# Bulu Box

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/bulu-box

- Industry: Food
- Headquarters: Lincoln, US
- Website: www.bulubox.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.5M
- Latest round: Series A (May 7, 2014)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Bulu Box is an e-commerce fulfillment company that provides efficient logistics solutions, specializing in kitting, order fulfillment, and inventory management for businesses across various sectors.Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lincoln, US, Bulu Box focuses on providing e-commerce fulfillment services. The company was co-founded by Paul Jarrett and Stephanie Jarrett, who have previously engaged in entrepreneurial ventures. Bulu Box has raised USD 1.5 mn in total funding through 4 deals, with the most recent round occurring on May 8, 2015, led by Flyover Capital and Dundee Venture Capital. The company does not have any known subsidiaries or parent companies.Bulu specializes in comprehensive e-commerce fulfillment services, focusing on kitting, pick and pack solutions, and order fulfillment for businesses of all sizes. Their core offerings include a Hybrid, Hub & Spoke fulfillment model designed to streamline the logistics process across multiple sales channels, allowing for efficient storage, packing, and shipping. Bulu's services cater to a wide array of industries, including subscription box companies, wholesalers, and e-commerce retailers, enabling them to manage inventory and fulfill orders seamlessly from a single source. The company’s technology-enabled solutions feature integrations with over 70 sales platforms like Shopify, Amazon, and Walmart, aiming to enhance order accuracy and fulfillment speed. Bulu serves a diverse client base primarily in the United States, ensuring that their partners benefit from same-day shipping and reduced shipping costs.Bulu generates revenue through a transactional model centered on fulfillment services provided to various clients, including B2B partnerships and direct-to-consumer relationships. Clients engage Bulu for its services on a contractual basis, with options that include no long-term commitments, enhancing client retention based on satisfaction rather than contractual obligations. Revenue is influenced by the volume of orders processed and the specific services utilized, such as customized kitting, inventory management, and shipping logistics. While specific pricing information for individual services is not disclosed, the company emphasizes steep shipping discounts and competitive pricing structures that aim to provide cost savings to clients. The operational framework allows for flexible service offerings tailored to the unique needs of each client, reinforcing Bulu’s commitment to delivering value-driven solutions in the e-commerce fulfillment space.Bulu Box plans to utilize the recent funding of USD 1.5 mn raised in May 2015 to expand its service offerings and enhance its technology platforms. The company is actively designing new products to improve fulfillment processes, with an eye towards launching these enhancements within the next year. Additionally, Bulu aims to expand its market reach, targeting new geographic regions within the United States to increase its customer base. This strategic focus on product innovation and market expansion is expected to drive sustained growth in the coming years.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, May 7, 2014, $2M — Dundee Venture Capital, Midwest Venture Alliance, Mid-America Angels, Two Bridges Capital
- Series A, Sep 6, 2012, $0.5M — Dundee Venture Capital, Nebraska Angels

## Investors

- Dundee Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dundee-venture-capital) — Series A
- Nebraska Angels — Series A
- Midwest Venture Alliance — Series A
- Mid-America Angels — Series A
- Two Bridges Capital — Series A