There is no current public ranking of supply-chain and logistics angels. The best named data is CB Insights' 2016 count, which put SV Angel first with 7 investments since 2012, and Signal's 2026 list of supply chain tech seed investors. This page walks through both and names other investors in no particular order.
Supply-chain and logistics startups are an awkward fit for classic angel investing. A freight marketplace, a warehouse network or a trucking robot has to win customers who are slow to switch, and many need capital for hardware, inventory or fleets. The investors who show up in public data are therefore a mix of seed funds, platform investors and a few individuals writing smaller checks.
This is a research page built from public sources, and I am not listed on it. Everything about the investors below comes from the source linked next to it, and several sources are dated.
Who has been most active in supply-chain tech?
CB Insights published two counts in late 2016. They are the only named, dated rankings of this sector in the sources used, and they are old, so read them as history:
In a December 2016 analysis, CB Insights said SV Angel topped the list with 7 unique supply chain and logistics tech investments since 2012. FundersClub, Kleiner Perkins and New Enterprise Associates tied for second with 6 each.
In an October 2016 piece, it ranked FundersClub first for 2012 to 2016 year-to-date, with SV Angel, 500 Startups, Andreessen Horowitz and Qualcomm Ventures in the second tier and UPS's strategic investment fund also ranking.
SV Angel is the angel-style name on that list. In 2018 Fortune reported that Ron Conway and his son Topher, who manage it, would stop raising outside money and invest their own, with checks of roughly $25,000 to $100,000 per company. That is a statement about SV Angel's approach in 2018, not a current ranking.
What does a real early supply-chain round look like?
Flexport, the freight forwarder, is a well-documented case. Global Venturing reported in May 2015 that Flexport closed a $6.9m seed round. The named investors included Google Ventures, Bloomberg Beta, SV Angel, Y Combinator and First Round Capital, and the round also had 34 angel investors.
A few months later Flexport's own post announced a $20 million Series A led by Peter Thiel of Founders Fund, with earlier investors including FundersClub, Susa Ventures and Y Combinator taking part again.
The point for founders is that the early cap table was broad: dozens of small checks around a few institutional names. A supply-chain startup rarely needs one famous angel. It needs a set of investors who each bring something, such as customer introductions, a hiring network or a follow-on check.
Who does Signal list for supply chain tech in 2026?
Signal, the investor database run by NFX, publishes Top Supply Chain Tech Seed Investors, a list of 452 investors. The page doesn't state how names are chosen or ranked, and it shows eight investors before a "load more" button. In page order, with the role, typical range and sweet spot Signal states:
Ev Williams, Partner, Obvious Ventures: $250K to $4.0M, sweet spot $1.5M.
Brian Frank, General Partner, FTW Ventures: $250K to $1M, sweet spot $750K.
Ryan Petersen, Partner, Founders Fund: $500K to $150.0M, sweet spot $5.0M. Air Cargo News reported in 2023 that Petersen, the founder of Flexport, had joined Founders Fund.
Ludwig Schulze, Managing Partner, Castor Ventures: $25K to $10.0M, sweet spot $1M.
Pankaj Jain, Managing Partner, Saka Ventures: $50K to $500K, sweet spot $125K.
Matthew Stotts, General Partner, Cerulean Ventures: $25K to $500K, sweet spot $125K.
Brett Fink, Partner, GRTR: $25K to $50K, sweet spot $25K.
Loren Straub, General Partner, Bowery Capital: $1M to $5.0M, sweet spot $1.5M.
Most of these are fund partners rather than individual angels. The smallest ranges, from GRTR and Cerulean, are the closest to angel-size checks. Treat the ranges as Signal's data and confirm them with the investor.
Which specialist funds say they focus on this sector?
Funds that describe themselves in this space are easier to verify than rankings. Dynamo Ventures says it invests "from inception through seed" in founders upgrading the physical economy, and names Gatik, Stord, Manna and FreightHero among its portfolio. Monozukuri Ventures, based in Japan and North America, calls itself a global VC focused on IoT small-lot manufacturing and says it supports hardware startups from business model to supply chain. Neither publishes a check size on its homepage.
How should a logistics founder approach angels?
Sort by stage and check size. Use the ranges above to separate a $25K check from a $1M lead, and plan the round as a set of roles: a lead, a few specialists, and operators who know your buyers.
Look for customer access, not names. In logistics the best angel is often a former shipper, carrier or warehouse operator who can open a first pilot.
Show unit economics early. Per-shipment or per-pallet margins are what investors in this sector ask about first, so bring them.
Decide how much hardware you need. A software layer over existing freight raises on a different schedule than robots or trucks.
Use warm paths. The guide to finding angel investors covers intros, and how much angels invest helps you size the ask.
For the sector view rather than the investor view, read angel investing in logistics and supply-chain tech. Neighbouring lists cover robotics and hardware angels and defense tech angels, and angels versus venture capitalists explains why the names above are mostly funds. More lists are in the angel investing section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:Who is the most active angel investor in supply chain tech?
No current public ranking says. CB Insights' December 2016 analysis put SV Angel first with 7 unique investments since 2012, and that is the most specific named figure available. Check Crunchbase or PitchBook for recent activity before treating anyone as the most active today.
Q:How much do supply-chain angels typically invest?
It varies widely. Signal's 2026 list shows ranges from $25K to $50K at the small end to $1M and up at the fund end. SV Angel said in 2018 that its own-money checks would be about $25,000 to $100,000 per company.
Q:Are logistics startups good fits for angel money?
Software-led logistics startups can start on small rounds, while hardware or asset-heavy ones usually need larger rounds sooner. Flexport's early financing, a $6.9m seed with 34 angels and a $20 million Series A, shows how quickly rounds grow. Plan for follow-on capital from the first raise.
Q:Should I raise from a specialist fund or generalist angels?
Both have uses. A specialist fund like Dynamo can add sector knowledge and introductions, and generalist angels add speed and small checks. Most seed rounds in this sector combine them.
Q:Where can I find a current list of supply-chain investors?
Start with Signal's supply chain tech list, then confirm activity on Crunchbase or PitchBook and on each firm's own site. Lists change quickly, and the CB Insights figures above are from 2016.