Altana acquires Cervo AI

JULY 28, 2026

Altana acquires Cervo AI

TARGET

Agentic AI customs entry writer that converts unstructured shipping documents into submission-ready customs filings for logistics providers and freight forwarders.

Ownership	VC-backed
Investors	Zetta Venture Partners, HOF Capital, Crossbeam Venture Partners, Gallery Ventures
Capital raised	$5M
Headcount	11 FTEs
Headquarters	New York, New York
Leadership	Thomas Jiang, co-founder and co-CEO Troy Shen, co-founder and co-CEO Jason Kurohara, co-founder and CTO
Sell-side advisor	—

ACQUIRER

Altana

AI network platform that maps global supply chains, automates customs compliance workflows, and connects importers, logistics providers, and governments for trusted cross-border trade.

Ownership	VC-backed
Investors	GV (Google Ventures), Activate Capital, OMERS Ventures, March Capital, Generation Investment Management +3 more
Capital raised	$344M
Headcount	313 FTEs
Headquarters	New York, New York
Leadership	Evan Smith, co-founder and CEO
Buy-side advisor	—

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Altana -> Cervo AI  (2026-09-11)
strategic_acquisition | Supply Chain/Logistics
Target: Agentic AI customs entry writer that converts unstructured shipping documents into submission-ready customs filings for logistics providers and freight forwarders.
Website: usecervo.com | Buyer site: altana.ai
HQ: New York, New York | Ownership: vc-backed | Buyer ownership: vc-backed
Advisors - not yet credited
Source: Thematic - https://thematichq.com/software/d/altana-cervo-ai.html

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