
Kardinal is an AI-driven logistics intelligence company that provides solutions for route optimization, delivery slot planning, transport procurement optimization, territory sectorization, parcel picking & sorting, and PUDO location. They leverage expertise in Combinatorial Optimization and Machine Learning to offer a unique Route Optimization AI Technology. Their goal is to build an AI-based system that helps people do their jobs more efficiently. Kardinal works with various industries including Post & Parcels, Urban Couriers, E-commerce & Retail, Bulk & Waste Transport, and Field Services. They have been recognized by Gartner as a Representative Vendor in the 2025 Gartner Market Guide for Vehicle Routing & Scheduling.

Kardinal is an AI-driven logistics intelligence company that provides solutions for route optimization, delivery slot planning, transport procurement optimization, territory sectorization, parcel picking & sorting, and PUDO location. They leverage expertise in Combinatorial Optimization and Machine Learning to offer a unique Route Optimization AI Technology. Their goal is to build an AI-based system that helps people do their jobs more efficiently. Kardinal works with various industries including Post & Parcels, Urban Couriers, E-commerce & Retail, Bulk & Waste Transport, and Field Services. They have been recognized by Gartner as a Representative Vendor in the 2025 Gartner Market Guide for Vehicle Routing & Scheduling.
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 2015
Core product: Always-On Route Optimization (ARO) and Territory Analytics & Optimization (TAO)
Tech focus: Combinatorial optimization + machine learning for last-mile logistics
Series A: €10M (July 2022), led by Benhamou Global Ventures
Last-mile delivery optimization across Post & Parcels, Urban Couriers, E-commerce & Retail, Bulk & Waste Transport, and Field Services.
2015
Logistics / Last-mile delivery optimization
€10,000,000
Series A round announced July 4, 2022; other investors include CapHorn Invest, Plug and Play Ventures, and existing shareholder Serena.
“Raised €10M Series A in July 2022 led by Benhamou Global Ventures; participation from CapHorn Invest, Plug and Play Ventures, and Serena”