Portcast
AI-Powered Supply Chain Visibility
About Portcast
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Singapore, Portcast develops AI-powered supply chain visibility software for global logistics teams. The company has raised approximately $9.7 million across multiple funding rounds, including a $6.5 million Series A round in November 2024. Its platform uses machine learning and real-time transportation data to predict shipment delays, monitor disruptions, and improve ETA accuracy across ocean, air, and inland freight networks.
Portcast serves manufacturers, retailers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers that manage complex global supply chains. The company combines data from carriers, ports, vessels, weather systems, and transportation networks to provide predictive insights rather than simple shipment tracking.
Backed by investors including Susquehanna Asia VC, Hearst Ventures, SGInnovate, and Wavemaker Partners, Portcast is focused on helping businesses reduce supply chain risk and improve operational planning through AI-driven visibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portcast?
Portcast is a Singapore-based AI startup that provides real-time transportation visibility, predictive ETAs, risk monitoring, and supply chain analytics for shippers, logistics providers, and freight forwarders.
Who founded Portcast?
Portcast was founded by Nidhi Gupta and Lingxiao Xia in 2017. The company was initially backed by Entrepreneur First in Singapore.
How much funding has Portcast raised?
Portcast has raised approximately USD 9.7 million in disclosed funding across seed and Series A rounds, with additional undisclosed seed financing in 2018.
What was Portcast's latest funding round?
Portcast raised a USD 6.5 million Series A round on 18 November 2024 led by Susquehanna Asia VC with participation from Hearst Ventures, Signal Ventures, Wavemaker Partners, TMV, and Innoport.
What is Portcast's valuation?
Portcast has not publicly disclosed its valuation. No official post-money valuation has been announced for any of its funding rounds.
Who are Portcast's investors?
Portcast's investors include Entrepreneurs First, SGInnovate, Wavemaker Partners, Newtown Partners, TMV, Innoport, Susquehanna Asia VC, Hearst Ventures, and Signal Ventures.
What industries does Portcast serve?
Portcast serves logistics companies, freight forwarders, shipping companies, manufacturers, retailers, and global supply chain teams that require transportation visibility and predictive analytics.
What makes Portcast different from traditional shipment tracking platforms?
Portcast combines machine learning, predictive analytics, real-time carrier data, geolocation intelligence, and generative AI to provide actionable recommendations rather than only shipment visibility.
