Bolt
OperatingMobility and delivery platform connecting riders, drivers and merchants
- Transportation
- Kenya
- Funding Round
- bolt.eu ↗
- Total raised
- $711M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $711M
- Funding Round
- Rounds
- 1
- Investors
- 2
- listed
About Bolt
Bolt is an international technology venture offering ride-hailing and delivery services, including Bolt Food. Its global headquarters are in Estonia, while its substantial African operations include Kenya and South Africa. In September 2026, the company reported more than eight million riders and income opportunities for over 170,000 drivers and couriers since entering Kenya in 2016. In October 2026, TechMoran reported that Bolt marked a 10-year milestone in South Africa, where it is expanding its electric ride-hailing category to Johannesburg with BYD and partners. Bolt Food is a service of Bolt, not a separate startup.
Bolt funding1 round
Bolt has raised $711M across 1 disclosed round. The latest is a $711M Funding Round announced 11 Jan 2022, led by Sequoia Capital.
Who has invested in Bolt
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 2022 | Bolt Funding Round11 Jan 2022 Led by Sequoia Capital +1 | $711M |
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Frequently asked about Bolt
- Where is Bolt based?
- Bolt is headquartered in Kenya.
- How much funding has Bolt raised?
- Bolt has raised $711M across 1 funding round. Its latest, a $711M Funding Round, was announced on 11 Jan 2022.
- Who has invested in Bolt?
- Backers include Sequoia Capital and Fidelity Management and Research Company.
- What sector is Bolt in?
- Bolt operates in Transportation.
