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InstaFreight

Transportation · Berlin, Germany · Founded 2016

Leading LogTech company that uses technology for efficient & transparent execution of overland transports in Europe MoreLess

InstaFreight is a digital freight forwarding company based in Berlin, Germany, that aims to revolutionize the logistics and transportation industry. The company operates in the European market, primarily serving businesses that need to transport goods efficiently and cost-effectively. InstaFreight's clients range from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to large corporations that require reliable and streamlined logistics solutions.

The core of InstaFreight's business model is its digital platform, which connects shippers (those who need to transport goods) with carriers (those who provide transportation services). This platform simplifies the traditionally complex and fragmented freight forwarding process by offering an end-to-end solution that includes booking, tracking, and managing shipments. By leveraging technology, InstaFreight reduces the need for intermediaries, which helps lower transportation costs and increases transparency.

InstaFreight makes money by charging a fee for its services, which can include a commission on each shipment booked through its platform. Additionally, the company offers value-added services such as real-time tracking, digital documentation, and analytics, which provide clients with greater visibility and control over their supply chains. These services are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the likelihood of empty runs (trips where trucks travel without cargo), further optimizing the logistics process.

The company's mission is to create a more efficient and sustainable logistics industry by reducing empty runs and improving the utilization of transportation resources. InstaFreight's vision is to become the leading digital freight forwarder in Europe, setting new standards for transparency, efficiency, and customer satisfaction in the logistics sector.

Keywords: digital freight forwarding, logistics, transportation, Berlin, Europe, shippers, carriers, cost-effective, real-time tracking, supply chain.

Company overview

InstaFreight company information

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Status
Closed
Founded
2016
Headquarters
Berlin, Germany
Employees
63
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
0.0
client focusb2bsub industryLogistics & Deliverybusiness modelMarketplace & ecommercesectorSupply Chain ManagementsectorFreightsectorIndustry 4.0sectorIndustrial TechnologysectorFreight ForwardingsectorLogistics TechsectorB2b Online MarketplacesectorLogistics IntermediaryindustryTransportation

Valuation & funding

InstaFreight funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES BOther financing Mar 2022 $40M $158M European Investment Bank · Heliad
SERIES AOther financing Jan 2020 $8.8M $35M Shell Ventures
SERIES AOther financing May 2019 $11M $44M Undisclosed
SERIES AOther financing Nov 2017 $8.8M $35M Undisclosed
SERIES AOther financing Nov 2017 $8.8M $35M Undisclosed
SERIES AOther financing Jun 2016 Undisclosed
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Financials

Revenue, earnings and profit over time

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YearRevenueGrowthEBITDAMargin
2026 $8.8M 0% −$3.2M -36.8%
2025 $8.8M 0% −$3.2M -36.8%
2024 $8.8M 0% −$3.2M -36.8%
2023 $8.8M 0% −$3.2M -36.8%
2022 $8.8M 0% −$3.2M -36.8%
2021 $8.8M 0% −$3.2M -36.8%
2020 $8.8M −$7.9M -89.5%
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Growth signals

InstaFreight website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for InstaFreight is 490 monthly website visits, up 53.1% over the last three months. InstaFreight's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits490 3-month web change+53.1% 1-year team growth0%
Monthly website visits77 observations · Nov 2016–Mar 2024
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Comparisons

InstaFreight compared with similar companies

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Talent graph

InstaFreight's talent

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Team profiled 15 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 3 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Investors

3 investors on InstaFreight's cap table

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Series A 3 investors entered at this stage
Shell Ventures
European Investment Bank
Heliad

Global footprint

Where InstaFreight has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
3 countries with
team presence
🇩🇪 Germany73.7%
🇵🇱 Poland15.8%
🇱🇻 Latvia10.5%
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In the news

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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about InstaFreight

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