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Vooma

YC W23

San Francisco, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware corporation · 40 employees · Hiring · 5 known investors

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Vooma provides software for freight brokers and logistics operators. The company uses AI to help with freight matching and operational efficiency in trucking and transportation.

Also known as Vooma Automation

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W23)

Vooma was founded in 2022 by Jesse Buckingham and Mike Carter.

JBJesse Buckingham
Jesse Buckinghamin𝕏FounderHe previously worked with Alpine Investors to scale a logistics technology company, holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, and worked as a consultant at Bain & Company.
MCMike Carter
Mike Carterin𝕏FounderHe previously worked on autonomous vehicle development at Kodiak Robotics, Uber ATG, Otto, and Stanford's Dynamic Design Lab.

Board

LPLainy Painter Singh
Lainy Painter SinghinBoard directorPartner at Craft Ventures

Investors · 5

Craft VenturesSan Francisco · $50K – $50Mvia Lainy Painter Singh · board
Index VenturesSan Francisco · $540K – $10.8M
The MBA Fund
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

Also in the syndicate · 1

Indexlead

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$14.2M disclosed across 1 round · 2024

▶$14.2MraisedDec 2024 · 55 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael CarterExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jesse BuckinghamExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lainy Painter SinghDirector
Offering amount
$14.2M
Amount sold
$14.2M
First sale
Nov 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Founder mafia

3 people who came through Vooma went on to found or lead other companies.

Jesse BuckinghamFounderFounded Vooma +1Jonathan BergerSoftware EngineerFounded PicurioMike CarterFounderFounded Vooma

Competitors · 2

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In the news

How Vooma is Revolutionising Logistics Using AI | Procurement Magazineprocurementmag.com · Dec 2024Vooma Raises Over $16M in Seed and Series A Fundingfinsmes.com · Dec 2024Vooma Scores Over $16 Million in Seed and Series A Funding Led by Index and Craft Venturesbusinesswire.com · Dec 2024Vooma grabs $16.6M in funding as brokers prepare for market swing - FreightWavesfreightwaves.com · Dec 2024🚛 Vooma - Backoffice automation for logisticsycombinator.com · Mar 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Vooma do?
Vooma provides software for freight brokers and logistics operators. The company uses AI to help with freight matching and operational efficiency in trucking and transportation.
Who founded Vooma?
Vooma was founded by Jesse Buckingham, Mike Carter in 2022.
Who are Vooma's investors?
Vooma's investors include Craft Ventures, Index Ventures, The MBA Fund, Y Combinator.
How much funding has Vooma raised?
Vooma has disclosed $14.2M raised across 1 round.
Where is Vooma headquartered?
Vooma is headquartered in San Francisco, US.