TLDR: Nauta, an AI-powered logistics orchestration platform, has successfully raised $7 million in seed funding. The capital, led by Construct Capital and Predictive, will fuel the company’s mission to automate and streamline global import container management, addressing significant inefficiencies in international trade. Early adopters have already seen substantial reductions in detention costs and improvements in operational productivity.
Nauta, an emerging AI-powered logistics orchestration platform, has announced the successful closure of a $7 million seed funding round. The investment, spearheaded by Construct Capital and Predictive, is set to accelerate Nauta’s efforts to automate and optimize the complex landscape of global import container management. The company, which commenced operations in the first quarter of 2025, has rapidly expanded its footprint, now serving importers across seven countries and forging partnerships with distributors of prominent brands such as New Balance, Ashley Furniture HomeStore, L’Oréal, Modelo, and Moët & Chandon.
The funding round also saw participation from notable angel investors, including Simón Borrero, CEO and co-founder of logistics unicorn Rappi, along with Waikit Lau of RemoteHQ and Juan Jose Gonzales of Windmar Energy. Early customers and partners, including Soriana, a major retailer across the Americas, also contributed to the round.
Nauta was co-founded by Valentina Jordan, who previously led product and engineering teams at Rappi, and Rafael Santiago, a former leader of a significant Caribbean importing logistics company. Their combined expertise addresses the persistent inefficiencies plaguing global trade. Despite the U.S. goods trade reaching $5.3 trillion in 2024, with over $2.3 trillion in imports from Asia and Latin America alone, importers continue to grapple with fragmented systems involving emails, spreadsheets, and outdated software for managing complex, multi-modal shipments.
Nauta’s AI capabilities have demonstrated tangible benefits for its early adopters. The platform has achieved remarkable results, including a reduction in detention costs by up to 80 percent, a 30 percent increase in operator productivity, and a 75 percent improvement in container processing times. These advancements directly tackle one of the most significant cost centers in international trade.
Commenting on the company’s mission, Valentina Jordan, CEO of Nauta, stated, ‘Nauta, in addition to improving and evolving processes, gives time back to companies so they can focus on what really matters: growing and leading.’ The platform’s expansion into key markets like Mexico further underscores its strategic vision. Rafael Santiago, COO and Co-Founder of Nauta, highlighted the opportunity in Mexico, noting, ‘Mexico is a market with a great opportunity to make logistics more efficient. We know that cargo volume continues to grow, but processes have not evolved at the same pace. With Nauta, companies can optimize their operations without having to change their current infrastructure.’ The platform integrates seamlessly into existing operations through a plug-and-play model, allowing for implementation in as little as two weeks.
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Nauta’s innovative approach positions it at the forefront of the digital transformation in container logistics, leveraging AI to enhance efficiency, visibility, and automation across the supply chain, a critical need in the evolving global trade landscape.
