Stord Raises $250M at $3B Valuation
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- Stord raised $250M in a new round, valuing it at $3B, double the valuation a year earlier.
- Strike Capital led the $250M round, with participation from Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Franklin Templeton, Baillie Gifford, G Squared, and Bond.
- Stord was founded in 2015 by CEO Sean Henry and CTO Jacob Boudreau while they were Georgia Tech students.
- Stord hit unicorn status in 2021, survived a VC winter, and raised a $200M mega‑round in 2025, reaching a $1.5B valuation.
- Stord has raised about $775M total to date.
- Stord offers a network of warehouses and inventory software, branding itself as an "anti‑Amazon" that lets brands keep customer relationships.
- Stord added an AI interface to its platform and was highlighted by Google at Cloud Next in April.
Why it matters: The $250M injection and $3B valuation boost Stord’s financial runway, enabling it to scale its warehouse network and AI tools, which benefits brands seeking faster fulfillment while challenging Amazon’s dominance. Investors in Strike Capital and participating firms stand to share upside as the company expands.
