Qargo
Category: AI in Supply Chain / Logistics
An AI-powered transport management system (TMS) that automates order entry, planning, and execution for logistics providers. Qargo was founded in 2020. The company is led by Adriaan Coppens. Based in London, United Kingdom. Team size: 101-500. Total funding raised: $54M total (all rounds). Latest round: Series B. Key investors include Sofina, Balderton Capital, Stride.VC.
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Team size
- 101-500
- Total funding
- $54M total (all rounds)
Value proposition
Reduces operational costs by ~30% and admin time by 75% through AI automation of manual tasks like order entry and route planning.
Products and solutions
Qargo Intelligence (AI Core), Automated Order Entry (OCR/NLP), Real-time Fleet Tracking, Customer Portal, Smart Driver App
Unique value
Embedded AI ('Qi') that understands natural language emails/PDFs to create orders automatically, rather than just a digital interface.
Target customer
European transport operators, carriers, and freight forwarders
Industries served
Road Freight, Logistics, Distribution, Construction Logistics
Technology advantage
Cloud-native architecture replacing legacy on-premise systems; proprietary AI models fine-tuned on logistics documentation.
How they differentiate
While competitors offer digitization, Qargo offers 'automation' via AI, handling the actual work (data entry, planning) rather than just recording it.
Main competitors
Logistaas, LogiNext, Navitrans
Key partnerships
Sofina (Investor/Partner), Clarus WMS (Strategic Integration Partner), Transporeon (TIAP Member), TransFollow (eCMR integration), Samsara (telematics co-partner), Major European carriers
Notable customers
Uniserve Group, Alvan Blanch, Ecotrans, CLdN, Moran Logistics, Kinaxia Logistics, Premier Refrigerated Transport (US)
Major milestones
Raised $33M Series B led by Sofina (Dec 2025), Expanded to ~600 European customers, Entered US TMS market with first customers (2026), TransFollow eCMR partnership (Feb 2026), Kinaxia Logistics win (Jan 2026)
Growth metrics
Customer base ~600 European fleets/brokers (up from 400+ at Series B); processes £1.9B+ annual invoicing; entered US market with first customers (2026).
Market positioning
Premium, modern alternative to legacy TMS; focused on mid-to-large European fleets.
Geographic focus
Europe (UK, Benelux, France, Ireland, Netherlands) with early US market entry
Patents and IP
N/A (Relies on proprietary software & data moats)
About Adriaan Coppens
Co-founder and former CEO of OTA Insight (raised $100M+). Serial entrepreneur with deep expertise in SaaS and transport technology.
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Official website: https://www.qargo.com/