Flexport
San Francisco · Seed–Series B · 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
Operator-driven, insider-led fund making high-volume early-stage logistics and supply-chain software bets, redeploying Flexport's logistics expertise, global infrastructure and customer base, and syndicating freight-specialist co-investments.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's website
Operator-first investor who scaled Flexport's go-to-market from zero to $2B, specializing at seed in infrastructure-heavy, second-order AI companies that integrate AI with real-world trade and supply-chain logistics.
Ryan Petersen is an operator-focused early-stage investor who, leveraging his experience building, restructuring and re-accelerating Flexport, works hands-on with founders solving coordination challenges in transportation and supply chain technology.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Flexport invest at?
- Flexport invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Flexport's typical check size?
- Flexport typically writes checks of $2.5M – $20M.
- What sectors does Flexport focus on?
- Flexport focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, SaaS.
- Where is Flexport located?
- Flexport is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Flexport lead rounds?
- Flexport typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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