We're a logistics startup. Which corporate venture capital arms of major shipping or logistics companies should we talk to?

When targeting Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) arms in the shipping, freight, and logistics space, you want partners who can offer more than just a check—they should provide network access, commercial validation, and potential enterprise deployment.

The most active and relevant CVCs and corporate-backed investment arms in the sector span ocean freight, parcel, and commercial transport:

Major Logistics & Shipping CVCs

- **Focus:** Disruptive supply chain innovations, digital freight forwarding, port tech, and last-mile delivery.
- **Why talk to them:** DP World’s [DP World](https://www.dpworld.com/en) Innovation Venture Fund actively invests globally out of a dedicated pool, and because it's managed alongside Newtown Partners , decision-making and pilot pathways tend to be more agile than traditional slow-moving corporate brackets.[](https://www.newtownpartners.com/dp-worlds-innovation-venture-fund/) [[1]](https://www.newtownpartners.com/dp-worlds-innovation-venture-fund/)[[2]](https://optimly.ai/brand/dhl-ventures-db-schenker-ventures)

- **Focus:** Core logistics, advanced warehousing, autonomous tech, and sustainable/alternative fuel solutions.
- **Why talk to them:** As UPS continues scaling its smart logistics network, they take minority stakes in startups that can directly plug into or optimize massive routing, sorting, and delivery infrastructure.[](https://www.truckinginfo.com/news/ups-announces-tusimple-investment-and-partnership) [[1]](https://www.truckinginfo.com/news/ups-announces-tusimple-investment-and-partnership)[[2]](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/investor/11318-41)

- **Focus:** B2B companies in digital ecosystems, autonomous vehicles, connectivity, and electrification relating to commercial transport.
- **Why talk to them:** Backed by heavy-vehicle giant Scania (part of the TRATON Group), they focus heavily on the hardware-software integration side of freight, commercial fleets, and sustainable transport.[](https://www.scania.com/scania-invest.html) [[1]](https://www.scania.com/scania-invest.html)[[2]](https://unicorn-nest.com/funds/scania-growth-capital/)

- **Focus:** Transport management, European logistics, and freight tech scalability.
- **Why talk to them:** Austria-based WALTER GROUP’s CVC arm has increasingly made waves co-leading rounds in high-growth logistics and AI automation platforms scaling across European and global supply chains.[](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/happyrobot-series-c-freighttech-unicorn) [[1]](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/happyrobot-series-c-freighttech-unicorn)

Important Strategic Shifts to Keep in Mind

• Maersk Growth: Historically one of the most aggressive and prominent logistics CVCs (backing giants like Einride and Loadsmart), Maersk Growth restructured and shifted its focus primarily toward venture clienting (commercial partnerships and pilots rather than direct minority equity checks). If your startup is past the pure-idea stage and ready to deploy enterprise software, pitching them for a commercial contract/partnership is often more fruitful than chasing an equity investment.
• Dedicated Logistics VCs (Non-CVC Alternatives): If corporate bureaucracy slows down your fundraising, consider specialized institutional logistics funds that have deep corporate LP (Limited Partner) networks with these exact shipping giants. Firms like TMV, Ironspring Ventures , and Schematic Ventures specialize explicitly in supply chain tech and can bridge the gap to enterprise logistics strategics.

To help narrow down the best targets, tell me:

• What is your startup's core product or sub-sector (e.g., ocean freight optimization, yard automation, last-mile routing, warehouse robotics)?
• What funding stage are you currently raising for (Seed, Series A/B)?

Yes. If you’re a logistics startup, I’d prioritize strategic investors that can provide customers, pilots, data, infrastructure, or distribution—not just capital.

My shortlist

1. maersk.com — A.P. Moller–Maersk

• Probably the strongest all-around target for a supply-chain/logistics startup.
• Invests in startups around digitizing and decarbonizing supply chains and has made 40+ investments.
• Particularly attractive because Maersk explicitly offers portfolio companies access to its assets, brand, customers, data and expertise. It also has a venture-clienting program for pilots, including startups that aren't necessarily investment-ready.
• Best for: freight tech, visibility, trade tech, software, decarbonization, ocean/port technology.

2. ryder.com — Ryder

• One of the best fits if you're focused on North American trucking, warehousing, fleet, fulfillment or transportation software.
• Ryder says its fund invests in logistics/transportation technology and pairs investment with real-world pilots. Its current portfolio includes companies in fleet management, reverse logistics, warehouse robotics and AI.
• Ryder reported in 2026 that it had explored 750+ companies and invested in 20.
• Best for: trucking, fleet tech, warehouse automation, AI, last-mile, supply-chain software.

3. cmacgm-group.com — CMA CGM

• Excellent if you're anywhere near ocean freight, ports, freight forwarding, logistics software or customer-facing shipping technology.
• CMA CGM explicitly describes its venture fund as backing startups in shipping and logistics, including customer relations and operational efficiency. It has invested in roughly 20 startups.
• The strategic fit is especially interesting given CMA CGM's enormous current expansion across U.S. maritime, logistics and supply-chain infrastructure.
• Best for: ocean/port tech, freight forwarding, logistics platforms, pricing, e-commerce logistics.

4. home.kuehne-nagel.com — Kuehne+Nagel + Temasek

• A particularly good target if you're a B2B logistics/supply-chain software company.
• Reefknot combines Kuehne+Nagel's logistics network with Temasek's investment expertise and focuses on digitalization, AI and trade finance.
• Best for: supply-chain software, AI, freight tech, trade finance, digital logistics.

5. nipponexpress-holdings.com — Nippon Express (NX Group)

• An under-the-radar one I'd definitely approach.
• It's a ¥5 billion CVC investing primarily at early/middle stages, in Japan and internationally. Its explicit search areas include logistics, big data, robotics, SaaS, autonomous driving, AI, digital commerce and clean tech.
• Its sourcing data says logistics is its largest category at 19%.
• Best for: enterprise logistics, AI, robotics, SaaS, Japan/Asia expansion.

6. mol.co.jp — Mitsui O.S.K. Lines

• Strong choice for maritime, ports, ocean logistics and shipping technology.
• MOL established MOL PLUS specifically as a CVC to invest in early- and middle-stage startups that can transform ocean shipping and logistics business models.
• Best for: maritime tech, decarbonization, port tech, vessel operations, ocean logistics.

7. J.B. Hunt / UP.Labs Logistics Venture Lab

• Slightly different from a conventional CVC, but worth pursuing if you're building for U.S. freight.
• J.B. Hunt and UP.Labs created a Logistics Venture Lab designed to launch startups solving core freight/logistics problems, with a target of up to six startups over three years.
• Best for: freight transportation, AI, brokerage, intermodal, trucking and operational efficiency.

One important non-CVC target: DHL

I wouldn't limit the outreach to formal venture funds. DHL's innovation organization may be more valuable than a CVC check.

dhl.com explicitly invites startups to submit solutions for live testing and potential global scaling. DHL says its program is deliberately different from traditional CVC: it acts as the venture client, purchasing and integrating solutions.

DHL's innovation centers engage 100+ startups per year and have 150+ innovation project sites, so there's a substantial pathway from pilot to deployment.

How I'd prioritize the outreach

If I were building your target list, I'd roughly rank them:

The key is to segment the pitch rather than send the same deck to all of them. For example, a freight-visibility startup should lead with Maersk/K+N/CMA CGM; a fleet/driver/warehouse startup should lead with Ryder/J.B. Hunt; maritime hardware should lead with MOL/Maersk/CMA CGM.

If you tell me what your startup actually does, stage, geography, and approximate raise size, I can turn this into a ranked list of 15–20 specific CVCs, including the right partner/team to approach and why each one would care.

When pitching your logistics startup to Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) arms, the value of the "strategic check" often outweighs the cash. A good CVC can fast-track pilot programs, open access to massive carrier networks, and signal instant credibility to enterprise customers.

The most active and relevant CVC arms and corporate-backed innovation units in the shipping and logistics space depend slightly on your sub-vertical (ocean freight, warehousing, last-mile, or enterprise SaaS).

Top Logistics & Shipping CVCs to Target

• Prologis Ventures (Prologis Ventures)
  • Focus: Real estate logistics, supply chain tech, warehouse automation, robotics, AI, and carbon reduction.
  • Why talk to them: Prologis is the world’s largest logistics real estate owner. If your startup touches warehouse tech, labor optimization, IoT, or supply chain efficiency, they offer an unmatched deployment footprint.
• Maersk Growth (Maersk Growth)
  • Focus: Digitizing, democratizing, and decarbonizing global supply chains. They invest in ocean/land side logistics, freight forwarding tech, and alternative fuels.
  • Why talk to them: As part of A.P. Moller - Maersk, they run an active venture clienting/PoC model to test and scale startup technology globally across their massive container shipping and inland network.
• UPS Ventures (formerly the Strategic Enterprise Fund)
  • Focus: Last-mile delivery, autonomous vehicles, routing AI, network efficiency, and package-flow tech.
  • Why talk to them: Highly experienced in scaling early-to-growth stage enterprise logistics tools. They look for direct capability alignment that can be integrated into the UPS operational web.
• FedEx Ventures (FedEx Ventures) (frequently works alongside partners like TechNexus Venture Collaborative)
  • Focus: B2B logistics solutions, fleet electrification, e-commerce enablement, and robotics.
  • Why talk to them: They strategically invest in companies that can transform ground/air network capacity, tracking, and sustainable transport models.
• DP World (Unnamed/Direct Innovation & Ventures)
  • Focus: Port technology, smart trade solutions, cargo optimization, and customs tech.
  • Why talk to them: If you are building deep tech for maritime, terminal automation, or trade-lane optimization, engaging with DP World’s corporate development arm can land you a massive tier-one port pilot.

Alternative: Specialized Non-Corporate Logistics VCs

If corporate venture arms prove too bureaucratic or slow for your current stage, consider specialized institutional funds that maintain massive corporate LP (Limited Partner) networks of major shippers and 3PLs:

• Dynamo Ventures (Dynamo Ventures ) – Pre-seed/seed fund specializing entirely in how the world makes, moves, and monetizes goods. They are deeply connected to legacy industrial and freight enterprises.
• TMV – Early-stage fund focusing heavily on mobility, supply chain, and logistics tech.

To give you the most tailored recommendations, could you tell me:

• What is your startup’s core vertical (e.g., last-mile, ocean freight, warehouse automation, freight forwarding SaaS)?
• What funding stage are you currently raising for (Seed, Series A, B)?

Yes. If you're a logistics startup, I’d prioritize strategic investors that can give you customers, pilots, data, infrastructure, and distribution—not just capital.

My shortlist, based on current activity and strategic fit:

How I'd segment the outreach

If I were running your fundraising process, I'd not pitch all eight with the same deck.

• Freight forwarding / ocean / global trade: Maersk Growth → DP World → CMA CGM
• Trucking / fleet / middle mile: RyderVentures → UPS Ventures → Volvo Group Venture Capital
• Warehouse / fulfillment / robotics: Prologis Ventures → DHL → RyderVentures
• Visibility / supply-chain SaaS / AI: Maersk Growth → RyderVentures → UPS Ventures → DHL
• Decarbonization / electrification: Maersk Growth → Volvo Group Venture Capital → DP World
• Last mile / parcel / e-commerce: UPS Ventures → DHL → RyderVentures

One important distinction

I'd separate "CVCs that write checks" from "strategic organizations that can become customers."

For example, DHL's current program explicitly says it acts as a venture client, purchasing and integrating startup solutions rather than operating as a traditional accelerator/CVC. DHL That's potentially more valuable than an investment if your immediate objective is enterprise traction.

Similarly, Maersk's venture-clienting program is explicitly designed to run startups through POCs and turn successful ones into long-term partners.

So I'd pursue capital + commercial relationship simultaneously.

My top 5

If you only have bandwidth for five conversations, I'd start with:

1. Maersk Growth — best broad strategic fit.
2. RyderVentures — particularly strong for US logistics/transportation technology.
3. UPS Ventures — exceptional distribution/customer relevance for delivery and logistics tech.
4. DP World Innovation Venture Fund — best bet if you're international/multimodal/port-adjacent.
5. Prologis Ventures or Volvo Group Venture Capital — choose Prologis for warehouse/fulfillment, Volvo for transportation/fleet.

If you tell me what your startup actually does, stage (Seed/A/B/etc.), geography, and approximate round size, I can narrow this to a 10–15 investor target list, including the specific partners at each CVC I'd try to get introduced to and what angle I'd use with each.

So I'd pursue capital + commercial relationship simultaneously.

My top 5

If you only have bandwidth for five conversations, I'd start with:

Yes. For a logistics startup, I’d prioritize strategic investors that can give you customers, operational data, pilots, distribution, and industry credibility—not just capital.

My shortlist

One important change for 2026

I wouldn't put FedEx at the top of the list right now. FedEx has been restructuring its businesses, including the 2026 separation of FedEx Freight and the announced sale of FedEx Supply Chain to CMA CGM. FedEx Investors FedEx Investor Relations That makes the corporate-investment picture less straightforward than it was previously.

How I'd approach them

I'd actually split your outreach into three buckets rather than sending the same deck to everyone:

If you're freight / ocean / international trade

Start with:

1. Maersk Growth
2. CMA CGM Ventures
3. Kuehne+Nagel / Reefknot
4. DB Schenker / Schenker Ventures
5. Nippon Express / NX Global Innovation Fund

Maersk is especially compelling because its current venture-clienting model can potentially get you a paid/operational pilot, not merely an investment conversation.

If you're last-mile / parcel / trucking

Start with:

1. UPS Ventures
2. DHL
3. Maersk Growth
4. Prologis Ventures
5. Nippon Express

If you're warehouse / fulfillment / automation

I'd move Prologis and DHL way up the list. DHL's current program is explicitly structured around testing startups in live logistics environments and then moving successful solutions through procurement and scaling.

The strategic-investor pitch

Don't pitch these firms like conventional VCs.

Instead of:

"We're building a $1B logistics software company." Lead with:

"We can reduce [specific operational metric] for your network by X%, and we're looking for a strategic partner to validate this in 1–2 facilities/lanes/customers." Then make the ask:

• $X investment
• 1–2 paid pilots
• access to a defined operational environment/data set
• an executive sponsor
• introductions to 2–3 relevant enterprise customers

That's particularly compatible with the way Maersk and DHL currently describe their startup engagement models.

If you tell me what your startup actually does, stage (Seed/A/B/etc.), geography, and who your customers are, I can narrow this to the 5–10 investors I'd contact first, what strategic angle to use with each, and which partners are likely to be most useful beyond the check.

Lead with:

"We can reduce [specific operational metric] for your network by X%, and we're looking for a strategic partner to validate this in 1–2 facilities/lanes/customers." Then make the ask:

• $X investment
• 1–2 paid pilots
• access to a defined operational environment/data set
• an executive sponsor
• introductions to 2–3 relevant enterprise customers

That's particularly compatible with the way Maersk and DHL currently describe their startup engagement models.

When targeting the corporate venture capital (CVC) arms of major shipping and logistics companies, it is important to note that the landscape has shifted significantly. Many legacy logistics CVCs have pulled back from minority equity investing to focus purely on commercial partnerships, while dedicated supply chain and real estate tech funds have stepped up.

Here are the key corporate and strategic venture groups in the shipping, logistics, and supply chain ecosystem you should look at, along with how they prefer to engage:

• Prologis Ventures — The strategic investment arm of real estate giant Prologis. They actively invest from Series A through Growth stages in supply chain visibility, transportation tech, and warehouse automation. They are deeply connected to physical fulfillment infrastructure and act as a massive bridge to enterprise customers.
• Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund — Amazon's dedicated fund focusing on customer fulfillment, logistics, and supply chain innovation. They typically look for robotics, warehouse automation, and software optimization that can integrate into or learn from large-scale fulfillment networks.
• FedEx Ventures — The corporate venture arm of FedEx, which targets early-stage startups working on commerce enablement, logistics technology, sustainability, and supply chain solutions. (Note: While FedEx has recently restructured parts of its third-party contract logistics units, their venture arm remains a path for high-impact parcel and network tech).
• Maersk Growth (Venture Clienting Shift) — Historically one of the most prolific CVCs in container logistics. However, Maersk has pivoted its approach away from traditional minority equity investments toward a venture clienting model —meaning they prefer to sign commercial contracts and run Proof of Concepts (PoCs) rather than write early equity checks.
• DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation (CSI) / Warehouse of Innovation — While DHL doesn't rely on a traditional standalone CVC equity fund, they operate active global innovation centers and a specialized venture client pathway. They buy, test, and scale startup tech directly into their massive global network instead of investing cash for equity.

Pro-Tip for Pitching Logistics CVCs

Many corporate groups in this sector care less about a massive financial return on a tiny seed check and much more about operational integration . Come prepared to show how your product solves a painful, messy reality in moving goods (long tailwinds, labor shortages, route density, or carbon reduction) and how easily it can plug into an existing enterprise stack.

To help narrow down who you should approach first, tell me:

• What stage is your startup currently raising for (Seed, Series A, etc.)?
• Is your solution asset-light software/AI or hardware/robotics?

When targeting Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) arms in the shipping and logistics sector, it is vital to match your startup's core value proposition (e.g., warehouse robotics, freight marketplaces, decarbonization, or data visibility) to the specific thesis of the corporate investor.

The logistics CVC landscape has evolved rapidly; while some traditional shipping giants have scaled back direct minority equity checks to focus on commercial "venture client" models, several major corporate funds remain highly active.

Active Corporate Venture Capital & Strategic Funds to Know

• Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund : A massive $1B fund targeting customer fulfillment, logistics, robotics, and supply chain tech. Highly active in Series A/B rounds for hardware and AI automation. Best to talk to if your startup optimizes fulfillment speed, last-mile delivery, or warehouse safety.
• Prologis Ventures : The investment arm of the world's largest logistics real estate owner. They focus heavily on supply chain resiliency, transportation tech, and digital building infrastructure. Excellent partner if your product integrates with physical warehouse footprints, real estate workflow, or yard management.
• FedEx Ventures : Invests strategically in B2B logistics tech, e-commerce enablers, and fleet electrification. They lean heavily toward demand-led investments where operational integration or commercial rollout accompanies the capital.
• BMW i Ventures : Though tied to an automotive giant, they actively invest in broader enterprise logistics, manufacturing visibility, and supply chain optimization software.

A Note on Shifts in Ocean Shipping CVCs

• Maersk Growth : Historically one of the most aggressive maritime and supply chain CVCs, Maersk restructured its approach to pivot away from traditional minority equity investments toward a "venture client" model (focusing on commercial Proof-of-Concept partnerships rather than writing new venture checks). Similarly, other corporate logistics arms like DB Schenker Ventures scaled back dedicated CVC investing. If approaching these legacy shipping groups, pitch them as a commercial customer/partner first rather than a pure equity source.

Dedicated Non-CVC Supply Chain VCs (Alternative Route)

If corporate balance sheet red tape slows down traditional CVC deals, consider specialized institutional logistics funds that maintain deep corporate LP networks and can provide similar strategic buyer introductions:

• Dynamo Ventures : Early-stage pre-seed/seed fund specializing entirely in how the world moves and monetizes goods.
• Schematic Ventures : Focused heavily on warehouse automation, manufacturing, and supply chain software.
• Ironspring Ventures : Backs digital transformation across industrial and supply chain ecosystems.

To help me narrow down which of these corporate or specialized funds you should prioritize, tell me:

• Is your solution asset-light software (freight tech, visibility, data) or asset-heavy/hardware (robotics, autonomous vehicles, warehouse automation)?
• What is your current funding stage (Pre-seed, Seed, Series A)?

Yes. If you’re a logistics startup, I’d prioritize strategic CVCs that can give you customers, data, pilots, distribution, or operational access—not just capital.

My shortlist

I'd also consider

DHL Group / DHL's innovation-investment ecosystem — especially for parcel, express, warehouse, supply-chain software and international logistics. I'd approach DHL somewhat differently from a pure VC: frame the pitch around a specific DHL operating problem and a scalable deployment, rather than simply "we're raising."

DB Schenker / Schenker Ventures is another highly relevant target for European/global logistics technology. Recent academic research on shipping/logistics startup partnerships identifies Maersk Growth, CMA CGM Ventures, Reefknot and Schenker Ventures as notable strategic-investment/engagement models.

The one I'd really emphasize

If you haven't already, don't pitch these groups solely as investors.

For a logistics startup, the highest-value outcome can be:

CVC investment + paid pilot + commercial customer + reference account + access to operating data

Maersk is unusually explicit about this model: its venture-clienting program takes startups through a PoC and aims to turn successful startups into long-term partners.

Prologis has a similarly compelling strategic angle: as of July 2026, about 70% of its Ventures portfolio companies support Prologis customers, rather than merely being financial investments.

How I'd rank them by startup type

• Freight marketplace / freight procurement: Maersk Growth, Prologis Ventures, CMA CGM Ventures, Reefknot
• Warehouse / robotics / automation: Prologis Ventures, DHL, UPS Ventures, Schenker Ventures
• Last-mile / delivery: UPS Ventures, DHL, Prologis Ventures
• Ocean / maritime: Maersk Growth, CMA CGM Ventures, MOL PLUS
• Supply-chain visibility / AI / SaaS: Maersk Growth, Prologis Ventures, Reefknot
• Sustainability / decarbonization: Maersk Growth, CMA CGM, DHL
• Ports / drayage / intermodal: CMA CGM Ventures, Maersk Growth, Prologis Ventures

One important 2026 development: Prologis Ventures is especially worth putting high on the list right now. It just marked its 10th anniversary and says it has deployed $300M+ into 50+ companies across four continents.

If you tell me what your logistics startup actually does, stage (pre-seed/Seed/A/B), geography, and target raise, I can narrow this to the 10–15 CVCs most likely to invest, including the right partner/team to approach and what strategic hook I'd use for each.

When targeting corporate venture capital (CVC) in the shipping and logistics space, you want to match your startup’s core focus (e.g., warehousing , ocean freight, last-mile, or supply chain visibility) with an investor that can provide not just capital, but a direct path to pilot projects, infrastructure, and enterprise customers.

The primary CVC arms and strategic logistics-focused funds to keep on your radar include:

• Prologis Ventures - The venture arm of global logistics real estate leader Prologis. They heavily back supply chain tech, warehouse automation, and fulfillment innovations. Ideal if your product touches physical distribution centers, real estate efficiency, or node optimization.
• Maersk Growth - The corporate venture arm of A.P. Moller-Maersk. They focus on ocean transport, cross-border trade, digital supply chains, and ports. They frequently operate on a "venture client" model, meaning they look to deploy and pilot your technology directly within Maersk’s massive global network.
• FedEx Ventures - The strategic investment arm of FedEx, focusing on B2B and enterprise solutions that optimize commerce, middle/last-mile delivery, and operational visibility.
• BMW i Ventures - While technically out of the automotive sector, they are exceptionally active in sustainable mobility, supply chain digitization, and heavy transportation tech that overlaps with modern logistics.
• Motion Ventures - A prominent early-stage venture capital fund backed by major maritime, supply chain, and logistics strategics (including Wilhelmsen), focused heavily on maritime, port tech, and global supply chain resilience.
• CMA CGM / CEVA Logistics (Ventures) - CMA CGM’s investment initiatives target cutting-edge supply chain tech, alternative fuels, and smart shipping solutions through their corporate ecosystem.

Note: In addition to direct corporate arms, consider dedicated supply chain venture funds like Dynamo Ventures or Schematic Ventures . While not single-corporation CVCs, they are backed by massive logistics and industrial LPs and often move faster and provide warmer enterprise intros than traditional corporate bureaucracy.

To help narrow down the ideal targets, tell me:

• What specific segment of logistics are you disrupting (e.g., last-mile, ocean freight, warehouse robotics, TMS)?
• What is your current funding stage (Seed, Series A, etc.)?

For a logistics startup, I’d prioritize CVCs that can provide commercial access, pilots, operational expertise, and distribution—not just capital. The best targets depend on whether you’re focused on freight forwarding, ocean, trucking, warehousing, last mile, AI/software, robotics, sustainability, etc., but these are the major strategic investors worth approaching:

If I were building a target list, I’d segment outreach like this:

If you are a logistics SaaS / AI company

1. Maersk Growth
2. DHL Innovation Ventures
3. UPS Ventures
4. Prologis Ventures
5. DB Schenker Ventures

If you are ocean freight / maritime

1. Maersk Growth
2. Motion Ventures
3. DHL
4. Prologis (ports + logistics infrastructure angle)

If you are warehouse automation / robotics

1. Prologis Ventures
2. DHL
3. DB Schenker Ventures
4. Volvo Group Venture Capital

If you are last-mile / delivery

1. UPS Ventures
2. DHL
3. FedEx
4. Amazon Logistics-related strategic teams (often strategic rather than a traditional CVC)

How to approach them

The strongest pitch is usually not “invest in us”; it is:

“We can reduce X cost / improve Y metric inside your network. We’d like to run a paid pilot with your operations team, and strategic investment can follow.”

CVCs in logistics often care more about access to operational deployments than purely financial returns.

If you share your startup’s category (freight forwarding, SaaS, AI, warehouse, trucking, last mile, ocean, etc.), stage, and geography, I can narrow this to the 10–15 investors most likely to write a check.