ClearJet, an Austin-based SuperCarrier infrastructure layer for parcel shipping, has raised $25 million in Series B funding led by Edison Partners. The company uses AI to orchestrate shipments across unused passenger airline cargo capacity on more than 22,000 flights per day, regional carriers, and gig driver networks. It enables enterprise ecommerce shippers to achieve two-day nationwide delivery at 30-35% lower cost than traditional express carriers while maintaining existing carrier contracts. The capital will support expansion across 95 U.S. airports and further AI platform investment.
AI Orchestration Unlocks Airline Capacity
The timing aligns with record U.S. parcel volumes and pressure on shippers from annual rate hikes by legacy carriers. Veho raised over $295 million with a $1.5 billion valuation while OnTrac secured a $1.3 billion acquisition. ClearJet's approach focuses on connecting existing capacity rather than building new assets, addressing gaps in cost and speed for coast-to-coast deliveries.
High Costs and Slow Speeds Plague Shippers
Enterprise shippers face rising express rates and limited options for consistent two-day national reach without regional fulfillment centers. Traditional hub-and-spoke models add expense and time. ClearJet reports one retail customer saved $35 million while cutting delivery from seven days to five.
SuperCarrier Model Bypasses Hub Networks
ClearJet built products including Air Zone Skip for middle-mile air transport and Express Delivery Network for dock-to-door service. Unlike last-mile specialists or pure software platforms, it combines AI routing with actual capacity access across five major airlines and multiple ground partners. The platform monitors shipments in real time and re-evaluates paths as conditions change.
As CEO Chris Guggenheim noted:
"We're basically connecting with the already moving aircraft. These flights are going from A to B city. We're taking those same routes, and that's just why we're so fast. That's also why we're so cost efficient."
Edison Partners Backs Proven Unit Economics
Edison Partners led the round after evaluating multiple supply chain models. The firm noted that most competitors took asset-heavy approaches and went bankrupt. ClearJet's asset-light model, profitable operations, and revenue that has more than tripled year-over-year signal strong execution. Earlier backers including Sky VC and Origin Ventures participated again.
Global Parcel Market Nears $900 Billion
The global parcel market is projected to reach $900 billion by 2032. ClearJet moves over 30 million packages annually and operates in a logistics sector valued at $4.3 trillion in 2026. Competitors like EasyPost raised $55 million with a $1.5 billion valuation, while Shippo secured $45 million. Structural shifts toward AI orchestration and spare airline capacity are drawing capital into the space.
Expansion Targets Returns and International
With the new funding, ClearJet plans to expand into returns management, international shipping, and consumer-facing package tracking. The company is also developing an army of AI agents to automate rating, booking, and disruption management.