What is FourKites?
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, FourKites operates as an end-to-end supply chain visibility platform. By providing real-time tracking and predictive analytics, the company enables major global enterprises to manage complex freight operations with unprecedented transparency. The platform serves as a critical digital infrastructure layer, allowing stakeholders to mitigate disruptions and optimize logistics performance across international borders. Through its sophisticated software-as-a-service model, FourKites has established itself as a leader in the logistics technology space, effectively bridging the gap between physical movement and digital oversight.
How much funding has FourKites raised?
FourKites has raised a total of $244.5M across 9 funding rounds:
Debt
$1.2M
Angel/Seed
$1.3M
Private Equity
$3.6M
Series A
$13.4M
Series B
$35M
Series C
$50M
Series D
$100M
Not Disclosed
$30M
Other Financing Round
$10M
Debt (2014): $1.2M, investors not publicly disclosed
Angel/Seed (2015): $1.3M led by Hyde Park Venture Partners and Hyde Park Angels
Private Equity (2016): $3.6M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series A (2016): $13.4M featuring Bain Capital Ventures, Hyde Park Venture Partners, and Hyde Park Angels
Series B (2018): $35M backed by August Capital, Hyde Park Angels, Bain Capital Ventures, and Hyde Park Venture Partners
Series C (2019): $50M with participation from Bain Capital Ventures, August Capital, Hyde Park Angels, and CEAS Investments
Series D (2021): $100M led by Zebra Technologies, THL, Qualcomm Ventures, and Volvo Group Venture Capital
Not Disclosed (2022): $30M supported by FedEx
Other Financing Round (2022): $10M featuring Mitsui & Co.
Key Investors in FourKites
Bain Capital Ventures
A leading global private investment firm that provides flexible funding and strategic value-add services to high-growth companies across multiple sectors.
Hyde Park Venture Partners
An early-stage venture capital firm based in Chicago that focuses on high-growth technology startups with exceptional founding teams.
Qualcomm Ventures
The investment arm of a global technology leader, specializing in wireless innovation, intelligent computing, and connected device ecosystems.
What's next for FourKites?
With the infusion of recent capital, FourKites is well-positioned to accelerate its product development and deepen its footprint in the global logistics market. The company is expected to leverage this strategic investment to enhance its predictive capabilities and expand its network of carrier integrations. As supply chain resilience remains a top priority for multinational corporations, FourKites is poised to capitalize on the increasing demand for data-driven logistics solutions, potentially exploring new geographic markets and vertical-specific applications to maintain its competitive edge in the enterprise software landscape.
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