What is Filld?
Founded in 2015, Filld operates a flexible, safe, and scalable last-mile infrastructure model designed to deliver fuel directly to customers' vehicles, eliminating the need for traditional gas station stops. The company currently serves consumers in the Bay Area and Washington, D.C., and extends its commercial and fleet services to the Bay Area, Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver, British Columbia. Filld has established key partnerships with automotive leaders such as Daimler car2go, Volvo, BMW ReachNow, and Sixt. Their operations are conducted by commercial-rated Filld drivers in safety-compliant trucks, having successfully delivered millions of gallons of fuel without significant safety incidents. The fuel is sourced from premium brands and double-filtered for quality.
How much funding has Filld raised?
Filld has raised a total of $28.3M across 4 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$3.3M
Series A
$9.7M
Series B
$15M
Debt
$350K
Angel/Seed (2015): $3.3M with participation from Javelin Venture Partners and Lightspeed Venture Partners
Series A (2017): $9.7M led by Cendana Capital, Javelin Venture Partners, Shea Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, PivotNorth Capital, and Lucas Venture Group
Series B (2018): $15M supported by Parkland Fuel, Hallador Investment Advisors, Cendana Capital, Javelin Venture Partners, Calibrate Ventures, and Lucas Venture Group
Debt (2020): $350K featuring PPP
Key Investors in Filld
Parkland Fuel
Parkland Fuel is a significant player in fuel supply and distribution, operating convenience retail centers and providing bulk fuel delivery services across North America and the Caribbean. Their involvement suggests a strategic alignment with Filld's core business.
Javelin Venture Partners
Javelin Venture Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs technology and commerce platforms, providing capital and strategic guidance to help companies grow and scale effectively.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a global multistage venture capital firm investing in early and growth-stage technology companies across enterprise software, consumer, fintech, and infrastructure sectors.
What's next for Filld?
The recent major strategic investment signals a pivotal phase for Filld, likely enabling expansion into new geographic markets, enhancement of its technological infrastructure, and further development of its fleet services. With a clear trajectory from its initial seed funding to subsequent Series A and Series B rounds, Filld is positioned to solidify its leadership in the on-demand fuel delivery space. The company's focus on operational efficiency and strategic partnerships suggests a continued emphasis on scaling its business model and capturing a larger share of the commercial fleet market.
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