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Vooma

YC W23

San Francisco, US · Founded 2022 · 40 employees · 7 known investors

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Vooma builds AI-powered software for the freight and logistics industry, serving brokers, carriers, and 3PLs. The company is developed by a team with backgrounds in self-driving trucking, logistics technology, and enterprise software.

Also known as Vooma Automation

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W23)

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

JBJesse Buckingham
Jesse BuckinghamCo-FounderCo-founder of Vooma, an AI-powered platform for freight and logistics companies that automates tasks such as quoting, load building, and appointment scheduling through voice, email, and text agents.
MCMike Carter
Mike CarterCo-FounderHe previously worked on self-driving trucks at Kodiak Robotics, Uber ATG, Otto, and Stanford's Dynamic Design Lab.

Board

LPLainy Painter Singh
Lainy Painter SinghBoard directorPartner at Craft Ventures

Investors · 7

Index Ventureslisted by Index VenturesSan Francisco · $540K – $10.8M

How we know: Index Ventures's portfolio page · funding news · Not right? Tell us

NFI Ventures, LLClisted by NFI Ventures, LLCCamden

How we know: NFI Ventures, LLC's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us

Operator Stacklisted by Operator StackSouth Lake Tahoe
The MBA Fundlisted by The MBA Fund
Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $150K

How we know: the Y Combinator directory · Not right? Tell us

Also in the syndicate · 1

Indexlead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$14.2M disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 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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by search overlap
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Ooma3 shared keywordsOoma Direct Routing for Microsoft Teams enables organizations to connect their Teams collaboration platform to the Public Switched Telephone Network for voice calling. The service routes incoming and outgoing calls through Ooma's cloud network, allowing Teams users to make, receive, and transfer calls without leaving the application.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Vooma do?
Vooma builds AI-powered software for the freight and logistics industry, serving brokers, carriers, and 3PLs. The company is developed by a team with backgrounds in self-driving trucking, logistics technology, and enterprise software.
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, NFI Ventures, LLC, Operator Stack, The MBA Fund, Y Combinator.
How much funding has Vooma raised?
Vooma has disclosed $14.2M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Vooma headquartered?
Vooma is headquartered in San Francisco, US.