Packfleet

Packfleet is a fully electric UK-based parcel courier, primarily operating in London and within the M25.[1] Packfleet was founded in 2021 by three former Monzo employees and has raised £9m of investment from Tom Blomfield, General Catalyst, Entree Capital and Creandum, among others.[2][3]

Packfleet Ltd
Packfleet
TypePrivate
IndustryCourier
Founded2021 (2021)
FoundersTristan Thomas, Hugo Cornejo, Josh Garnham
Headquarters,
UK
Area served
London, M25
Websitewww.packfleet.com

Packfleet looks to compete with traditional parcel couriers like DPD and Evri by offering an all-electric delivery service built on a new technology platform.[4][5][6][7] They also directly employ their drivers rather than relying on the gig economy.[8] Packfleet now operates over 50 electric vans for deliveries and works with over 130 retailers.[9][10] They plan to expand outside London in 2023 according to the CEO.[1][11]

References

  1. Prevett, Hannah. "Packfleet receives a gift amid Royal Mail strike disruption". ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  2. "Exclusive: Another startup from ex-Monzonauts launches, backed by Tom Blomfield". Sifted. 2021-07-08. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
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  4. Curry, Rhiannon (2022-10-20). "Delivery firm with all-electric fleet plans to double drivers for Christmas". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  5. "Packfleet raises £8m for 'Deliveroo for packages' platform". UKTN | UK Tech News. 2022-04-06. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  6. "Ready for a courier service that customers can love? Meet Packfleet". Maddyness UK. 2022-10-12. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  7. Millett, Carol (2023-02-14). "All-electric courier Packfleet recruits Fern Wake as chief operating officer". Motor Transport. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  8. Clawson, Trevor. "Van Life: Why A Former Monzo Executive Has Launched A Tech-Enabled Courier Company Aimed First At Small Businesses". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  9. Iddenden, George (2023-01-18). "Stand and deliver: How Packfleet is righting the wrongs of the delivery sector". Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe - Charged. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  10. Leigh, Dana (2022-11-29). "Meet Tristan Thomas, CEO and Co-Founder at Delivery Start-Up: Packfleet". TechRound. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  11. "A forward thinking parcel delivery company | GreenFleet". greenfleet.net. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
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