Mark Anderson
London, the heartbeat of the United Kingdom, is a city renowned for its diversity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. Over the past few years, it has been a burgeoning hub for startups, especially in the ever-expanding field of delivery services. A surge of creative solutions has emerged to cater to the evolving needs of consumers and businesses alike, driven by technological developments and the push for sustainable and practical delivery options. 2020 saw an influx of startups disrupting the delivery industry space with their unique offerings, contributing to the revolution of the industry. This post will introduce a selection of London-based delivery service startups established in 2020 or later.
Delivering London
Based in London, Delivering London is transforming the delivery industry in the UK with an open, hyper-local out-of-home parcel delivery network. The innovative startup aspires to manage the impact of eCommerce growth and augment customer choice through their local ‘Out of Home’ network. You can follow their journey on their LinkedIn page.
HIVED
Co-founded by Mathias Krieger and Murvah Iqbal, HIVED offers unique technology centred on parcel delivery systems. Their mission is to modernize the logistics and supply chain management industry. More about HIVED can be found on their LinkedIn page.
AlwaysIn
Founded by Robin Proctor, Tim Caswell, and Wendy Morris-Lea, AlwaysIn is an eCommerce delivery revolutionizer. This startup provides an eco-friendly delivery service that allows customers to select a one-hour delivery slot at their convenience. The deliveries are done on Zero emission cargo bikes to ensure sustainability. Check out AlwaysIn on their LinkedIn and Instagram pages.
Oja
Founded by Mariam Jimoh, Oja is revolutionizing the way consumers access ethnic and specialist products by providing a platform for their online purchase and quick delivery. Get to know Oja better through their LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
Bun-dles
Bun-dles, founded by Jennifer Howson in 2021, is a food delivery service company that offers delightful handmade bao and dumplings. Discover more about Bun-dles on their Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
GoGetNow.xyz
Spearheaded by Ludre Stevens, GoGetNow.xyz is an on-demand delivery platform for quick and local shopping. Stay updated with GoGetNow.xyz on their LinkedIn and Facebook pages.
Easy As Tap
Yizhou Yuan founded Easy As Tap – an online food and grocery delivery service concentrating on Asian cuisine and recipe. More about Easy As Tap can be gleaned from their LinkedIn and Facebook pages.
Antò Hurry Up! Ltd
Antò Hurry Up! Ltd, a premium quality delivery and logistics service, was born from the drive of founders Cristiano Arpino and Emanuel Cristadoro. They provide delivery services packaged with style. For more information, visit their LinkedIn page.
The diverse expertise and innovative offerings of these startups testify to the thriving entrepreneurial environment in London, empowering a shift in the delivery service industry with a blend of technology, sustainability, and customer-centric approaches. The vigour and ambition of these startups promise an exciting future for the industry.
