Freight Hero Raises $5M Seed

Freight Hero, based in Durham, North Carolina, is an AI company that manages back-office operations for freight brokerages. The company has announced a $5 million seed funding round, bringing its total funding to more than $6 million.

Investors

The round was led by Field Ventures, with participation from Flybridge Capital, Tip Top VC, and Front Porch Venture Partners.

Freight Hero Use of Funds

Freight Hero plans to use the capital to expand its go-to-market efforts, grow its engineering and operations teams, and deepen its service offerings into adjacent functions, including billing, accounting, and carrier sales.

About Freight Hero

Led by CEO André Luis Martins Filho, Freight Hero focuses on automating back-office tasks for freight brokers by combining AI agents with a team of human operators. The company aims to sell operational outcomes rather than traditional software. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, Freight Hero serves mid-market freight brokerages.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://freighthero.ai

Company: Freight Hero
Raised: $5M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: July 27, 2026
Lead Investor: Field Ventures
Additional Investors: Flybridge Capital, Tip Top VC, Front Porch Venture Partners
Company Website: https://freighthero.ai
Software Category: Logistics AI
Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/freight-hero-lands-5m-to-prove-freight-brokerage-needs-fewer-tools-more-outcomes-302835207.html