Bolt Africa

Ride-hailing and delivery across Africa

Africa's largest ride-hailing and logistics platform. Operating in multiple African cities, Bolt Africa provides on-demand rides, courier services, and food delivery. Part of the global Bolt (formerly Taxify) network.

Facts about Bolt Africa

Company type: Mobility Logistics
Funding stage: Series C+
Founded: 2013
Founders: Markus Villig (Estonian-founded, African expansion)
Headquarters: Tallinn, Estonia (global HQ) / Lagos, Nigeria (Africa ops)
Markets: 🇳🇬NigeriaPan-African
Total disclosed funding: $628M+ (global)
Valuation: $8.4B (global, 2023)

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