Storyboard
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| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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| - | investor | €0.0 | round |
$4.5m | Seed | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Storyboard is a communications technology firm focused on the logistics and transportation sector, providing voice-based tools to enhance operational efficiency for trucking fleets. Established in 2019 by Founder and CEO JP Gooderham, the company initially developed corporate podcasting solutions to help businesses with employee engagement. Observing a specific need within its logistics clients, Storyboard pivoted to address the challenge of driver-dispatcher communication. The company recognized a gap in the market for a system that allows drivers to communicate without distracting them from the road.
The company's core offering is a voice-activated platform designed for the trucking industry. This platform facilitates fully hands-free and eyes-free communication, allowing drivers to interact with dispatch using simple voice commands without needing to touch a phone or tablet. Key features include two-way messaging, real-time conversation logging for operational visibility, language translation to overcome communication barriers between drivers and dispatchers, and geo-targeted alerts for location-specific updates like weather or traffic. The system is engineered to reduce phone calls, minimize time spent pulled over, and ultimately decrease operational delays, thereby improving safety and productivity.
Storyboard operates on a B2B model, targeting trucking fleets and other companies with frontline workers in industries like distribution, manufacturing, and field services. The platform integrates with existing in-cab hardware, such as ELD tablets, eliminating the need for additional equipment. In December 2020, Storyboard secured $4.5 million in a seed funding round led by CRV, with participation from Operator Partners and the Slack Fund, to expand its platform and team.
Keywords: fleet communication, trucking technology, voice-activated assistant, logistics software, driver safety, dispatch operations, hands-free communication, fleet efficiency, transportation technology, trucking logistics, driver messaging, voice commands, freight carrier tools, operational visibility, language translation for trucking, enterprise audio, corporate communication, frontline worker tools, logistics SaaS, in-cab technology