uShip - About the company
uShip is a series D company based in Austin (United States), founded in 2003 by Jay Manickam and Matthew Chasen. It operates as an Online marketplace connecting customers with carriers for large item transport. uShip has raised $54.4M in funding from investors like Benchmark, Kleiner Perkins and DB Schenker. The company has 240 active competitors, including 41 funded and 26 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Convoy, Uber Freight and CloudTrucks.
Company Details
Online marketplace connecting customers with carriers for large item transport. This platform revolutionizes the way individuals and businesses ship vehicles, furniture, freight, and other bulky items. It provides a seamless experience, allowing users to list their items, compare shipping options from multiple carriers, and book services with confidence. The company offers secure payments, shipment tracking, and a protection plan for added peace of mind. It empowers businesses to expand nationwide, diversify their carrier base, and elevate their delivery experience. The platform provides tailored solutions for in-home delivery, vehicle shipping, and LTL freight, streamlining logistics and driving success with every shipment. It is a tech-enabled solution that connects users with a vast network of carriers, offering transparent pricing and a user-friendly interface. The company is a B2B and B2C platform that simplifies the complexities of big shipping.
- Website
- www.uship.com/
- Social
- Registered Address
- Austin, Texas
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2003
Location
Austin, United States
Stage
Series D
Total Funding
$54.4M in 5 rounds
Latest Funding Round
Ranked
4th among 240 active competitors
Employee Count
211 as on Feb 28, 2026
Investment & Acquisitions
Legal entities associated with uShip
uShip is associated with 2 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
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USHIP, INC CIN: 721551725 , United States, Active | Dec 26, 999 | - | 114 (As on Dec 31, 2024) | - |
USHIP, INC. CIN: 721557125 , United States, Active | Dec 31, 1999 | - | 162 (As on Dec 31, 2014) | - |
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uShip's funding and investors
uShip has raised a total funding of $54.4M over 5 rounds. Its first funding round was on Oct 20, 2006. Its latest funding round was a Series D round on Feb 14, 2017 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. uShip has 6 institutional investors.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of uShip:
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Filter this listDate of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
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Feb 14, 2017 | 2617759 | Series D | 4049330 | 2233685 | 7586612 | 5530905 |
Mar 06, 2013 | 8674886 | Series C | 1737269 | 1248128 | 1943559 | 7836534 |
Dec 19, 2012 | 5640858 | Series C | 3637508 | 5623236 | 4731586 |
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uShip's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of uShip are Jay Manickam and Matthew Chasen.
Here are the details of uShip's key team members:
- Jay Manickam: Former Co-Founder of uShip and founder of 2 other companies, RoverPass and Everfest. They are also an angel investor in 1 startup.Contact Info: 1 email address
- Matthew Chasen: CEO & Founder of uShip.
- Kris Lamb: CEO of uShip.
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uShip's employee count trend
uShip has 211 employees as of Feb 26. Here is uShip's employee count trend over the years:
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uShip's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of uShip include Convoy, Uber Freight and CloudTrucks. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of uShip, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | Convoy 2015, Seattle (United States), Acquired | Digital freight network platform for the trucking industry | $828M | 74/100 | |
2nd |  Uber Freight 2017, San Francisco (United States), Series B | Provider of end-to-end logistics and transportation management system solutions | $2.78B | 73/100 | |
3rd |  CloudTrucks 2019, San Francisco (United States), Series B | Provider of web-based payment management solutions for the transportation industry | $142M | 70/100 | |
4th | uShip 2003, Austin (United States), Series D | Online marketplace connecting customers with carriers for large item transport | $54.4M | 67/100 | |
5th |  Transfix 2012, New York City (United States), Series F | Provider of freight technology solutions for brokers and third-party logistics | $125M | 68/100 | |
6th |  Loadsmart 2014, New York City (United States), Series D | Online marketplace for booking trucking services | $384M | 67/100 | |
7th | Trucker Path 2013, San Francisco (United States), Acquired | Freight marketplace and assistance app for truckers | $21.5M | 66/100 | |
8th | Echo Global Logistics 2005, Chicago (United States), Acquired | Supply chain management serivces for enterprises | $17.3M | 66/100 | |
9th |  RunBuggy 2016, Ontario (United States), Series B | Marketplace for car shippers and haulers | $71M | 66/100 | |
10th | Truckstop.com 1995, New Plymouth (United States), Acquired | Online load board integrated with freight management functionalities | - | 64/100 |
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uShip's Investments and acquisitions
uShip has acquired Boxby. uShip has not made any investments as of now.Reports related to uShip
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News related to uShip
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Bosch L.OS Headlines uShip’s Slate of 150 New Shipping Customers Entering 2025Business Wire•Dec 11, 2024•uShip, Bosch L.OS
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uShip Announces Five New In-Home Delivery PartnersBusiness Wire•Mar 01, 2023•uShip, AptDeco, Crazefurniture, Jory Brigham and 1 other
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SpyCloud Expands C-Suite to Build on Growth in Cybercrime Analytics MarketBusiness Wire•Feb 15, 2023•SpyCloud, ReIntent, IBM, uShip and 2 others
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AscendTMS, uShip Partner to Support SMB Shippers with Seamless, Neutral FTL / LTL PlatformBusiness Wire•May 04, 2021•InMotion Global, uShip
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