GoBolt’s Path to Revolutionizing Sustainable Logistics

GoBolt is a Canadian logistics company, based in Toronto, that stores, packs and ships orders for ecommerce brands and runs its own last-mile delivery network, which it says puts electric vehicles first. Mark Ang and Heindrik Bernabe founded it in 2017 as Second Closet, a consumer storage service, and it has operated as GoBolt since 2022, in Canada and the United States. Below is a short profile of the company, drawn from GoBolt's own site and news coverage, followed by our 2023 interview with Mark Ang, its co-founder and CEO.

What is GoBolt?

GoBolt is a third-party logistics (3PL) company. Brands send it their inventory, and it receives the stock into its warehouses, then picks, packs and ships each order; our guide to what a 3PL is explains the model. GoBolt's FAQ lists its services as fulfillment, last-mile delivery and returns processing.

The delivery side is what sets the model apart. Many 3PLs hand packed orders to a parcel carrier, while GoBolt also carries orders to the shopper's door itself in the areas it covers, the step known as last-mile delivery, with separate delivery zones for parcels and for big and bulky items. Its service areas page lists coverage in six Canadian provinces (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec) and six US states (California, Florida, Nevada, New Jersey, New York and Texas). In August 2025, GoBolt said it supported over 400 ecommerce brands.

GoBolt is headquartered in Toronto, and the legal name on its website is Bolt Technologies Incorporated. For its warehouse locations, warehouse space, the product types it handles and the order volumes it takes on, see GoBolt's Fulfill.com profile.

Who founded GoBolt?

Mark Ang and Heindrik Bernabe founded GoBolt, and both still run it: GoBolt's company page lists Ang as CEO and co-founder and Bernabe as CTO and co-founder. The two started the business at the University of Toronto, and Ang tells the story of those early years in the interview below.

GoBolt's history, from Second Closet to GoBolt

GoBolt has changed its name twice as its business moved from storing consumers' belongings to running fulfillment and delivery for brands. These milestones come from news coverage and GoBolt's own announcements.

• 2017: Launches as Second Closet, a consumer storage service (BetaKit)
• 2021: Renames itself Bolt Logistics as it shifts from serving consumers to serving businesses (BetaKit)
• May 2022: Becomes GoBolt as it officially expands into the United States (BetaKit)
• May 2022: Buys BoxKnight, a Montréal same-day delivery company, and folds it into its parcel division (BetaKit)
• Dec 2022: Raises $75 million CAD in a Series C round led by Yaletown Ventures, for $222.5 million CAD raised in total (BetaKit)
• Nov 2023: Fulfill.com publishes the interview with Mark Ang below
• Jun 2025: Named Overall Logistics Solution Provider of the Year by SupplyTech Breakthrough (GoBolt)
• Aug 2025: Joins the Shopify Fulfillment Network (GoBolt)
• Oct 2025: Ranks No. 13 on the Enterprise Industry Leaders list of Deloitte's 2025 Technology Fast 50, its fifth year in a row on the Fast 50, and reports 250% growth from 2020 to 2024 (GoBolt)
• Jun 2026: Named Last Mile Company of the Year by SupplyTech Breakthrough (GoBolt)

How GoBolt approaches sustainability

Sustainability has been central to GoBolt's pitch since it moved from consumer storage to serving businesses. GoBolt says it prioritizes electric vehicles for its deliveries and, when a delivery cannot go by EV, offsets the emissions by supporting nature restoration projects, such as tree planting, through a partnership with veritree. Its FAQ says the share of its deliveries made by EV typically ranges from 40 to 60 percent, and its sustainability page reports more than 1 million EV deliveries in 2024.

For a brand, the number that matters is the EV share on its own orders, which depends on where its customers live. Delivery emissions count toward a brand's Scope 3 emissions, so before you report them, ask GoBolt, or any 3PL with an EV claim, for the EV share and the offset method on your own delivery zones.

Got a delivery from GoBolt?

GoBolt delivers orders for the online stores it works with, so a parcel or a large item that arrives with GoBolt most likely comes from a store you ordered from. GoBolt's Track Your Shipment page follows a delivery, and GoBolt says its tracking shows the driver's live position and an updated arrival time. For a refund, a return or a change to the order, contact the store you bought from first, since the order is with the store. If a text or email about a GoBolt delivery asks you to pay or to share personal details, check it against the store's order confirmation before you act on it.

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Our 2023 interview with GoBolt CEO Mark Ang

This interview was published on November 29, 2023. The summary of Mark Ang's answers below is unchanged, so details such as city counts and hiring plans are as of 2023; the history above covers what GoBolt has announced since.

Today, we're delving into the fascinating journey of GoBolt, a trailblazing company in the logistics industry. In an exclusive interview with Fulfill.com, Mark Ang, GoBolt's co-founder and CEO, shares his insights and experiences. From humble university startup beginnings to building sustainable supply chain solutions, this is GoBolt’s story.

The Genesis of GoBolt

The idea for GoBolt germinated at the University of Toronto, where Mark Ang and Heindrik Bernabe transformed a simple valet consumer storage service into something much bigger. Faced with a critical partner backing out during their finals, the duo took matters into their own hands. This challenge sparked a passion for providing exceptional service under any circumstances.

Transitioning from consumer storage to a B2B model, GoBolt placed sustainability at its core. This shift was pivotal, propelling the company toward a larger goal - establishing the world's largest sustainable supply chain network.

The Evolution and Launch

Initially, GoBolt catered to a diverse range of clients, including small businesses and renowned brands, for their storage and logistics needs. Gradually, they shifted focus to exclusively cater to businesses, developing tailored fulfillment and last-mile delivery solutions.

Mark Ang emphasizes the importance of being selective with partnerships, ensuring a mutual fit for long-term success. GoBolt's growth was organic, transitioning from heavy reliance on paid ads to a word-of-mouth reputation bolstered by their visible presence in communities.

Current State and Future Outlook

GoBolt now boasts a presence in over 10 major North American cities with an extensive warehouse space and a growing fleet of electric vehicles. Future plans include expanding their last-mile delivery services and warehouse footprint, focusing on larger merchants and enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of their operations.

Lessons and Growth

The journey hasn’t been without its challenges. GoBolt had to continuously adapt its team structure to suit evolving needs. Mark underscores the importance of differentiating team members based on their roles in fostering change, building processes, and executing them.

He also highlights the non-linear complexity of logistics management as GoBolt expanded, stressing the necessity of keeping pace with this growth and maintaining a positive, solution-focused mindset.

Tools and Influences

GoBolt relies heavily on in-house technology for its operations, alongside tools like Superhuman for email efficiency and Salesforce for customer relationship management. Mark Ang recommends "The 48 Laws of Power" by Robert Greene and the "All-In" podcast for insights into business and economics.

Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Mark Ang advises new entrepreneurs to embrace the ebbs and flows of time management and business evolution. He emphasizes the importance of team alignment with company goals and the need for adaptability in the face of inevitable business transformations.

Hiring and More Information

While GoBolt is currently well-staffed, they anticipate expanding their business development and marketing teams in the near future. Interested candidates can keep an eye on GoBolt’s careers page for opportunities.

To learn more about GoBolt and their innovative approach to logistics, visit their website at www.gobolt.com and connect with them on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/go-bolt.