Bolt Revenue, Valuation, Funding & Investors

Bolt is valued at $8.3B as of January 2022.

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Last Bolt valuation

$8.3B

Series F · Jan 2022

Last Bolt funding round

$706M

Series F · Jan 2022

Bolt revenue

$592M

Series E · Aug 2021

Key investors in Bolt

  • D1 Capital Partners
  • G Squared
  • Naya Capital
  • Sequoia Capital
  • Korelya Capital
  • Mikko Silventola

Bolt Overview

About Bolt

Bolt is a Tallinn-headquartered mobility company founded in 2013 operating in 45 countries across Europe and Africa. It offers ride-hailing, car-sharing, scooter rentals, food delivery, and grocery services as alternatives to personal vehicle ownership.


Founded

2013

HQ

EstoniaTallinn

Website

bolt.eu

Status

Privately held

Customer focus

B2C

Revenue model

Commission

Revenue

$592M (Aug 2021)

Valuation

$8.3B (Jan 2022)

Bolt Valuation

Bolt is currently valued at $8.3B, based on its Series F in January 2022.

The $706M round was led by Fidelity and Sequoia Capital, with participation from Saban Capital Group, Ghisallo Partners, Blue Owl Capital Corp., G Squared, Edelweiss Capital and 4 other investors.

Bolt's valuation has grown 8.3x from $1B at its strategic investment round in May 2018 to $8.3B in January 2022, across 4 priced rounds.

Bolt valuation by funding round

Revenue multiple
Bolt valuation by funding round
DateStageValuationRevenue Multiple
Jan 2022Series F$8.3B-
Aug 2021Series E$4.6B7.8x
May 2020Undisclosed stage$1.9B-
May 2018Strategic investment$1B10.9x

Bolt Revenue

Bolt's latest recorded revenue is $592M, as of its Series E in August 2021. At a $4.6B valuation, that implies a 7.8x revenue multiple.

Revenue grew from $92M in May 2018 to $592M in August 2021, while the revenue multiple moved from 10.9x to 7.8x.

Bolt revenue by funding round

Bolt revenue and valuation multiple by funding round
DateRevenue *ValuationRevenue MultipleStage
Aug 2021$592M$4.6B7.8xSeries E
May 2018$92M$1B10.9xStrategic investment

* Revenue (or ARR) figures are the values recorded alongside each funding round. Typically run-rate revenue at the time of the deal, or a reported LTM (last 12 months) revenue.

Bolt Funding History

Bolt has raised a total of $2B across 10 funding rounds, plus 4 secondary share sales.

Bolt's first fundraising round was a $100K seed round in April 2014. The most recent completed round was a $706M Series F in January 2022.

Bolt funding rounds

Bolt funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsRaisedValuationDeal Summary
Oct 2023SecondarySiena Secondary Fund--Siena Secondary Fund made a follow-up purchase of shares in Bolt, the Estonian mobility company, on the secondary market. It was Siena's second transaction in Bolt, adding to its earlier stake in the company.
Jan 2023SecondaryIsomer Capital--Isomer Capital bought a secondary stake in Estonian mobility company Bolt during 2023, purchasing existing shares from earlier holders rather than subscribing to new capital. The transaction was done out of Isomer's flagship fund of funds, which had already completed several secondary purchases from portfolio companies and venture managers, including a fund-level secondary involving Seedcamp in 2021; the firm disclosed the Bolt deal when it launched a dedicated GBP 100 million venture secondaries fund in April 2024. Isomer said it was building a secondaries capability because the need for liquidity among European venture investors and founders had outrun the available solutions, and that it would write cheques of EUR 1-10 million for stakes in European funds and companies. Neither the size of the Bolt holding nor the price paid was disclosed. Bolt was founded in Tallinn in 2013 by Markus Villig and operates ride-hailing, shared e-scooters and e-bikes, car sharing and food and grocery delivery through a single app across Europe and Africa, taking a commission on transactions booked on the platform.
Jul 2022SecondaryCrowdcube; David Murray-Hundley$800K--
May 2022SecondaryCapitalia--Capitalia acquired a minority stake worth EUR300,000 in Estonian ride-hailing company Bolt. The investment made Capitalia the first Latvian fund to invest in the company.
Jan 2022Series FFidelity (lead); Sequoia Capital (lead); Saban Capital Group; Ghisallo Partners; Blue Owl Capital Corp.; G Squared; Edelweiss Capital; VenturesOne; D1 Capital Partners; Whale Rock Capital Management; Tekne Capital$706M$8.3BBolt.new is an AI-powered web development platform by StackBlitz that reached $40M ARR by March 2025 with a $700M valuation in January 2025. Bolt EU is a mobility company that raised EUR 628M in Series F in January 2022.
Aug 2021Series ESequoia Capital (lead); Naya Capital; Ghisallo Partners; Pario Ventures; G Squared; D1 Capital Partners; Tekne Capital$709M$4.6BBolt, the Estonian mobility company offering ride-hailing, food delivery, e-scooters, and car-sharing services across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, raised €600 million ($713 million) in a funding round led by Sequoia Capital with participation from D1 Capital Partners, G Squared, Ghisallo Partners, Naya Capital, and Tekne Capital. The round valued the company at €4 billion ($4.75 billion), supporting expansion into grocery delivery via Bolt Market as its fifth service line. The company had recovered from an 85% revenue drop in 2020 due to pandemic lockdowns by focusing on food delivery and other streams. This late Series D round came amid Bolt's aggressive growth, with employee headcount increasing by 500 and no layoffs. The funding was driven by inbound investor interest rather than planned capital raise. Bolt reported €500 million turnover for full-year 2021, up 126% year-over-year, primarily from ride-hailing (70%) across African and European markets, though this post-dates the February round and uses 'turnover' rather than revenue/ARR. Bolt operates in over 45 countries, emphasizing sustainable transport to address climate change and urban congestion, while launching new verticals like Bolt Drive car rental.
Mar 2021Undisclosed stageInternational Finance Corporation (lead)$24M-Bolt is a leading European mobility platform offering ride-hailing, micromobility with e-scooters and electric bikes, food and package delivery across over 40 countries in Europe and Africa, with more than 50 million users as of March 2021. The company focuses on affordable, convenient, and responsible urban travel, with all rides in Europe being 100% carbon-neutral under its Green Plan. On March 5, 2021, IFC announced a €20 million convertible note investment in Bolt to support expansion of mobility and delivery services in underserved urban areas in Africa and Eastern Europe, including South Africa, Nigeria, and Ukraine, alongside advisory services to boost earning opportunities, empower women, and enhance access to safer transportation. This followed an investment from the European Investment Bank the prior year, highlighting institutional support for Bolt's role in emerging economies. The IFC investment aimed to improve financial flexibility and facilitate growth in fast-growing cities emphasizing green transportation, aligning with Bolt's zero-carbon pledge in European markets. Later financings included the August 2021 Series E raising €600 million led by Sequoia Capital and the January 2022 Series F raising €628 million led by Fidelity and Sequoia, where valuations reached around 8.4 billion euros post-money. The company continued scaling post-2021 with subsequent debt and equity raises, including €220 million debt in May 2024 for IPO preparation, reflecting ongoing expansion amid competitive ride-sharing and delivery sectors.
Dec 2020Series DD1 Capital Partners (lead); Darsana Capital Partners$183M-Bolt, an Estonia-based mobility platform founded in 2013 (previously Taxify), provides ride-hailing, micromobility (e-scooters and e-bikes), food delivery, and later grocery services across 200 cities in 40 countries mainly in Europe and Africa. The company serves over 50 million customers and positions itself as a cost-effective alternative to traditional car usage and competitors like Uber, emphasizing safety innovations such as AI-driven trip monitoring, driver verification, and in-house developed scooters with sensors for accident detection. On December 16, 2020, Bolt raised €150 million ($182 million) in its largest Series D equity round, led by D1 Capital Partners with participation from Darsana Capital Partners. The funds were allocated for geographic expansion in Europe and Africa, enhancing product safety and quality, doubling down on electric scooters to become Europe's largest provider, and supporting growth in food delivery amid COVID-19 challenges. CEO Markus Villig highlighted the company's frugality, noting most prior round funds remained unspent despite pandemic pressures, positioning Bolt strongly for 2021. This round followed earlier financings including $110M from Naya Capital in May 2020, $23.8M from IFC in March 2020, $175M in 2018 with Daimler and Didi Chuxing, and built toward unicorn status with total funding reaching €592.2M by December 2020. D1 Capital, active in high-valuation deals like Warby Parker and Unity, backed Bolt's execution during a tough year. Bolt demonstrated resilience in 2020 by nearly doubling customers and launching services in 50 new cities despite lockdowns, focusing on affordable, fast service with innovative safety features for 2021 rollout.
May 2020Undisclosed stageNaya Capital (lead)$111M$1.9BBolt, an Estonia-based ride-hailing company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tallinn (formerly Taxify), operates a mobile app for on-demand taxi services, electric scooters, food delivery, and later expansions like grocery delivery. It serves over 30 million users across more than 150 cities in 35 countries in Europe, Africa, and beyond, positioning itself as a lean, profitable operator in key markets with a focus on sustainable mobility amid trends like declining car ownership. In May 2020, amid the COVID-19 crisis that caused a reported 75% revenue drop for Bolt and rivals like Uber, the company secured approximately $109 million (€100 million) in funding exclusively from Naya Capital Management as a convertible note with no additional equity dilution. This round propelled Bolt's post-money valuation to $1.9 billion (€1.7 billion), bringing total capital raised to over €300 million including prior equity and debt from investors like Didi Chuxing, Daimler, G Squared, and Creandum. Funds were earmarked for accelerating growth, expanding market share in a pandemic-hit sector, and enhancing operations despite temporary disruptions. Bolt's CEO Markus Villig highlighted long-term mobility trends, while Naya's Masroor Siddiqui praised its competitive innovation; by late 2019, two-thirds of operational markets were profitable with €2 billion in annual ride value.
Jul 2019Series CKorelya Capital (lead); J. Bryan Scott; Naya Capital; Invenfin; Creandum; Startup Wise Guys; G Squared; Superangel; NordicNinja VC; Counterpart Advisors$67M--
May 2018Strategic investmentMercedes-Benz (lead); Korelya Capital; Specialist VC; DiDi; Taavet Hinrikus$175M$1BBolt, an Estonian multinational mobility company originally launched as Taxify, provides ride-hailing, micromobility rental, food and grocery delivery, and carsharing services. In May 2018, it raised $175 million from investors including Daimler (Mercedes-Benz Group AG), Didi Chuxing, Korelya Capital, Specialist Ventures, and Taavet Hinrikus, with Mercedes-Benz Group AG as the lead, achieving a $1 billion post-money valuation and unicorn status. The funding supported rapid expansion into new cities in Europe and Africa, product development in electric scooters and food delivery, and hiring additional specialists. The company's revenue grew dramatically from €21.1 million in 2017 to €79.7 million in 2018, a fourfold increase driven by launching services in over 50 new cities and introducing electric scooters. Sales revenue specifically doubled from €1.7 million to €3.7 million that year. Despite strong top-line growth, Bolt reported losses of €61 million in 2018 due to expansion investments, though it achieved profitability in several mature markets. By late 2018, Bolt operated in over 30 countries and 100 cities with 771 employees, 267 in Estonia. It ranked as Europe's third fastest-growing company per the Financial Times, with a compound annual growth rate of 407.4% from 2015-2018, when revenue rose from just over €0.5 million to nearly €80 million. The 2018 round marked Bolt's entry among ride-hailing giants like Uber and Lyft, setting the stage for further scaling.
Mar 2016SeedAndrus Purde; Toomas Bergmann; Mikko Silventola; Märt Kelder$300K--
Dec 2014SeedVeljo Otsason; Mobi; Rain Rannu; RubyLight; TMT Investments; Adcash; Indrek Kasela$2M--
Apr 2014SeedMartin Villig; Thomas Berman; Andrus Purde; Toomas Bergmann; Mikko Silventola; Märt Kelder$100K--

Who has invested in Bolt?

45 investors have backed Bolt across its funding rounds, including D1 Capital Partners, G Squared, Naya Capital, Sequoia Capital, Korelya Capital and Mikko Silventola.

Lead investors include Fidelity, Sequoia Capital, International Finance Corporation, D1 Capital Partners, Naya Capital and 2 other investors.


Bolt Investors

Investors in Bolt by funding rounds participated
InvestorHQRoundsRoleFirst check
Naya CapitalUnited KingdomLondon3LeadJul 2019
G SquaredUnited StatesChicago, IL3ParticipantJul 2019
D1 Capital PartnersUnited StatesNew York City, NY3LeadDec 2020
Korelya CapitalFranceParis2LeadMay 2018
Ghisallo PartnersUnited StatesNew York City, NY2ParticipantAug 2021
Sequoia CapitalUnited StatesSan Francisco, CA2LeadAug 2021
Andrus PurdeEstoniaEstonia2ParticipantApr 2014
Toomas BergmannEstoniaEstonia2ParticipantApr 2014
Mikko SilventolaSingaporeSingapore2ParticipantApr 2014
Tekne CapitalUnited StatesNew York City, NY2ParticipantAug 2021
Märt KelderGermanyBerlin2ParticipantApr 2014
J. Bryan ScottUnited StatesMiami, FL1ParticipantJul 2019
CapitaliaLatviaRiga1ParticipantMay 2022

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Acquisitions by Bolt

Bolt has acquired 1 company to date.

Last acquisition by Bolt was on March 24th 2025. Bolt acquired Viggo for undisclosed valuation.


Latest Acquisitions by Bolt

Viggo
Description
Viggo is a Copenhagen-headquartered provider of electric vehicle infrastructure and ride-hailing services across Northern Europe. The company deploys ultra-fast DC chargers at central hubs supporting up to 350 kW speeds for fleet vehicles and installs residential Level 2 chargers. Viggo operates an all-electric taxi service in Denmark using Nissan Leafs and Tesla Model 3s powered by renewable energy sources. Launched in 2018, it partners with municipalities in Copenhagen and Aarhus to expand zero-emission mobility networks.
HQ CountryDenmark
HQ City
Copenhagen
Deal Date24 Mar 2025
Valuationundisclosed
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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Bolt Competitors

Bolt competitors include listed companies like Grab, Lyft, Goto Gojek Tokopedia and Lime, and private ones like Voi and Argo AI.

Public and private companies comparable to Bolt
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
GrabSingaporeSingaporePublicly listed$3.4B$350M$11B1.9x
LyftUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$6.3B$103M$5.9B0.8x
Goto Gojek TokopediaIndonesiaIndonesiaPublicly listed$1B($16M)$3B1.7x
LimeUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$887M$87M$2B-
VoiSwedenStockholmPrivate$33M-$1B-
Argo AIUnited StatesPittsburgh, PAPrivate--$7B-

Bolt Public Comps

Bolt is still privately-owned, but its public comps include VinFast, Swiggy, Talabat, Instacart, Lyft, Grab, Ninebot, Delivery Hero, Aurora Innovation and Goto Gojek Tokopedia.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
VinFast$3.5B($2.7B)4.1x3.0x(5.2x)(6.4x)
Swiggy$2.4B($322M)2.8x2.4x(20.6x)(23.7x)
Talabat$1.7B$323M3.9x1.5x20.4x11.6x
Instacart$3.7B$598M2.6x2.4x16.6x8.0x
Lyft$6.3B$103M0.8x0.8x52.0x8.2x
Grab$3.4B$350M2.3x1.9x21.9x11.5x
Ninebot$3.2B$335M0.8x0.7x7.6x7.0x
Delivery Hero$16B$314M1.0x0.9x51.6x14.7x

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Common questions about Bolt

When was Bolt founded?Bolt was founded in 2013.
Where is Bolt headquartered?Bolt is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia.
Is Bolt publicly listed?No, Bolt is a private, VC-backed company.
What is Bolt's valuation?Bolt was last valued at $8.3B in its Series F in January 2022.
How much funding has Bolt raised?Bolt has raised $2B across 10 funding rounds.
What was Bolt's last funding round?Bolt's last funding round was a $706M Series F in January 2022, led by Fidelity and Sequoia Capital.
Who are Bolt's investors?Bolt's investors include Naya Capital, G Squared, D1 Capital Partners, Korelya Capital, Ghisallo Partners, Sequoia Capital, Andrus Purde, Toomas Bergmann, Mikko Silventola, Tekne Capital and 35 others.
What is Bolt's revenue?Bolt's latest recorded revenue is $592M (August 2021).
What is Bolt's revenue multiple?Bolt's latest valuation implies a 7.8x revenue multiple ($4.6B valuation on $592M of revenue).
Which companies are comparable to Bolt?Companies comparable to Bolt include Grab, Lyft, Goto Gojek Tokopedia, Lime, Voi and Argo AI.
How many companies has Bolt acquired?Bolt has acquired 1 company, including Viggo.

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