Tech Company Financing Transactions

FreightWaves Funding Round

FreightWaves, based in Chattanooga, received $37 million in funding from Kayne Partners, 8VC and Engage Ventures.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
7/27/2020
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$37,000,000
Round
Undisclosed
Proceeds Purpose
The funding will be used for strategic growth.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Transportation
Mailing Address
1500 Chestnut 106
Chattanooga, TN 37408
USA
Email Address
Overview
Freight markets are under attack from digitization, volatility, regulations, and cyclical and secular trends. Market participants need near-time analytics and commentary about the overall market. FreightWaves is a data and content forum that provides market participants with near-time analytics on the state of the freight market and tools that provide actionable outcomes.
Profile
FreightWaves LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
FreightWaves Company Twitter Account
Company News
FreightWaves News
Facebook
FreightWaves on Facebook
YouTube
FreightWaves on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Craig Fuller
  Craig Fuller LinkedIn Profile  Craig Fuller Twitter Account  Craig Fuller News  Craig Fuller on Facebook
Chief Financial Officer
Spencer Piland
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Chief Technical Officer
Fergus Caldicott
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President
George Abernathy
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VP - Bus. Development
John Engstrom
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VP - General Counsel
Kevin Martin
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