Loop Raises $95M Series C to Expand AI Supply Chain Platform
San Francisco-based Loop has raised $95 million in Series C funding to expand its AI-powered supply chain management platform and grow its team.
Key Points
- $95M Series C led by Valor Equity Partners and its AI fund
- Funds for team growth and platform scaling in logistics, finance, and operations
- Company transforms fragmented supply chain data into actionable intelligence
Full Details
Loop, a San Francisco startup developing AI for supply chain management, announced a $95 million Series C funding round on April 17, 2026. The round was led by Valor Equity Partners and its Valor Atreides AI Fund, with funds earmarked for team expansion and platform enhancements across logistics, finance, and operations. The company's AI systems transform fragmented data into actionable intelligence that improves costs, processes, and working capital management. Founded by Matt McKinney and Shaosu Liu, Loop started with freight audit and payment services before expanding into a full-stack AI platform for logistics and supply chains. The funding reflects growing investor interest in enterprise AI solutions for logistics challenges, particularly from high-profile backers like Valor Equity Partners, which also supports xAI.
Why It Matters
This investment highlights the growing importance of AI in supply chain resilience and efficiency, particularly as companies seek to navigate global logistics challenges.
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