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Exclusive: Stord raises $200 million in equity and debt to empower brands competing with Amazon


Published on 2025-05-16 08:26:35 - Fortune
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  • Stord, now valued at $1.5 billion, has raised $80 million in equity and $120 million in debt, Fortune has exclusively learned.

Stord, a supply chain and logistics startup, has raised $200 million in a combination of equity and debt to enhance its services and help brands compete more effectively against Amazon, as reported by Fortune on May 16, 2025. The funding round was led by prominent investors, including BlackRock and Goldman Sachs, signaling strong confidence in Stord's business model and growth potential. The company plans to use the capital to expand its technology platform, which integrates warehousing, freight, and fulfillment services, enabling brands to streamline their operations and improve customer experiences. Stord's CEO, Sean Henry, emphasized that the investment will accelerate the company's mission to level the playing field for brands in the e-commerce space, where Amazon has long been the dominant player.

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