| Founded | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Closed | 2020 |
| Country | Peru |
| Sector | Logistics |
| Total raised | ~$3M |
| Collapse type | Silent Shutdown |
| Founder | Diego Bustamante |
Urbaner
"Peruvian urban delivery startup that pioneered same-day courier services in Lima — outcompeted and shut down as Rappi and Glovo entered Peru with hundreds of millions in global capital."
Quiet closure with no public announcement
Key Events Timeline
Urbaner was founded in 2014 in Lima by Diego Bustamante as an on-demand urban delivery platform for packages, documents, and products — targeting businesses and consumers who needed same-day courier services that traditional logistics companies could not provide.
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