Geobirds Secures Pre-Seed Funding to Expand AI-Powered Logistics and Transport Intelligence Platform
Amsterdam‑based AI logistics startup Geobirds has secured pre‑seed funding from early‑stage backers as it accelerates development of its transport intelligence platform designed to transform how logistics and transport companies make data‑driven decisions. Founded in 2024 by Tom de Gier and Benjamin Naderi, the company’s core product combines artificial intelligence with satellite imagery and business data to create a detailed, interactive map of supply chains and trade routes that helps commercial teams identify leads, optimize operations and reduce inefficiencies.
The investment comes at a time when logistics companies are seeking tools to cut unnecessary costs and improve sustainability by reducing empty return trips and better predicting trade volumes. Geobirds’ platform gives users a way to pinpoint high‑value prospects, analyze patterns in transportation networks and forecast the flow of goods even when direct transaction data is unavailable. Its interface is designed to be intuitive, resembling map‑based search tools, which allows users to filter potential partners by criteria such as cargo type, warehouse or hub locations and transport needs.
The pre‑seed funding round was led by Graduate Ventures, a Dutch investment initiative that supports ambitious founders at the pre‑seed and seed stages with capital, expertise and network access. Graduate Ventures focuses on startups emerging from the Netherlands, particularly those rooted in Rotterdam and Delft, and aims to stimulate the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. Its participation in Geobirds’ funding signals confidence in the startup’s potential to scale its platform across Europe and attract a widening base of logistics customers.
Joining Graduate Ventures in the round was Rockstart, an early‑stage investor that empowers purpose‑driven founders across domains such as emerging technologies, energy and agrifood. Rockstart’s involvement reflects its strategy of backing startups that address real‑world industry challenges with innovative solutions and providing them access to capital, mentors, co‑investors and corporate partners through its network. As part of Rockstart’s Emerging Tech portfolio, Geobirds gains not only financial support but also strategic guidance aimed at optimizing its business model and accelerating growth.
With the new funding, Geobirds plans to expand its data coverage and customer base throughout Europe. The company is already active in key markets including France, Belgium and the Netherlands, and the capital injection will support efforts to increase the platform’s geographical reach while refining its artificial intelligence models to further enhance predictive capabilities. Geobirds is positioning itself as a solution for companies that want to leverage advanced analytics without building large internal data science teams, making AI‑powered logistics intelligence more accessible across the industry.
The application of satellite imagery in Geobirds’ platform is a significant differentiator in the market. By processing geospatial data alongside traditional business signals, the company’s technology can map vast networks of production sites, warehouses and transport links and derive insights about supply chain behavior. This approach not only helps logistics professionals identify inefficiencies but also supports strategic decision‑making around route planning and partnership development.
Founders De Gier and Naderi bring a mix of industry and technical experience to Geobirds. Their early traction with paying customers and high engagement metrics indicate that there is demand for tools that simplify complex logistics data into actionable insights. The funding round underscores investor belief in the company’s mission and the practical value of its product in an industry that has traditionally been slow to adopt cutting‑edge technologies.
Rockstart’s Managing Partner for Emerging Tech emphasized that Geobirds’ blend of AI, satellite data and user‑friendly design aligns with the firm’s vision of supporting startups that rethink global systems and how they connect and operate. The firm’s involvement is expected to bring Geobirds into a broader ecosystem of mentors and potential partners in Europe, further strengthening its commercial prospects.
Despite its early‑stage status, Geobirds’ funding round highlights a trend of increased investment interest in AI‑driven logistics and supply chain solutions. As the logistics sector continues to seek efficiency gains and cost reduction strategies, startups like Geobirds that can unlock actionable insights from complex datasets are gaining attention from both customers and investors. The company’s focus on predictive analytics and data intelligence positions it to play a meaningful role in reshaping how transport and logistics businesses approach decision‑making in a competitive marketplace.
Looking ahead, Geobirds’ leadership plans to leverage this initial investment to scale operations, deepen data coverage and pursue product enhancements that will allow the platform to serve larger enterprise clients. The backing from both Graduate Ventures and Rockstart signals strong early confidence in the startup’s roadmap and its potential to expand within Europe’s evolving logistics landscape.
