Bolt
Tallinn, Estonia · Other, Software, Transportation
As a measure of its growth, in August, when the company announced that previous round, it had 75 million customers. Bolt now has more than 100 million customers in 45 countries and 400+ cities using its services. Bolt was founded eight years ago in Tallinn, Estonia (originally as Taxify), with a mission to bring ride hailing to emerging markets and countries where others like Uber had yet to gain
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Employees
- 290
- Industries
- Other, Software, Transportation
- Website
- bolt.eu
- Company page
Recent activity at Bolt
- : Insurtech bolt has launched an AI-powered insurance distribution platform to enhance workflows and customer engagement for distribution partners.
- : Bolt partners with Bastion Health to provide discounted health insurance for driver-partners in Nigeria.
- : Bolt Signs Term Sheets for $150M Investment to Support Growth and Profitability
- : Bolt launched Bolt Activate, a program designed to help early-stage brands accelerate their growth in digital commerce using enterprise-grade tools and community support.
- : Bolt partners with Fido Credit to provide loans for drivers in Ghana.
- : Bolt partners with Pranary to expand Accelerator Program in South Africa
- : Bolt Launches Its Enterprise Product on Salesforce AppExchange to Enhance Checkout Experiences.
- : Bolt partners with Dubai Taxi Company to launch UAE’s largest e-hailing platform
- : Bolt receives €220M debt facility for general corporate purposes
- : Bolt picks new CFO, grows customer base despite violence cases in Kenya
Bolt funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Funding Round | $236.4M |
| Feb 2022 | Venture | $259.0M |
| Jan 2022 | Funding Round | $709.0M |
| Oct 2021 | Venture | $47.1M |
| Oct 2021 | Venture | $288.3M |
Leadership
- Ryan Breslow, Executive Officer, Director
- Steven Sarracino, Director
- Arjun Sethi, Director
- Laurence Tosi, Director
- Steve Sarracino, Director
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Bolt in the news
- Bolt plots massive autonomous fleet for Europe - TravelMole (Sep 21, 2026)
- Lucid and Bolt Partner to Develop and Deploy Autonomous Mobility at Scale Across Europe - Lucid Motors (Sep 17, 2026)
- Bolt rules out London robotaxi launch in 2026 - Zag Daily (Jul 02, 2026)
- Bolt Business reports strong growth in Nigeria as demand for corporate mobility solutions rises - Africa24 TV (Jul 28, 2026)
- Bolt, Pony.ai and Stellantis to launch autonomous mobility testing program in Luxembourg - Media Stellantis (Jun 09, 2026)
- Stellantis partners with Bolt for 2026 driverless ride-hailing trials in Europe - Reuters (Dec 10, 2025)
- IOM and Bolt Join Forces to Support Migrant Workers in the Mobility and Delivery Sectors - International Organization for Migration (Jul 01, 2025)
- Bolt Plans 25,000 Self-Driving Lucids for Europe, But Investors Should Watch For These 5 Signals Because That Fleet Is Larger Than Every Car Lucid Delivered in 2025 - Torque News (Sep 17, 2026)
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About Bolt: questions and answers
What does Bolt do?
As a measure of its growth, in August, when the company announced that previous round, it had 75 million customers. Bolt now has more than 100 million customers in 45 countries and 400+ cities using its services. Bolt was founded eight years ago in Tallinn, Estonia (originally as Taxify), with a mission to bring ride hailing to emerging markets and countries where others like Uber had yet to gain
Where is Bolt headquartered?
Bolt is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia.
How many employees does Bolt have?
Bolt has about 290 employees.
Has Bolt raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 5 funding events for Bolt. The most recent, Funding Round of $236.4M, was in May 2024.
What is the latest news on Bolt?
On Sep 07, 2026, Insurtech bolt has launched an AI-powered insurance distribution platform to enhance workflows and customer engagement for distribution partners.
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy