Kale Logistics Solutions offers a cloud-based vertical SaaS suite centered on its Cargo Community Platform, which enables freight forwarders, ground handlers, customs brokers and other stakeholders to share and reuse standardized cargo data without manual re-entry. The platform is designed to replace paper-based processes and provides standard interfaces to airlines, customs and airport/port systems. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bengaluru, the company reports presence at over 100 airports and ports and serves clients in 36 countries, with offices in the UAE, Kenya, the Netherlands and the U.S. Kale has signed deals with major airport infrastructure firms including Adani Group, GMR and Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL). The company plans to use new funding to expand its presence in the U.S. and Europe, hire more staff, invest in R&D and add product features. Kale positions itself to capture demand driven by tighter cross-border trade regulations and a broader industry push toward automation and end-to-end visibility. Kale Logistics develops cloud-native technology solutions for the logistics industry, with its flagship product UPLIFT — a cargo community platform that facilitates cross-border commerce and cargo digitization for airports and seaports. The company was founded in 2010 by Amar More, Vineet Malhotra, and Rajesh Panicker, and includes industry pioneers Narendra Kale and Vipul Jain on the core founding team. Kale’s platform aims to reduce complexities in cargo processing at airports, seaports, and customs checkpoints by offering integrated platform and ERP solutions for all stakeholders. The startup plans to use the new capital for product enhancements and to expand global business by deploying its solution at additional overseas airports, ports, and enterprise cargo-handling customers. Kale positions itself to benefit from accelerating demand for digitization in trade facilitation driven by reform initiatives. Financially, the company has completed a $5 million Series A round to support its next growth phase.

Total raised

$35M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Series B

Latest activity

Sep 2023