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Portcast provides predictive analytics and real-time visibility for logistics and supply chains. Its platform helps freight forwarders, shippers, and logistics providers forecast demand, track vessels and containers, and estimate ETAs and risks. Functioning as a subscription service, the portal delivers centralized data, AI-powered forecasts, and alerts to optimize lead times and reduce safety stock. Unlike traditional methods that rely on static carrier schedules and spreadsheets, Portcast focuses on dynamic data-driven forecasting and live tracking to improve efficiency and profitability.
About Portcast
Industries
Data & Analytics
Industrial & Manufacturing
Enterprise Software
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$9.7M
Headquarters
Singapore, Singapore
Founded
2017
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $6.5M Series A from Susquehanna Asia VC fuels AI enhancements.
- Gartner 2024 Magic Quadrant recognition accelerates enterprise sales.
- Multi-modal expansion to air cargo cross-sells to mixed supply chains.
What critics are saying
- FourKites freemium model erodes Portcast's Asia-Pacific customers within 6-12 months.
- Project44's satellite ETAs surpass Portcast's accuracy, capturing enterprises in 12-18 months.
- LTA's Q3 2026 open-source ETA standards commoditize Portcast's analytics.
What makes Portcast unique
- Portcast delivers AI-powered actionable intelligence beyond passive tracking.
- Portcast integrates 70+ data sources for 90%+ ETA accuracy across 30,000 trade lanes.
- Portcast combines visibility with freight audit, cutting costs by 30%.
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Funding
Total Funding
$9.7M
Below
Industry Average
Funded Over
2 Rounds
Industry standards
Benefits
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Unlimited Paid Time Off
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Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Wellness Program
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -2%1 year growth
↑ 9%2 year growth
↑ 0%Portcast, a Singapore-based logistics tech startup, has closed a USD 6.5 million Series A round led by Susquehanna Asia VC, with participation from Hearst Ventures and Signal Ventures, among other investors.
Portcast founder and CEO Nidhi GuptaSingapore-based Portcast, a provider of real-time transportation visibility and predictive analytics, has secured US$6.Also Read: Headquartered in Singapore, Portca
Portcast, the Singapore-based provider of real-time transportation visibility and predictive analytics, has on Monday announced it has raised $6.5 million in a Series A funding round.
Portcast Pte Ltd has secured $6.5 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-powered supply chain visibility.
Logistics startup Portcast has secured $3.2m in pre-Series A financing led by Newtown Partners – via the Imperial Venture Fund – with participation from Wavemaker Partners, TMV and Innoport, which join existing investors SGInnovate, among others.
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About Portcast
Industries
Data & Analytics
Industrial & Manufacturing
Enterprise Software
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$9.7M
Headquarters
Singapore, Singapore
Founded
2017
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