What is Bolt?
Founded in 2013, Bolt operates as a multifaceted mobility platform that integrates ride-hailing, micro-mobility solutions, and food delivery services. Headquartered in Estonia, the firm has effectively leveraged its mobile-first architecture to disrupt traditional transportation models. By prioritizing operational efficiency and user-centric design, Bolt has established a formidable presence in Europe and beyond, positioning itself as a critical player in the global push toward sustainable and on-demand urban mobility.
How much funding has Bolt raised?
Bolt has raised a total of $2.1B across 10 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$1.7M
Unspecified
$175M
Series C
$67M
Series B
$68M
Multiple Rounds
$377.3M
Unspecified
$713M
Unspecified
$709M
Angel/Seed (2014): $1.7M with participation from TMT Investments, Rubylight Technology Ltd, and Adcash
Unspecified (2018): $175M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series C (2019): $67M supported by Naya Capital, Creandum, Superangel, Invenfin, G Squared, and Nordic Ninja
Series B (2019): $68M featuring Tribe Capital Growth Corp I and Activant Capital Group
Debt (2020): $55.7M backed by European Investment Bank
Series A (2020): $30M, investors not publicly disclosed
Debt (2020): $109M led by Naya Capital Management UK Limited
Other Financing Round (2020): $182.6M supported by Darsana Capital Partners and D1 Capital Partners
Unspecified (2021): $713M featuring Sequoia and Tekne and Ghisallo
Unspecified (2022): $709M backed by Whale Rock, Tekne Capital Management, Fidelity Management Services, Owl Rock Capital, D1 Capital Partners, G Squared, Sequoia Capital, and Ghisallo
Key Investors in Bolt
G Squared
G Squared is a global venture capital investment firm focused on providing growth-stage technology companies with flexible capital solutions through primary and secondary investments.
Creandum
Creandum is a leading European venture capital firm, supporting some of the most successful European technology companies such as Spotify, Klarna, and Bolt.
Activant Capital Group
Activant is a research-led growth firm that invests in relentless founders, focusing on innovative solutions across various industries including enterprise workflow automation.
What's next for Bolt?
With the infusion of $709M, Bolt is well-positioned to accelerate its expansion into new geographic territories and deepen its investment in proprietary technology. The company's focus is expected to shift toward enhancing its logistics network and refining its multi-service ecosystem to drive long-term profitability. As the firm matures, the strategic deployment of this capital will likely center on scaling its electric scooter fleet and optimizing its food delivery infrastructure to maintain its competitive edge against global incumbents.
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