Index Ventures

Index Ventures, established in 1996, is a global venture capital firm with offices in London, San Francisco, and Geneva. The company invests in early and growth-stage technology startups, focusing on sectors such as software, artificial intelligence, machine learning, fintech, healthcare, and mobility. Index Ventures has a proven track record of backing successful companies like Adyen, Deliveroo, Dropbox, Farfetch, King, Slack, and Supercell. The firm's investment strategy is to support bold entrepreneurs with transformative ideas, helping them build global businesses.

Nina Achadjian

Partner and Investor

Julia Andre

Partner and Investor

Damir Becirovic

Partner

Carlos Gonzalez-Cadenas

Partner and Investor

Sofia Dolfe

Partner and Investor

Paula Garcia Domingo

Partner and Investor

Juriaan Duizendstraal

Partner and Investor

Zabie Elmgren

Partner

Mark Fiorentino

Principal

Giacomo Genzini

Partner and Investor

Mark Goldberg

Partner and Investor

Jan Hammer

Partner and Investor

Bastian Hasslinger

Partner and Investor

Paris Heymann

Partner and Investor

Jack Kleeman

Partner

Adrianna Ma

Operating Partner

Martin Mignot

Partner

Bryan Offut

Principal / Partner

Bryan Offutt

Partner and Investor

Shimin Ooi

Partner

Cyriac Parisot

VC Investor and Head of Data

Danny Rimer

Partner

Neil Rimer

Co-Founder and Investor

Susana Rojas

Partner and Investor

Jahanvi Sardana

Partner and Investor

Emil Schaefer

Partner

Hannah Seal

Partner and Investor

Kimihiko Shindo

General Partner

Georgia Stevenson

Partner and Investor

Ishani Thakur

Partner and investor

Kelly Toole

Partner

Dominique Vidal

Venture Partner

Mike Volpi

Partner

Katharina Wilhelm

Partner and Investor

Catherine Wu

Partner and Investor

Cat Wu

Partner

Mark Xu

Partner

Giuseppe Zocco

Co-Founder

Past deals in Restaurants

Dorsia

Series A in 2025
Dorsia is a members-only restaurant booking platform with access to coveted reservations at the most in-demand restaurants.

Pepper

Series B in 2024
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.

Pepper

Series A in 2021
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.

Honest Food

Series A in 2019
Honest Food is a company that specializes in online food delivery services through a network of virtual restaurants. These establishments function as digitally optimized delivery kitchens, designed specifically for shipping meals under various brands. Each virtual brand is developed through extensive testing and collaboration with skilled chefs, ensuring the use of fresh and innovative ingredients. By allowing customers to place orders online via their websites and other delivery platforms, Honest Food aims to transform the landscape of food delivery, providing a diverse range of culinary offerings tailored for convenience and quality.

Deliveroo

Series F in 2017
Deliveroo is an online food delivery platform headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2012 by Gregory Orlowski and William Shu, the company connects consumers with local restaurants, enabling quick and convenient ordering and delivery services. Deliveroo operates in 11 countries across more than 800 towns and cities, boasting a portfolio of over 140,000 restaurants globally. To facilitate deliveries, Deliveroo employs approximately 180,000 riders worldwide. The company generates revenue through various channels, including commissions, user fees, restaurant sign-up fees, and packaging sales.

Deliveroo

Series F in 2017
Deliveroo is an online food delivery platform headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2012 by Gregory Orlowski and William Shu, the company connects consumers with local restaurants, enabling quick and convenient ordering and delivery services. Deliveroo operates in 11 countries across more than 800 towns and cities, boasting a portfolio of over 140,000 restaurants globally. To facilitate deliveries, Deliveroo employs approximately 180,000 riders worldwide. The company generates revenue through various channels, including commissions, user fees, restaurant sign-up fees, and packaging sales.

Menu Next Door

Seed Round in 2016
Menu Next Door is a platform that connects customers with local chefs who prepare homemade meals, fostering a sense of community through food. The service allows individuals to order delicious, freshly-made dishes from chefs in their own neighborhoods, primarily operating in the U.K., Belgium, and France. By utilizing a crowdsourced approach, Menu Next Door offers a diverse range of culinary options at affordable prices, eliminating delivery charges. This unique model not only provides access to quality meals but also encourages interaction between chefs and customers, enhancing the dining experience beyond mere takeaway. The platform supports chefs from various backgrounds, enabling them to share their culinary talents and bring people together through the universal appeal of good food.

Deliveroo

Series D in 2015
Deliveroo is an online food delivery platform headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2012 by Gregory Orlowski and William Shu, the company connects consumers with local restaurants, enabling quick and convenient ordering and delivery services. Deliveroo operates in 11 countries across more than 800 towns and cities, boasting a portfolio of over 140,000 restaurants globally. To facilitate deliveries, Deliveroo employs approximately 180,000 riders worldwide. The company generates revenue through various channels, including commissions, user fees, restaurant sign-up fees, and packaging sales.

Deliveroo

Series C in 2015
Deliveroo is an online food delivery platform headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2012 by Gregory Orlowski and William Shu, the company connects consumers with local restaurants, enabling quick and convenient ordering and delivery services. Deliveroo operates in 11 countries across more than 800 towns and cities, boasting a portfolio of over 140,000 restaurants globally. To facilitate deliveries, Deliveroo employs approximately 180,000 riders worldwide. The company generates revenue through various channels, including commissions, user fees, restaurant sign-up fees, and packaging sales.

Zesty

Series A in 2015
Zesty is a catering service based in San Francisco that specializes in providing regular office meals to companies in the area. The company partners with a wide range of high-quality Bay Area restaurants, offering a diverse selection of cuisines curated by in-house dietitians who provide nutritional information for each dish. Meals are delivered by Zesty's own team, ensuring reliable service and the convenience of an in-house catering experience. Zesty serves a variety of dining occasions, including breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and special events, catering to notable clients such as Salesforce, Uber, and GitHub. In addition to its catering services, Zesty promotes employee well-being through initiatives like gym memberships, on-site sports massage, and flexible vacation policies. The company has secured over $20 million in funding from prominent Silicon Valley investors and operates from its office in the Potrero Hill district of San Francisco.

Deliveroo

Series B in 2015
Deliveroo is an online food delivery platform headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2012 by Gregory Orlowski and William Shu, the company connects consumers with local restaurants, enabling quick and convenient ordering and delivery services. Deliveroo operates in 11 countries across more than 800 towns and cities, boasting a portfolio of over 140,000 restaurants globally. To facilitate deliveries, Deliveroo employs approximately 180,000 riders worldwide. The company generates revenue through various channels, including commissions, user fees, restaurant sign-up fees, and packaging sales.

Deliveroo

Series A in 2014
Deliveroo is an online food delivery platform headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2012 by Gregory Orlowski and William Shu, the company connects consumers with local restaurants, enabling quick and convenient ordering and delivery services. Deliveroo operates in 11 countries across more than 800 towns and cities, boasting a portfolio of over 140,000 restaurants globally. To facilitate deliveries, Deliveroo employs approximately 180,000 riders worldwide. The company generates revenue through various channels, including commissions, user fees, restaurant sign-up fees, and packaging sales.

Upserve

Series C in 2014
Upserve is a restaurant management software company founded in 2009 and based in Providence, Rhode Island. The company focuses on providing solutions that streamline restaurant operations, allowing independent restaurateurs to manage various aspects of their businesses more effectively. Upserve's software includes features for online payment processing, guest behavior analysis, server performance tracking, and menu intelligence, all designed to enhance operational efficiency. By offering clear insights and guidance, Upserve aims to help restaurants improve productivity and profitability, addressing the challenges faced by operators who often work with tight margins and limited resources. The company is supported by several venture capital firms, reinforcing its mission to transform restaurant management into a more data-driven and efficient process.

Yub

Venture Round in 2013
Yub is an innovative company based in Mountain View, California, recognized as the world’s first offline affiliate network. It empowers retailers and restaurants by allowing them to seamlessly track consumer interactions from online engagement to actual purchases. By leveraging the online affiliate model, Yub facilitates significant in-store sales growth without requiring merchants to undertake any integration or upgrades. The platform provides straightforward offers for consumers, aiming to transform the way brick-and-mortar establishments attract and engage shoppers.

Upserve

Series B in 2013
Upserve is a restaurant management software company founded in 2009 and based in Providence, Rhode Island. The company focuses on providing solutions that streamline restaurant operations, allowing independent restaurateurs to manage various aspects of their businesses more effectively. Upserve's software includes features for online payment processing, guest behavior analysis, server performance tracking, and menu intelligence, all designed to enhance operational efficiency. By offering clear insights and guidance, Upserve aims to help restaurants improve productivity and profitability, addressing the challenges faced by operators who often work with tight margins and limited resources. The company is supported by several venture capital firms, reinforcing its mission to transform restaurant management into a more data-driven and efficient process.

Upserve

Series A in 2010
Upserve is a restaurant management software company founded in 2009 and based in Providence, Rhode Island. The company focuses on providing solutions that streamline restaurant operations, allowing independent restaurateurs to manage various aspects of their businesses more effectively. Upserve's software includes features for online payment processing, guest behavior analysis, server performance tracking, and menu intelligence, all designed to enhance operational efficiency. By offering clear insights and guidance, Upserve aims to help restaurants improve productivity and profitability, addressing the challenges faced by operators who often work with tight margins and limited resources. The company is supported by several venture capital firms, reinforcing its mission to transform restaurant management into a more data-driven and efficient process.

Keynoir

Venture Round in 2010
Keynoir operates an exclusive online buying club, offering members access to a curated selection of indulgent lifestyle experiences and services in major cities worldwide.
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