About
Alexander Gershenson is a sustainability tech entrepreneur and climate policy expert best known for co-founding SupplyShift in 2012, a supply chain sustainability platform that he scaled from a TechRaising weekend prototype to a successful acquisition by Sphera in 2024.
When he identified a critical gap in how Fortune 500 companies managed supply chain transparency, Alex built SupplyShift, initially as a second job while developing the prototype over two years. As CEO, Alex built a network of over 100,000 suppliers across 133 countries, serving dozens of Fortune 500 customers including Walmart, TIffany and Co, and Gilead Sciences. In January 2024, Blackstone backed Sphera acquired SupplyShift to enhance its supply chain sustainability capabilities.
Today, Alex advises early stage founders in SaaS businesses, with his sweet spots in Sustainability, GRC, and supply chain software.
"The M&A process taught me that timing and regulatory tailwinds matter as much as product market fit. When selling to a strategic acquirer, you need to show how your platform becomes indispensable as the market evolves, not just how it solves today's problems."
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Previous Exits
SupplyShift sold to Sphera
Valuation: Undisclosed
In January 2024, Sphera, a Blackstone backed provider of ESG performance and risk management software, acquired SupplyShift to expand its supply chain sustainability capabilities. The acquisition brought SupplyShift's network of over 100,000 suppliers and its cloud based platform for supply chain transparency, supplier mapping, and Scope 3 emissions tracking into Sphera's enterprise software suite.The transaction positioned Sphera to meet growing demand driven by new regulations including the German Supply Chain Act and EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.
EcoShift Consulting sold to Blue Strike Environmental
Valuation: Undisclosed
In 2019, Blue Strike Environmental acquired EcoShift Consulting to become its Climate and Energy division. The acquisition enhanced Blue Strike's sustainability consulting capabilities and extended its professional network, allowing the combined organization to provide more comprehensive services in climate action planning, greenhouse gas inventory, renewable energy development, and corporate sustainability strategy.
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