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South Africa
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South Africa
09.04.2025
4 min

Smollan Invests in Loop to Drive Innovation in Last-Mile Delivery

We are excited to announce Smollan’s strategic investment in Loop, a South African-based, cutting-edge delivery management platform that is transforming last-mile logistics. This partnership represents a significant step forward in advancing smarter, more efficient delivery solutions to meet the rapidly evolving needs of businesses and consumers across diverse markets.

With Smollan’s extensive expertise in retail execution and route-to-market strategies, we see significant potential in Loop’s innovative logistics technology to optimise delivery operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive scalable growth.


A Powerful Partnership for the Future of Delivery

Loop’s CEO, Kimberley Taylor, expressed enthusiasm about this collaboration:

We are excited to welcome Smollan as a strategic partner. With the combined support of Smollan and our long-standing investors at Lightstone, we are ready to take Loop to new heights — delivering even more groundbreaking solutions for the delivery industry.”

This partnership aligns perfectly with Smollan’s strategic focus on supporting forward-thinking businesses and accelerating digital transformation in the logistics and delivery sectors.

Jeanette Hern, Smollan’s Chief Corporate Development Officer, highlighted the shared vision:

Loop’s innovative platform and commitment to revolutionising last-mile delivery align with our focus on driving operational efficiency and superior customer experiences. We see tremendous growth potential in Loop and are excited to help


Accelerating Innovation in Logistics and Delivery

Lightstone, an early investor in Loop, noted the impact of the platform’s innovation over the past several years. Pieter Wessels, CEO of Lightstone’s parent company Coaxle, commented:

This partnership with Smollan opens new opportunities for Loop to expand its core offerings and continue differentiating its services in a rapidly changing logistics landscape.”

As online shopping and consumer expectations continue to rise, Smollan’s investment in Loop underscores our commitment to empowering businesses with the digital tools and operational excellence needed to compete and win in the future of retail and logistics.

Together, Smollan and Loop are poised to push the boundaries of delivery innovation, operational efficiency, and customer-centric logistics solutions globally

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