Business

Local Startups Raise Record Seed Funding as Investors Chase Logistics Tools

Seed rounds concentrated in warehouse software, last-mile routing and payments reconciliation for small retailers.

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Seed funding reached a record for the quarter, with logistics tooling taking the largest share as investors looked for companies with short paths to revenue.

Where the money went

  • Warehouse and inventory software
  • Last-mile routing and delivery proof
  • Payments reconciliation for small retailers

Founders said the strongest interest came from investors who wanted operating metrics rather than growth projections.

The pitch that worked this quarter was a spreadsheet, not a storyboard.