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UniUni just took a giant leap into the future of delivery. The Richmond-based logistics startup has teamed up with Global Robotics Services to automate its parcel sortation. That means faster packages, fewer errors, and more happy customers.

GRS’s 3D and T-Sort systems use AI, sensors, and slick algorithms to hit 99.99% accuracy—and they integrate right into UniUni’s warehouse tech. CEO Peter Lu calls it a game-changer for last-mile logistics. With big scalability and minimal manual work, UniUni is now better equipped to crush volume spikes across North America.

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Richmond-based UniUni has acquired Toronto’s Shippie, uniting two Canadian logistics innovators to bolster same- and next-day delivery services across North America. The move combines UniUni’s delivery infrastructure with Shippie’s regional agility, enhancing service for e-commerce brands. Shippie CEO Jax Zheng will become Director of Strategic Partnerships at UniUni.

The acquisition follows UniUni’s appearance on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50, where it ranked fourth with 12,854% growth from 2020–2023, and a $30M Series C2 raise led by Bessemer Venture Partners. UniUni’s CEO Peter Lu said the deal strengthens its long-term logistics innovation strategy.

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Canada’s e-commerce market, projected to surpass US$100 billion by 2029, faces significant disruption as Canada Post strikes during peak shopping season. With over 27 million Canadians shopping online, private couriers like UPS, Purolator, and startups such as UniUni and Stallion Express are absorbing demand.

“The strike has disrupted the entire e-commerce ecosystem,” notes Stallion Express analyst Jose Sagun, citing customer dissatisfaction and business reputation risks. Diversifying shipping strategies and leveraging tech-forward logistics are crucial to mitigating such crises. Notably, UniUni’s 12,854% revenue growth secured it fourth place on Deloitte’s Fast 50 list, highlighting innovation amidst challenges.

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Richmond-based last-mile delivery company UniUni has closed a $30 million Series C extension round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with Lanchi Ventures, Joy Capital, Celtic House, and LFX joining. This funding brings UniUni’s total to over $100 million in the past year, as it aims to expand into the U.S. market and integrate AI and robotics into operations.

Known for its crowdsourced delivery model and partnerships with brands like Shein, UniUni has doubled its warehouse capacity and now employs more than 600 staff. The funds will accelerate its growth and technological advancements.

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UniUni, a rapidly expanding Richmond, B.C.-based delivery technology company, has raised US$50 million in a Series C round led by DCM, a global venture capital firm. This round propels UniUni’s total funding to over US$100 million, marking a significant step towards its ambition to become a unicorn by 2025.

The company, founded in 2019, is revolutionizing last-mile delivery through its advanced logistics platform. UniUni plans to use the funds to enhance its tech stack and expand its US presence. With over 6,000 drivers and 50 distribution centers across North America, UniUni is poised to reshape North American e-commerce logistics.

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UniUni, aiming for “unicorn” status by 2025, recently expanded into the US, bolstering its logistics footprint. Led by CEO Peter Lu, this Richmond, BC-based startup, having raised $60 million, uses gig economy efficiencies for last-mile delivery optimization.

David Adderley from Celtic House Venture Partners lauds UniUni’s hundredfold growth, highlighting its complete Canadian coverage. Now, with over 6,000 drivers in Canada and a growing presence in the US, reaching 20% of Americans, UniUni is redefining ecommerce logistics.

Acknowledged as the fourth fastest-growing Canadian company by the Globe and Mail, UniUni’s innovative model is poised to disrupt North American delivery services.

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