What is Cargo One?
Cargo One is a Berlin-based technology firm that has fundamentally altered the air freight industry by replacing manual, asynchronous booking processes with a real-time, data-driven digital platform. The company provides accredited freight forwarders with the ability to search, compare, and book air cargo capacity instantly, while simultaneously offering airlines a cost-effective, automated distribution channel. By integrating with major global carriers, Cargo One has effectively bridged the gap between legacy logistics operations and modern digital expectations, serving a vast network of over 1,500 freight forwarding branches. Its core value proposition lies in the elimination of telephone and email-based booking inefficiencies, which historically hampered the speed and transparency of global supply chains.
How much funding has Cargo One raised?
Cargo One has raised a total of $60.8M across 2 funding rounds:
Series A
$18.8M
Series B
$42M
Series A (2020): $18.8M with participation from Creandum, Next47, Index Ventures LLP, Lufthansa Cargo, and Point Nine
Series B (2020): $42M led by Creandum, Next47, Bessemer Venture Partners, Lufthansa Cargo, and Point Nine
Key Investors in Cargo One
Creandum
A leading European venture capital firm with a proven track record of supporting high-growth technology companies, including Spotify and Klarna, through strategic advisory and capital deployment.
Lufthansa Cargo
A global leader in air freight transportation and a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, providing deep industry expertise and operational infrastructure to support digital logistics innovation.
Point Nine
A specialized seed-stage venture capital firm that focuses exclusively on B2B SaaS and B2B marketplace models, providing early-stage guidance and scaling support.
What's next for Cargo One?
With the recent influx of capital, Cargo One is positioned to accelerate its international expansion and deepen its technological integration within the global logistics ecosystem. The company is expected to focus on scaling its platform to accommodate a broader range of airline partners and freight forwarding clients, further solidifying its market position as the primary digital gateway for air cargo. Strategic priorities likely include enhancing the platform's predictive analytics capabilities and expanding its footprint in key logistics hubs worldwide. As the industry continues to prioritize digital resilience, Cargo One's ability to provide immediate, transparent booking confirmations will remain a critical competitive advantage in the evolving B2B marketplace landscape.
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