Vooma
YC W23San Francisco, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware corporation · 40 employees · Hiring · 5 known investors
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.
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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.
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Mike Carterin𝕏FounderHe previously worked on autonomous vehicle development at Kodiak Robotics, Uber ATG, Otto, and Stanford's Dynamic Design Lab.
Board
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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 TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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3 people who came through Vooma went on to found or lead other companies.
Competitors · 2
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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.