Bloq.it

Founded in 2019, Bloq.it is a Lisbon-based company specializing in end-to-end smart locker solutions for the logistics and e-commerce sectors. The company was established by Miha Jagodic (CEO), Ricardo Carvalho (CTO), and João Lopes (COO & CRO). The initial concept, conceived by Jagodic, was for secure storage lockers on beaches, but it quickly pivoted to address the growing demand for out-of-home (OOH) parcel delivery, a move accelerated by the surge in e-commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bloq.it provides an integrated ecosystem that includes hardware, a proprietary software platform called Bloq.it OS, and operational services like deployment and maintenance. The firm's key differentiator is its hardware-agnostic and courier-agnostic software, a cloud-native platform that allows clients to manage and integrate locker networks from various manufacturers and delivery partners. This software provides advanced data collection, remote management, real-time diagnostics, and customization capabilities. In addition to its flagship NEXT autonomous lockers, the company launched 'drop' in late 2025, a compact, standalone unit designed specifically for the reverse logistics market to streamline parcel returns.

The company's business model involves selling hardware and providing its operating system and maintenance through service agreements and subscription models. Its clients are primarily major logistics companies, couriers, and e-commerce platforms, including prominent industry players like DHL, GLS, InPost, and Vinted. The partnership with Vinted Go, for instance, saw the deployment of lockers in France within two months of signing the contract, highlighting Bloq.it's rapid go-to-market speed.

Bloq.it has demonstrated significant growth, being recognized as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the EMEA region by Deloitte. The firm has raised a total of approximately €28-33 million, including a substantial Series B round in May 2025 to fund expansion into new European markets, accelerate workforce growth, and pursue strategic acquisitions. With a presence in over 10 markets and offices in Portugal, France, and Croatia, the company processes over 100 million parcels annually and has maintained positive cash flow since 2021.

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