Atlanta-based Graypool raises $5M pre-seed to optimize trucking freight monetization. Led by Werner Enterprises with support from Kearney, LPX Partners, Venture 53, and Jerk Ventures.
Amount Raised
$5 Million
Round Type
Pre-Seed
AtlantaTransportationTravelLogisticsSaaSInvestors
Description
Graypool, formerly HOPTEK, announced a $5 million pre-seed funding round led by Werner Enterprises. The Atlanta-based freight and logistics startup uses AI to help asset-based carriers maximize revenue from underutilized freight loads. Additional investors include Kearney, LPX Partners, Venture 53, and Jerk Ventures. The company focuses on the 'gray zone' of freight that falls between contract and spot market opportunities.
Quick answer
Graypool raised $5 Million in a Pre-Seed round, dated October 21, 2026. Investors: Kearney, Jerk Ventures, Venture 53, Werner Enterprises and LPX Partners. Graypool is based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
- How much did Graypool raise?
- Graypool raised $5 Million in a Pre-Seed round on October 21, 2026.
- Who invested in Graypool?
- Kearney, Jerk Ventures, Venture 53, Werner Enterprises and LPX Partners are named as investors in this round.
- What does Graypool do?
- Graypool (formerly HOPTEK) is an AI-powered freight monetization platform that helps asset-based trucking carriers maximize revenue from every truck.
- Where is Graypool based and how big is it?
- Graypool is based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Fundz records about 11 employees.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Transportation and Travel around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Graypool that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Sendy raised $2.4M (Series B) on September 17, 2026.
- Port raised $16M on November 10, 2026.
- PORT raised $16M on November 10, 2026.
- Indrus raised $525K (Pre-Seed) on November 5, 2026.
- Breeze Airways raised $228M (Debt Financing) on November 5, 2026.
- Algoma Central Corporation raised $50M (Convertible Note) on November 4, 2026.
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