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Axle

Acquired · Axle is an AI-powered freight factor. We provide small freight brokers with affordable, short-term working capital by purchasing their accounts receivable at a discount.

WebsitePlug and Play page

Why it ranks

How the rank works
5signal of 100 · rising 3
  • acquiredOutcome · YC, program pages, Acquisitions+4
  • went through Plug and PlayProgram · this site+1

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Competitors

AIMasterpieceShared: term working, working capital, short termYC X26New York CityStartup →AILighthouz AIShared: freight brokerYC S24AtlantaStartup →AIBurtShared: freight broker, drivenYC W26San FranciscoStartup →AITennis FinanceShared: account receivable, drivenAntler 2022USStartup →AIAlderShared: account receivableYC F25San FranciscoStartup →
Companies closest to Axle
Company
MasterpieceShared: term working, working capital, short termYC X26ActiveAI
Lighthouz AIShared: freight brokerYC S24 +1ActiveAI
BurtShared: freight broker, drivenYC W26ActiveAI
Tennis FinanceShared: account receivable, drivenAntler 2022Not statedAI
AlderShared: account receivableYC F25ActiveAI

Adjacent

OtherFirst CircleShared: term working, working capital, short term500 Global 2015PhilippinesStartup →OtherMarcoShared: working capital, factoring, receivableAntler 2020USStartup →OtherLendoShared: working capital, short term, small500 Global 2019Saudi ArabiaStartup →OtherEarlytradeShared: working capitalAntler 2022AustraliaStartup →OtherCredeviaShared: account receivableAntler 2022SingaporeStartup →
Companies next to Axle
Company
First CircleShared: term working, working capital, short term500 Global 2015Not statedOther
MarcoShared: working capital, factoring, receivableAntler 2020Not statedOther
LendoShared: working capital, short term, small500 Global 2019Not statedOther
EarlytradeShared: working capitalAntler 2022Not statedOther
CredeviaShared: account receivableAntler 2022Not statedOther

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Company
SecuraAIA Princeton-based startup helping highly regulated industries, such as healthcare, safely deploy AI by automating AI security and governance.2 programsNot statedAI
Mango MedicalFoundation models for planning orthopedic surgeryteam of 32 programsActiveAI
HypercubicAgentic AI for Mainframe Operations and Modernizationteam of 3on 3 Glyph sourcesActiveAI, Devtools
IndustrialMind.aiThe AI manufacturing engineer that turns drawings into production-ready decisions - 10x faster, proven at Siemens and Fortune 500 factories2 programsNot statedAI
XatomsXatoms utilizes AI and quantum chemistry to accurately predict 3D models of photocatalytic structures, aiding in cleaning polluted waters across the globe.2 programsNot statedAI
Eloquent AIThe AI Operator for Financial Servicesteam of 52 programsActiveAI

Programs

Programs Axle went through
ProgramCohortSource
Plug and PlayNot statedPlug and Play Page

About Axle

Axle is an innovative company operating in the Fintech, Insurtech, Mobility, and Supply Chain industries. Specializing in AI-powered freight factoring, Axle offers small freight brokers affordable short-term working capital by purchasing their accounts receivable at a discount. The traditional invoice factoring industry is highly fragmented, with small brokers often facing challenges in securing financing due to their higher risk profiles. Axle addresses this issue by automating operations, utilizing advanced underwriting techniques, and implementing a data-driven fraud detection system. By streamlining processes and providing tailored financial solutions, Axle aims to support small freight brokers in optimizing their cash flow and operational efficiency.

Status
Acquired
Category
AI
Location
United States
Checked
13h ago

Axle: questions

Which accelerators did Axle go through?

Axle is listed by Plug and Play.

Is Axle still active?

Plug and Play lists Axle as acquired.

Where is Axle based?

Axle lists United States as its location on Plug and Play's page.