Lalamove Valuation, Funding & Investors

Lalamove is valued at $10B as of January 2021.

Last Lalamove valuation

$10B

Series F · Jan 2021

Last Lalamove funding round

$1.5B

Series F · Jan 2021

Cumulative funding Lalamove raised

$2.5B

across 8 funding rounds

Key investors in Lalamove

  • MindWorks Capital
  • Shunwei Capital
  • Hillhouse Investment
  • Crystal Stream Capital
  • Xianghe Capital
  • HSG

Lalamove Overview

About Lalamove

Lalamove is a logistics platform operating in 21 markets across Asia and Latin America since its 2013 launch in Hong Kong as EasyVan. The service connects customers with driver-partners for deliveries completed in 55 minutes on average, matching in 12 seconds.


Founded

2013

HQ

Hong KongHong Kong

Status

Privately held

Customer focus

B2B

Revenue model

Commission

Valuation

$10B (Jan 2021)

Lalamove Valuation

Lalamove is currently valued at $10B, based on its Series F in January 2021.

The $1.5B round was led by Hillhouse Investment and HSG, with participation from Boyu Capital, Tiger Fund, Archerman Capital, D1 Capital Partners, Vitruvian Partners and 1 other investor.

Lalamove's valuation has grown 10x from $1B at its Series C in October 2017 to $10B in January 2021, across 3 priced rounds.

Lalamove valuation by funding round

Lalamove valuation by funding round
DateStageValuation
Jan 2021Series F$10B
Dec 2020Series E$8B
Oct 2017Series C$1B

Lalamove Funding History

Lalamove has raised a total of $2.5B across 8 funding rounds.

Lalamove's first fundraising round was a $2M seed round in November 2014. The most recent completed round was a $1.5B Series F in January 2021.

Lalamove funding rounds

Lalamove funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsRaisedValuationDeal Summary
Jan 2021Series FHillhouse Investment (lead); HSG (lead); Boyu Capital; Tiger Fund; Archerman Capital; D1 Capital Partners; Vitruvian Partners; Aspex Management$1.5B$10BLalamove, an on-demand logistics and delivery platform founded in Hong Kong and headquartered in Shenzhen, was close to completing a USD 1.5 billion Series F funding round in January 2021, with the first USD 1.3 billion already finalized and an additional USD 200 million in progress. The round was led by Hillhouse Investment and HSG (old shareholders), with participation from Archerman Capital, Aspex Management, Boyu Capital, D1 Capital Partners, Tiger Fund, and Vitruvian Partners. This funding followed a USD 515 million Series E round in December 2020 led by Sequoia Capital China. The Series F round valued Lalamove at USD 10 billion post-money, positioning it to compete in China's intra-city freight market against rivals like Manbang and Didi amid e-commerce growth. At the time, Lalamove operated in 352 cities in China with 480,000 monthly active drivers and 7.2 million monthly active users, plus presence in 24 overseas markets across Asia, Latin America, and the US. The company aimed to expand into lower-tier cities and develop intelligent logistics capabilities.
Dec 2020Series EHSG (lead); Shunwei Capital; Hillhouse Investment$515M$8BLalamove, founded in 2013 in Hong Kong (known as Huolala in China), operates an on-demand logistics platform providing same-day delivery, freight, enterprise logistics, moving, and vehicle rental services across Asia, Latin America, and the US. By late 2020, it served 352 cities in mainland China plus markets like Hong Kong, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and had recently entered the US, with 480,000 monthly active drivers and 7.2 million monthly active users. The company raised $515 million in its Series E round announced December 22-23, 2020, bringing total funding to about $976.5 million. The Series E was led by Sequoia Capital China (also referenced as HSG in some sources), with participation from returning investors Hillhouse Capital and Shunwei Capital. Bloomberg reported the company was seeking at least $500 million at an $8 billion valuation, described as four times the prior round's valuation, though the final post-money valuation was not publicly disclosed in announcements. Proceeds were earmarked for expansion into smaller (fourth- and fifth-tier) Chinese cities, logistics data intelligence, business diversification, and technologies like AI and AR. This followed a $300 million Series D in February 2019 led by Hillhouse and others, which achieved unicorn status. Despite a 93% plunge in monthly order volume early in the Covid-19 pandemic, Lalamove recovered with an 82% monthly increase post-'golden week'. A separate Series F round of $1.5 billion occurred in January 2021 led by Hillhouse and HSG at a reported $10 billion valuation, but details match the specified December 2020 round with HSG lead and exact investors.
Feb 2019Series DHillhouse Investment (lead); Xianghe Capital; MindWorks Capital; Shunwei Capital; Sequoia Capital; 01VC; Eastern Bell Capital$300M-Huolala (known internationally as Lalamove) is an on-demand logistics and delivery platform founded in 2013 that operates across Asia and has expanded into the United States. The company provides same-day delivery services, freight logistics, enterprise solutions, moving services, and vehicle rental across multiple countries including mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and the United States. In February 2019, Huolala achieved unicorn status with a Series D funding round that valued the company at $10 billion. The company experienced significant growth despite pandemic-related challenges; in 2020 during the COVID-19 outbreak, shipment volumes initially dropped 93% but rebounded strongly with order volume increasing 82% year-over-year by the fourth quarter. Huolala operates across 352 cities in mainland China and reported approximately 480,000 monthly active drivers and 7.2 million monthly active users as of December 2020. The company's investor base includes Hillhouse Capital, Sequoia Capital China, Shunwei Capital, and other prominent venture investors who have remained committed through multiple funding rounds.
Oct 2017Series CShunwei Capital (lead); Xianghe Capital; MindWorks Capital$100M$1BLalamove, a Hong Kong-based on-demand logistics and delivery startup operating as Huolala in China, raised $100 million in its Series C funding round in October 2017, led by Shunwei Capital with participation from existing investors MindWorks Ventures and Xianghe Capital. The round was reportedly two-times oversubscribed, attributed to the company's solid financials and growth potential in Asia, particularly in China and Southeast Asia where order volumes were competitive with Chinese cities. This followed a $30 million Series B in January 2017 led by Xianghe Capital. Valuation was described as approaching or just shy of $1 billion, positioning Lalamove near unicorn status amid a wave of billion-dollar logistics firms in Hong Kong after GoGoVan's merger. The funding aimed to enhance technological capabilities, expand market reach, and support scaling operations in the competitive on-demand logistics sector fueled by e-commerce growth. Lalamove provided same-day delivery and van-hailing services for individuals and businesses across multiple Asian markets. CEO Larson noted inbound investor interest despite recent prior funding, highlighting the company's promise. The company continued expanding into enterprise logistics, international markets including Latin America and the US, and smaller Chinese cities, boasting significant driver and user bases in later years.
Jan 2017Series BXianghe Capital (lead); MindWorks Capital; Crystal Stream Capital; Black Hole Capital$30M-Lalamove is a Hong Kong-based on-demand logistics startup founded in 2013 that provides delivery and logistics services focused primarily on business and corporate customers rather than consumers. The company operates similarly to ride-hailing platforms like Uber but specializes in enterprise logistics, giving it more favorable economics and a more loyal customer base than consumer-focused peers. In October 2017, Lalamove closed a Series C funding round of $100 million led by Shunwei Capital (the growth-stage fund headed by Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun), with participation from existing investors including Xianghe Capital and MindWorks Ventures. The round was two-times over-subscribed, reflecting investor confidence in the company's solid financials. At the time of the Series C close, Lalamove's valuation was described as being "just shy of the $1 billion mark," positioning the company as an imminent unicorn. The funding was intended to accelerate expansion across Asia and invest in logistics optimization. Following this round, the company had raised over $460 million cumulatively and continued its aggressive expansion strategy, with particular focus on growth in Southeast Asian markets, which were already competing with Chinese cities based on order volumes.
May 2016Series AMindWorks Capital (lead); Asia Plus; Crystal Stream Capital; The Aria Group; Sirius Venture Partners; AppWorks$10M-Lalamove is an on-demand logistics platform founded in Hong Kong in 2013, initially as EasyVan, providing delivery services across Asia. By May 2016, it operated in 19 cities and served clients including Google and IKEA with enterprise solutions. The company raised $10 million in its third funding round in 18 months, led by MindWorks Capital, with participation from AppWorks, Crystal Stream Capital, Aria Group, and new investor Asia Plus. This brought total funding to $30 million. Funds supported expansion in China and Southeast Asia, platform development, and user base growth. Lalamove targeted profitability in 2016.
Jan 2015Series ACrystal Stream Capital (lead); MindWorks Capital; GeekFounders; Sirius Venture Capital; The Aria Group$10M-Huolala, operating as a logistics booking app under brands like EasyVan and Lalamove, secured a $10 million investment in 2015 led by Crystal Stream Capital, with participation from Geek Founders, Mindworks Ventures, Sirius Venture Capital, Aria Group, and individual investors. The funding aimed to scale operations across regions, including launches in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, and develop a WeChat app to enhance customer and driver experience in logistics. Crystal Stream Capital viewed the company as a thriving platform led by a strong execution team.
Nov 2014Seed01VC$2M--

Who has invested in Lalamove?

22 investors have backed Lalamove across its funding rounds, including MindWorks Capital, Shunwei Capital, Hillhouse Investment, Crystal Stream Capital, Xianghe Capital and HSG.

Lead investors include Hillhouse Investment, HSG, Shunwei Capital, Xianghe Capital, MindWorks Capital and 1 other investor.


Lalamove Investors

Investors in Lalamove by funding rounds participated
InvestorHQRoundsRoleFirst check
MindWorks CapitalHong KongHong Kong5LeadJan 2015
Xianghe CapitalChinaBeijing3LeadJan 2017
Shunwei CapitalChinaBeijing3LeadOct 2017
Hillhouse InvestmentSingaporeSingapore3LeadFeb 2019
Crystal Stream CapitalChinaBeijing3LeadJan 2015
The Aria GroupHong KongHong Kong2ParticipantJan 2015
01VCChinaChina2ParticipantNov 2014
HSGHong KongHong Kong2LeadDec 2020
Boyu CapitalChinaBeijing1ParticipantJan 2021
GeekFoundersChinaBeijing1ParticipantJan 2015
Asia PlusJapanTokyo1ParticipantMay 2016
Sirius Venture CapitalSingaporeSingapore1ParticipantJan 2015
Tiger FundChinaBeijing1ParticipantJan 2021

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Lalamove Competitors

Lalamove competitors include listed companies like Meesho, Pinterest, TFI International and Knight-Swift, and private ones like Uber Freight and The CrownX.

Public and private companies comparable to Lalamove
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
Uber FreightUnited StatesSan Francisco, CAPrivate$211M-$3.3B15.6x
MeeshoIndiaIndiaPublicly listed$1.3B($143M)$10B6.3x
PinterestUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$4.2B$361M$10B2.2x
TFI InternationalCanadaCanadaPublicly listed$7.9B$1.2B$10B1.6x
Knight-SwiftUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$7.5B$1B$11B1.7x
The CrownXVietnamHo Chi Minh CityPrivate$2.1B-$8.2B-

Lalamove Public Comps

Lalamove is still privately-owned, but its public comps include Meesho, Match Group, Pinterest, TFI International, Instacart, Knight-Swift, Saia, YTO Express, InPost and J&T Global Express.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Meesho$1.3B($143M)7.4x6.3x(68.4x)(83.6x)
Match Group$3.5B$939M3.7x3.7x13.9x10.0x
Pinterest$4.2B$361M2.4x2.2x28.5x7.3x
TFI International$7.9B$1.2B1.7x1.6x11.4x10.5x
Instacart$3.7B$598M2.6x2.4x16.6x8.0x
Knight-Swift$7.5B$1B1.8x1.7x12.9x10.7x
Saia$3.2B$602M2.9x2.6x15.4x14.5x
YTO Express$11B$1.2B0.8x0.7x7.4x5.9x

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Common questions about Lalamove

When was Lalamove founded?Lalamove was founded in 2013.
Where is Lalamove headquartered?Lalamove is headquartered in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Is Lalamove publicly listed?No, Lalamove is a private, VC-backed company.
What is Lalamove's valuation?Lalamove was last valued at $10B in its Series F in January 2021.
How much funding has Lalamove raised?Lalamove has raised $2.5B across 8 funding rounds.
What was Lalamove's last funding round?Lalamove's last funding round was a $1.5B Series F in January 2021, led by Hillhouse Investment and HSG.
Who are Lalamove's investors?Lalamove's investors include MindWorks Capital, Xianghe Capital, Shunwei Capital, Hillhouse Investment, Crystal Stream Capital, The Aria Group, 01VC, HSG, Boyu Capital, GeekFounders and 12 others.
Which companies are comparable to Lalamove?Companies comparable to Lalamove include Uber Freight, Meesho, Pinterest, TFI International, Knight-Swift and The CrownX.

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