GoBolt
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Logistics, third-party logistics |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Founder | Mark Ang, Heindrik Bernabe |
| Headquarters | |
Area served | Canada, United States |
GoBolt is a Canadian logistics company focused on third-party logistics solutions. The company provides warehousing, fulfillment, shipping, and last-mile delivery services in Canada and the United States, with operations in several major metropolitan areas across seven U.S. states.
Overview
[edit]GoBolt was founded in 2017 by Mark Ang and Heindrik Bernabe, originally under the name Second Closet, a valet storage service for university students.[1][2][3][4][5][6] The company gradually transitioned to third-party logistics, rebranding as Bolt Logistics in 2021 and later as GoBolt in 2022. The company is based in Toronto, Ontario.[7][8][9]
The company began operating in the U.S. in 2022.[10][11] During the same year, GoBolt acquired BoxKnight, a same-day delivery logistics company.[12][13]
In December 2022, GoBolt secured $75 million CAD in its Series C round bringing the total funding received by the company to $222.5 million CAD, including previous rounds such as a $115 million CAD Series B in 2021 and a $33.2 million CAD Series A raised across two rounds.[14][15][16][17][18]
GoBolt provide logistics services, including warehousing, order fulfillment, and last-mile delivery services, catering to e-commerce businesses.[19] The company provides same-day and next-day delivery in selected regions.[20]
The company uses electric vehicles for deliveries as part of its sustainability initiatives.[21][22][23][24][25][26][27][excessive citations]
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