NextBillion.ai Recognized as a 2025 Top Tech Startup by Food Logistics

The award recognizes AI-powered innovation transforming supply chain and logistics operations.

NextBillion.ai, a leading provider of AI-powered mapping, routing, and route optimization solutions, has been named one of the 2025 Top Tech Startups by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. The annual award spotlights top software and technology startups driving meaningful innovation across the supply chain and logistics ecosystem.

This year’s list reflects the growing role of artificial intelligence in logistics, with 59% of winners identifying as AI-driven companies. NextBillion.ai was recognized for its enterprise-grade routing, optimization, and mobility intelligence platform that helps organizations improve delivery efficiency, reduce costs, and build more resilient supply chains across industries such as food & beverage distribution, cold chain logistics, trucking, field services, and last-mile delivery.

“The logistics industry continues to face challenges around efficiency, transparency, and cost,” said Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. “Many of today’s startups are addressing these challenges with innovative technologies that are transforming the supply chain. This award is designed to showcase those startups making a real difference in the supply chain space.”

NextBillion.ai’s platform enables businesses to plan and execute smarter routes, respond dynamically to real-world disruptions, and scale logistics operations with confidence. By combining advanced AI models with flexible APIs and enterprise-grade reliability, the company supports customers worldwide in building faster, safer, and more sustainable logistics operations.

The full list of 2025 Top Tech Startup winners can be viewed online.

About NextBillion.ai

NextBillion.ai is an AI-powered mapping and routing platform built for modern mobility and logistics. The company helps enterprises optimize routes, manage fleets, and make real-time operational decisions using advanced location intelligence. Trusted by global organizations across logistics, transportation, and field services, NextBillion.ai enables smarter, more efficient movement at scale.

About Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Food Logistics reaches more than 26,000 supply chain executives in the global food and beverage industries, including growers, producers, manufacturers, wholesalers, grocers, and logistics providers involved in transportation, warehousing, distribution, software, and technology. Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, with a focus on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, and professional development.

About IRONMARKETS

IRONMARKETS, formerly known as AC Business Media, is a leading business-to-business media and buyer engagement platform serving industries including logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, construction, sustainability, and infrastructure. Through its digital properties, events, publications, and data-driven marketing solutions, IRONMARKETS connects brands with highly engaged professional audiences worldwide.