Updater Acquires Dolly to Add On-Demand Local Moving and Delivery

Via Acquires Downtowner

December 15, 2025

Transportation

Via has acquired Downtowner, a provider of software-powered transit solutions for destination cities, to expand its public transit technology platform. The acquisition brings Downtowner’s on-demand, flexible routing product and proprietary data into Via’s platform to improve seasonal demand management, operations in complex terrain and development of Via’s AI for Cities solutions.

Blue Yonder Acquires Doddle

November 13, 2023

Transportation

Blue Yonder has acquired Doddle, a London‑based first‑ and last‑mile technology business that provides returns management, PUDO networks and self‑service kiosks. The deal adds reverse logistics and returns capabilities to Blue Yonder's WMS, OMS and TMS suite, extending its end‑to‑end supply chain offering for retailers, carriers and logistics providers.

Shopify Acquires Deliverr to Expand Fulfillment Capabilities

July 8, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Shopify Inc. completed its acquisition of Deliverr, Inc. for approximately $2.1 billion in a mix of cash and Shopify Class A shares. The deal integrates Deliverr's fulfillment software, talent, data, and network into the Shopify Fulfillment Network to expand multichannel, fast fulfillment for merchants across major marketplaces and sales channels.

Upside Growth Partners Acquires BOLT System

May 31, 2022

Trucking & Fleet

Nashville-based private investment firm Upside Growth Partners has acquired BOLT System, a Nashville-based cloud‑based SaaS transportation management system serving the trucking and logistics industry. Oaklyn Consulting advised BOLT's founders on strategic alternatives and initiated the transaction to provide founder liquidity and succession.

GR0 Acquires DLVRD to Add Amazon & Retail Media Capabilities

August 13, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Los Angeles-based digital marketing agency GR0 has acquired Amazon & marketplace agency DLVRD to expand its omnichannel and retail media capabilities. DLVRD's founders joined GR0, enabling the combined firm to offer full-funnel Amazon and marketplace services alongside GR0's SEO, paid media, creative, and content offerings.

PLS Logistics Services Acquires D&L Transport

September 20, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

PLS Logistics Services, a technology-driven third-party logistics provider based in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, has acquired D&L Transport, a freight brokerage headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. D&L will operate as an independent subsidiary with Brian DeFrain remaining president, and PLS expects the transaction to increase its annual revenue run rate to $950 million (with a projected ~$1.2 billion in 2022).