what3words has closed a $8.5 million (USD) Series B funding round, led by global logistics giant Aramex, with existing investors Intel Capital and British funds Force Over Mass Capital and Mustard Seed also participating. Aramex operates in 60 countries around the world, and will use what3words in its e-commerce fulfilment operations across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa to further enhance its last-mile delivery solutions. Aramex’s integration of the technology into its e-commerce operations demonstrates its commitment to investing in innovative solutions, to not only enhance its business operations, but make the logistics and transportation industry more efficient and effective. Chris Sheldrick, CEO and Co-Founder of what3words commented: “Aramex is recognised as one of the most innovative logistics providers in the world, and this partnership will help to propel what3words toward our goal of becoming a global addressing standard.” http//.what3words.com
what3words partners with global logistics giant Aramex
By [email protected] - 23rd August 2016 - 09:08