Open and scalable logistics networks for leading omni-channel retailers
Flexe solves the most difficult omnichannel logistics problems for the world’s largest retailers and brands. Flexe’s technology platform and warehouse network enable customers to rapidly launch and scale omni-channel logistics programs without the historical constraining historical ties to fixed infrastructure. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, Flexe brings together deep logistics expertise and enterprise-grade technology to deliver innovative eCommerce fulfillment, retail distribution and network capacity programs to the Fortune 500.
As supply chain continues to face challenges, demand for supply chain resiliency, flexibility and efficiency provided by Flexe’s platform is at an all-time high. Flexe customers benefit by adding structural flexibility to their supply chains while decreasing shipping costs and fulfillment times, and warehouse operators benefit from higher asset utilization rates. Flexe represents an exciting opportunity in an entirely new category for flexible logistics solutions, and it is well-positioned to disrupt a massive (>$1T) market for logistics in the US alone.
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Raj Atluru
Managing Partner
Raj has founded three private investment firms focused on sustainability over the last 25 years.
Prior to co-founding Activate, Raj was a founder of Silver Lake Kraftwerk, a private equity fund focused on the energy and resource sectors, and a Managing Director at Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ), where he founded the firm’s cleantech and India investment practices. At DFJ, he was an early investor in visionary founders at Baidu, Skype, Tesla, SpaceX, Solar City, EnerNOC, Box, Athena Healthcare, Redfin, and Ping Identity.
In 2005, Raj co-founded DFJ Element with Activate co-founder David Lincoln – the leading dedicated cleantech firm of its vintage. Raj has served on over 25 public, private, and nonprofit boards, including SolarCity (SCTY), Ping Identity (PING), EnerNOC (ENOC), and Parnassus Funds. He is also the founder of the Spotlight Foundation, which focuses on grants to educational entrepreneurs globally.
Raj holds BS and MS degrees in Environmental Engineering and an MBA from Stanford University.
Paul Jordan
Partner
Paul leads the firm’s investment strategy around transportation & logistics, also focusing on AI, data, and the space economy.
Prior to Activate, Paul was an investor at Element Partners, a private equity firm with $850m of AUM focused on renewable energy and other sustainable industrial technologies.
Paul began his career at Piper Jaffray (PIPR), where he advised diversified industrial and applied technology companies on M&A.
Paul holds degrees in Public Policy and Economics from Duke University.
Highlights
largest retailers work with Flexe
reduction in delivery time (Lull case study)
