Cargomatic

Cargomatic

Real-time platform connecting shippers with truckers

Overview

Cargomatic operates a logistics technology platform that connects shippers with local truckers in real time. It matches freight loads with available trucking capacity, focusing on drayage and nearby, short‑haul moves to enable on‑demand trucking services. The system works by signaling available loads to nearby carriers through the platform (and vice versa), letting shippers post freight and drivers accept jobs, all aiming to move shipments quickly and efficiently. Compared with competitors, Cargomatic emphasizes real‑time, local trucking connections and has grown through multiple funding rounds to scale its platform, supported by investors such as Warburg Pincus and Canaan Partners. Its goal is to make freight transportation more connected and efficient by expanding access to on‑demand local trucking solutions.

About Cargomatic

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Why Cargomatic is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Automotive & Transportation

Enterprise Software

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$55.8M

Headquarters

Long Beach, California

Founded

2013

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What believers are saying

  • Cargomatic is exhibiting at IANA Intermodal Expo 2026 in Long Beach next week.
  • Its 2026 careers page lists multiple open roles, including AI, data, and account management.
  • Port congestion and intermodal complexity keep demand high for faster drayage coordination tools.

What critics are saying

  • No disclosed funding since 2018 leaves Cargomatic vulnerable against better-capitalized logistics rivals.
  • FreightWaves reported 2016 leadership exits and 2019 layoffs, signaling recurring execution strain.
  • A failed shipper-carrier liquidity loop kills the marketplace and ends Cargomatic’s business model.

What makes Cargomatic unique

  • Cargomatic covers top 20 U.S. ports with drayage, LTL, warehousing, and storage.
  • Its AI-enabled marketplace matches real-time cargo space and drivers for local freight.
  • Genesee & Wyoming partnership embeds Cargomatic into rail terminal and transload networks.

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Funding

Total Funding

$55.8M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

6 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
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Industry standards

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Benefits

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Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
EIN News
Mar 14th, 2025
Cargomatic Recognized for Excellence in Logistics Technology and Innovation

LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 / EINPresswire.com / - Cargomatic, a leading short-haul logistics provider, today announced it has been recognized as" Local Freight Carrier of the Year " by Logistics Tech Outlook.

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Jan 17th, 2025
Cargomatic Recognized as a "Best Place to Work" for the Third Consecutive Year

Cargomatic recognized as a "best place to Work" for the third consecutive year.

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Dec 4th, 2024
People on the Move podcast featuring Carl Bentzel

FMC Commissioner Carl Bentzel joined Cargomatic on a recent People on the Move podcast.

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Dec 2nd, 2024
People on the Move podcast featuring Bekaah Boettcher

Bekaah Boettcher, Director of Global Logistics at Trek Bicycles, joined Cargomatic on a recent People on the Move podcast.

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Nov 26th, 2024
People on the Move podcast featuring Milind Balaji

Milind Balaji, VP of Global Supply Chain for Intervision Foods, joined Cargomatic on a recent People on the Move podcast.

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