Companies in Transportation and Logistics
There are 163,860 companies in Transportation and Logistics which include Azul Linhas Aereas, Akasa Air, Ryanair, FedEx, Patheon. 6,603 companies in Transportation and Logistics are funded, with 7,421 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 2 Unicorns. United States has the most number of companies in Transportation and Logistics (26,711), followed by United Kingdom
(22,608), and then India (11,775).
2026 has seen the creation of 7 Transportation and Logistics companies. On average, the last 10 years have seen 2,509 new companies launched every year. Most number of Transportation and Logistics startups have been founded by alumni from Harvard Business School, INSEAD and Stanford University.
Here is a List of top companies in Transportation and Logistics
Azul Airlines is a low-cost carrier in Brazil which allows its customers to pay for their tickets in installments.Their aim is to foster demand by providing affordable tickets to under-served markets in Brazil.
Key facts about Azul Linhas Aereas
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: Barueri (Brazil)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $550M
- Investors: TPG, Weston Presidio and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Sep 15, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 80/100 What is this?
2. Akasa Air
Provider of passenger airlines and aviation services. It offers a wide range of services include Cabin Baggage, In-Flight Experience, Web Check-In and Customer Support. It is helmed by a highly professional and experienced leadership team whose sights are set on the Sky while having their ears to the ground.
Key facts about Akasa Air
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $188M
- Investors: Premji Invest, 360 One and 39 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Feb 06, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 79/100 What is this?
3. Ryanair
Ryanair is a low-cost airline in Europe that operates from 57 bases across 1,500 low fare routes. It connects over 180 destinations in 29 countries and operates a fleet of 305 aircrafts as of June 2016. Its fleet mostly comprises of 305 Boeing 737-800 aircraft. In 2020, the company recorded annual revenues of $3.1 B and a net loss of $-1.5 B
Key facts about Ryanair
- Founded Year: 1985
- Location: Swords (Ireland)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Harris Associates, Europa and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Mar 08, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 76/100 What is this?
4. FedEx
Provider of logistics company offering package tracking, rates, and tools to support shippers and small businesses.
Key facts about FedEx
- Founded Year: 1965
- Location: Memphis (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Liberty Bay Capital, Girard and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Feb 23, 2019, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 75/100 What is this?
5. Patheon
Global CDMO providing integrated drug development, clinical trials, and manufacturing services. They offer comprehensive contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and contract research organization (CRO) solutions to accelerate drug development journeys. Their capabilities span small and large molecules, advanced therapies like viral vectors, cell therapy, and mRNA, and steriles. Services include clinical trial services, clinical packaging, labeling, logistics, and commercial services. They focus on innovative solutions, digital enablement, and supply chain strategies for risk mitigation. They provide end-to-end solutions across all phases of development, from early-stage R&D to commercial manufacturing, with a global network of sites and scientific expertise. They aim to simplify and accelerate the journey to market, offering integrated offerings and digital platforms for collaboration and transparency.
Key facts about Patheon
- Founded Year: 1974
- Location: Durham (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $141M
- Investors: JLL Partners, Frazier Healthcare Partners and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Dec 20, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 75/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 437 Competitors
