U.S.-Based Fulfillment Innovator Empowers Brands to Navigate Tariffs, Improve Profitability, and Delight Customers.
Portless, a U.S.-based innovator in global e-commerce fulfillment,announced the successful closing of its latest funding round, raising $18 million. The round was led by Commerce Ventures, with participation from eGateway Capital, Ground Up Ventures, and FJ Labs. This investment will fuel Portless’s mission to transform the direct-to-consumer (DTC) industry by addressing critical pain points for U.S. and European brands navigating rising tariffs, regulatory changes, and supply chain inefficiencies.
Matt Nichols, General Partner at Commerce Ventures said “Portless is powering a revolution in the retail industry by helping DTC brands utilize the direct ship model that has historically only been available to a few of the largest retailers. In a time of confusing tariffs and regulatory restrictions, brands need this help more than ever. Portless is a game-changer for the DTC industry, and we’re excited to support their growth and vision.”
“Portless is powering a revolution in the retail industry… a game-changer for the DTC industry.” — Matt Nichols, General Partner, Commerce Ventures.
The new capital will enable Portless to:
- Expand its fulfillment network to additional global hubs, enhancing its ability to serve U.S. and European e-commerce brands.
- Invest in cutting-edge technology to further optimize supply chain operations.
- Scale its team to meet the growing demand from U.S. and European brands seeking innovative fulfillment solutions.
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The investment comes at a pivotal time for the DTC industry, as new tariffs on international shipping to the U.S. and the discontinuation of de minimis trade exemptions create unprecedented challenges for e-commerce brands. Portless is uniquely positioned to help brands navigate these changes, offering solutions that improve profitability, cash flow, and customer satisfaction.
Founded by Izzy Rosenzweig, a seasoned entrepreneur with over a decade of experience running a successful DTC and third-party logistics (3PL) business, Portless was born out of firsthand knowledge of the inefficiencies in traditional supply chains. Rosenzweig built Portless’s fulfillment center in Shenzhen, China, while establishing the company’s U.S. headquarters, creating an innovative model that allows U.S. and European-based brands to purchase only the inventory they need and ship products directly to customers worldwide with a domestic-like shipping experience.
This approach delivers transformative results, including:
- Drastically improved cash flow
- Eliminated wasted inventory
- Delighted customers with branded, high-end packaging and domestic delivery experience
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Recognizing the potential to help other brands achieve similar success, Rosenzweig opened Portless’s supply chain solution to the broader e-commerce community. Today, Portless empowers hundreds of founders and entrepreneurs to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and scale their businesses globally – even in the face of rising tariffs and regulatory changes – while achieving 300% YoY growth.
“This funding is a testament to the incredible work our team has done to redefine global e-commerce fulfillment,” said Izzy Rosenzweig, Founder and CEO of Portless. “We’re excited to accelerate our growth, expand our reach, and continue delivering unparalleled value to U.S. and European brands as they navigate an increasingly complex global market.”
