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Synkka Secures Pre-Seed To Launch AI Agents For Scalable, Autonomous Parcel Delivery

Aug 29, 2025 | By Kailee Rainse

London-based Synkka, an AI platform that automates the entire carrier integration process, has successfully closed an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round led by Ascension VC.

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  • London-based Synkka, an AI platform that automates the entire carrier integration process, has successfully closed an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round led by Ascension VC.

The round also includes backing from a syndicate of veteran parcel delivery professionals, founders, and executives from ITA Group, ZigZag, Sendify, LetMeShip, One World Express, Asendia, and Global-E.

For years, parcel delivery companies faced a tough reality: scaling up meant hiring more staff, increasing complexity, and sacrificing margins. Expanding into new markets or adding carriers relied heavily on manual processes, turning growth into an expensive and inefficient challenge.

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Synkka is changing that. The London-based startup has introduced an AI-powered platform that automates carrier integration and core operational tasks replacing manual workflows with an AI-driven workforce. This allows delivery businesses to grow faster, more efficiently, and with better margins.

Behind Synkka is a founding team with deep industry experience and a strong track record in scaling and AI innovation.

Torbjörn Maaherra, Founder and CEO of Synkka, explained, "The era of scaling a parcel delivery operation by throwing people at the problem is over." Manual labour is a tax on every parcel you ship. We are building the autonomous workforce for the future of parcel delivery, where networks run on intelligence, not headcount. This funding from leaders who have lived this pain is the ultimate confirmation of the industry's urgent need for this change.

Synkka’s first product, the AI Carrier Integration Team, revolutionizes how e-commerce platforms, 3PLs, online marketplaces, and cross-border retailers expand their delivery networks.

What used to be a slow and expensive technical hurdle is now a growth engine, helping companies enter new markets up to 17 times faster, lower integration costs, and scale delivery partnerships without increasing headcount.

Looking ahead Synkka plans to roll out a comprehensive suite of AI-powered teams to tackle complex operational tasks, including customer support, client onboarding, financial reconciliation and proactive service.

The company’s mission is to build a fully autonomous intelligent workforce to power next-generation delivery operations.

This recent funding round reflects growing industry consensus: the traditional model is outdated and Synkka’s AI-driven approach is the way forward.

About Synkka

Founded in 2024, Synkka offers an AI-driven workforce for parcel delivery, replacing manual front and back-office roles, such as analysts, engineers, and QA specialists. Its autonomous digital teams manage carrier integrations end-to-end, helping businesses cut operational costs and scale delivery networks efficiently maximizing profitability without increasing headcount.

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