Synkka, a London, UK–based AI platform automating carrier integration for parcel delivery networks, has raised an oversubscribed pre-seed round.
Investors
The round was led by Ascension VC, with participation from a syndicate of parcel delivery experts, including founders and executives from ITA Group, ZigZag, Sendify, LetMeShip, and One World Express, as well as former leaders from Asendia and Global-E.
Ascension VC is a London-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in tech startups. The firm invests at the pre-seed and seed stages in companies based in the United Kingdom. Ascension VC is particularly interested in startups that leverage technology to address challenges such as the cost-of-living crisis, financial exclusion, and access to better healthcare.
Synkka Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to scale its AI Carrier Integration Team product, expand into new markets, and advance its roadmap for autonomous AI teams in parcel delivery operations.
About Synkka
Founded by Torbjörn Maaherra, Synkka is building an AI-powered workforce to eliminate reliance on manual processes in parcel delivery operations. Its AI workforce is designed to replace human teams in both front- and back-office roles, including business analysts, software engineers, and technical support. Synkka’s first product, the AI Carrier Integration Team, is designed for e-commerce platforms, 3PLs, marketplaces, and cross-border retailers to launch in new markets quickly. Headquartered in London, the company’s goal is to build the intelligent, automated workforce required to run delivery operations fully autonomously.
Funding Details
Company: Synkka
Raised: Undisclosed
Round: Pre-Seed
Funding Date: August 2025
Lead Investor: Ascension VC
Additional Investors: Unnamed
Company Website: https://synkka.ai/
Software Category: AI / LogisticsTech / E-commerce Infrastructure
Source: https://tech.eu/2025/08/29/synkka-raises-pre-seed-to-launch-ai-agents-for-scalable-autonomous-parcel-delivery/