Barcelona born tech startup and delivery app Glovo turns ten today as quick commerce remains at heart of its vision

Glovo celebrates its tenth anniversary today.

Founded in Barcelona in 2015, it has now surpassed one billion orders. Now part of the Delivery Hero group, Glovo lays claim to millions of users and a presence in 23 markets and 1,800 cities across Europe, Africa, and Central Asia, and more than 3,000 employees worldwide.

"Over the past decade, we’ve transformed what once seemed like a dream - customers having everything at their fingertips, delivered in minutes - into not only a reality but a daily habit and a basic need for millions of people. With more than one billion orders processed through our platform, we are just at the beginning of unlocking its full potential to redefine convenience and everyday living for the next decade," says Oscar Pierre, CEO and Co-founder at Glovo.

He adds: “Q-commerce remains at the heart of our vision to transform how people access anything in their cities, and we keep working on faster, easier, and more personalised experiences for our customers. By digitising groceries and scaling and diversifying our retail offering, we’re building the largest online marketplaces in urban areas."

“Glovo has been a key partner in our growth since day one. They were the first to believe in our project when everything was just starting, and today, ten years later, we’re still building together. Thanks to their continued commitment and an agile, efficient operation, we’ve been able to take VICIO to the next level, now reaching over 12 cities with more than 30 locations,” says Oriol de Pablo, Co-founder and CEO at VICIO, a Spain and Portugal-based hamburger chain that started as a virtual kitchen, moving to bricks and mortar locations after building an online brand.

“This partnership has been essential in making our concept shine in many corners of the country. Congratulations to the entire Glovo team on these ten years of innovation, dedication, and success.”

"Reflecting on our first decade, we have intentionally built a tech ecosystem that not only powers local economies – fostering the growth of small businesses, providing flexible earning opportunities for riders, and connecting millions to essential services, but also embodies a fundamental belief: modern companies must be both financially sustainable and generate a positive impact on society,” says Sacha Michaud, Glovo’s Co-founder and VP of Global Affairs.

“Our belief is that our business success will be driven by creating real value for communities, driving long-term impact, and building more inclusive and sustainable urban living.”

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Quick commerce will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards, which are now open for entries, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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