture Partners, Sozo Ventures
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▶$27.9MraisedMar 2022 · 22 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Samuel LuryeExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Spencer FoustDirector
- Offering amount
- $28.1M
- Amount sold
- $27.9M
- First sale
- Nov 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Company profile
researched Aug 2026Kargo applies computer vision hardware combined with software to warehouse loading docks in order to automate shipping and receiving processes. Its system captures information from labels, barcodes, text and images such as logos without requiring RFID tags, barcode scanning or manual data entry, and automatically updates a customer's existing inventory system while surfacing real-time data and visuals in a Kargo dashboard.
Beyond data capture, the product covers appointment scheduling, driver check-in and dock door allocation in a single workflow that adapts to operating conditions. It also inspects inbound and outbound freight for damage, verifies shipments against the bill of lading, and flags overage, shortage and damage (OS&D) exceptions in real time with supporting visual evidence that warehouse operators can use when disputing freight claims. The captured data is positioned as a basis for customer status reporting and for operational analysis such as labor allocation and identification of recurring OS&D drivers.
Business model
Kargo pairs computer vision hardware installed at the loading dock with software, including a dashboard and integrations that write captured data back into a customer's existing inventory systems.
▸Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market
Market position
Positioned as a supply-chain visibility and warehouse automation provider focused specifically on shipping and receiving at the dock, with named customer references including Armada.
Kargo positions the loading dock, described as an operational blind spot, as a source of accurate structured data captured without RFID, scanning or manual effort, with visual evidence attached to exceptions and claims.
Technology
Computer vision applied to loading dock activity, extracting information from any label, barcode, text or image without RFID or manual scanning, combined with automated damage inspection and BOL verification and a real-time dashboard.
Go-to-market
Direct sales driven from the company website, which offers live video tours of an automated warehouse and inbound contact forms for prospective customers.
Warehouse and logistics operators, including third-party logistics and warehousing providers; the site references a VP of Warehouse Operations and Client Support at Armada as a customer contact.
Compiled by commissioned research from 1 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
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- Kargokargo.ai · web
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Kargo do?
- Kargo uses computer vision at warehouse loading docks to automate shipping and receiving and generate real-time freight data.
- Who founded Kargo?
- Kargo was founded by Sam Lurye in 2019.
- Who are Kargo's investors?
- Kargo's investors include Sozo Ventures, Avenir Growth Capital, Evolution VC Partners, Industrious Ventures, Matter Venture Partners, Avenir, Hearst Ventures, Lightbank and 1 more.
- How much funding has Kargo raised?
- Kargo has disclosed $27.9M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.
- Where is Kargo headquartered?
- Kargo is headquartered in San Francisco, US.