Moving App Updater Nabs $215 Million in Vista Equity Backing
Our mission
Create freedom of time, freedom of choice, and freedom from worry
Our story
Dolly was created to re-imagine the big and bulky moving and delivery experience by putting the customer in control. We optimize for convenience and safety at an affordable price.With nationwide operations in 45 cities, and millions of moves and of deliveries completed, we are the leading on-demand delivery service trusted by retailers like Best Buy, Williams-Sonoma, The Container Store, Crate & Barrel, and Extra Space Storage.
In 2024, Dolly joined the Taskrabbit family, fueled by our joint passion for creating helpful, easy-to-use services that bring customers back time and time again. Founded in 2008, Taskrabbit is a digital platform that connects people seeking help with household tasks—such as furniture assembly, TV mounting, help moving, and home improvements—to skilled, reliable Taskers in their communities. Together, Dolly and Taskrabbit aim to transform the moving and delivery experience for customers.
Press releases
Updater Secures $215 Million Investment from Vista Credit Partners | May 2022
Updater Acquires Dolly to Provide Users with On-Demand Local Moving and Delivery Service | July 2021
Dolly Raises $7.5 Million to Grow Same Day Retail Delivery Service | April 2019
Dolly Expands On-Demand Moving and Delivery Service into Four New Markets | September 2018
Dolly, the Leading Moving and Delivery App, Hauls in $8 Million, Launches in Seattle Metropolitan Area | October 2015
Latest news
2022 Delivery and Retail Trends
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Dolly initiates ‘no contact’ delivery
The Container Store consolidating with Dolly
Customer expectations forcing businesses to deliver faster or die
CSA Exclusive: The Container Store rolls out improved delivery experience
Amazon One-Day Shipping Lifts Startups Serving Walmart, Best Buy
On-Demand Delivery Startup Dolly Raises $7.5M to Expand Across the U.S.
Peer-to-peer on-demand moving startup Dolly raises $7.5M to expand across the U.S.
On-Demand Delivery and Moving App Dolly Hits $1M in Revenue and Expands into SF and DC
Use Dolly to Send Your Old Stuff to a Donation Center
Dolly is listed in the 2021 a16z Marketplace 100 list, a ranking of the largest consumer-facing marketplace startups and private companies.
Fast facts
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3 mins
A Dolly is created every 3 minutes
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15k+
Helpers ready to lend a hand
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3.2M+
Items delivered
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4.8
Average rating on Facebook
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Now in 45 cities & more coming soon.
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We've moved everything from ping pong tables to 600 lbs of hay!