Mark Kummer

About Mark Kummer

As an operator for over two decades in trucking and logistics, I bring hands-on industry expertise to the world of Mergers and Acquisitions. I specialize in M&A Advisory and capital sourcing for middle-market transactions in the asset-light logistics sector, with primary focus on Supply Chain Technology, Freight Technology platforms, and technology-enabled logistics service providers.Expertise:M&A Advisory & Transaction Execution: Guiding clients through buy-side and sell-side transactions in supply chain and freight technology, from valuation to close, ensuring optimal outcomes.Capital Sourcing & Financing Solutions: Connecting innovative logistics technology companies and asset-light operators with strategic investors, venture capital, private equity firms, and growth capital providers.Technology-Driven Market Intelligence: Deep expertise in identifying emerging trends in supply chain optimization, TMS/WMS platforms, freight marketplaces, visibility solutions, and AI-driven logistics technologies.Deal Negotiation & Strategic Structuring: Skilled in negotiating terms and structuring deals that reflect the unique value drivers of technology and asset-light business models.I partner with founders, business owners, and investors in the supply chain and freight technology ecosystem seeking to unlock value through strategic acquisitions, divestitures, growth capital raises, or recapitalizations. My commitment to driving excellence has resulted in meaningful transactions across freight tech platforms, digital freight brokers, supply chain SaaS providers, and technology-enabled 3PLs.If you’re building or operating a business in Supply Chain Technology, Freight Technology, or Asset-Light Logistics, let’s explore how we can work together to achieve your strategic

Experience

1. Investor Board Advisor

   E3 Group

   Jan 2025 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Early Investor and Advisory board member for MIT/Stanford AI startup.

Education

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Sloan School of Management

  2020 — 2021

• SMU Cox School of Business

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Marketing & Organizational Behavior

  1996 — 2000

Skills

• Management
• Team Building
• Team Leadership
• Container
• 3pl
• Consulting
• Sales Operations
• Pricing
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Trucking
• Inventory Management
• B2b
• Outsourcing
• Transportation
• Business Development
• Negotiation
• Forecasting
• Strategic Planning
• Account Management
• Change Management
• Sales Management
• Leadership
• Supply Chain
• Recruiting
• P&L
• Freight
• Financial Analysis
• Strategy
• Transportation Management
• Marketing
• Logistics Management
• Budgets
• Sales Process
• International Business
• P&L Management
• Ltl
• Sales
• Freight Forwarding
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups