Markus Villig

Angel Investor Harju County, Estonia ·Founded 2013

Overview

Markus Villig is an Estonian entrepreneur and CEO of Bolt, a global mobility company offering ride-hailing, micromobility rentals, and food delivery services. Under his leadership, Bolt has expanded to over 50 countries and 600 cities, serving more than 200 million customers. The company has raised over €1 billion in funding from investors like Sequoia, D1, and G Squared, achieving a valuation of $8.4 billion in January 2022. In addition to his role at Bolt, Markus Villig has invested in early-stage technology companies, focusing on sectors such as software, transportation, and science. His investments primarily target Northern Europe, including Estonia and Finland. He has been recognized for his entrepreneurial efforts, being featured in Forbes 30 under 30 in the Baltics in 2016, receiving the presidential award for the Best Young Entrepreneur in Estonia, and being honored as EY's Estonian Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018. Markus Villig's investment philosophy centers on supporting innovative startups that address real-world problems and have the potential for significant impact. He emphasizes the importance of scalability and sustainability in business models, aiming to foster companies that can grow rapidly while maintaining a positive societal impact. His strategic focus includes sectors that align with Bolt's mission, such as transportation and technology, and he seeks opportunities that complement and enhance Bolt's existing services and market presence.

Investment Focus

  • Innovative business models
  • Scalability
  • Sustainability
  • Alignment with Bolt's mission

Portfolio Companies

BoltViggoBolt FoodBolt DriveBolt Market

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Frequently asked questions about Markus Villig

What sectors does Markus Villig invest in?

Markus Villig invests in Technology, Transportation and Science, and is based in Harju County, Estonia. Markus Villig is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Markus Villig invest at?

Markus Villig backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.

Which regions does Markus Villig invest in?

Markus Villig invests across Turkey, Montenegro, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and Croatia.

What companies has Markus Villig invested in?

Markus Villig's portfolio includes Bolt, Viggo, Bolt Food, Bolt Drive and Bolt Market.

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