Catcher is a last-mile B2B marketplace that enables businesses to post delivery orders, allowing freelance drivers and fleets to accept them based on real-time availability. This platform addresses the challenge of unfulfilled orders during peak demand by providing access to a large pool of drivers, optimizing delivery efficiency and reducing costs.
Funding
$3.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many businesses struggle to fulfill last-mile delivery orders, especially during peak demand, leading to lost sales and customer dissatisfaction. Relying solely on in-house drivers or traditional aggregators can be costly and inefficient, with rising commissions and limited driver availability.
Solution
Catcher provides a B2B marketplace connecting businesses with freelance drivers and fleets to optimize last-mile delivery. The platform allows businesses to post delivery orders with a specified budget, while drivers can accept orders based on their real-time availability and preferred pricing. By accessing a larger pool of drivers, businesses can ensure order fulfillment, reduce delivery costs, and maintain control over their delivery operations. Catcher also offers SaaS technology to manage in-house drivers and seamlessly integrate marketplace drivers, providing a comprehensive delivery management solution.
Target Audience
Catcher primarily targets restaurants, retailers, and other businesses that require efficient and scalable last-mile delivery solutions.
Features
- Real-time order posting and driver availability tracking
- Flexible budget setting with options for rain bonuses and high-demand pricing
- Automatic order routing to contracted fleets as backup
- Prepaid order system with secure balance management via credit/debit card or SEPA B2B direct debit
- Automated ticket generation for each delivery, detailing shipping costs, commissions, and taxes
- Monthly invoice generation for commission fees and shipping services
- SaaS technology to manage in-house drivers alongside marketplace drivers