Bolt is the first European super-app, with the mission to make urban mobility more affordable, safe and sustainable. They help people save time and money, reduce stress and improve cities. Bolt also empowers millions of entrepreneurs — drivers, couriers, restaurant and store owners — all earning with Bolt and building their businesses.

Bolt’s story began in 2013 when Markus Villig – a 19-year old high-school student – realised how desperate the taxi industry was for an overhaul. Poor customer experience, long wait times, and high prices were common at the time.

To fix this broken industry, Markus borrowed €5,000 from his parents and built the first version of their ride-hailing software. He launched the service with 50 drivers that he’d personally recruited on the streets of Tallinn.

Later, Markus’ brother Martin and technical co-founder Oliver Leisalu joined the team to build and scale what has become the fastest-growing technology business in European history.