United States · Series A startup

Who invested in FreightWaves

One round we have observed, with the 4 investors named in it. Every figure came from a named source, and where the company reported a raise to the SEC itself, that is shown beside it.

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Funding summaryUpdated 26 Oct 2026

$13Mraised across 1 round since 2018, from 1 source

Latest round
Series A, $13MJun 2018
Investors
4
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The rounds

  1. Jun 2018
    Series A$13M

    Reported by Hypepotamus

Founders and team

From the SEC filings it signed: 3 on the team.

  • Kevin B. MartinExecutive Officeri
  • Spencer Craig PilandExecutive Officeri
  • Stephen Craig FullerExecutive Officer, Directori

On the board, as filediChristopher Craig StallmanGlenn Craig GoldbergJake Craig MedwellNishita B. CummingsRHIANNON B. JAMES van BENNINGENWilliam B. O'Donnell

Everyone who backed them

Pritzker GroupPrivate equity1round
Rise of the RestVC firm1round
8VC/ Fontinalisno record of our own yet1round
Storyno record of our own yet1round

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Also claim to have backed them

These 11 firms list FreightWaves as a portfolio company on their own websites, but no report of a round names them. They are the firms' own claims, kept apart from the rounds above.

8VCVC firmPer its own site
Fontinalis PartnersVC firmPer its own site
Tech Square VenturesVC firmPer its own site
MK CapitalVC firm2011, per its site
Engine VenturesVC firm2026, per its site
EngageVC firmPer its own site
Earthshot VenturesVC firmPer its own site
advisors.fundVC firmPer its own site
Ascend Venture CapitalVC firmPer its own site
SaybrookPrivate equityPer its own site
Section PartnersPrivate equityPer its own site

Quick answers about FreightWaves

Who invested in FreightWaves?

FreightWaves's investors include Pritzker Group, Rise of the Rest, 8VC/ Fontinalis and Story.

How much has FreightWaves raised?

FreightWaves has raised $13M across 1 round since 2018.

When did FreightWaves last raise?

FreightWaves's most recent round was a Series A of $13M in Jun 2018.

What was FreightWaves's biggest round?

Its most recent round, $13M in Jun 2018, is also its largest on record.

Who backed FreightWaves first?

FreightWaves's first round on record, in Jun 2018, was backed by Pritzker Group, Rise of the Rest and 8VC/ Fontinalis and 1 others.

What stage is FreightWaves at?

FreightWaves's latest named round is a Series A, in Jun 2018.

Where is FreightWaves based?

FreightWaves is based in the United States.

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