# Global Trade Specialists

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/global-trade-specialists

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Dallas, US
- Website: www.mercadolabs.com
- Total disclosed funding: $3.2M
- Latest round: Series A (Dec 16, 2021)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Global Trade Specialists, LLC enhances supply chain efficiency through its innovative cloud-based logistics platform, which offers real-time tracking, inventory management, and supplier relationship solutions.Founded in 2018 in Dallas, US, Global Trade Specialists, LLC provides a cloud-based logistics platform designed to optimize supply chain processes. The company has successfully completed three deals, with the most recent funding round occurring on December 16, 2021. The latest funding round raised USD 2.50 mn, led by IronSpring and supported by investors including Amplifier Venture Partners and LiveOak Venture Partners. The founder, Brian Nacci, has not publicly noted previous ventures.Mercado Labs specializes in streamlining supply chain and logistics processes for businesses. Their core offerings center on a cloud-based platform that facilitates real-time visibility and management of shipping and inventory. This platform addresses critical pain points in logistics, such as tracking shipments, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing inventory levels. Serving clients including manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers in North America and Latin America, their solutions enhance operational efficiency and provide actionable insights for improved supply chain resilience.Mercado Labs generates revenue primarily through a subscription-based model, offering clients access to its logistics platform via annual or monthly subscriptions. The service tiers cater to varying business scales and include features like advanced analytics and enhanced tracking capabilities. Clients benefit from ongoing support services as they integrate the platform into their existing workflows.Following a funding round in December 2021, Global Trade Specialists, LLC plans to utilize the raised USD 2.50 mn to accelerate digitization and automation of the ordering and transport of goods in the international supply chain. The company is focusing on expanding its product offerings and aims to enter new geographic markets by leveraging this funding for development and outreach initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Dec 16, 2021 — SJF Ventures, LiveOak Venture, Supply Chain Ventures, IronSpring Ventures
- Seed, Jan 29, 2020, $3.2M — Amplifier Venture Partners, LiveOak Venture, Story Ventures, Schematic Ventures

## Investors

- Amplifier Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/amplifier-venture-partners) — Seed
- LiveOak Venture (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/liveoak-venture) — Seed, Series A
- Story Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/story-ventures) — Seed
- Schematic Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/schematic-ventures) — Seed
- SJF Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sjf-ventures) — Series A
- Supply Chain Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/supply-chain-ventures) — Series A
- IronSpring Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ironspring-ventures) — Series A