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Vooma

YC W23

San Francisco, US · Founded 2022 · 40 employees · Hiring · 13 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

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W23)

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

JBJesse Buckingham
Jesse BuckinghamFounderCo-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 CarterFounderHe previously worked on self-driving trucks at Kodiak Robotics, Uber ATG, Otto, and Stanford's Dynamic Design Lab.
JD
Jacob DeeryFounding Engineer
MP
Michael ParlatoFounding Engineer
RB
Ray BiñasAdmin
AW
Amelia WoodwardBusiness Operations
KG
Katie GoldsteinPresidentformer
ML
Max LevensonFounding Engineerformer
PF
Pedro FuentesChief of Staffformer

Board

LPLainy Painter Singh
Lainy Painter SinghBoard directorPartner at Craft Ventures

Investors · 13

The MBA Fundlisted by The MBA Fund

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BridgeTower CapitalreportedMeridian

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DefinitionreportedNew York

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Muir Capital Investmentsreported

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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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Founder mafia

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

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corporate structure
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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, Soma Capital, The MBA Fund, Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz and 4 more.
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.