Kushal Nahata
Kushal Nahata 
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| Born | India |
| Alma mater | Jaypee Institute of Information Technology |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, CEO of FarEye |
| Known for | Founding FarEye, Logistics Tech Innovation |
Kushal Nahata is an Indian entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of FarEye, a global logistics technology platform that empowers enterprises to manage, track, and optimize their delivery operations. Known for his vision to digitize and automate the supply chain industry, Nahata has led FarEye from a startup to a globally adopted SaaS logistics platform.[1]
Early Life and Education
Kushal Nahata completed his engineering degree from the Jaypee Institute of Information Technology. His early career ambitions centered around solving real-world challenges through technology. He co-founded FarEye in 2013 along with Gaurav Srivastava and Gautam Kumar, recognizing the need to bring transparency, efficiency, and predictability to the fragmented logistics ecosystem in India.
Founding and Scaling FarEye
FarEye was created to provide a centralized platform that digitizes logistics processes across first, mid, and last-mile deliveries. The startup initially targeted inefficiencies in the Indian delivery network, offering tools for route optimization, real-time visibility, and automated workflows.
Under Nahata's leadership, FarEye has grown to:
- Serve over 30 countries
- Partner with global clients including DHL, Domino’s, Amway, Walmart, and Posti
- Process millions of transactions daily
- Expand into North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East
FarEye’s SaaS platform is now a core logistics solution for retailers, manufacturers, and logistics providers seeking end-to-end delivery orchestration and predictive insights.[2]
Vision and Entrepreneurial Philosophy
Kushal Nahata’s entrepreneurial philosophy is rooted in customer-centric innovation, scalability, and agility. He envisions logistics as a customer experience driver, not merely an operational function. His strategies emphasize:
- Hyperlocal fulfillment and last-mile intelligence
- Contactless and sustainable deliveries
- Building an agile, collaborative work culture
He champions the use of AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics to create responsive logistics ecosystems capable of adapting to ever-evolving consumer behaviors.[3]
Recognition and Investments
FarEye has raised over $150 million in funding from investors such as:
- Microsoft’s M12
- Eight Roads Ventures
- Elevation Capital
- Honeywell Ventures
Nahata has been recognized in Forbes India 30 Under 30 and featured among top startup CEOs transforming enterprise supply chains. FarEye is often cited as a potential Indian unicorn due to its global growth trajectory and enterprise-grade product suite.
Sustainability and Future Goals
Nahata is an advocate for green logistics. FarEye’s solutions aim to minimize carbon emissions by enabling businesses to:
- Reduce failed deliveries
- Optimize fleet usage
- Adopt electric and eco-friendly delivery modes[4]
He continues to lead FarEye with a focus on building a resilient, scalable logistics backbone for the digital economy.
Legacy
As the architect behind one of India's most successful logistics tech platforms, Kushal Nahata has positioned FarEye at the intersection of customer experience, operational intelligence, and sustainability. His leadership is redefining how enterprises view logistics — not as a backend cost center, but as a strategic growth enabler.[5]
References
- ↑ https://businesstech.co.za/news/business/798349/dark-clouds-for-online-deliveries-in-south-africa/
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2024/07/25/key-trends-shaping-the-future-of-last-mile-delivery/
- ↑ https://www.techcircle.in/2019/06/24/fareye-s-kushal-nahata-on-building-a-global-saas-logistics-platform-from-india/
- ↑ https://yourstory.com/2024/04/drones-ai-and-data-fareyes-last-mile-leaders-event
- ↑ https://www.liberoquotidiano.it/news/general/20174014/dhl-ecommerce-gets-logistics-technology-platform---fareye-on-board/