Forbes August 23, 2024
Investments in supply chain firms and technologies represent 15-20% of total venture capital investments, according to a recent report by the management consulting firm Kearney. The supply chain is already an investment priority, but these investments are poised to increase. Following a downturn in VC investing, VC funding is flowing back into startups while strategic buyers are buying young supply chain firms with promising technology. Supply chain technology vendors and technology-based third-party logistics firms received VC investments totaling $15.4 billion in 2024.
“Investing in breakthrough innovation has always been a risky business” the report stated. “Yet Amazon is investing $1 billion into next-gen supply chain technology companies this year, while other supply chain-forward companies like Maersk, UPS, DHL, Walmart and...
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