The problem
Importers, customs brokers and border agencies can't see deep supply chains or keep pace with shifting tariffs and trade rules
What they do
AI trade network for customs classification, origin, compliance screening and agentic customs filing
Traction 8 of 10 largest logistics providers; CBP and UK government contracts; revenue est. $23.6M (2023) → $37.5M (2024)
Hiring trend
- Open roles
- 36
- Ops roles
- 4
- Headcount
- ~280-315
Headcount flat: ~264 → ~280 (+0.7% YoY to Mar 2026, Revelio), ~300 after Cervo deal; open roles 17 (2025) → 38 now
Hiring in
- New York
- Washington, DC
- London
Latest news
Jul 2026
Acquired Cervo AI (agentic customs-entry writer) in cash-and-stock deal that could top $100M ↗Glassdoor
4.1 ★ 43 reviews ↗Funding
- Last round
- $200M
- Stage
- Series C
- Date
- Jul 2024
Led by US Innovative Technology Fund (Thomas Tull)
- Hiring+236 open roles on the live job board (30+ roles = +2)
- Funding recency0Series C · $200M, Jul 2024 (27 months ago): over 24 months = 0
- Traction+0.75Some growth: 8 of 10 largest logistics providers; CBP and UK government contracts; revenue est. $23.6M (2023) → $37.5M (2024)
- Red flags0Watch-outs noted below, none scored as a significant flag
- Total2.752 + 0 + 0.75 − 0 = 2.75 → Steady (1.5–3.49)
Distance (Half) is a separate read on how long the lead can last. It doesn't change the score.
Distance
Half · edge: learns from use + grows with users
Shared trade graph used by customs and 8 of 10 top logistics providers; geopolitics-exposed.
Sources: Sheppard: Altana serves 8 of the world's 10 largest logistics providers (Jul 2026) ↗ · Business Insider: Altana's contributory supply chain graph (Aug 2026) ↗
Watch-outs
Aug 2026: China placed Altana on its countermeasures list (Chinese parties barred from dealing with it); CEO says no operational impact. No priced round in 27 months and secondary-market estimate (Notice.co) ~35% below the $1B Series C. Recent Glassdoor/Blind reviews cite unclear product direction and a mission drifting toward government surveillance work. No layoffs, lawsuits or down round found.
Sources: Business Insider: China bars dealings with Altana (Aug 2026) ↗ · MOFCOM Order No. 2 of 2026: countermeasures on 6 US entities (Aug 5, 2026) ↗ · TrueUp: secondary valuation est. $0.6B, down 35% from last round (Oct 2026) ↗ · Glassdoor: Altana AI reviews, 4.1 from 43 (Oct 2026 review: 'unclear product direction') ↗ · Blind: 'Intense leadership and a mission/culture in crisis' (Apr 2026) ↗ · Revelio Labs: headcount 280, +0.7% YoY (Mar 2026) ↗
Last checked Oct 25, 2026