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 $10.0M across 1 funding round.
Ninja Van has raised $10.0M in total across 1 funding round.
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]
Ninja Van has raised $10.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Ninja Van's investors include Carmenta.
Ninja Van has raised $10.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $10.0M Series D in July 2019.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2019 | $10.0M Series D | Carmenta |