Bossa Invest

Bossa Invest is a venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2011. The firm specializes in managing investment portfolios and providing asset management services across various sectors, including finance, technology, and real estate. Bossa Invest analyzes market trends to guide its investment decisions, with a particular focus on companies in the software as a service sector. Through its strategic investments, the firm aims to support the growth and development of innovative businesses.

Thiago Gomes Hilário de Oliveira

Partner

Guilherme Pepe

Investment Analyst

Past deals in Food

BlueNalu

Series B in 2023
BlueNalu, Inc. is a cellular aquaculture company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in the production and marketing of cell-based seafood products, cultivating fish tissue from cells to meet the growing global demand for seafood while promoting sustainability. By utilizing innovative techniques, BlueNalu produces healthy, safe, and tasty seafood dishes that are free from plastics, pathogens, toxins, and other contaminants. The company aims to support ocean diversity and sustainability, providing consumers and restaurants with trusted seafood options that align with ethical and environmental standards.

Maza

Venture Round in 2023
Maza specializes in Mediterranean delicacies that offer a complete range of vegetarian products such as falafel, hummus, salads, and sauces.

PickNGo

Seed Round in 2023
PickNGo is a platform simplifying last-mile delivery with logistics solutions for express delivery. Their SaaS fleet management system caters to small establishments and third-party logistics companies. Focused on the food market, they boast 250K+ monthly deliveries and 15K+ registered drivers nationwide.

Serve Robotics

Seed Round in 2022
Serve Robotics is a company focused on developing self-driving robotic carriers tailored for last-mile delivery services, particularly in the food sector. Its flagship product is a zero-emission robot designed to operate in public spaces, enhancing the delivery experience for customers. The company leverages an advanced AI-robotics mobility platform to facilitate efficient delivery operations in urban environments. Additionally, Serve Robotics collaborates with various platforms and merchants, enabling local businesses to expand their reach and connect with more customers through innovative robotic solutions.

Meu Pescado

Angel Round in 2022
Meu Pescado is an agricultural technology company specializing in the development of a platform for managing fish and shrimp farms. The platform facilitates real-time monitoring of aquaculture operations, focusing on both financial and zoo-technical management. By providing comprehensive management solutions, Meu Pescado connects buyers with producers while promoting quality and safety in aquaculture. This approach enables both producers and buyers to save time and reduce costs in the farming process. The company offers various contact methods, including mail, phone, and a physical address, ensuring accessibility for its clients.

Toters

Series B in 2022
Toters is a delivery service that connects customers with local retailers through its marketplace platform. The company offers a user-friendly application that allows customers to order food, groceries, and various products from neighborhood stores, facilitating a seamless shopping experience. Toters also operates dark grocery stores under the brand name Toters Fresh, enhancing its service offerings. The company has established a strong presence in its markets and maintains a leadership position across multiple verticals. Through a network of couriers, Toters ensures efficient delivery from any store within the city, allowing users to track their orders in real-time.

Zero Grocery

Seed Round in 2021
Zero Grocery Inc. is an online grocery retailer based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in a subscription-based delivery service focused on sustainability. Founded in 2019, the company aims to eliminate single-use plastics from the food supply chain by offering groceries in reusable packaging. This approach not only provides convenience for customers but also promotes a zero-waste lifestyle, aligning with growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly practices in grocery shopping.

Twiga Foods

Series C in 2021
Twiga Foods Ltd. is a mobile-based supply platform that caters to retail outlets, kiosks, and market stalls across Africa. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company facilitates a cashless, business-to-business supply chain that connects small and medium-sized vendors with essential agricultural products. Twiga Foods enables vendors to order a variety of supplies, including bananas, pineapples, and tomatoes, through its innovative platform, streamlining the distribution process in urban markets. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also supports local businesses by improving access to quality produce.

Leap Club

Seed Round in 2021
Leap Club is Good Eggs for India. People can order fresh, organic & healthy groceries from local farms over Whatsapp & have their food delivered within 12 hours of harvesting.

CookUnity

Series B in 2021
CookUnity LLC is a personalized meal subscription platform that connects independent chefs with food enthusiasts. Founded in 2015 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company offers a service that allows customers to select from a diverse menu of handcrafted meals, featuring sustainably-sourced ingredients and seasonal produce. The platform is designed for individuals seeking convenient, healthy dining options, with meals prepared by talented chefs who create a rotating selection based on availability. By providing an at-home dining experience, CookUnity caters to busy consumers who appreciate the artistry of gourmet cooking while enjoying the convenience of home delivery.

Halan

Venture Round in 2021
Halan is a ride-hailing application based in Cairo, Egypt, that specializes in providing two and three-wheeler vehicle rides and on-demand logistics services. Founded in November 2017, the platform allows users to request motorbike or tuk-tuk rides and order food or goods for delivery via motorbikes and cargo tricycles. In addition to catering to individual customers, Halan offers smart-tech last-mile delivery solutions to support both large organizations and small businesses in their distribution and supply chain needs. The application enhances convenience and safety for users while providing drivers with opportunities for incremental business. Halan has established partnerships with notable fast-food chains such as McDonald’s, KFC, and Pizza Hut, further solidifying its presence in the logistics and ride-hailing market.

Daily

Venture Round in 2021
Daily is an integrated logistics service that allows to provide a meal from nearby, high-quality restaurants to the customer.

Gobillion

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Gobillion is a social e-commerce platform that facilitates group purchasing, allowing users to save money on groceries and household essentials. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New Delhi and Bangalore, Gobillion enables customers to create shopping rooms where they can collaborate with friends and family to make collective purchases. This "Team Buy" model harnesses the power of group buying, helping users reduce their expenses while fostering a sense of community around shopping. Through its innovative marketplace, Gobillion aims to transform the way consumers approach e-commerce by making it a more social and cost-effective experience.

DOTS

Venture Round in 2021
DOTS Technology Corp, founded in 2013 and located in Natick, Massachusetts, operates a diagnostic platform designed to assist consumers with food allergies. The company is focused on developing a food allergen detection system that allows users to test food on the spot, providing immediate information to enhance decision-making and improve the overall quality of life for individuals affected by food allergies. By advancing point-of-care detection technology, DOTS aims to address the needs of millions of consumers and has applications in both consumer and industrial sectors.

MaxAB

Series A in 2021
MaxAB is a B2B e-commerce platform based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2018, that connects food and grocery retailers with suppliers in underserved areas. The company focuses on re-engineering the informal grocery and food market by utilizing innovative technologies and supply chain solutions tailored to the specific needs of retailers. MaxAB's mobile platform facilitates an e-marketplace and provides logistics services for efficient distribution of goods. By streamlining procurement and grocery delivery processes, MaxAB aims to empower retailers with access to a diverse range of products, premium service, and operational support, ultimately enhancing their ability to manage their businesses effectively.

Kitopi

Series C in 2021
Kitopi is a Kitchen as a Service (KaaS) platform that provides restaurants with the essential infrastructure and software needed to establish delivery-only locations efficiently and cost-effectively. Founded in 2018 by Mohamad Ballout, Saman Darkan, Bader Ataya, and Andy Arenas, the company operates a network of over 60 cloud kitchens across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Kitopi's offerings include kitchen infrastructure, management services, call assistance, delivery management, trained staff, and industry-specific technology, allowing restaurateurs to focus on their culinary creations while minimizing capital expenditure and time. Although Kitopi expanded into the United States in 2019, it exited the market following the onset of the pandemic.

Moonwalk

Pre Seed Round in 2021
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Allset Technologies

Venture Round in 2021
Allset Technologies, Inc., commonly known as Allset, is a mobile application that connects restaurants with local diners, facilitating online ordering and contactless dining solutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Allset allows users to find nearby restaurants, place orders, and pay for their meals, ensuring timely service without the need for waiting. The platform supports commission-free orders for pickup, curbside, and dine-in, enabling diners to enjoy fast, easy, and healthy meals while helping restaurants minimize costs associated with delivery services. Additionally, Allset features a rewards program that offers cashback on orders, enhancing customer loyalty and engagement. Through its focus on hyperlocal connections, Allset aims to streamline dining experiences and foster community support for local eateries.

MilkRun

Series A in 2021
MilkRun, Inc. operates an online platform that connects consumers with farmers and producers, allowing them to purchase groceries directly. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Canby, Oregon, the company offers a variety of products, including bakery items, meat, seafood, and beverages. By providing an online retail channel for small and mid-sized producers, MilkRun facilitates the direct sale, distribution, and fulfillment of locally sourced goods. The platform leverages technology to enhance the efficiency of the pre-industrial distribution model, significantly improving the sales and delivery process for local food systems.

Everli

Series C in 2021
Everli is an online marketplace for grocery shopping that simplifies the process of purchasing groceries and home essentials. The platform allows customers to select items from various local supermarkets and offers a wide selection of 300,000 products across 70 cities in Italy, France, Poland, and the Czech Republic. By providing same-day grocery delivery services, Everli enhances convenience, particularly in small and medium-density areas. Users can order their favorite grocery items online and have them delivered to their homes, eliminating the need for queuing, parking, or carrying heavy bags. The company aims to make grocery shopping more accessible and stress-free for its customers.

NetFoods

Pre Seed Round in 2021
NetFoods is a centralized platform established in 2017 and based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, aimed at simplifying the wholesale purchasing process between restaurants and suppliers in the food industry. The platform assists restaurants by recommending the best local prices, thereby alleviating the challenges of sourcing new suppliers and obtaining product quotes. For suppliers, NetFoods streamlines customer and order management, providing a secure environment for billing and receipts. By integrating the purchasing process and consolidating all purchase information into a single channel, NetFoods enhances efficiency and reduces delivery failures, enabling food businesses to scale their operations more effectively.

Jüsto

Series A in 2021
Jüsto is an online grocery store chain that specializes in delivery-only services. It provides a broad selection of items including fruits, vegetables, meat products, beauty products, and household supplies directly to consumers' doorsteps. The company focuses on offering fresh and healthy food products at competitive prices through its user-friendly platform.

Mercato

Venture Round in 2021
Mercato, Inc. is an online grocery marketplace that facilitates connections between local merchants, artisans, and consumers, allowing customers to order fresh groceries from their preferred specialty food shops. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Mercato serves customers in Brooklyn and Manhattan by providing a platform where they can select items from a single store or combine products from multiple merchants in one order. This service ensures convenient delivery of groceries directly to customers' homes, enhancing the shopping experience while supporting local businesses.

Foodics

Series B in 2021
Foodics is a technology company based in AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing a cloud-based restaurant management system designed for iPads, catering to the needs of restaurants, food trucks, cafes, and fast-food chains across the Middle East. The platform offers comprehensive solutions including point-of-sale transactions, inventory management, employee scheduling, loyalty programs, e-commerce integration, and real-time operational oversight through a user-friendly dashboard. Foodics aims to enhance revenue generation and customer relationships for its clients by providing high-tech, easy-to-use tools that streamline restaurant operations.

Buffalo Market

Seed Round in 2021
Buffalo Market is a technology-enabled food distributor that specializes in supplying fresh, organic, and premium products from local suppliers, including meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, and fruits. By partnering with better-for-you brands, the company enhances the accessibility of these goods to customers, ensuring that they receive quality items quickly and efficiently. Buffalo Market's innovative supply chain strategies significantly reduce the time it takes for food products to move from producers to consumers, allowing for faster and fresher deliveries. The company's commitment to working with fast-moving consumer goods companies focuses on creating a positive impact in the food industry while providing affordable rates for consumers.

Chefs Club

Series C in 2021
ChefsClub is a membership-based platform that offers gastronomic enthusiasts exclusive dining benefits at partner restaurants. Members pay a subscription fee and can choose from a selection of approximately 450 restaurants, enjoying discounts ranging from 30% to 50% on their meals. Upon joining, members receive a personalized metal card to present at participating establishments, allowing them to dine with friends while enjoying the discounts. The business model is designed to be mutually beneficial; restaurant partners can fill empty tables at no cost and without contractual obligations, while gaining increased visibility through ChefsClub's communication channels. This arrangement not only enhances customer flow for restaurants but also ensures that members experience significant savings on dining out. ChefsClub has established partnerships with notable companies to further enhance its offerings and reach within the market.

Pink Farms

Seed Round in 2021
Pink Farms is the first urban vertical farm in Latin America, focusing on producing pesticide-free food in a controlled environment. The company specializes in the cultivation of lettuces and microgreens using a hydroponic growing system, ensuring that customers receive organic and nutritious food alternatives. Committed to sustainability, Pink Farms emphasizes minimizing waste throughout the supply chain while delivering high-quality, safe products directly to urban consumers. By allowing customers to easily access natural leaves, Pink Farms aims to enhance urban living through healthier food options.

Pepper

Seed Round in 2020
Pepper is a digital platform based in New York that streamlines the food supply chain for suppliers and restaurants. It facilitates order placement, real-time communication with suppliers, and invoice tracking, thereby enhancing collaboration between restaurants and their suppliers. The platform enables restaurant operators to manage multiple supplier relationships effectively, resolve order and delivery issues promptly, and gain insights into business performance. Additionally, it allows for the promotion of items or brands to specific customers, simplifying the purchasing process for both restaurants and consumers. By providing these services, Pepper aims to help restaurants and suppliers create more resilient businesses in an ever-evolving food industry.

Startchy

Series A in 2020
Startchy is a company based in Beirut, Lebanon, with an additional office in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in manufacturing natural edible coating solutions aimed at extending the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Founded in 2017, Startchy has developed a novel, organic coating synthesized from starch-based bioplastics. This innovative solution not only doubles the shelf life of fresh produce but also helps preserve color, reduce respiration, and minimize transpiration rates in temperature-controlled environments. By providing a natural, harmless, and flavorless alternative to traditional wax and plastic methods, Startchy enables resellers and exporters of fruits and vegetables to maintain product quality and freshness more effectively.

Anycart

Seed Round in 2020
Anycart is a meal discovery and grocery shopping platform based in Mountain View, California. It allows users to search for meals they want to cook and provides relevant recipes, automatically adding the necessary ingredients to a preferred grocery delivery service cart. The platform features step-by-step video cooking instructions, making meal preparation straightforward and accessible. Additionally, Anycart suggests alternative recipes that can utilize leftover ingredients, enhancing efficiency in meal planning. Originally established in 2019 during the Amazon Alexa Accelerator in Seattle, the company aims to simplify the grocery shopping experience and promote homemade cooking.

Ghost Kitchens

Venture Round in 2020
Ghost Kitchens is a neighborhood restaurant that applies economies of scale to ultimately lower cost. Furthermore, increasing a single company’s visibility within its market by leveraging multiple brand identities. Differentiated target marketing of multiple brands to generate sales for a single brick and mortar location becomes Ghost Kitchens competitive advantage. Third party food delivery apps serve as a means for dual distribution, each acts as its own marketing channel. Ghost Kitchens LLC is a restaurant business model which allows for easy creation and transitioning of brand concepts that cater to specific target demographics and lifestyles. The Ghost Kitchens restaurant model also enhances the cost cutting techniques that are misused in a traditional restaurant business model by utilization of recipes across several menu items as well as menus. A single kitchen of a brick and mortar establishment serves several brand identities and concepts. The portal of which this will be done is through online food delivery services. The Ghost Kitchens model will allow one establishment to reach multiple target markets while allowing concepts to both be created and retired with minimum cost. The competitive advantage in this model is the ability to cross utilize menu items ultimately reducing waste while simultaneously diversifying revenue generating avenues.

Gobillion

Seed Round in 2020
Gobillion is a social e-commerce platform that facilitates group purchasing, allowing users to save money on groceries and household essentials. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New Delhi and Bangalore, Gobillion enables customers to create shopping rooms where they can collaborate with friends and family to make collective purchases. This "Team Buy" model harnesses the power of group buying, helping users reduce their expenses while fostering a sense of community around shopping. Through its innovative marketplace, Gobillion aims to transform the way consumers approach e-commerce by making it a more social and cost-effective experience.

Barn2Door

Series A in 2020
Barn2Door, Inc. operates an e-commerce marketplace that connects local farms with chefs, facilitating easy access to local food products. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, the company provides farmers with a comprehensive platform to sell a variety of items, including pastured meats, jams, heirloom produce, and non-food goods such as firewood and soaps. The platform automates the matching of farm stores to chefs, allowing users to place orders, receive notifications, and track payments and deliveries. By offering tools for real-time inventory tracking and flexible delivery management, Barn2Door enables farmers to effectively manage their direct sales, both online and in-person, thus enhancing their business operations and accessibility to customers.

eFishery

Series B in 2020
eFishery is an aquaculture technology startup that focuses on providing innovative solutions for fish and shrimp farmers. The company develops an internet of things-based automatic fish feeder that utilizes motion sensors to assess fish appetite and optimize feeding amounts. In addition to its feeding technology, eFishery offers a cloud-based dashboard and data platform that helps farmers manage their operations effectively. The company aims to enhance productivity and profitability for aquaculture practitioners while addressing social and economic inequalities within the industry. By creating an integrated ecosystem that includes services for farming operations, financing, and distribution, eFishery supports sustainable growth in one of the world’s vital food production sectors.

AppHarvest

Series C in 2020
AppHarvest, Inc. is a food production company based in Lexington, Kentucky, established in 2017. It focuses on building and operating controlled-environment greenhouse farms that utilize advanced technology to grow non-GMO, chemical-free vegetables. By combining traditional agricultural practices with modern innovations, AppHarvest aims to create a sustainable and climate-resilient food system. The company's greenhouses are designed to optimize water usage, distributing more while significantly reducing overall consumption. Through its efforts, AppHarvest seeks to address the challenges of food production in a changing climate, contributing to a more sustainable agricultural landscape.

Zero Grocery

Seed Round in 2020
Zero Grocery Inc. is an online grocery retailer based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in a subscription-based delivery service focused on sustainability. Founded in 2019, the company aims to eliminate single-use plastics from the food supply chain by offering groceries in reusable packaging. This approach not only provides convenience for customers but also promotes a zero-waste lifestyle, aligning with growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly practices in grocery shopping.

AlmocoGratis

Seed Round in 2020
AlmocoGratis provides intelligence management services for bars and restaurants based on data analysis. They offer a complimentary meal in exchange for the customer's feedback.

Karavel Trade

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Karavel Trade is a technology-driven company based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2018 to streamline the exportation of agricultural products. It operates an innovative marketplace that connects sellers with international buyers, facilitating the online distribution of a wide range of agro-based food products. By leveraging technology and expertise in international trading, Karavel aims to simplify the export process, making it more efficient and accessible for businesses involved in agricultural trade. The company's scalable platform supports a diverse array of products, enhancing global trade opportunities for its users.

Gro Intelligence

Venture Round in 2020
Gro Intelligence, Inc. is an agricultural data analytics company that provides insights to enhance productivity and access to capital in the farming sector. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Nairobi, the company employs proprietary algorithms and artificial intelligence to aggregate, process, and analyze data related to weather patterns, trade flows, pricing dynamics, and production. Its platform offers computational and visualization tools that enable financial institutions, corporations, and government entities to make informed decisions regarding supply chains, climate change, and food security. By bridging data gaps across global agriculture, Gro Intelligence synthesizes diverse farming data points from various sources, delivering a comprehensive view of factors influencing commodity markets. The company emphasizes the importance of combining artificial intelligence with human insight to transform raw agricultural and climate data into actionable knowledge.

Leap Club

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Leap Club is Good Eggs for India. People can order fresh, organic & healthy groceries from local farms over Whatsapp & have their food delivered within 12 hours of harvesting.

Pepper

Seed Round in 2020
Pepper is a digital platform based in New York that streamlines the food supply chain for suppliers and restaurants. It facilitates order placement, real-time communication with suppliers, and invoice tracking, thereby enhancing collaboration between restaurants and their suppliers. The platform enables restaurant operators to manage multiple supplier relationships effectively, resolve order and delivery issues promptly, and gain insights into business performance. Additionally, it allows for the promotion of items or brands to specific customers, simplifying the purchasing process for both restaurants and consumers. By providing these services, Pepper aims to help restaurants and suppliers create more resilient businesses in an ever-evolving food industry.

Mercato

Venture Round in 2020
Mercato, Inc. is an online grocery marketplace that facilitates connections between local merchants, artisans, and consumers, allowing customers to order fresh groceries from their preferred specialty food shops. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Mercato serves customers in Brooklyn and Manhattan by providing a platform where they can select items from a single store or combine products from multiple merchants in one order. This service ensures convenient delivery of groceries directly to customers' homes, enhancing the shopping experience while supporting local businesses.

Club Feast

Seed Round in 2020
Club Feast is a restaurant delivery application that specializes in pre-scheduled food delivery. The company operates on a subscription-based model, allowing customers to enjoy meals from various restaurants at discounted prices without any membership fees. Club Feast offers flexible lunch and dinner subscription plans, enabling users to pre-order signature dishes from renowned local restaurants for convenient delivery to their homes or workplaces. By streamlining the delivery process, Club Feast not only saves customers time and money but also enhances workplace culture by providing "food-as-a-benefit" to help businesses bring their teams together.

Goomer

Debt Financing in 2020
Goomer is a Brazilian company based in Sorocaba that specializes in developing an omnichannel food service system for restaurants, hotels, and bars. Founded in 2014, Goomer provides a self-service platform that includes digital menus displaying images and descriptions of dishes and drinks, as well as a self-delivery totem for food establishments. This platform enables consumers to place orders via smartphones, tablets, and kiosks, whether they are dining in, ordering for delivery, or arranging for pick-up. Goomer's system not only streamlines service but also personalizes customer experiences by suggesting sales and facilitating payment and feedback. Through its innovative solutions, Goomer aims to enhance the agility and profitability of food service businesses.

Typcal

Venture Round in 2020
Typcal is a company based in São Paulo, Brazil, that specializes in promoting healthy eating through the development and sale of plant-based food products. It operates an online platform offering a range of vegan items, including ketchup, mustard sauces, seasoning mixes, and mayonnaise. These products are crafted using a mycelium ingredient derived from the principles of the circular economy and are designed to be free of sugar, sodium, preservatives, and artificial colors. Typcal aims to provide consumers with convenient, ready-made plant-based options suitable for various culinary applications, thereby supporting healthier dietary choices.

The Better Meat

Seed Round in 2020
The Better Meat Co. is a business-to-business company based in West Sacramento, California, that specializes in producing plant-based protein formulas for foodservice providers and meat processors. Founded in 2018, the company offers a range of products, including Damona for ground beef, Albina for ground pork, and Thunderbird for ground chicken, all designed to enhance the flavor and nutritional profile of traditional meat products. By utilizing fermentation technology to create mycoprotein ingredients, The Better Meat Co. provides solutions that are not only allergen-free but also promote sustainability in the meat industry. Its products enable food manufacturers to produce blended meat items such as burgers, meatballs, and sausages while reducing environmental impact and catering to health-conscious consumers.

Agrofy

Series B in 2019
Agrofy S.A. is an online retail platform based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that facilitates transactions for agricultural products and machinery. Founded in 2015, the platform serves as a comprehensive marketplace for various agricultural needs, including machinery, inputs, infrastructure, tools, crops, cattle, insurance, loans, farmlands, jobs, and vehicles. By providing a centralized space for buying and selling, Agrofy aims to enhance efficiency and transparency within the agribusiness sector, enabling farmers to access the latest machinery and resources necessary for effective farming operations. The company is dedicated to boosting agribusiness on a global scale through its innovative online platform.

Glovo

Series E in 2019
Glovo is a Barcelona-based start-up that revolutionizes access to local goods through its on-demand delivery application. The platform connects customers with independent couriers who deliver a wide range of products, including food, groceries, and personal items, within 60 minutes. Glovo operates in several countries, including Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. Users can browse their favorite restaurants and shops, place orders, and track deliveries in real-time using the app's geolocation feature. This service effectively acts as a personal courier, allowing customers to receive goods and complete errands quickly and efficiently.

Fishtag

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Fishtag is a platform that streamlines the seafood supply chain by connecting producers directly with sellers, such as restaurants. By facilitating this direct connection, Fishtag enhances transparency and traceability in seafood sourcing. The platform provides detailed information about the fish, including its origin, delivery time, and the producer, allowing restaurants to verify product quality. This innovative approach aims to optimize the efficiency of the seafood industry by reducing intermediaries and improving access to high-quality seafood for buyers.

Banza

Series B in 2019
Banza LLC is a food manufacturer based in Detroit, Michigan, that specializes in producing and wholesaling chickpea pasta. Founded in 2014, the company offers a variety of pasta shapes, including penne, rotini, shells, and elbows, aimed at providing nutritious comfort food alternatives. Banza's products are designed to be high in protein and fiber, allowing consumers to enjoy their favorite meals without compromising on health. The pasta is available in approximately 8,000 retail locations across the United States, including major stores such as Target, Kroger, and Whole Foods. Banza has received notable recognition, being featured in prominent publications like The New York Times and Bon Appetit, and has been celebrated as one of TIME Magazine's 25 Best Inventions of the Year.

MUY

Series B in 2019
MUY is a mobile application associated with a chain of cloud restaurants that focuses on providing quality and affordable homemade food in Latin America. Founded in 2018, the company operates an integrated network of physical and cloud kitchens, utilizing a proprietary technology platform to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction while minimizing costs. By offering a diverse range of dishes, MUY aims to make quality dining accessible to a wider audience across Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico.

Legurmê

Debt Financing in 2019
Legurmê operates as an online retailer specializing in food and beverage products, with a focus on sauces and antipasti. They offer a wide range of products that can be conveniently purchased online.

Zaply

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Zaply is an artificial intelligence platform designed to enhance grocery shopping by identifying existing promotions in supermarkets. The platform assists retailers in establishing and managing their own Retail Media Networks, offering media infrastructure for various channels including e-commerce, mobile applications, and in-store environments. By leveraging AI technology, Zaply aims to streamline the shopping experience for consumers while providing retailers with effective promotional tools.

Eats For You

Seed Round in 2019
Eats For You operates an online marketplace that connects families who enjoy cooking with individuals seeking affordable home-cooked meals. The platform facilitates income generation for those who prepare meals, offering them a means to earn either a primary or supplementary income. Simultaneously, it provides customers with access to healthy, home-cooked food at reasonable prices. By bridging this gap, Eats For You promotes both culinary passion and community engagement while supporting family incomes.

Shef

Seed Round in 2019
Shef, Inc. is a homemade food marketplace that connects local cooks with consumers seeking authentic, home-cooked meals. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the platform allows users to order meals prepared by certified chefs from various cultural backgrounds. Operating in seven major markets, including San Francisco, New York, Seattle, Chicago, and Los Angeles, Shef aims to empower local cooks to earn a meaningful income while offering consumers access to healthy and affordable dining options. The company focuses on promoting economic empowerment and cultural inclusivity through its diverse meal offerings.

Zero Grocery

Seed Round in 2019
Zero Grocery Inc. is an online grocery retailer based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in a subscription-based delivery service focused on sustainability. Founded in 2019, the company aims to eliminate single-use plastics from the food supply chain by offering groceries in reusable packaging. This approach not only provides convenience for customers but also promotes a zero-waste lifestyle, aligning with growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly practices in grocery shopping.

Merqueo

Series A in 2019
Merqueo is a Colombian company founded in 2017, specializing in the delivery of groceries and home essentials. Operating from its own dark-store infrastructure, Merqueo offers a wide selection of products ranging from fresh fruits and vegetables to household items and personal care products. Customers can choose from 2,000 to 10,000 items, including frozen foods, dairy products, pharmaceuticals, and spirits, all available through its user-friendly website and mobile application. By providing home delivery services, Merqueo aims to offer convenience and affordability in grocery shopping for its users. The company is headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia.

Dinneer

Seed Round in 2019
Dinneer is a platform that facilitates unique dining experiences by connecting individuals who enjoy trying new cuisines with hosts passionate about cooking. Based in Brazil, the company enables hosts to offer exclusive dinners in their homes, creating opportunities for users to engage in shared meals that emphasize innovation and affordability. Dinneer aims to provide an enriching gastronomic experience that fosters community and appreciation for diverse culinary arts.

AlmocoGratis

Pre Seed Round in 2018
AlmocoGratis provides intelligence management services for bars and restaurants based on data analysis. They offer a complimentary meal in exchange for the customer's feedback.

Kitopi

Series A in 2018
Kitopi is a Kitchen as a Service (KaaS) platform that provides restaurants with the essential infrastructure and software needed to establish delivery-only locations efficiently and cost-effectively. Founded in 2018 by Mohamad Ballout, Saman Darkan, Bader Ataya, and Andy Arenas, the company operates a network of over 60 cloud kitchens across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Kitopi's offerings include kitchen infrastructure, management services, call assistance, delivery management, trained staff, and industry-specific technology, allowing restaurateurs to focus on their culinary creations while minimizing capital expenditure and time. Although Kitopi expanded into the United States in 2019, it exited the market following the onset of the pandemic.

Made in Natural

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Made in Natural is a subscription-based service that delivers healthy snacks directly to consumers' doorsteps each month. The offerings include a variety of nutritious options such as dried fruits, cookies, seeds, nuts, and granola, all curated by nutritionists to ensure they support health and wellness. The company emphasizes minimally processed ingredients sourced from small producers, focusing on high nutritional value. By providing products rich in antioxidants, polyvitamins, and items that aid in digestion and weight control, Made in Natural aims to make healthy eating convenient and enjoyable for consumers.

Liv Up

Venture Round in 2018
Liv Up is a direct-to-consumer food brand and online grocery store based in Brazil, specializing in natural flash-frozen meals. The company focuses on providing healthy and tasty food by sourcing fresh ingredients from local family farmers. With a commitment to quality, Liv Up ensures that its meals are made from natural ingredients, allowing customers to enjoy organic and delicious options conveniently. The use of advanced technology enables efficient processes, allowing the company to deliver its products at competitive prices across major metropolitan areas in Brazil. Through constant innovation and a dedication to customer satisfaction, Liv Up aims to redefine the grocery shopping experience while promoting healthy eating habits.

Eats For You

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Eats For You operates an online marketplace that connects families who enjoy cooking with individuals seeking affordable home-cooked meals. The platform facilitates income generation for those who prepare meals, offering them a means to earn either a primary or supplementary income. Simultaneously, it provides customers with access to healthy, home-cooked food at reasonable prices. By bridging this gap, Eats For You promotes both culinary passion and community engagement while supporting family incomes.

Goomer

Seed Round in 2018
Goomer is a Brazilian company based in Sorocaba that specializes in developing an omnichannel food service system for restaurants, hotels, and bars. Founded in 2014, Goomer provides a self-service platform that includes digital menus displaying images and descriptions of dishes and drinks, as well as a self-delivery totem for food establishments. This platform enables consumers to place orders via smartphones, tablets, and kiosks, whether they are dining in, ordering for delivery, or arranging for pick-up. Goomer's system not only streamlines service but also personalizes customer experiences by suggesting sales and facilitating payment and feedback. Through its innovative solutions, Goomer aims to enhance the agility and profitability of food service businesses.

Everli

Series B in 2018
Everli is an online marketplace for grocery shopping that simplifies the process of purchasing groceries and home essentials. The platform allows customers to select items from various local supermarkets and offers a wide selection of 300,000 products across 70 cities in Italy, France, Poland, and the Czech Republic. By providing same-day grocery delivery services, Everli enhances convenience, particularly in small and medium-density areas. Users can order their favorite grocery items online and have them delivered to their homes, eliminating the need for queuing, parking, or carrying heavy bags. The company aims to make grocery shopping more accessible and stress-free for its customers.

Supermenu

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Supermenu is a multi-channel sales platform based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, designed to cater to the needs of restaurants, snack bars, sushi bars, and pizzerias that offer delivery services. Founded in 2016 and previously known as Delivery2me, Supermenu provides a customized branded application and ordering site, facilitating efficient table sales and takeout services without commission fees. The platform includes features such as push notifications, a control panel for product management, online payment options, and real-time dashboard updates, allowing restaurants to enhance customer engagement and streamline their operations. Supermenu has received recognition from both national and international organizations, reflecting its commitment to innovation in the restaurant industry.

VegPet

Pre Seed Round in 2017
VegPet is an online retailer specializing in vegetarian and vegan products for pets. The company provides a range of cruelty-free offerings, including vegetarian pet food, pet accessories, toys, and hygiene products. VegPet aims to enhance the quality of life for pets by offering a diverse selection of animal care products at affordable prices, catering to the growing demand for sustainable and ethical pet care solutions.

Dinneer

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Dinneer is a platform that facilitates unique dining experiences by connecting individuals who enjoy trying new cuisines with hosts passionate about cooking. Based in Brazil, the company enables hosts to offer exclusive dinners in their homes, creating opportunities for users to engage in shared meals that emphasize innovation and affordability. Dinneer aims to provide an enriching gastronomic experience that fosters community and appreciation for diverse culinary arts.

Rappi

Venture Round in 2017
Rappi is a consumer tech company operating an on-demand delivery platform in Latin America. It connects consumers with local merchants and independent contractors, facilitating the delivery of prepared foods, groceries, clothing, pharmaceuticals, liquor, and other items directly to customers' doorsteps.

Swiggy

Series E in 2017
Swiggy is an on-demand food delivery platform that connects customers with local restaurants, allowing them to order meals conveniently through a user-friendly app. The platform provides a comprehensive listing of nearby restaurants and their menus, enabling users to place orders and track deliveries in real-time. In addition to food delivery, Swiggy has expanded its services to include the pickup and drop-off of various items, such as laundry and documents, catering to both individual and business clients. By offering timely deliveries and promotional discounts, Swiggy aims to enhance the customer experience and ensure that meals are delivered fresh and promptly.

WaystoCap

Seed Round in 2017
WaystoCap Sarl operates a B2B online marketplace focused on facilitating trade among businesses in Africa. Founded in 2014 and based in Casablanca, Morocco, the platform enables merchants to buy and sell a variety of products across industries such as food and beverage, household appliances, textiles, and industrial tools. In addition to product discovery, WaystoCap connects users with financing options, insurance providers, and logistics services, enhancing the overall trading experience. The platform aims to streamline operations by ensuring secure payments and efficient shipment management. By bridging infrastructure gaps and fostering trust in African trade, WaystoCap supports both buyers in finding competitive products and suppliers in accessing new markets.

Supr Daily

Seed Round in 2017
Supr Techlabs Pvt. Ltd., operating under the brand Supr Daily, specializes in delivering essential daily products directly to customers' doorsteps. Founded in 2015 and based in Mumbai, India, the company offers a variety of items including milk, bakery products, eggs, coconut water, dosa batter, juices, and other dairy products. Supr Daily provides an online subscription-based platform that digitizes the traditional milk delivery system, allowing users to order these products conveniently through its app. Customers can add items to their cart and complete their orders before 10 PM, ensuring that a box of selected products is available outside their door the following morning. This service aims to simplify the shopping experience for users seeking fresh and essential daily need items.

Foodster

Venture Round in 2017
Foodster is a U.S.-based company that provides an online platform for food ordering and delivery services. It caters to a wide range of establishments, including restaurants, cafes, and catering services, enabling them to streamline their ordering processes. Foodster allows users to place orders for food and drinks from local eateries, enhancing convenience beyond traditional options like pizza and Chinese food. Additionally, the platform offers a peer-to-peer delivery option, where individuals can become delivery drivers and earn money. By facilitating automated food ordering and providing online payment solutions, Foodster aims to improve service efficiency for both restaurant owners and customers.

Onfleet

Seed Round in 2016
Onfleet is a B2B software company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in last-mile delivery logistics. Founded in 2012 by a team of engineers from Stanford University, Onfleet facilitates efficient communication of locations between businesses and their customers. The company's platform offers a web-based dispatch dashboard for routing, tracking, and analytics, along with mobile applications for drivers on iOS and Android. Onfleet's features include real-time order tracking, automated customer notifications, and a RESTful API that allows businesses to integrate their existing tools. The platform supports a variety of industries, including food, beverage, grocery, laundry, pharmaceuticals, retail, and e-commerce, enabling thousands of businesses worldwide to manage and analyze their delivery operations effectively.

Foodster

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Foodster is a U.S.-based company that provides an online platform for food ordering and delivery services. It caters to a wide range of establishments, including restaurants, cafes, and catering services, enabling them to streamline their ordering processes. Foodster allows users to place orders for food and drinks from local eateries, enhancing convenience beyond traditional options like pizza and Chinese food. Additionally, the platform offers a peer-to-peer delivery option, where individuals can become delivery drivers and earn money. By facilitating automated food ordering and providing online payment solutions, Foodster aims to improve service efficiency for both restaurant owners and customers.

Grubster

Seed Round in 2015
Grubster is a Brazilian company that provides an online platform for restaurant reservations and discounts. Founded in 2011 and based in São Paulo, Grubster aims to increase restaurant patronage while assisting dining establishments in filling their unused capacity. The company operates in three major cities: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília. Through its services, Grubster has generated over R$2 million for its restaurant partners and saved customers more than R$1 million. As of February 2019, Grubster is a subsidiary of Chefs Club, LTDA.
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