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AI-enabled collaborative marketplace for logistics services

Palo Alto, United StatesFounded 2017Transportation
Valuation $10–25M Last recorded · 2022
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Sote

Sote is a logistics and trade finance company focused on the African market. The company provides a digital platform that combines logistics services with financial solutions, aiming to create a more efficient and self-sustaining trade economy in Africa.

Sote's core services include customs brokerage, air and sea freight, transportation, and warehousing. By building a digital logistics infrastructure, the company aims to streamline the traditionally fragmented and complex supply chains in the region. This digital approach provides clients with greater visibility and control over their shipments.

In addition to logistics, Sote offers trade and supply chain finance solutions. This integration of logistics and finance addresses a key challenge for many businesses in Africa, where access to capital for trade can be a significant barrier. The company's mission is to facilitate trade growth, which in turn is expected to contribute to the overall economic development of the continent.

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At a glance

Founded
2017
Headquarters
Palo Alto, United States
Sector
Transportation

Investors

10 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Seed6 investors entered at this stage

  • Backstage Capital
  • LoftyInc Capital
  • Rob Solomon
  • Forum Ventures
  • Future Africa
  • MaC Venture Capital

Series A4 investors entered at this stage

Team profiled 10 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 2 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

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Workforce by country
2 countries with
team presence
🇰🇪 Kenya83.3%
🇺🇸 United States16.7%
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