Loads, founded in September 2022 by Larry Gil, operates a digital platform to streamline the food importer process by providing monitoring of year-round product availability, real-time order tracking, transparent pricing, market data and financial products. The company works with more than 700 importers and 300 suppliers and offers over 15 products across more than 70 SKUs, including apples, grapes and kiwi. Loads exports to markets across the Americas, Asia and Europe and lists providers in Chile, Peru, Argentina, Poland, Portugal, Spain and China. The business reports over $300,000 in monthly gross merchandise volume, 27% month-over-month growth, and expects to market 1.4 million kilograms monthly by Q1 2024. Management says the company is close to profitability and plans to expand into Brazil, Mexico and Argentina while growing its customer base in Asia, Europe and the United States. Loads is also prioritizing product usability improvements and building embedded fintech partnerships to help clients access financing.

Total raised

$2M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Nov 2023