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5U AI Raises $3.2 Million to Bring AI Automation to Freight Forwarding

· Source: equitypandit.com

In short

5U AI, a Munich-based freight technology startup, has raised $3.2 million in pre-seed funding to expand its AI-powered platform for freight forwarding companies. The round was led by Emerge Capital, with participation from senior executives of major logistics firms including DHL, GEODIS, DSV, Maersk, and CEVA Logistics. The startup develops AI Workers designed to automate repetitive tasks such as quote preparation, shipment booking, tracking, and data management, initially focusing on the European freight forwarding market.

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Tags: freight, automation, funding, logistics, AI Workers

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