Airspace

What Airspace does

Airspace Technologies is a technology-enabled time-critical logistics provider founded in 2016 by Nick Bulcao (CEO) and Ryan Rusnak (CTO). The company operates an AI-powered platform that automates routing and dispatch for shipments where next-day service is insufficient, serving healthcare and life sciences, aerospace and defense, high-tech and semiconductor, and manufacturing and automotive customers. Core products include Next Flight Out, On-Demand Ground, Charter, and Specialty Services, augmented by add-on modules such as AirTrace on-asset tracking devices, the Customer Portal, Fleet Manager for medical devices, and Green Routing for carbon-emissions-aware shipping. The platform reports 99% controllable on-time delivery, 80% fewer errors versus industry benchmarks, and approximately 90 minutes saved per NFO shipment, supported by 11 patents and TMS integrations with Oracle, SAP, Descartes, and MercuryGate.

Airspace makes money primarily through transaction-fee pricing per shipment on its logistics services, with additional subscription and managed-services components through enterprise platform access and Fleet Manager. The go-to-market is hybrid: a direct enterprise sales team targeting Fortune 100 buyers (13% of whom are already customers) complemented by self-serve portal access and a Driver Partner app that recruits independent contractor "Commanders" into the delivery network. Operations span 80+ countries with control centers in Carlsbad, CA and Hoofddorp, Netherlands, and offices in Germany, Sweden, and Malaysia. As of the Series D in May 2022, Airspace had raised approximately $136M in total funding from investors including DBL Partners, HarbourVest Partners, Titanium Ventures, Scale Venture Partners, Qualcomm Ventures, Prologis Ventures, and Defy.vc, and reported 30% year-over-year growth.

Name

Airspace

Legal name

Airspace Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://airspace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Airspace Technologies is a Carlsbad, CA-based, AI-powered time-critical logistics platform serving Fortune 100 customers in healthcare, aerospace, semiconductor, and manufacturing across 80+ countries with next-flight-out, on-demand ground, charter, and specialty shipping services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Time-Critical Logistics Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812), Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Time-Critical Air Charter & On-Demand Air Freight (TLADANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAE), Charter Air Freight Forwarding (Full/Part Charter, ACMI Brokerage) (TLACAAAC)

Keywords

• Time-critical logistics
• Air freight forwarding
• Expedited shipping services
• AI-powered logistics platform
• Medical device logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Carlsbad

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Time-Critical Freight Logistics Services: Revenue generated from shipping services including Next Flight Out (NFO), on-demand ground, charter, and specialty services. Transaction-based pricing with fees per shipment based on urgency, distance, and routing requirements.
2. Platform & API Access: Technology platform access provided to enterprise customers with API and EDI integrations into existing TMS systems. Revenue from enterprise platform subscriptions with usage-based components for high-volume shippers.
3. Fleet Management Services: Medical device fleet management solution providing regional spend optimization, driver performance tracking, and case delivery routing for healthcare logistics operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Airspace operates an AI-powered time-critical logistics platform that automates routing, dispatch, tracking, and delivery for urgent shipments. The platform combines proprietary patented routing algorithms, AirTrace on-asset tracking devices, and a curated carrier network to deliver expedited air and ground shipping services. Core services include Next Flight Out (NFO), On-Demand Ground, Charter Services, and Specialty Services, with dedicated solutions for medical device fleet management (Fleet Manager) and emissions-aware routing (Green Routing).

Product overview

Airspace is a tech-enabled logistics company offering a unified platform for time-critical shipping. The core Airspace Platform provides AI-powered routing and auto-dispatch, combined with Next Flight Out (NFO), On-Demand Ground, Charter, and Specialty Services. Key add-on modules include AirTrace (proprietary tracking devices), Customer Portal (order management and tracking), Fleet Manager (medical device logistics management), and Green Routing (emissions tracking and optimization). The platform serves industries including aerospace, healthcare, life sciences, high-tech, semiconductor, manufacturing, and medical devices across 80 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Next Flight Out (NFO)

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% controllable on-time delivery rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationTMS integration partnership allowing Airspace platform capabilities to be accessed through Oracle Transportation Management system. Enterprise customers using Oracle TMS can access intelligent routes and real-time notifications.
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationTMS integration partnership enabling SAP customers to access Airspace routing and tracking capabilities within their existing SAP environment. Bidirectional integration for order management and shipment tracking.
• DescartescoreTechnology or IntegrationTMS integration with Descartes providing enterprise logistics customers access to Airspace's AI-powered routing and real-time visibility within the Descartes platform.
• MercuryGatecoreTechnology or IntegrationTMS integration partnership with MercuryGate enabling mutual customers to leverage Airspace's routing technology and shipment monitoring capabilities.
• Semiconductor Ecosystem PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnerships with semiconductor suppliers, manufacturers, foundries, assembly and test organizations, and Fabs supporting the semiconductor ecosystem. Airspace provides compliant, secure logistics for sensitive wafer and equipment transport.
• Business Jet OperatorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with business jet operators to resolve aircraft on ground situations, providing access to private aviation capabilities for time-critical part deliveries to prevent flight cancellations.
• Great American Insurance GroupsupportOthersOccupational accident insurance provider for Airspace Commander independent contractors. Drivers are required to have coverage through this provider or equivalent that names Airspace as endorsed.
• Bill.comsupportOthersPayment processing partner for Commander driver payments. Bill.com handles direct deposit and check issuance for driver earnings with payment periods running Saturday to Friday weekly.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• DHL Same Day / DHL Medical Express:

Direct peers

• FedEx Custom Critical: FedEx's dedicated time-critical division offering next-flight-out, white glove, and same-day services across North America and internationally. Direct competitor for NFO and AOG shipments with owned capacity and a larger brand.
• UPS Healthcare (Marken): UPS's healthcare-focused logistics arm including Marken, specializing in time- and temperature-sensitive clinical trials, biologics, and medical device logistics. Direct competitor in Airspace's largest vertical (Healthcare & Life Sciences).
• SEKO Logistics: Global logistics provider with dedicated white glove, final-mile, and healthcare logistics services including time-critical shipments for retail, life sciences, and ecommerce. Comparable offering in on-demand, high-touch logistics with strong vertical specialization.
• BDP International: Specialty freight forwarder focused on chemicals, healthcare, and industrial verticals with time-critical capabilities. Comparable in vertical specialization and enterprise focus, though without Airspace's technology-led branding.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with significant air freight, time-critical, and life sciences logistics capabilities. Comparable in handling time-critical air shipments and Fortune 500 customers but operates at much broader scope.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics company offering air, sea, and road freight forwarding with growing time-critical and healthcare verticals. Comparable as a major freight forwarder serving enterprise customers; broader and more diversified than Airspace's niche focus.
• Coyote Logistics (UPS): Tech-enabled freight brokerage owned by UPS, providing digital freight matching across truckload and less-than-truckload. Comparable as a technology-driven logistics platform serving enterprise shippers, though primarily ground freight rather than time-critical air.
• Flexport: Tech-enabled global freight forwarder offering air, ocean, and ground services with a digital platform. Comparable as a venture-backed, technology-led forwarder targeting enterprise shippers, but with broader scope and not specialized in time-critical shipments.
• Maersk Logistics & Services: Global logistics arm of A.P. Moller-Maersk offering end-to-end supply chain management including air freight and time-critical services. Comparable as a global enterprise logistics provider with broad capabilities overlapping Airspace's customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Airspaceinc
• Facebookfacebook.com/AirspaceLogistics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/airspace-technologies

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors10 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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