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Logistics Tech Sector in London

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About Logistics Tech sector in London, United Kingdom

The Logistics Tech sector in London, United Kingdom comprises 642 companies, including 159 funded companies having collectively raised $5.09B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 70 are Series A+ funded.
Logistics Tech sector in London, United Kingdom has seen 35 acquisitions and 6 IPOs. This represents almost 6.4% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes tech companies providing or facilitating movement or storage of goods or offering software solutions for managing logistics operations.
Tech-first companies in logistics providing or enabling, matching of load and movement or storage of goods (local delivery services, marketplaces). It also includes companies offering technology solutions to businesses for optimizing and managing overall logistics activities. (Delivery Management software, TMS, WMS, Analytics, etc). Traditional players like UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc which were predominantly offline but now have incorporated technology in their business and other offline players are excluded.
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Top Logistics Tech Companies in London, United Kingdom

There are 642 Logistics Tech startups in London, United Kingdom which include Stasher, MetaPack, Kpler, Zencargo, Hived. Out of these, 159 startups are funded, with 70 having secured Series A+ funding.
2026 has seen the creation of 4 Logistics Tech startups in London, United Kingdom. Over the past 10 years, an average of 33 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of University of Oxford, University College London and Imperial College London.

Here is the list of top Logistics Tech startups in London, United Kingdom

Citystasher provides an online P2P marketplace for booking local storage of luggage such as shopping bags. Customers can use the platform to find & create a booking request for storing luggage at a local shop. After the payment is done, the customer can leave their bags at a store & pick them up when required.

Key facts about Stasher

Provider of e-commerce shipping software. Its features includes delivery tracking and management, returns management, carrier integration, cross-border delivery management, retail analytics, reporting, and cross-border shipping management.

Key facts about MetaPack

Provider of data intelligence platforms for global physical trade commodities. The platform aggregates physical asset information, vessel tracking data, and supply chain analytics to support decision-making for energy, maritime, and commodity markets. It incorporates predictive modeling and real-time monitoring to assist organizations in optimizing logistics, managing trade flow risks, and executing market strategies. Through the integration of AIS data, commodity flows, and industry-specific metrics, the technology enables users to monitor trade activity, track cargo movements, and analyze supply-demand dynamics. These intelligence tools are designed for participants across various sectors, including finance, government, and transportation, providing visibility into vessel movements and port operations. The platform offers analytical insights to identify market trends, forecast potential disruptions, and facilitate objective, data-driven analysis for physical and financial trading operations.

Key facts about Kpler

Provider of digital freight forwarding and supply chain management services. Operations include the coordination of ocean, air, road, and rail transport for international cargo shipments. The business utilizes software to manage documentation, track inventory levels, and monitor shipment progress. Additional functions involve the analysis of logistics data to assist with inventory forecasting and the identification of transport routes. The service facilitates the movement of goods across borders while providing visibility into the status of freight throughout the transit process.

Key facts about Zencargo

Provider of parcel delivery service. The platform enables users to provide delivery services for individuals and businesses. It provides same-day, next-day, and two-day delivery services. It also enables users to book, and track parcels in real-time. Senders can create manual deliveries, print labels, and track shipments through the platform.

Key facts about Hived

Companies founded year-on-year in the Logistics Tech sector in London

4 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Logistics Tech sector in London. 63 Logistics Tech startups in London were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.

Companies founded year-on-year in the Logistics Tech sector in London2026202520242023202220212020201920182017Founded Year01530456075Count of Number of Companies
  • Total Number of Companies
Year
No. of companies
2026
4
2025
10
2024
11
2023
21
2022
38
2021
54
2020
63
2019
43
2018
49
2017
42

Stage-wise distribution of Logistics Tech sector companies in London

Out of the total 642 Logistics Tech companies in London, 159 have secured funding. Among them, 70 have reached Series A or higher, and 52 to Series B or beyond.

Founded - 642
Funded - 159
Series A+ - 70
Series B+ - 52
Series C+ - 45
Company Stage
No. of companies
Founded
642
Funded
159
Series A+
70
Series B+
52
Series C+
45
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Top Investors in Logistics Tech in London

SoftBank Vision Fund is the top investor in Logistics Tech companies in London based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Logistics Tech companies in London:
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M&A activity in Logistics Tech sector in London

In the year 2026, till June 2026, 3 acquisitions happened in Logistics Tech sector in London. Last year, in 2025, a total of 6 acquisitions happened in Logistics Tech sector in London.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Logistics Tech sector in London:
Company
Acquisition Type
Acquisition Date
Acquirers
Business Acquisition
Jun 04, 2026
Business Acquisition
May 19, 2026
Business Acquisition
Apr 29, 2026
Business Acquisition
Dec 10, 2025
Business Acquisition
Nov 11, 2025
 
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Acquisition trends in Logistics Tech sector in London

Here are the acquisition trends in Logistics Tech sector in London:

Acquisition trends in Logistics Tech sector in London2026202520242023202220212020201920182017Acquisition Round Date (Yearly)0246810Number of Acquisitions
  • Total Number of Acquisitions
Year
No. of companies
2026
3
2025
6
2024
1
2023
4
2022
3
2021
6
2020
-
2019
2
2018
2
2017
4

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