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Venture 53

Atlanta, GA, 30309, US

Overview

Venture 53 is the only pure-play seed/early-stage fund with a built-in accelerator specializing in transportation and logistics.

Total investments
7
Lead investments
0
Investments · 12mo
2
Active investors
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Investment portfolio

  • ClearJet

    Participated · Series B · Aug 2026

    ClearJet operates a carrier-agnostic "SuperCarrier" delivery network that combines staffing, sorting, and ground infrastructure to place consolidated e-commerce packages on commercial flights already scheduled between U.S. cities. Its AI models route parcels across a network of 95 U.S. airports to optimize for cost, speed, and geography. The company currently moves more than 30 million packages a year and reports both delivery volumes and revenue growing 2.5x annually. ClearJet says its configurable Air Zone Skip model can reduce shipping costs by up to 35% while delivering packages 1–3 days faster. Customers include multi-billion dollar retail brands, e-commerce platforms, 3PLs, marketplaces, and regional carriers such as OnTrac and Veho. ClearJet is headquartered in Austin, Texas and describes its platform as profitable.

  • DEXA

    Participated · Seed · Oct 2025

    Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, DEXA (Drone Express) designs and manufactures the DE-2020 U.S.-made hexacopter and operates DEXA NOW, a marketplace app that connects retailers, local businesses, and consumers for autonomous drone deliveries. The company positions its service around hometowns and local storefronts rather than large, remote fulfillment centers, aiming to reduce delivery distances and suburban sprawl. Its drones provide rapid, eco-friendly delivery options that can reach dense metropolitan areas as well as suburban neighborhoods. DEXA’s strategy includes expanding its delivery network, onboarding additional retail partners, and scaling operations across multiple markets, with an early focus on metro regions. Financially, the company has secured a cumulative $15 million in seed financing raised over three tranches between 2021 and 2025. The fresh capital will fund network expansion, partner acquisition, and operational growth. No specific revenue or user metrics were disclosed in the article.

  • GenLogs

    Participated · Series A · Feb 2025

    Founded in 2023 by former CIA officer Ryan Joyce, GenLogs has built an AI-driven Truck Intelligence platform that aggregates trillions of data points from roadside cameras, satellite feeds, and other sources to map the real-time movements of commercial trucks across the United States. A three-step privacy filter deletes private-vehicle footage, screens for USDOT numbers, and blurs windows, allowing the system to focus solely on commercial freight while remaining compliant with privacy standards. The data is analyzed to verify carrier authenticity, reduce fraud, and combat the $35 billion annual problem of cargo theft. Shippers, logistics providers, insurers, financial institutions, and government agencies use the platform for carrier sourcing, underwriting, and oversight; current customers include J.B. Hunt, Werner Enterprises, AIPSO, and the Jacksonville Port Authority. The technology has also assisted federal and state law-enforcement agencies in cases involving sex trafficking and narcotics smuggling. GenLogs plans to use fresh capital to expand its sensor network and enhance its AI capabilities for broader industry adoption. The company has raised a total of $81 million to date but has not disclosed revenue or headcount figures.

  • PAXAFE

    Participated · Series A · May 2024

    Paxafe delivers autonomous AI-enabled decision support for quality, transportation, and logistics leaders in cold chain operations. Its SaaS platform, CONTXT, uses the ATHENA LLM to translate network information into proactive recommendations that reduce product loss and optimize operations. Led by CEO Ilya Preston, the company helps customers automate and optimize workflows and extract resiliency from existing visibility solutions. Paxafe intends to use the new funding to meet customer demand, accelerate product innovation, and expand global operations and partner ecosystems. The company is based in Indianapolis, IN. Financially, Paxafe has raised $9M in a Series A, bringing total capital raised to $14M. Paxafe operates CONTXT, an intelligence platform that leverages IoT sensors, telematics, third‑party, and ERP data to create interactive timelines and a full chain of custody for high‑value and perishable shipments. The platform tracks environmental parameters including temperature, humidity, pressure, tilt, shock, and light, and alerts parties when conditions indicate elevated risk of cargo damage. Paxafe enables interception of at‑risk shipments, automated claim diagnosis and root‑cause analysis, and aims to minimize future losses while improving operational efficiency. The company positions itself to predict adverse supply‑chain events to de‑risk B2B shipments and enable intelligent cargo insurance. Paxafe is venture‑backed and has attracted an investment from Greenlight Re Innovations; it plans to lean on Greenlight’s insurance expertise to bridge cargo insurance and the supply chain. Pafaxe is a Milwaukee-based AI and machine-learning startup that builds CONTXT, an intelligence platform leveraging telematics, third-party and ERP data to calculate and underwrite supply-chain risk. CONTXT enables shippers, 3PLs/carriers and insurance providers to intercept at-risk shipments, automate claim diagnosis and root-cause analysis, and minimize future losses. Led by co-founder and CEO Ilya Preston, the company launched a series of paid pilots across healthcare, perishables, oil & gas, logistics, manufacturing, jewelry and insurance verticals over the past six months. Pafaxe has launched the commercial version of its platform and converted a number of pilot customers to commercial partners. The company raised a $2.25M seed round and has brought total funding to over $3.2M to date. It intends to use the funds to accelerate rollout to more enterprise customers and to strengthen its AI-driven prediction models.

  • Fillogic

    Participated · Series A · Nov 2023

    Fillogic operates a technology-driven, channel-free logistics platform that converts under-utilized space in retail centers, such as shopping malls, into middle-mile logistics centers. The company offers local market logistics services and partners with enterprises, digital brands, and platform partners to expand its network. Founded in 2018 by CEO Bill Thayer, Fillogic is focused on building a logistics technology ecosystem across markets. The company reported 300% growth so far in 2023, adding new customers and partners. Fillogic intends to use its recent funding to accelerate product development and support nationwide expansion of its logistics network. Fillogic is a NYC-based Logistics-as-a-Service platform that operates mall-based micro distribution hubs to maximize efficiencies for retailers and freight delivery networks. Founded in 2018 by Bill Thayer and Rob Caucci, the company operates micro distribution hubs across the Northeast, including Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Its platform includes a Delivery Partner Network and proprietary routing technology to support last-mile and micro-distribution operations. The company raised a $2.5m seed round, bringing total funds raised to $3.5m to date. Proceeds will be used to expand the Fillogic Hub Network nationwide into key markets including the Mid-Atlantic, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, Phoenix and San Francisco, and to support team growth. Fillogic plans further platform development to enhance its delivery partner capabilities and routing systems.

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