Oway
YC S24San Francisco, US · Founded 2023 · 16 employees · 4 known investors
Oway uses AI to automatically price, match, and sell unused truck capacity in real time, providing freight shipping to businesses at lower cost and faster speeds than traditional logistics. The company addresses the inefficiency of underutilized truck space in the U.S. trucking and logistics industry.
Also known as Oway Inc.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSB2BAPISupply ChainInfrastructureAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)
Oway was founded in 2023 by Phillip Nadjafov.
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Phillip NadjafovinFounder + CEOPhillip Nadjafov is a second-time founder who previously worked at Isotrex and has background in engineering and design. He is building Oway, a logistics platform focused on decentralized truck capacity.
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Henry RaschkeHead of Engineering
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Will HondaChief of Staff
Investors · 4
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$4M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2025
- $4Mseed roundAug 2025 · 4 sources
General Catalyst, Y Combinator
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Oway went on to found or lead other companies.
Competitors · 4
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Rose Rocket9 shared keywordsRose Rocket provides software that enables transportation and trucking companies to conduct logistics operations through digital tools rather than traditional phone and email communication.
Freight Waves9 shared keywordsFreightWaves is a news and editorial publication covering logistics, supply chains, and freight transportation sectors.
Easyship6 shared keywordsEasyship provides shipping and logistics solutions for eCommerce stores, enterprise shippers, platforms, and crowdfunding projects, offering discounted multi-carrier shipping rates, label generation, international shipment handling, and fulfillment services.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Oway do?
- Oway uses AI to automatically price, match, and sell unused truck capacity in real time, providing freight shipping to businesses at lower cost and faster speeds than traditional logistics. The company addresses the inefficiency of underutilized truck space in the U.S. trucking and logistics industry.
- Who founded Oway?
- Oway was founded by Phillip Nadjafov in 2023.
- Who are Oway's investors?
- Oway's investors include Predictive VC, Ritual Capital, Y Combinator, General Catalyst.
- How much funding has Oway raised?
- Oway has disclosed $4M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Oway headquartered?
- Oway is headquartered in San Francisco, US.