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SWAT Mobility
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SWAT Mobility Pte. Ltd.
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Private
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2015
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SWAT Mobility is a Singapore-headquartered AI technology company founded in 2015 that builds a vehicle routing and dispatch optimisation platform for two core markets: logistics operators (delivered via the Dispatch Management System covering route optimisation, dispatch scheduling, load and pallet optimisation, and track-and-trace) and people mobility operators (delivered via the Demand-Responsive Transport product serving city on-demand transport, employee shuttles, non-emergency medical transport, and airport public transport). The underlying technology is a proprietary route optimisation algorithm with 200+ configurable parameters that processes structured fleet, traffic, and demand data to generate routes dynamically; SWAT reports 1.6 million+ optimised routes delivered across 200+ projects in 60+ countries. The platform exposes a public API (documented at dev.swatmobility.com) and has been embedded into NEC Solution Innovators' transport management system in Japan.

The company monetises through quote-based enterprise subscriptions, potential transaction or usage fees, and professional services for implementation, customisation, and analytics. Go-to-market is primarily direct enterprise field sales targeting city governments and large corporate employers, supplemented by API/OEM channel partnerships (NEC), event-driven demand generation across DELIVER Asia, Smart Logistics EXPO Japan, and Smart Delivery Expo Thailand, and hardware validation partnerships (Zebra Technologies). Operations span Singapore, Japan (70+ on-demand transport locations), Thailand, and the Philippines, serving named customers including J:COM, Singapore Airlines, Sembcorp Marine, Toyota Mobility Foundation, KMC Solutions, ST Engineering, SITA, Lonza, SPH, Resorts World Singapore, and multiple Japanese municipal governments.

SWAT Mobility has raised approximately US$17.1 million across disclosed funding rounds since 2015, including a US$10.1 million Series A in 2019 led by University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners, and a US$7.2 million round in April 2024 featuring NEC Corporation, NIPPON EXPRESS Holdings, and Chubu Electric Power as strategic investors. The company reports 56% year-over-year revenue growth in its Japan operations, has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, and was named a supported company for the 2025 Tokyo Stock Exchange Asia Startup Hub initiative.

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SWAT Mobility is a Singapore-based AI firm that provides vehicle routing and dispatch optimisation software for logistics companies, city governments, and corporate employers across Asia, with operations in Japan, Thailand, and the Philippines.

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Operating
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101–250
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HeadquartersSingapore, Singapore
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Singapore
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Singapore
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Asia
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices4 records

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
vehicle routing technology, route optimization software, demand-responsive transport, dispatch management system, logistics technology platform
Industry4 codes
1Field Service & Service Delivery Routing (FSM Dispatch)
CodeTLAEAGAKPrimaryYes
2TMS Planning & Optimization (Network Design, Mode/Carrier Selection)
CodeTLAEAAALPrimaryNo
3On-Demand Shared Shuttle / Vanpool (Dynamic Routing, Door-to-Door)
CodeTLAFAJABPrimaryNo
4On-Demand / Crowdsourced Delivery Orchestration
CodeTLAEAGAEPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Support Activities for Transportation488
  • Urban Transit Systems48511
  • Freight Transportation Arrangement48851
SIC code3 codes
  • Transportation Services4700
  • Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans4100
  • Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo4731
Product category
Logistics & Mobility Routing Software
GTM motion3 records

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model3 records
1SaaS/Platform Licensing
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Subscription-based licensing of the Dispatch Management System and route optimization platform. Clients pay for access to the technology platform with configurable parameters.

swatmobility.com
2Transaction/Usage Fees
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Per-transaction or usage-based pricing may apply for certain deployments, particularly in mobility services where rides or bookings are processed.

swatmobility.com
3Professional Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Implementation, customization, and consulting services for enterprise deployments including integration with existing systems and transport analytics.

swatmobility.com
Marketing channels6 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels4 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Pricing details1 tier
1Enterprise - Custom Pricing
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Quote-based pricing tailored to enterprise requirements including number of vehicles, users, and features required. Annual subscription model typical for enterprise deployments.

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B2B
Offering typeSoftware
Software
Core offering1 text field

SWAT Mobility develops and licenses an AI-powered vehicle routing and dispatch optimization platform used by logistics operators, city governments, and large employers across Asia. Its Dispatch Management System (DMS) optimizes last-mile delivery, dispatch, load planning, and fleet tracking, while its Demand-Responsive Transport (DRT) solution provides on-demand passenger mobility for cities, corporates, and elderly transport programs. The platform exposes its routing algorithm via API and supports 200+ customizable route parameters.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 5 values shown
  • 60% improvement in vehicle utilization for customers
+4 more records
Product overview1 text field

SWAT Mobility offers a unified AI-powered transportation platform comprising core technologies in route optimisation and demand-responsive transport, supported by modular components including Dispatch Scheduling, Load & Pallet Optimisation, Track & Trace, and Transport Analytics. The platform serves two primary segments: Logistics (through the Dispatch Management System) and People Mobility (through Demand-Responsive Transport). The product architecture consists of the AI-Powered Vehicle Routing Technology as the foundational engine, with specialised modules like Route Optimisation, Dispatch Scheduling, and Customisable Parameters enabling specific use cases including City On-Demand Transport, Employee Transport, Non-Emergency Medical Transport, and Airport Public Transport. The platform also includes Commute Pass and Just In Time as employee transport options, all built on the same proprietary routing algorithm validated by partners like NEC Solution Innovators.

Product and service1 record
1Dispatch Management System (DMS)
Scale indicator10 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership7 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2025-01-27
Description

NEC Solution Innovators, a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, has integrated SWAT's award-winning route optimization algorithm via API to enhance transport management solutions for customers in Japan.

2Hokuriku SDGs General Research Institute
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-07-10
Description

Cooperation agreement signed July 2024 to advance sustainable mobility and transport analytics in Japan's Hokuriku region.

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Strategic tierSupportTypeOthers
Description

Government agency supporting Singapore enterprises with internationalization. Provided support for SWAT's expansion into Japan's elderly transport sector, contributing to 70+ locations and 56% YoY revenue growth.

Strategic tierMajorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Long-standing partnership for mobility services across Asia, including COVID-19 healthcare worker transport services in Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia. Supports innovation in mobility solutions.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Industry association membership providing networking and credibility within Singapore's transport ecosystem.

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Description

Selected for Plug and Play Japan's Winter/Spring 2020 Batch acceleration program, providing access to corporate innovation partners and investor network.

7Hokuriku SDGs General Research Institute (北陸SDGs総合研究所)
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Strategic partnership with Japanese research institute to support sustainable mobility initiatives and SDGs-aligned transport solutions in the Hokuriku region of Japan.

swatmobility.com
Recent move7 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Israel-based AI platform for public transit and mobility optimization, including vehicle routing, scheduling and dispatch. Directly comparable to SWAT's DRT and city on-demand transport solutions.

2Spare Technology
TypeDirect peer
Description

Canadian microtransit and demand-responsive transport platform used by transit agencies for on-demand routing and booking. Closely matches SWAT's city on-demand transport use case.

TypeDirect peer
Description

French provider of dynamic on-demand transport and microtransit software for cities and operators. Direct competitor in the DRT and smart mobility space.

TypeDirect peer
Description

US-based on-demand transit platform powering microtransit and shared shuttle services for cities and agencies. Comparable AI-powered dynamic routing and pooled mobility technology.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Canada-based route optimization platform for last-mile delivery and fleet operators. Directly comparable to SWAT's logistics routing and dispatch optimization capabilities.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Cloud-based delivery and field service routing software used by logistics and service businesses. Competes with SWAT's DMS route optimization modules.

TypeDirect peer
Description

US provider of field service and fleet management software with route optimization and dispatch features. Comparable in targeting service-based and logistics fleets.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global mobility giant offering transit partnerships, charter and Uber for Business employee transport. Operates across much broader mobility portfolio than SWAT but overlaps on employee and shuttle mobility use cases.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Established enterprise TMS and logistics technology provider with routing, dispatch and fleet capabilities. A much larger incumbent in the broader logistics software category where SWAT competes.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major supply chain and WMS/TMS vendor serving large enterprise shippers. Overlaps with SWAT's logistics platform at the high end of the enterprise routing and fulfillment market.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Customer concentration

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Named customers17 records

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Segment5 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile4 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
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Yes

Docs URL, Description

Integration1 record

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AI capability4 records

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AI maturity
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Has app

Feature6 records

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Core technology
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Number of profiles
Profiles5 records

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds5 records

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors12 records

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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

M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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

SWAT Mobility

Logistics & Mobility Routing Softwareswatmobility.com

SWAT Mobility is a Singapore-based AI firm that provides vehicle routing and dispatch optimisation software for logistics companies, city governments, and corporate employers across Asia, with operations in Japan, Thailand, and the Philippines.

What SWAT Mobility does

SWAT Mobility is a Singapore-headquartered AI technology company founded in 2015 that builds a vehicle routing and dispatch optimisation platform for two core markets: logistics operators (delivered via the Dispatch Management System covering route optimisation, dispatch scheduling, load and pallet optimisation, and track-and-trace) and people mobility operators (delivered via the Demand-Responsive Transport product serving city on-demand transport, employee shuttles, non-emergency medical transport, and airport public transport). The underlying technology is a proprietary route optimisation algorithm with 200+ configurable parameters that processes structured fleet, traffic, and demand data to generate routes dynamically; SWAT reports 1.6 million+ optimised routes delivered across 200+ projects in 60+ countries. The platform exposes a public API (documented at dev.swatmobility.com) and has been embedded into NEC Solution Innovators' transport management system in Japan.

The company monetises through quote-based enterprise subscriptions, potential transaction or usage fees, and professional services for implementation, customisation, and analytics. Go-to-market is primarily direct enterprise field sales targeting city governments and large corporate employers, supplemented by API/OEM channel partnerships (NEC), event-driven demand generation across DELIVER Asia, Smart Logistics EXPO Japan, and Smart Delivery Expo Thailand, and hardware validation partnerships (Zebra Technologies). Operations span Singapore, Japan (70+ on-demand transport locations), Thailand, and the Philippines, serving named customers including J:COM, Singapore Airlines, Sembcorp Marine, Toyota Mobility Foundation, KMC Solutions, ST Engineering, SITA, Lonza, SPH, Resorts World Singapore, and multiple Japanese municipal governments.

SWAT Mobility has raised approximately US$17.1 million across disclosed funding rounds since 2015, including a US$10.1 million Series A in 2019 led by University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners, and a US$7.2 million round in April 2024 featuring NEC Corporation, NIPPON EXPRESS Holdings, and Chubu Electric Power as strategic investors. The company reports 56% year-over-year revenue growth in its Japan operations, has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, and was named a supported company for the 2025 Tokyo Stock Exchange Asia Startup Hub initiative.

SWAT Mobility firmographics

Firmographics
Name
SWAT Mobility
Legal name
SWAT Mobility Pte. Ltd.
Website
https://swatmobility.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2015
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Short description
SWAT Mobility is a Singapore-based AI firm that provides vehicle routing and dispatch optimisation software for logistics companies, city governments, and corporate employers across Asia, with operations in Japan, Thailand, and the Philippines.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

SWAT Mobility industry classification

Industry
Product category
Logistics & Mobility Routing Software
NAICS
Support Activities for Transportation (488), Urban Transit Systems (48511), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)
SIC
Transportation Services (4700), Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)
akta.pro primary industry
Field Service & Service Delivery Routing (FSM Dispatch) (TLAEAGAK)
akta.pro secondary industries
TMS Planning & Optimization (Network Design, Mode/Carrier Selection) (TLAEAAAL), On-Demand Shared Shuttle / Vanpool (Dynamic Routing, Door-to-Door) (TLAFAJAB), On-Demand / Crowdsourced Delivery Orchestration (TLAEAGAE)

Keywords

  • Vehicle routing technology
  • Route optimization software
  • Demand-responsive transport
  • Dispatch management system
  • Logistics technology platform

Where SWAT Mobility is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Singapore
HQ country
Singapore
HQ region
Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

SWAT Mobility business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Software
Cost components
Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. SaaS/Platform Licensing: Subscription-based licensing of the Dispatch Management System and route optimization platform. Clients pay for access to the technology platform with configurable parameters.
  2. Transaction/Usage Fees: Per-transaction or usage-based pricing may apply for certain deployments, particularly in mobility services where rides or bookings are processed.
  3. Professional Services: Implementation, customization, and consulting services for enterprise deployments including integration with existing systems and transport analytics.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionAnnualEnterprise - Custom Pricing

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

SWAT Mobility product offering

Product offering

Core offering

SWAT Mobility develops and licenses an AI-powered vehicle routing and dispatch optimization platform used by logistics operators, city governments, and large employers across Asia. Its Dispatch Management System (DMS) optimizes last-mile delivery, dispatch, load planning, and fleet tracking, while its Demand-Responsive Transport (DRT) solution provides on-demand passenger mobility for cities, corporates, and elderly transport programs. The platform exposes its routing algorithm via API and supports 200+ customizable route parameters.

Product overview

SWAT Mobility offers a unified AI-powered transportation platform comprising core technologies in route optimisation and demand-responsive transport, supported by modular components including Dispatch Scheduling, Load & Pallet Optimisation, Track & Trace, and Transport Analytics. The platform serves two primary segments: Logistics (through the Dispatch Management System) and People Mobility (through Demand-Responsive Transport). The product architecture consists of the AI-Powered Vehicle Routing Technology as the foundational engine, with specialised modules like Route Optimisation, Dispatch Scheduling, and Customisable Parameters enabling specific use cases including City On-Demand Transport, Employee Transport, Non-Emergency Medical Transport, and Airport Public Transport. The platform also includes Commute Pass and Just In Time as employee transport options, all built on the same proprietary routing algorithm validated by partners like NEC Solution Innovators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Dispatch Management System (DMS)

Quantifiable outcome

  • 60% improvement in vehicle utilization for customers
  • +4 more outcomes

Companies that use SWAT Mobility

Customer profile

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

SWAT Mobility technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
Yes
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

SWAT Mobility partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor, support and major.

  • NEC Solution InnovatorscoreTechnology or Integration · 27 January 2025NEC Solution Innovators, a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, has integrated SWAT's award-winning route optimization algorithm via API to enhance transport management solutions for customers in Japan.
  • Hokuriku SDGs General Research InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2024Cooperation agreement signed July 2024 to advance sustainable mobility and transport analytics in Japan's Hokuriku region.
  • Enterprise SingaporesupportOthersGovernment agency supporting Singapore enterprises with internationalization. Provided support for SWAT's expansion into Japan's elderly transport sector, contributing to 70+ locations and 56% YoY revenue growth.
  • Toyota Mobility FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for mobility services across Asia, including COVID-19 healthcare worker transport services in Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia. Supports innovation in mobility solutions.
  • Singapore Transport AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association membership providing networking and credibility within Singapore's transport ecosystem.
  • Plug and Play JapanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSelected for Plug and Play Japan's Winter/Spring 2020 Batch acceleration program, providing access to corporate innovation partners and investor network.
  • Hokuriku SDGs General Research Institute (北陸SDGs総合研究所)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Japanese research institute to support sustainable mobility initiatives and SDGs-aligned transport solutions in the Hokuriku region of Japan.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

SWAT Mobility competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Optibus: Israel-based AI platform for public transit and mobility optimization, including vehicle routing, scheduling and dispatch. Directly comparable to SWAT's DRT and city on-demand transport solutions.
  • Spare Technology: Canadian microtransit and demand-responsive transport platform used by transit agencies for on-demand routing and booking. Closely matches SWAT's city on-demand transport use case.
  • Padam Mobility: French provider of dynamic on-demand transport and microtransit software for cities and operators. Direct competitor in the DRT and smart mobility space.
  • Via Transportation: US-based on-demand transit platform powering microtransit and shared shuttle services for cities and agencies. Comparable AI-powered dynamic routing and pooled mobility technology.
  • Routific: Canada-based route optimization platform for last-mile delivery and fleet operators. Directly comparable to SWAT's logistics routing and dispatch optimization capabilities.
  • OptimoRoute: Cloud-based delivery and field service routing software used by logistics and service businesses. Competes with SWAT's DMS route optimization modules.
  • WorkWave: US provider of field service and fleet management software with route optimization and dispatch features. Comparable in targeting service-based and logistics fleets.

Broad incumbents

  • Uber (for Business / Transit): Global mobility giant offering transit partnerships, charter and Uber for Business employee transport. Operates across much broader mobility portfolio than SWAT but overlaps on employee and shuttle mobility use cases.
  • Trimble Transportation: Established enterprise TMS and logistics technology provider with routing, dispatch and fleet capabilities. A much larger incumbent in the broader logistics software category where SWAT competes.
  • Manhattan Associates: Major supply chain and WMS/TMS vendor serving large enterprise shippers. Overlaps with SWAT's logistics platform at the high end of the enterprise routing and fulfillment market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

SWAT Mobility social profiles

Digital presence

SWAT Mobility compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance1 record

SWAT Mobility financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

SWAT Mobility leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

SWAT Mobility funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors12 records

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

SWAT Mobility M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about SWAT Mobility

What does SWAT Mobility do?

SWAT Mobility develops and licenses an AI-powered vehicle routing and dispatch optimization platform used by logistics operators, city governments, and large employers across Asia. Its Dispatch Management System (DMS) optimizes last-mile delivery, dispatch, load planning, and fleet tracking, while its Demand-Responsive Transport (DRT) solution provides on-demand passenger mobility for cities, corporates, and elderly transport programs. The platform exposes its routing algorithm via API and supports 200+ customizable route parameters.

Is SWAT Mobility a public or private company?

SWAT Mobility is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.

When was SWAT Mobility founded?

SWAT Mobility was founded in 2015. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is SWAT Mobility based?

SWAT Mobility is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, in the Asia region.

How does SWAT Mobility make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. SaaS/Platform Licensing is the primary driver. The others are transaction/Usage Fees and professional Services.

Who are SWAT Mobility's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Optibus, Spare Technology, Padam Mobility, Via Transportation, Routific, OptimoRoute and WorkWave. Broad incumbents are Uber (for Business / Transit), Trimble Transportation and Manhattan Associates.

Does SWAT Mobility have an API?

Yes. SWAT Mobility offers a public API that enables external partners and developers to integrate their route optimisation algorithm. The API is documented at dev.swatmobility.com. NEC Solution Innovators has integrated SWAT Mobility's award-winning route optimisation algorithm via API to enhance transport management capabilities. Developer documentation is at dev.swatmobility.com.

What industry is SWAT Mobility in?

SWAT Mobility's product category is Logistics & Mobility Routing Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAEAGAK, Field Service & Service Delivery Routing (FSM Dispatch), with a secondary code of TLAEAAAL, TMS Planning & Optimization (Network Design, Mode/Carrier Selection). Its NAICS code is 488 and its SIC code is 4700.

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The Straits TimesSwat Mobility: Transforming transport for elderly in JapanSwat Mobility, a Singapore technology company, has successfully established AI-powered on-demand transport services for elderly people in Japan after two years of pitching, achieving 56% year-over-year revenue growth. With support from Enterprise Singapore, the company now operates across 70 locations in Japan. The article highlights the firm's transition from operating on-demand buses in Singapore to becoming a major player in Japan's elderly transport sector.Thebridge医療者専用リスキリングサービス運営のMedited、ANRIとEast Venturesからシード調達The Tokyo Metropolitan Government held a market entry event titled 'Unlocking the Japan Market' in Singapore on March 6, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate representatives to discuss pathways for Singapore startups to enter, establish presence in, and go public in Japan. Major Japanese financial institutions announced plans to invest 1 trillion yen in Asian startups over the next decade, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Asia Startup Hub has already selected several Singaporean companies including SWAT Mobility and Intellect, with 32 Singaporean companies among 170 firms expressing IPO interest as of December 2024. Panelists emphasized that while Japan's high barriers to entry create competitive advantages once overcome, success requires establishing local teams early and playing a long game to build trust with Japanese partners and investors.ThebridgeAI音声会話技術のLivetoon、IP展開加速へ7,500万円調達The Tokyo Metropolitan Government held "Unlocking the Japan Market" at One&Co in Singapore on March 6, gathering entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate representatives to discuss pathways for Singapore startups to enter, establish presence in, and go public in the Japanese market. Speakers highlighted that while barriers to entry are high, the Japanese market offers deep rewards and that partnerships with large Japanese companies serve as effective entry tickets for Singaporean startups. Major Japanese financial institutions indicated plans to invest 1 trillion yen in Asian startups over the next decade, with the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Asia Startup Hub program already supporting Singaporean companies including SWAT Mobility and Intellect.IncubeesSWAT Mobility raised additional $3.8 M to expand across Asia – IncubeesSingapore-based SWAT Mobility has secured an additional US $3.8 million in funding, bringing the total raised in this round to US $7.2 million, to expand its AI-powered transportation platform across Asia. Investors include Japan’s NEC Corporation and Translink Capital, with funds allocated to strengthen engineering teams and develop logistics-focused services in markets like Japan, Thailand, and the Philippines. The company aims to capitalize on anticipated labor shortages in Japan's trucking sector while targeting profitability within the next two years.GlobeNewswireSWAT Mobility Selects Otonomo As Data Partner to Enable Improved High Capacity Mobility SolutionsSWAT Mobility and Otonomo announced a partnership to use Otonomo's vehicle data for speed maps, improving routing and ride scheduling. Otonomo ingests over 4 billion data points daily from 40 million connected vehicles. The partnership aims to enhance transport efficiency for SWAT's clients across Asia Pacific.BenzingaSingapore's Swat Mobility Contemplates Japan IPO Or US SPAC Listing: Bloomberg - MITSUI FUDOSAN CO LTD bySingapore-based on-demand bus service provider Swat Mobility Pte is contemplating an IPO on the Tokyo Stock Exchange or a US listing via SPAC merger to finance its expansion, recently appointing an international auditing firm as it evaluates listing options. The company operates in seven markets across Asia-Pacific and Australia, serves corporate customers including Mitsui Fudosan and J:COM, and counts Toyota Motor Corp among its potential partners. Swat has received investment from backers including the University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners and LKJ Capital Japan, though no timeline or deal size has been disclosed.