Search experience in logistics (e.g. last mile, cross-border, warehousing)

October 04, 2020

by a searcher from Harvard University - Harvard Business School in Boston, MA, USA

Anyone has experience searching for deals in the logistics industry? My past experience is working for a tech-enabled company growing in the e-commerce delivery space. Would be great to jump on a call with anyone who searched for a target in the broader logistics market.

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Reply by an investor
from University of Canberra in Perth WA 6000, Australia

Adnan, I invested about 3 years ago in a last mile logistics tech company start up (i.e. like an uber platform for last mile delivery in Australia). Specifically focused on providing a last mile fulfillment option for national retail chains (including supermarket chains, pharmacies etc) and also an api integration platform for smaller retailers wanting to provide under 2-hour delivery options in their local area. I was on the Board for a short time during a transition phase. It's now all steam ahead as the whole Covid thing has helped to transform how Aussies shop and are now more open to home delivery. Have seen an interesting move to the on-line platform play in Australia in this space.

Reply by a lender
from Bryant University in New York, NY 10018, USA

Adnan, Our main focus is purchase order financing and about 85% of our portfolio consists of importers. We have considered expanding into the logistics market because so much of what we do involves managing those processes with our clients anyways. Being in control over logistics would certainly reduce some friction in our process and give us a better hold of the collateral we are funding. Happy to chat through this if you'd like.

Avi

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