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Crowdsourced same-day delivery service using independent couriers for fast package delivery to individuals and businesses.
Dostavista is a Moscow, Russia-based logistics company that operates a crowdsourced same-day delivery platform connecting individuals and businesses with independent couriers via a mobile application. The gig-economy platform facilitates approximately three million orders per month and serves over two million business customers annually across ten international markets. Operating with a workforce of around 400 employees, the company manages a network of over one million registered couriers and generates an estimated $100 million in gross merchandise value. Dostavista, which rebranded its global operations to Borzo in 2021, has secured significant venture capital, including a $35 million Series C round backed by Mubadala, VNV Global, and RDIF. Previous financing includes a $15 million Series B led by Vostok New Ventures, bringing the total historical funding to over $50 million. The logistics enterprise was founded in 2012 by Mike Alexandrovski.
Dostavista has raised $15.0M across 1 funding round.
Dostavista has raised $15.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Dostavista has raised $15.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $15.0M Series B in August 2019.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2019 | $15M Series B | — | Altair Capital Management, Flashpoint VC, Revel Partners, AddVenture, Flashpoint | Announced |
Dostavista has raised $15.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Dostavista's investors include Altair Capital Management, Flashpoint VC, Revel Partners, AddVenture, Flashpoint.
Dostavista is a crowdsourced same-day delivery platform founded in 2012, headquartered in Moscow, Russia, that connects users with a network of gig economy couriers via a mobile app for express deliveries in under 90 minutes.[1][2] It serves consumers and businesses seeking affordable, rapid parcel delivery across 11 countries including Russia, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, the Philippines, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam, solving the gap in non-Prime same-day options for goods beyond food or taxis.[1][2] By 2019, the company employed nearly 400 people, achieved profitability in a cash-intensive market, and was on track for a $100 million gross merchandise value (GMV) run rate, with total funding reaching about $20-54 million across rounds, including a $15 million Series B led by Vostok New Ventures.[1][2][5]
Dostavista was founded in 2012 by Mike Alexandrovski, who initially explored a mobile game concept involving virtual item deliveries before pivoting to real-world courier services.[1] Emerging from Russia, the idea capitalized on the gig economy to enable fast, crowdsourced pickups and deliveries, quickly gaining traction through its app-based model using GPS-equipped couriers and prediction algorithms for efficiency.[1][2][3] Key early milestones include expansion to 11 countries by 2019, profitability ahead of peers, and a $15 million Series B funding round that fueled product enhancements, marketing, and global team growth; leadership later included CEO Dmitry Zubkov and CFO Denis Dubovtsev.[1][2]
Dostavista rides the gig economy and on-demand delivery wave, accelerated by smartphone penetration and urbanization in emerging markets where e-commerce logistics lag behind food/taxi apps.[1] Its 2012 timing preceded the 2019 funding boom, positioning it ahead of cash-guzzling rivals by proving a profitable model in high-growth regions like Southeast Asia and Latin America.[1][2] Market forces like rising online shopping, AI-driven routing, and crowdsourcing (similar to Uber Eats or Rappi) favor its expansion, while it influences the ecosystem by democratizing same-day delivery for non-Amazon players and inspiring regional competitors like Paxel or Gigable.[1][2]
Dostavista's profitability and multi-country presence position it for sustained growth amid e-commerce surges in emerging markets, potentially expanding via AI enhancements, new verticals (e.g., B2B logistics), or partnerships in underserved regions.[1][2] Trends like hyperlocal delivery, regulatory tailwinds for gig platforms, and post-pandemic supply chain shifts will shape its path, evolving its influence from regional disruptor to global logistics enabler—building on its crowdsourced roots to redefine affordable, instant fulfillment.[1]