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Ninja Van is a technology company.
Ninja Van is a leading courier company in Southeast Asia, providing logistics solutions and delivery services to businesses and individuals.
Ninja Van has raised $984.0M across 5 funding rounds.
Ninja Van has raised $984.0M in total across 5 funding rounds.
Ninja Van has raised $984.0M in total across 5 funding rounds.
Ninja Van's investors include Kenny Ho, Raj Ganguly, GeoPost, Zamrud, Eduardo Saverin, Carmenta, Golden Gate Ventures, Grab, Intouch Holding, ACE Capital, DPDgroup, The Abraaj Group.
Ninja Van has raised $984.0M across 5 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $578.0M Series E in September 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2021 | $578M Series E | — | Kenny HO, RAJ Ganguly, Geopost, Zamrud | Announced |
| May 4, 2020 | $279M Series D | — | Eduardo Saverin, Carmenta, Geopost, Golden Gate Ventures, Grab, Intouch Holding | Announced |
| Jul 1, 2019 | $10M Series D | — | Carmenta | Announced |
| Jan 27, 2018 | $87M Series C | — | ACE Capital, Dpdgroup | Announced |
| Apr 19, 2016 | $30M Series B | The Abraaj Group | — | Announced |
Ninja Van is a tech-enabled express logistics company specializing in last-mile delivery services for e-commerce businesses across Southeast Asia.[1][2][3] Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Singapore, it operates in six countries—Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam—serving over 25,000 businesses with a network of sorting warehouses, hubs, and vehicles, handling millions of parcels daily.[1][2][4][5] The company powers hassle-free deliveries for major platforms like Shopee, Lazada, and Tokopedia, solving inefficiencies in parcel tracking, routing, and cross-border shipping through proprietary technology.[2][6] Its mission is to connect Southeast Asia to possibilities via seamless, reliable logistics, with strong growth evidenced by over 65,000 employees, $1B+ in funding, and top-3 market share in key regions.[3][5][6]
Ninja Van was founded in 2014 in Singapore by three friends: Lai Chang Wen (CEO), Shaun Chong (CTO), and Tan Boxian (COO/CPO), starting with a second-hand van to support their own fashion line.[3][7] The idea emerged from the need for reliable delivery amid fragmented, low-tech courier options in Southeast Asia, quickly pivoting to a scalable hub-and-spoke model for last-mile logistics, unlike point-to-point competitors.[2][6] Early traction came from e-commerce demand; by 2019, it delivered one million parcels daily across ASEAN, expanding operations to six countries and building extensive infrastructure like 200+ hubs in Malaysia alone.[2][5]
Ninja Van stands out in Southeast Asia's logistics landscape through:
Ninja Van rides the explosive e-commerce boom in Southeast Asia, where digital adoption and rising middle-class consumption drive demand for efficient last-mile delivery amid urban congestion and fragmented infrastructure.[1][6][9] Its timing aligns with post-pandemic shifts accelerating online retail—platforms like Shopee and Lazada fuel 1M+ daily parcels—while market forces like cross-border trade and cold chain needs favor its tech backbone.[2][8] By enabling SMEs, D2C brands, and giants to scale regionally, Ninja Van influences the ecosystem as the "logistics backbone," boosting commerce accessibility and competing with globals via localized, high-scale operations.[6][9]
Ninja Van is poised to solidify dominance in SEA logistics through network expansion, AI-enhanced routing, and diversified services like global partnerships and cold chain, capitalizing on e-commerce's sustained growth.[6][8] Trends like intra-ASEAN trade, sustainability demands, and instant commerce will shape its path, potentially evolving it into a full-stack platform influencing regional supply chains. As the go-to for hassle-free deliveries from a humble van, it exemplifies how tech unlocks SEA's commerce potential.[1][3]