Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Canadian direct‑to‑consumer brands rely on traditional parcel carriers that enforce early daily cut‑offs, have low first‑attempt delivery rates, and add hidden surcharges, making fast, reliable shipping costly and unpredictable for customers.
Solution
Brunel provides a dedicated last‑mile delivery network for the Greater Toronto Area that extends order cut‑off times to 9 pm, targets a 99 % first‑attempt delivery success rate, and offers all‑inclusive pricing starting at $4.00 per next‑day parcel with no fuel or residential fees. The service integrates directly with Shopify, WooCommerce, ShipStation, BigCommerce and Shippo, allowing merchants to generate labels and rate quotes within their existing workflow. By operating a distributed network optimized for DTC speed rather than bulk parcel volume, Brunel enables brands to treat delivery as part of the product experience, matching Amazon‑level service without the associated cost or complexity.
Target Audience
Mid‑volume Canadian DTC merchants that ship regularly to GTA customers, especially brand‑focused, subscription or high‑repeat businesses that view delivery as a core component of their product experience.
Features
- Extended daily order cut‑off at 9 pm, compared to the industry standard 5–6 pm
- 99 % first‑attempt delivery success versus the typical 75–80 % rate
- Transparent, all‑inclusive pricing from $4.00 per next‑day shipment, no fuel or residential surcharges
- Distributed GTA delivery network designed for high‑frequency, small‑parcel DTC shipments
- Seamless integration via Shopify and WooCommerce apps, with upcoming ShipStation carrier support
- Branded merchant domain and customizable delivery experience aligned with brand identity
- Compatibility with additional e‑commerce tools such as BigCommerce and Shippo