Glovo

Company

Investment-firm

Last deal

$527.73M
Local Amount - EUR 450M

Amount

Series F

Stage

31.03.2021

Date

3

all rounds

$1.13B

Total amount

Financing round

General

About Company
Gloovo is a Barcelona-based start-up that provides on-demand hyperlocal delivery services.

Industry

Sector :

Subsector :

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Also Known As

Glovoapp23, S.L.

founded date

01.03.2015

Number of employees

Company Type

For Profit

Last funding type

Series F

IPO status

Private

Description

Glovo's mobile application allows users to order and receive food, groceries, medicines, flowers, gift items, and personal pickup and dropoff requests from stores, restaurants, and supermarkets. The platform's geolocation feature optimizes speed and distance, allowing customers to track their deliveries in real-time and locate the nearest courier. Glovo operates in 25 countries across Europe, Central Asia, and Africa, and offers on-demand services from local businesses. The company is looking for top performers to join their team and make a real impact on millions of lives while having fun. Check out their open opportunities at https://jobs.glovoapp.com/en/.
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Employee Profiles
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Caroline Mutuku

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