What is Filld?
Founded in 2015, Filld operates as a flexible, safe, and scalable last-mile infrastructure company designed to deliver fuel directly to customers' vehicles, thereby eliminating the need for traditional stops at gas stations. 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 drivers in safety-compliant trucks, having successfully delivered millions of gallons of fuel without significant safety incidents, utilizing premium-grade, double-filtered gasoline sourced from reputable brands like Parkland Fuel Corporation.
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 PivotNorth Capital, Lucas Venture Group, Javelin Venture Partners, Shea Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Cendana Capital
Series B (2018): $15M supported by Hallador Investment Advisors, Calibrate Ventures, Cendana Capital, Lucas Venture Group, Javelin Venture Partners, and Parkland Fuel
Debt (2020): $350K featuring PPP
Key Investors in Filld
Pivot North Capital
Pivot North Capital is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage technology companies, providing funding and strategic support to innovative startups aiming for market success.
Lucas Venture Group
Lucas Venture Group is a third-generation venture capital firm that invests in groundbreaking companies across various sectors, offering financial and intellectual capital to entrepreneurs.
Javelin Venture Partners
Javelin Venture Partners backs founders building new products and platforms in technology, commerce, and services, providing capital and guidance to help early teams grow.
What's next for Filld?
The substantial enterprise-level backing and recent strategic investment indicate Filld is poised for significant scaling and market penetration. This capital infusion is likely to support the expansion of its service areas, enhancement of its technological platform for more efficient delivery logistics, and potentially the broadening of its commercial fleet services. With a proven model and strategic partnerships, Filld is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for convenient and efficient fuel solutions, further solidifying its role in the evolving transportation and logistics landscape.
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