Bolt, a startup that specializes in one-click payments, has finally resolved its long-standing dispute with one of its investors, Activant Capital. The company announced that it has purchased Activant’s stake, which means that the investor will no longer have any involvement with Bolt.
The lawsuit between the two parties had been ongoing for some time, and it stemmed from a disagreement about a personal loan made by Bolt’s founder, Ryan Breslow, to the company. According to the lawsuit, Breslow had borrowed $30 million from Bolt and then removed board members who were urging him to repay the loan.
Despite the settlement, Bolt is still facing other challenges. The company is trying to force its existing shareholders to buy more shares at a higher valuation, which is based on a controversial agreement with an SPV-based investor and $250 million worth of “marketing credits”. investors are not happy about this plan, and some are even trying to stop it.
In summary, Bolt has settled its lawsuit with Activant Capital, but it is still dealing with other issues, including the controversy surrounding its attempt to increase the value of its shares.
