E-commerce logistics startup Stord has secured a massive $250 million funding round at a $3 billion valuation, marking one of the biggest growth stories in the global supply chain technology sector this year.
The Atlanta-based company announced the funding on Tuesday as investors continue pouring money into startups building alternatives to traditional fulfillment giants like Amazon.
The latest raise doubles Stord’s valuation from its previous funding round just one year ago, signaling strong investor confidence in the future of AI-powered e-commerce logistics.
Investment firm Strike Capital led the new round. Major firms including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Franklin Templeton, Baillie Gifford, G Squared, and Bond also participated in the deal.
Founded in 2015 by CEO Sean Henry and CTO Jacob Boudreauwhile they were students at Georgia Tech, Stord grew rapidly during the pandemic-driven e-commerce boom.
The company reached unicorn status in 2021 as online shopping exploded worldwide.
Unlike many startups that struggled after venture capital funding slowed, Stord continued expanding aggressively.
In 2025, the company secured another $200 million funding round led by Strike Capital, pushing its valuation to $1.5 billion at the time. With this latest investment, Stord has now raised nearly $775 million in total funding.
The company operates a growing network of warehouses combined with inventory management software designed for modern e-commerce brands.
Instead of forcing businesses into large marketplaces, Stord positions itself as a fulfillment partner that allows brands to maintain direct customer relationships while still offering fast delivery services.
That positioning has become increasingly attractive as more retailers search for ways to compete with Amazon without depending entirely on the tech giant’s ecosystem.
Stord’s strategy focuses on giving brands greater control over customer data, shipping operations, and fulfillment experiences.
At the same time, artificial intelligence is becoming a key part of the company’s expansion plans.
Stord recently introduced an AI-powered interface into its logistics software, helping businesses automate inventory decisions, warehouse operations, and supply chain management.
The company’s growing influence also caught the attention of Google. Earlier this year, Google highlighted Stord during its Cloud Next conference in April, further boosting the startup’s visibility in the competitive AI logistics market.
The latest funding round arrives as investors increasingly bet on AI-driven infrastructure companies instead of consumer-focused startups.
Analysts believe logistics platforms that combine software, automation, and warehouse operations could become essential tools for the next generation of global e-commerce.
For Stord, the new capital provides fresh momentum as it races to strengthen its position against Amazon’s fulfillment dominance while expanding its AI logistics technology worldwide.
