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bobbie is a digital construction materials supplier based in Germany that facilitates the nationwide and international delivery of building supplies ranging from small individual quantities to full commercial truckloads. Operating as a fully digital platform, the company offers Procurement as a Service to systematically streamline the purchasing process for both its customers and its extensive network of suppliers. The organization develops proprietary software designed to digitalize internal operations, optimize complex customer workflows, and seamlessly integrate supply chains. This technology modernizes traditional distribution channels across the broader construction sector. Rather than maximizing traditional retail markups, the business utilizes a transparent pricing model based on fixed margins to align its financial interests directly with its users. Its digital procurement services cater to a diverse client base within the building industry, encompassing private consumers, independent tradespeople, and large commercial construction firms.
bobbie has raised $74.5M across 5 funding rounds.
bobbie has raised $74.5M in total across 5 funding rounds.
# Bobbie: Multiple Companies, One Name
The search results reveal that "Bobbie" is not a single technology company but rather three distinct businesses operating under the same name across different industries. To provide accurate analysis, I need to clarify which Bobbie you're asking about, as they represent fundamentally different sectors and business models.
Bobbie (Influencer Marketing) — A full-service influencer and creator marketing agency[1] founded as a division of HUNTER (a Stagwell agency, NASDAQ: STGW). It combines human expertise with AI-powered tools to match brands with creators, positioning itself as a bridge between authentic creator relationships and measurable business outcomes.
Bobbie (Infant Formula) — A direct-to-consumer infant nutrition company[3] founded in 2018 and based in Heath, Ohio. It specializes in organic infant formula made with grass-fed milk and has raised $137.9M in funding through Series C stage.[3] The company has evolved from a digital-native DTC brand into a mass-market retailer, now available in Walmart, Costco, and Whole Foods.[4]
Bobbie (Building Materials) — A German digital marketplace[2] founded in 2017 and headquartered in Munich. It serves as an interface between building material manufacturers and customers, offering transparent pricing and product information without manufacturer bonuses or advertising surcharges.
Influencer Marketing Bobbie was born from research showing that nearly half of Gen Z consumers and one in four Millennials view influencers as friends.[1] Donetta Allen, Chief Influencer Officer at HUNTER, leads the initiative as President, bringing decades of industry experience in influencer marketing and social media.
Infant Formula Bobbie emerged in 2018 with a mission to disrupt the baby formula market through direct-to-consumer sales. The company achieved significant traction by building what Bloomberg described as a "cultlike following among online parents."[4] A pivotal moment came in 2023 when Bobbie acquired pediatric nutrition company Nature's One, enabling it to open its own manufacturing facility in 2024—a critical step toward serving mass retailers.[4]
Building Materials Bobbie was developed in response to inefficiencies in the building materials procurement process. The team of over 20 people identified that material sourcing was unnecessarily complicated despite available digital technologies.[2]
Each Bobbie addresses distinct market inefficiencies through digitization:
The influencer marketing version capitalizes on the shift toward creator-driven commerce and the blurring line between entertainment and advertising—a trend accelerating as traditional advertising loses effectiveness with younger audiences.
The infant formula company rides the broader wave of DTC disruption in CPG categories, combined with growing consumer demand for organic, transparent, and ethically sourced baby products. Its 2025 retail expansion reflects the maturation of DTC brands seeking omnichannel distribution.
The building materials marketplace taps into the digitization of traditionally offline B2B procurement, similar to broader trends in construction tech and supply chain transparency.
If your question concerns the infant formula Bobbie, this is the most clearly "technology-enabled" of the three—a venture-backed startup using digital channels and supply chain innovation to disrupt a category historically dominated by large multinational corporations. Its 2025 trajectory into mass retail represents a critical inflection point: success here validates the DTC-to-retail playbook, while execution challenges (particularly around in-stock availability in formula, a category prone to shortages) could significantly impact growth.
The influencer marketing and building materials versions are technology-adjacent but operate in service industries where technology enables rather than defines the core value proposition.
To provide more targeted analysis, could you clarify which Bobbie you're interested in exploring?
bobbie has raised $74.5M in total across 5 funding rounds.
bobbie's investors include Park West Asset Management, TJ Nahigian, Footwork, Frederique Dame, SignalFire, VMG Partners, George Ruan, AirAngels, NextView Ventures, Ally Tam, Greg McAdoo, Lakehouse Ventures.
bobbie has raised $74.5M across 5 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $50.0M Series B in March 2022.
