Lodestone Capital Leads $7 Million Investment in Blulabs
In a press release, Lodestone Capital announced it has led a $7 million investment in Blulabs, valuing the company at $160 million pre-money. The funding will support the expansion of Blulabs' global supply chain platform, technology infrastructure, and customer service capabilities.
Blulabs, which operates across 10 countries and 4 continents, provides sourcing, manufacturing, freight coordination, and inventory planning services to airlines, hospitality groups, distributors, and retailers. The company has maintained a growth rate of about 40% annually since 2020 and is projected to reach $250 million in revenue.
A portion of the investment will accelerate the development of Blulabs' proprietary AI-enabled supply chain intelligence platform. The system is designed to enhance visibility across production schedules, freight routing, and inventory planning, helping customers anticipate disruptions and optimize decisions in real time.
The partnership marks an important step in Blulabs' transition from a family-led enterprise to an institutionally supported platform. Lodestone will assist with scaling governance, technology capabilities, and capital infrastructure while maintaining the company's operational model and customer-focused approach.
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