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Manifold Freight

YC W24

Seattle, US · Founded 2024 · 5 employees · 5 known investors

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Manifold provides a platform for freight carriers and brokers to identify, bid on, and automate quoting for spot freight loads from customer portals and email. The platform combines manual bidding tools with AI-driven automation to help teams manage load opportunities and optimize pricing across multiple sources.

Also known as Manifold · Spot Bot · Spot Bot, Manifold

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainArtificial IntelligenceB2BLogisticsAutomationUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W24)

Manifold Freight was founded in 2024 by Oliver Jones and Andrew Huff.

OJOliver Jones
Oliver JonesCo-Founder and CEOHe previously worked at Convoy, where he gained experience in team building and logistics.
AHAndrew Huff
Andrew HuffCo-Founder & CTOHe previously served as a software engineer and engineering manager at Convoy, where he developed automation tools for freight logistics processes.

Investors · 5

New Stack Ventureslisted by New Stack VenturesChicago · $500K – $1.5M

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NewBuild.VClisted by NewBuild.VCPalo Alto

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Soma Capitallisted by Soma CapitalSacramento · $100K – $300K

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Unpopular VenturesreportedMiami · $100K – $500K

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The YC application· Winter 2024 batch

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In the news

YC grad Manifold Freight raises $1.9M for trucking logistics software – GeekWiregeekwire.com · May 2024The 18 most interesting startups from YC's Demo Day show we're in an AI bubbletechcrunch.com · Apr 2024🚛 Manifold - We get Carriers better Spot Freight & increase margins up to 30%ycombinator.com · Mar 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Manifold Freight do?
Manifold provides a platform for freight carriers and brokers to identify, bid on, and automate quoting for spot freight loads from customer portals and email. The platform combines manual bidding tools with AI-driven automation to help teams manage load opportunities and optimize pricing across multiple sources.
Who founded Manifold Freight?
Manifold Freight was founded by Oliver Jones, Andrew Huff in 2024.
Who are Manifold Freight's investors?
Manifold Freight's investors include New Stack Ventures, NewBuild.VC, Soma Capital, Y Combinator, Unpopular Ventures.
Where is Manifold Freight headquartered?
Manifold Freight is headquartered in Seattle, US.