Parade

Parade

AI tools for logistics and freight management

About Parade

Simplify's Rating
Why Parade is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Automotive & Transportation

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$28.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Overview

Parade.ai improves the efficiency of freight brokerages and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) by offering an AI tool called Capacity CoDriver, which optimizes carrier sourcing and automates load bookings. This tool helps clients manage carriers more effectively, leading to increased load bookings and higher repeat carrier rates. Operating on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, Parade.ai provides its solutions on a subscription basis, allowing clients to enhance their profit margins. The company's goal is to transform the logistics industry by automating and optimizing carrier management processes.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Parade's AI tools lead to a 25% increase in repeat carriers for clients.
  • New $17M funding boosts development of Generative AI for freight bookings.
  • Partnership with Tranztec enhances connectivity and automation for freight brokers.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Convoy and Uber Freight could erode Parade's market share.
  • Rapid AI advancements may require continuous R&D investment to keep pace.
  • Reliance on partnerships poses risks if partners develop competing solutions.

What makes Parade unique

  • Parade's Capacity CoDriver optimizes carrier sourcing and automates bookings with AI.
  • Parade partners with Highway for enhanced fraud prevention in freight bookings.
  • Parade's Advantage tool transforms capacity-based pricing and shipper connectivity.

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Funding

Total Funding

$28.9M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-3%
Newswire
Nov 28th, 2023
Parade Partners With Highway To Reduce Fraud And Secure Freight Bookings

Highway’s advanced identity verification and fraud prevention solutions will enhance the digital booking process and expand Parade’s broker networks with rigorously vetted carriers. . .

Newswire
Oct 11th, 2023
Parade Launches Advantage To Transform Capacity-Based Pricing And Shipper Connectivity

Parade Launches Advantage to Transform Capacity-Based Pricing and Shipper Connectivity . Press Release. •

Newswire
Sep 14th, 2023
Parade'S Ai-Driven Platform Nabs $17M To Empower Freight Brokers At Scale

New funding to boost the development of products, including Generative AI for turning conversations into freight bookings . .

Newswire
May 16th, 2023
Parade And Tranztec Partnership Brings The Powers Of Connectivity And Automation To Freight Brokers

Parade and Tranztec Partnership Brings the Powers of Connectivity and Automation to Freight Brokers . Press Release. •

Newswire
May 11th, 2023
Parade Introduces Codriver Ai Beta Program

Parade Introduces CoDriver AI Beta Program . Press Release. •

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