SoftBank Group

SoftBank Group is a multinational telecommunications and internet corporation based in Japan. It operates through four segments: mobile communications, Sprint, fixed-line telecommunications, and internet. The company provides a wide range of services, including mobile and fixed-line voice and data transmission services, broadband services, internet advertising, e-commerce, and digital television. SoftBank Group also invests in various technologies through its venture capital arms, such as SoftBank Investment Advisers and SoftBank Vision Fund, focusing on areas like artificial intelligence, robotics, and the Internet of Things. One of its notable subsidiaries, SoftBank Robotics, designs and manufactures humanoid robots for various applications, including education, healthcare, and business.

Karim Abouzahr

Director, SoftBank Europe Ventures

Kristin Bannon

Investment Director, SoftBank Investment Advisers

Jonathan Bullock

COO and Managing Director

John Cassidy

Investment Director, Life Sciences and HealthTech

Tom Cheung

Partner, Americas

Serena Dayal

Partner, Americas

Angela Du

Partner, Americas

Colin Fan

Managing Partner, SoftBank Investment Advisers

Ted Fike

Director, Americas

Ronald Fisher

Vice Chairman

Navneet Govil

Managing Partner, CFO

Ayush Jain

Investment Vice President

Lydia Jett

Partner

Sumer Juneja

Managing Partner and Head of EMEA and India Investing

Robert Kaplan

Partner, Americas

Chris Lee

Partner, Asia

Anna Lo

Director, Americas

Amit Lubovsky

Director, Americas

Jimi Macdonald

Director

Kentaro Matsui

Managing Partner

Ken Miyauchi

Representative Director and Senior Executive Vice President

Greg Moon

Executive Managing Partner

Karol Niewiadomski

Partner

Shu Nyatta

Managing Partner

Max Ohrstrand

Partner, EMEA

Vikas Parekh

Managing Partner, Americas

Ben Parton

Director of Deals and Transactions

Yanni Pipilis

Managing Partner

Narendra Rathi

Director, Asia

Brett Rochkind

Managing Partner

Masayoshi Son

Founder

Ram Trichur

Partner

Ervin Tu

Partner, Americas

Aaron Wong

Vice President

Kenichi Yoshida

Chief Business Officer and Executive Vice President

Linda Yu

Vice President, Vision Fund

Andrew Zloto

Partner, Americas

Tim Yap

Director, EMEA

Past deals in Food

eFishery

Series D in 2023
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.

eFishery

Series D in 2023
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.

Oda

Convertible Note in 2022
Oda, formerly known as Kolonial.no AS, is a prominent online grocery retailer based in Oslo, Norway. Founded in 2013, the company specializes in providing a wide array of grocery items, including fresh produce, dairy products, meats, seafood, baked goods, household essentials, and personal care items. Oda employs a data-driven approach to enhance efficiency and sustainability throughout its supply chain, aiming to deliver high-quality products directly to customers' doorsteps or designated collection points. The platform caters to millions of consumers, ensuring convenient access to everyday staples and ready-made meals while emphasizing a commitment to sustainable retail practices.

Kitopi

Series C in 2022
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.

UPSIDE Foods

Series C in 2022
UPSIDE Foods, formerly known as Memphis Meats, is a cultivated meat company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berkeley, California. The company specializes in producing real meat, poultry, and seafood directly from animal cells, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach significantly reduces the resource consumption associated with traditional meat production, requiring less water, land, and energy. UPSIDE Foods aims to offer consumers clean, humane, and sustainable meat products, such as beef meatballs, chicken, and duck, all grown in controlled environments. The company is led by Dr. Uma Valeti, who is committed to transforming the food industry with healthier and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional meat.

Trela

Series A in 2022
Trela is a consumer app and grocery service based in Brazil, recognized for having the highest Net Promoter Score (NPS) in the country and globally. The company's mission is to promote healthier eating by curating high-quality food and beverage products while minimizing waste through an efficient just-in-time supply chain. Trela serves as a comprehensive source for healthy groceries in São Paulo, offering delivery services at competitive prices. Additionally, the company has developed a collective purchasing platform that allows friends and neighbors to shop together, leveraging social connections through messaging apps to secure discounts on their purchases. This innovative approach connects producers and consumers, facilitating access to affordable and fresh products for households.

Weee!

Series E in 2022
Weee!, Inc. is an online grocery delivery platform based in Fremont, California, that specializes in providing a wide range of products tailored for Asian and Hispanic families. Founded in 2015, the company offers an extensive selection of groceries, including fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, snacks, beauty products, and daily necessities. Weee! serves various metropolitan areas, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, San Diego, New York City, and New Jersey. The platform focuses on delivering authentic gourmet delicacies from Asia and ensures a farm-to-door experience by partnering with local farms and trusted brands to source quality ingredients.

Gousto

Secondary Market in 2022
Gousto is a home meal kit service that delivers fresh, organic, and seasonal ingredients along with curated recipes directly to customers' doorsteps. Founded in 2011 by Timo and James, the company addresses the challenges of meal preparation by offering an easy online platform where users can select from a weekly updated menu of recipes. Each recipe is developed by a team of chefs and tested by their friends and families to ensure quality and appeal. Gousto allows subscribers the flexibility to pause their service as needed, making it convenient for those with busy lifestyles. The company has evolved from its initial market stall offerings into a comprehensive service that simplifies the cooking process while promoting healthy eating.

Plenty

Series E in 2022
Plenty Inc., established in 2014 and based in South San Francisco, specializes in vertical farming. The company cultivates a variety of fresh produce using proprietary systems that combine engineering, software, and crop science. Plenty's innovative approach reduces water usage and eliminates the need for pesticides or GMOs, resulting in sustainable, year-round harvests. Its mission is to provide clean, nutritious food while minimizing environmental impact.

Laika

Series B in 2022
Laika is an e-commerce platform specializing in a wide range of products and services for pets. The company provides over 4,000 product options, including food, snacks, medications, and accessories. In addition to these offerings, Laika features a services section with more than 17 different services, encompassing healthcare, grooming, and entertainment for pets. With a focus on convenience, Laika delivers all items directly to customers' homes, allowing them to select preferred delivery dates and times, including same-day delivery in major cities. The platform supports various payment methods, ensuring a seamless shopping experience for pet owners seeking to meet their pets' needs.

eFishery

Series C in 2022
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.

Gousto

Venture Round in 2022
Gousto is a home meal kit service that delivers fresh, organic, and seasonal ingredients along with curated recipes directly to customers' doorsteps. Founded in 2011 by Timo and James, the company addresses the challenges of meal preparation by offering an easy online platform where users can select from a weekly updated menu of recipes. Each recipe is developed by a team of chefs and tested by their friends and families to ensure quality and appeal. Gousto allows subscribers the flexibility to pause their service as needed, making it convenient for those with busy lifestyles. The company has evolved from its initial market stall offerings into a comprehensive service that simplifies the cooking process while promoting healthy eating.

ezCater

Series D in 2021
ezCater, Inc. is an online catering marketplace that facilitates food ordering for both small startups and large corporations. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Denver, the company connects businesses with local caterers and restaurants across the nation. ezCater offers a platform that allows users to easily find and order food for meetings and events, utilizing features that filter caterers by food type, budget, and other criteria. The company's solutions include ezManage, a catering management platform, and ezOrdering, which enables restaurants to accept catering orders directly through their websites. By streamlining the catering process, ezCater helps clients save time and efficiently select suitable catering options.

JOKR

Series B in 2021
JOKR is a hyper-local delivery platform specializing in instant retail services for grocery and convenience products. It aims to enhance the shopping experience by providing fast and personalized delivery, typically within minutes or at scheduled times, thus saving customers valuable time. By utilizing a network of micro fulfillment centers, JOKR delivers a diverse range of both global and local products, while also emphasizing sustainability by minimizing food waste and supporting small businesses. The company operates in key Brazilian cities such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo under the brand "DAKI." JOKR's commitment to a more relevant shopping experience and its innovative approach have positioned it as a significant player in the last-mile delivery market.

Frubana

Series C in 2021
Frubana is a digital platform based in Bogotá, Colombia, founded in 2018, that serves as a one-stop shop for restaurants by connecting them directly with agricultural producers and suppliers. The company facilitates the buying and selling of food products, enabling restaurants to source ingredients directly from farmers without intermediaries, which enhances price transparency and reduces trade barriers. Additionally, Frubana provides tools for restaurants to digitize their operations, including the creation of virtual menus that can be easily shared with customers through QR codes. By streamlining the supply chain, Frubana aims to support small retailers and restaurants in accessing fresh agricultural products efficiently.

Misfits Market

Series C in 2021
Misfits Market is an online grocery store based in Pennsauken, New Jersey, founded in 2018 by Abhi Ramesh. The company specializes in providing subscription boxes filled with fresh, organic fruits and vegetables, as well as sustainably sourced pantry staples and other grocery items. Misfits Market focuses on reducing food waste by sourcing produce that farms and stores cannot sell due to cosmetic imperfections or surplus inventory. This approach allows the company to offer customers high-quality, healthy food at prices up to 40 percent lower than traditional grocery stores. By delivering these products directly to customers' doors, Misfits Market aims to eliminate inefficiencies in the food system while making affordable, quality food more accessible.

Gopuff

Series H in 2021
Gopuff is an instant commerce platform that specializes in delivering a wide range of everyday products, including over-the-counter medicine, baby food, cleaning supplies, and alcohol. Founded in 2013 by Yakir Gola and Rafael Ilishayev, Gopuff aims to simplify the shopping experience by allowing users to browse and order items through a mobile app, eliminating the need to visit physical stores. The company is particularly popular for satisfying late-night cravings with snacks like Ben and Jerry's ice cream and Doritos, as well as essential items such as diapers and personal care products. Gopuff's network of Driver-Partners ensures that deliveries are made quickly, often within minutes, making it a convenient option for consumers seeking reliable and affordable delivery services across the United States.

JOKR

Series A in 2021
JOKR is a hyper-local delivery platform specializing in instant retail services for grocery and convenience products. It aims to enhance the shopping experience by providing fast and personalized delivery, typically within minutes or at scheduled times, thus saving customers valuable time. By utilizing a network of micro fulfillment centers, JOKR delivers a diverse range of both global and local products, while also emphasizing sustainability by minimizing food waste and supporting small businesses. The company operates in key Brazilian cities such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo under the brand "DAKI." JOKR's commitment to a more relevant shopping experience and its innovative approach have positioned it as a significant player in the last-mile delivery market.

Nature's Fynd

Series C in 2021
Nature's Fynd is a food company that specializes in producing protein from extremophile organisms discovered in geothermal springs. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Bozeman, Montana, the company employs innovative fermentation technology to cultivate its protein. This method significantly reduces the land and water resources typically required for traditional agriculture. Nature's Fynd aims to create foods that not only nourish people but also promote environmental sustainability.

Rappi

Series F in 2021
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.

Flipkart

Private Equity Round in 2021
Flipkart, established in 2007, is a leading Indian e-commerce marketplace headquartered in Bengaluru. It offers a vast array of products, spanning over 70 categories and 30 million items, including electronics, home appliances, fashion, and health care. With a workforce of 33,000 and 75 million registered users, Flipkart facilitates over 10 million daily visits and delivers approximately 8 million shipments monthly. Founded by Binny and Sachin Bansal, the company was acquired by Walmart in 2018. Flipkart Ventures, its venture arm, invests in seed to series B-stage companies.

Swiggy

Series J in 2021
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.

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.

Frubana

Series B in 2021
Frubana is a digital platform based in Bogotá, Colombia, founded in 2018, that serves as a one-stop shop for restaurants by connecting them directly with agricultural producers and suppliers. The company facilitates the buying and selling of food products, enabling restaurants to source ingredients directly from farmers without intermediaries, which enhances price transparency and reduces trade barriers. Additionally, Frubana provides tools for restaurants to digitize their operations, including the creation of virtual menus that can be easily shared with customers through QR codes. By streamlining the supply chain, Frubana aims to support small retailers and restaurants in accessing fresh agricultural products efficiently.

Dingdong Maicai

Series D in 2021
Dingdong Maicai is a leading Chinese community-based online retail platform specializing in fresh produce, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Shanghai. The company focuses on enhancing the fresh food consumption experience through its technologically driven service model, which includes direct procurement from producers, efficient pre-warehouse distribution, and rapid home delivery within 29 minutes. It offers a wide range of products, including fresh vegetables, meat, seafood, and other daily necessities, accessible via the Dingdong Fresh app and mini-programs. Operating in major cities like Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, and Suzhou, Dingdong Maicai is recognized as one of the fastest growing on-demand e-commerce companies in China, supported by an extensive self-operated fulfillment network.

Oda

Venture Round in 2021
Oda, formerly known as Kolonial.no AS, is a prominent online grocery retailer based in Oslo, Norway. Founded in 2013, the company specializes in providing a wide array of grocery items, including fresh produce, dairy products, meats, seafood, baked goods, household essentials, and personal care items. Oda employs a data-driven approach to enhance efficiency and sustainability throughout its supply chain, aiming to deliver high-quality products directly to customers' doorsteps or designated collection points. The platform caters to millions of consumers, ensuring convenient access to everyday staples and ready-made meals while emphasizing a commitment to sustainable retail practices.

Gopuff

Series G in 2021
Gopuff is an instant commerce platform that specializes in delivering a wide range of everyday products, including over-the-counter medicine, baby food, cleaning supplies, and alcohol. Founded in 2013 by Yakir Gola and Rafael Ilishayev, Gopuff aims to simplify the shopping experience by allowing users to browse and order items through a mobile app, eliminating the need to visit physical stores. The company is particularly popular for satisfying late-night cravings with snacks like Ben and Jerry's ice cream and Doritos, as well as essential items such as diapers and personal care products. Gopuff's network of Driver-Partners ensures that deliveries are made quickly, often within minutes, making it a convenient option for consumers seeking reliable and affordable delivery services across the United States.

Blinkit

Venture Round in 2020
Blinkit is a quick-commerce platform specializing in the rapid delivery of groceries, household essentials, and various daily needs. It operates using a dark store model, which involves micro-warehouses strategically located in urban areas to facilitate efficient order fulfillment. The platform offers a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, dairy, snacks, beverages, and personal care items, allowing consumers to conveniently purchase goods online for home delivery. Following its acquisition by Zomato, Blinkit has broadened its market presence by expanding into additional cities and integrating its services with Zomato's food delivery operations, thereby enhancing its overall efficiency and reach.

Nextbite

Series C in 2020
Nextbite, established in 2017 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, operates a virtual restaurant platform. This platform helps restaurants manage, brand, and grow their businesses by aggregating orders from various online ordering services into a single dashboard. It also offers features like branding and marketing services, an order management system, and menu training facilities. By utilizing Nextbite's platform, restaurant partners can efficiently use underutilized labor and kitchen capacity, ultimately increasing their margins and revenue.

Plenty

Series D in 2020
Plenty Inc., established in 2014 and based in South San Francisco, specializes in vertical farming. The company cultivates a variety of fresh produce using proprietary systems that combine engineering, software, and crop science. Plenty's innovative approach reduces water usage and eliminates the need for pesticides or GMOs, resulting in sustainable, year-round harvests. Its mission is to provide clean, nutritious food while minimizing environmental impact.

Gopuff

Venture Round in 2020
Gopuff is an instant commerce platform that specializes in delivering a wide range of everyday products, including over-the-counter medicine, baby food, cleaning supplies, and alcohol. Founded in 2013 by Yakir Gola and Rafael Ilishayev, Gopuff aims to simplify the shopping experience by allowing users to browse and order items through a mobile app, eliminating the need to visit physical stores. The company is particularly popular for satisfying late-night cravings with snacks like Ben and Jerry's ice cream and Doritos, as well as essential items such as diapers and personal care products. Gopuff's network of Driver-Partners ensures that deliveries are made quickly, often within minutes, making it a convenient option for consumers seeking reliable and affordable delivery services across the United States.

Rappi

Series F in 2020
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.

C Channel

Venture Round in 2020
C Channel is an online video media provider that focuses on delivering high-quality content tailored to women aged 20 to 34. The company offers a diverse range of lifestyle-related information, including topics such as hairstyling, food, fashion, and travel tips. By leveraging video as its primary medium, C Channel aims to engage its audience with relevant and inspiring content. Additionally, the company operates as a marketing and advertising agency, specializing in the production and management of impactful influencers to enhance its outreach and effectiveness in connecting with its target demographic.

UPSIDE Foods

Series B in 2020
UPSIDE Foods, formerly known as Memphis Meats, is a cultivated meat company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berkeley, California. The company specializes in producing real meat, poultry, and seafood directly from animal cells, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach significantly reduces the resource consumption associated with traditional meat production, requiring less water, land, and energy. UPSIDE Foods aims to offer consumers clean, humane, and sustainable meat products, such as beef meatballs, chicken, and duck, all grown in controlled environments. The company is led by Dr. Uma Valeti, who is committed to transforming the food industry with healthier and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional meat.

Frubana

Series A in 2020
Frubana is a digital platform based in Bogotá, Colombia, founded in 2018, that serves as a one-stop shop for restaurants by connecting them directly with agricultural producers and suppliers. The company facilitates the buying and selling of food products, enabling restaurants to source ingredients directly from farmers without intermediaries, which enhances price transparency and reduces trade barriers. Additionally, Frubana provides tools for restaurants to digitize their operations, including the creation of virtual menus that can be easily shared with customers through QR codes. By streamlining the supply chain, Frubana aims to support small retailers and restaurants in accessing fresh agricultural products efficiently.

Blinkit

Series F in 2019
Blinkit is a quick-commerce platform specializing in the rapid delivery of groceries, household essentials, and various daily needs. It operates using a dark store model, which involves micro-warehouses strategically located in urban areas to facilitate efficient order fulfillment. The platform offers a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, dairy, snacks, beverages, and personal care items, allowing consumers to conveniently purchase goods online for home delivery. Following its acquisition by Zomato, Blinkit has broadened its market presence by expanding into additional cities and integrating its services with Zomato's food delivery operations, thereby enhancing its overall efficiency and reach.

Gopuff

Venture Round in 2019
Gopuff is an instant commerce platform that specializes in delivering a wide range of everyday products, including over-the-counter medicine, baby food, cleaning supplies, and alcohol. Founded in 2013 by Yakir Gola and Rafael Ilishayev, Gopuff aims to simplify the shopping experience by allowing users to browse and order items through a mobile app, eliminating the need to visit physical stores. The company is particularly popular for satisfying late-night cravings with snacks like Ben and Jerry's ice cream and Doritos, as well as essential items such as diapers and personal care products. Gopuff's network of Driver-Partners ensures that deliveries are made quickly, often within minutes, making it a convenient option for consumers seeking reliable and affordable delivery services across the United States.

Blinkit

Series F in 2019
Blinkit is a quick-commerce platform specializing in the rapid delivery of groceries, household essentials, and various daily needs. It operates using a dark store model, which involves micro-warehouses strategically located in urban areas to facilitate efficient order fulfillment. The platform offers a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, dairy, snacks, beverages, and personal care items, allowing consumers to conveniently purchase goods online for home delivery. Following its acquisition by Zomato, Blinkit has broadened its market presence by expanding into additional cities and integrating its services with Zomato's food delivery operations, thereby enhancing its overall efficiency and reach.

Blinkit

Series F in 2019
Blinkit is a quick-commerce platform specializing in the rapid delivery of groceries, household essentials, and various daily needs. It operates using a dark store model, which involves micro-warehouses strategically located in urban areas to facilitate efficient order fulfillment. The platform offers a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, dairy, snacks, beverages, and personal care items, allowing consumers to conveniently purchase goods online for home delivery. Following its acquisition by Zomato, Blinkit has broadened its market presence by expanding into additional cities and integrating its services with Zomato's food delivery operations, thereby enhancing its overall efficiency and reach.

Rappi

Series E in 2019
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.

Grab

Series H in 2019
Grab Holdings Inc., headquartered in Singapore, operates a mobile technology platform that integrates city transportation and various on-demand services in Southeast Asia. The company, founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, offers services such as ride-hailing (GrabTaxi, GrabCar), carpooling (GrabHitch, GrabShare), shuttle services (GrabShuttle, GrabShuttle Plus), and food delivery through its GrabFood platform. Grab also provides financial services, including payments, consumer loans, and enterprise offerings. It operates in eight countries: Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Grab generates revenue by charging commissions to both consumers and service providers, with ride-hailing and food delivery contributing to 89% of its total revenue. The company competes with Foodpanda and Gojek in the region.

Coupang

Private Equity Round in 2018
Coupang is an e-commerce company that specializes in a wide range of products, including apparel, electronics, footwear, food items, furniture, and nutritional supplements. The company operates primarily through two segments: Product Commerce and Developing Offerings. The Product Commerce segment, which is the main source of revenue, encompasses both core retail with owned inventory and marketplace offerings that feature third-party merchants. Additionally, Coupang offers Rocket Fresh, a service for fresh grocery products, along with advertising solutions linked to its product offerings. Through its diverse range of products and services, Coupang aims to enhance the online shopping experience for consumers in its market.

Alibaba Bendi Shenghuo Fuwu Gongsi

Funding Round in 2018
Alibaba Bendi Shenghuo Fuwu Gonsi focuses on on-demand online services. It was established by Alibaba Group as the holding company for [Ele.me](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/ele-me#section-overview) (food delivery service) and [Koubei](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/koubei) (online restaurant guide business), which merged in August 2018.

Brandless

Series C in 2018
Brandless, Inc. is an online consumer commerce platform based in San Francisco, California, that offers a diverse range of products across several categories. Founded in 2015, the company sells food items such as snacks, granola, and baby food, as well as home essentials including cleaning supplies, tableware, and office products. Additionally, Brandless provides beauty and personal care items, health and wellness products like vitamins and supplements, baby products, and pet supplies. The company aims to create a marketplace that empowers consumers to make healthier and more sustainable choices for themselves, their families, and the environment by prioritizing quality and collaboration.

Blinkit

Series E in 2018
Blinkit is a quick-commerce platform specializing in the rapid delivery of groceries, household essentials, and various daily needs. It operates using a dark store model, which involves micro-warehouses strategically located in urban areas to facilitate efficient order fulfillment. The platform offers a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, dairy, snacks, beverages, and personal care items, allowing consumers to conveniently purchase goods online for home delivery. Following its acquisition by Zomato, Blinkit has broadened its market presence by expanding into additional cities and integrating its services with Zomato's food delivery operations, thereby enhancing its overall efficiency and reach.

Dely

Venture Round in 2018
Dely, Inc. is a Japanese company based in Tokyo, founded in 2014, that specializes in designing and developing the Kurashiru application, a leading cooking video service. Kurashiru offers a wide array of recipe tutorials that guide users through the cooking process with step-by-step video content. The platform aims to enhance culinary skills for its users, allowing them to prepare a diverse range of dishes. With tens of millions of monthly viewers, Kurashiru significantly impacts the cooking habits of its audience, making it a popular resource for individuals looking to explore new recipes and improve their cooking abilities.

Flipkart

Private Equity Round in 2017
Flipkart, established in 2007, is a leading Indian e-commerce marketplace headquartered in Bengaluru. It offers a vast array of products, spanning over 70 categories and 30 million items, including electronics, home appliances, fashion, and health care. With a workforce of 33,000 and 75 million registered users, Flipkart facilitates over 10 million daily visits and delivers approximately 8 million shipments monthly. Founded by Binny and Sachin Bansal, the company was acquired by Walmart in 2018. Flipkart Ventures, its venture arm, invests in seed to series B-stage companies.

Flipkart

Secondary Market in 2017
Flipkart, established in 2007, is a leading Indian e-commerce marketplace headquartered in Bengaluru. It offers a vast array of products, spanning over 70 categories and 30 million items, including electronics, home appliances, fashion, and health care. With a workforce of 33,000 and 75 million registered users, Flipkart facilitates over 10 million daily visits and delivers approximately 8 million shipments monthly. Founded by Binny and Sachin Bansal, the company was acquired by Walmart in 2018. Flipkart Ventures, its venture arm, invests in seed to series B-stage companies.

Grab

Series G in 2017
Grab Holdings Inc., headquartered in Singapore, operates a mobile technology platform that integrates city transportation and various on-demand services in Southeast Asia. The company, founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, offers services such as ride-hailing (GrabTaxi, GrabCar), carpooling (GrabHitch, GrabShare), shuttle services (GrabShuttle, GrabShuttle Plus), and food delivery through its GrabFood platform. Grab also provides financial services, including payments, consumer loans, and enterprise offerings. It operates in eight countries: Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Grab generates revenue by charging commissions to both consumers and service providers, with ride-hailing and food delivery contributing to 89% of its total revenue. The company competes with Foodpanda and Gojek in the region.

Plenty

Series B in 2017
Plenty Inc., established in 2014 and based in South San Francisco, specializes in vertical farming. The company cultivates a variety of fresh produce using proprietary systems that combine engineering, software, and crop science. Plenty's innovative approach reduces water usage and eliminates the need for pesticides or GMOs, resulting in sustainable, year-round harvests. Its mission is to provide clean, nutritious food while minimizing environmental impact.

C Channel

Venture Round in 2016
C Channel is an online video media provider that focuses on delivering high-quality content tailored to women aged 20 to 34. The company offers a diverse range of lifestyle-related information, including topics such as hairstyling, food, fashion, and travel tips. By leveraging video as its primary medium, C Channel aims to engage its audience with relevant and inspiring content. Additionally, the company operates as a marketing and advertising agency, specializing in the production and management of impactful influencers to enhance its outreach and effectiveness in connecting with its target demographic.

Grab

Series F in 2016
Grab Holdings Inc., headquartered in Singapore, operates a mobile technology platform that integrates city transportation and various on-demand services in Southeast Asia. The company, founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, offers services such as ride-hailing (GrabTaxi, GrabCar), carpooling (GrabHitch, GrabShare), shuttle services (GrabShuttle, GrabShuttle Plus), and food delivery through its GrabFood platform. Grab also provides financial services, including payments, consumer loans, and enterprise offerings. It operates in eight countries: Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Grab generates revenue by charging commissions to both consumers and service providers, with ride-hailing and food delivery contributing to 89% of its total revenue. The company competes with Foodpanda and Gojek in the region.

Blinkit

Series C in 2015
Blinkit is a quick-commerce platform specializing in the rapid delivery of groceries, household essentials, and various daily needs. It operates using a dark store model, which involves micro-warehouses strategically located in urban areas to facilitate efficient order fulfillment. The platform offers a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, dairy, snacks, beverages, and personal care items, allowing consumers to conveniently purchase goods online for home delivery. Following its acquisition by Zomato, Blinkit has broadened its market presence by expanding into additional cities and integrating its services with Zomato's food delivery operations, thereby enhancing its overall efficiency and reach.

Grab

Series E in 2015
Grab Holdings Inc., headquartered in Singapore, operates a mobile technology platform that integrates city transportation and various on-demand services in Southeast Asia. The company, founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, offers services such as ride-hailing (GrabTaxi, GrabCar), carpooling (GrabHitch, GrabShare), shuttle services (GrabShuttle, GrabShuttle Plus), and food delivery through its GrabFood platform. Grab also provides financial services, including payments, consumer loans, and enterprise offerings. It operates in eight countries: Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Grab generates revenue by charging commissions to both consumers and service providers, with ride-hailing and food delivery contributing to 89% of its total revenue. The company competes with Foodpanda and Gojek in the region.

Coupang

Private Equity Round in 2015
Coupang is an e-commerce company that specializes in a wide range of products, including apparel, electronics, footwear, food items, furniture, and nutritional supplements. The company operates primarily through two segments: Product Commerce and Developing Offerings. The Product Commerce segment, which is the main source of revenue, encompasses both core retail with owned inventory and marketplace offerings that feature third-party merchants. Additionally, Coupang offers Rocket Fresh, a service for fresh grocery products, along with advertising solutions linked to its product offerings. Through its diverse range of products and services, Coupang aims to enhance the online shopping experience for consumers in its market.

NatureBox

Series C in 2015
NatureBox is a California-based company established in 2011, specializing in the delivery of healthier snack options directly to consumers' doors. It offers a variety of non-GMO and vegan snacks such as dried fruits, nut mixes, cookies, bars, chips, crackers, and popcorn, catering to diverse dietary preferences. NatureBox operates an online platform that allows users to personalize their orders based on taste and dietary needs. With a customer base growing at a rate of 50-100% monthly, the company serves customers across all 50 states. In addition to its commercial operations, NatureBox is committed to social responsibility, partnering with WhyHunger to provide nutritious food to those in need and previously donating over 150,000 meals to Feeding America.

Grab

Series D in 2014
Grab Holdings Inc., headquartered in Singapore, operates a mobile technology platform that integrates city transportation and various on-demand services in Southeast Asia. The company, founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, offers services such as ride-hailing (GrabTaxi, GrabCar), carpooling (GrabHitch, GrabShare), shuttle services (GrabShuttle, GrabShuttle Plus), and food delivery through its GrabFood platform. Grab also provides financial services, including payments, consumer loans, and enterprise offerings. It operates in eight countries: Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Grab generates revenue by charging commissions to both consumers and service providers, with ride-hailing and food delivery contributing to 89% of its total revenue. The company competes with Foodpanda and Gojek in the region.

RedMart

Series B in 2014
RedMart Limited is an online grocery portal based in Singapore, established in 2011. The company specializes in delivering a wide range of products, including fresh produce, meat, seafood, dairy, baked goods, frozen items, beverages, health and beauty products, household necessities, and items for babies and children. Unlike traditional retailers, RedMart functions as a platform that allows manufacturers to engage directly with consumers, bypassing conventional retail channels. This approach provides manufacturers with innovative marketing capabilities and data analytics to enhance their reach. RedMart also offers home delivery services, ensuring that customers receive their groceries and home essentials conveniently at their doorstep. In 2016, RedMart became a subsidiary of Lazada South East Asia Pte. Ltd., further expanding its operational capabilities in the region.

Coupang

Venture Round in 2014
Coupang is an e-commerce company that specializes in a wide range of products, including apparel, electronics, footwear, food items, furniture, and nutritional supplements. The company operates primarily through two segments: Product Commerce and Developing Offerings. The Product Commerce segment, which is the main source of revenue, encompasses both core retail with owned inventory and marketplace offerings that feature third-party merchants. Additionally, Coupang offers Rocket Fresh, a service for fresh grocery products, along with advertising solutions linked to its product offerings. Through its diverse range of products and services, Coupang aims to enhance the online shopping experience for consumers in its market.

NatureBox

Series B in 2014
NatureBox is a California-based company established in 2011, specializing in the delivery of healthier snack options directly to consumers' doors. It offers a variety of non-GMO and vegan snacks such as dried fruits, nut mixes, cookies, bars, chips, crackers, and popcorn, catering to diverse dietary preferences. NatureBox operates an online platform that allows users to personalize their orders based on taste and dietary needs. With a customer base growing at a rate of 50-100% monthly, the company serves customers across all 50 states. In addition to its commercial operations, NatureBox is committed to social responsibility, partnering with WhyHunger to provide nutritious food to those in need and previously donating over 150,000 meals to Feeding America.

NatureBox

Series A in 2013
NatureBox is a California-based company established in 2011, specializing in the delivery of healthier snack options directly to consumers' doors. It offers a variety of non-GMO and vegan snacks such as dried fruits, nut mixes, cookies, bars, chips, crackers, and popcorn, catering to diverse dietary preferences. NatureBox operates an online platform that allows users to personalize their orders based on taste and dietary needs. With a customer base growing at a rate of 50-100% monthly, the company serves customers across all 50 states. In addition to its commercial operations, NatureBox is committed to social responsibility, partnering with WhyHunger to provide nutritious food to those in need and previously donating over 150,000 meals to Feeding America.

Spanfeller Media Group

Venture Round in 2013
Spanfeller Media Group, Inc. is a content-focused media company based in New York, founded in 2010. It operates notable online platforms, including The Daily Meal, which specializes in food-related content, and The Active Times, dedicated to sports and fitness. The company aims to revolutionize the creation, sharing, and monetization of premium content by leveraging its expertise in digital media. Spanfeller Media Group offers a range of services, including content creation, digital content aggregation, curation, and online advertising revenue generation. Additionally, the company is focused on launching new websites that cater to niche vertical content areas that lack dominant players in the market.

Spanfeller Media Group

Series B in 2011
Spanfeller Media Group, Inc. is a content-focused media company based in New York, founded in 2010. It operates notable online platforms, including The Daily Meal, which specializes in food-related content, and The Active Times, dedicated to sports and fitness. The company aims to revolutionize the creation, sharing, and monetization of premium content by leveraging its expertise in digital media. Spanfeller Media Group offers a range of services, including content creation, digital content aggregation, curation, and online advertising revenue generation. Additionally, the company is focused on launching new websites that cater to niche vertical content areas that lack dominant players in the market.

Spanfeller Media Group

Series A in 2010
Spanfeller Media Group, Inc. is a content-focused media company based in New York, founded in 2010. It operates notable online platforms, including The Daily Meal, which specializes in food-related content, and The Active Times, dedicated to sports and fitness. The company aims to revolutionize the creation, sharing, and monetization of premium content by leveraging its expertise in digital media. Spanfeller Media Group offers a range of services, including content creation, digital content aggregation, curation, and online advertising revenue generation. Additionally, the company is focused on launching new websites that cater to niche vertical content areas that lack dominant players in the market.

June Media

Venture Round in 2000
June Media is a content-driven brand focused on providing resources for women at all stages of life. The company operates an online platform that offers a diverse range of content, including food and recipes, health and fitness tips, and parenting advice. By delivering informative and inspiring material, June Media aims to empower women to feel more confident and engaged in their daily activities.

Webvan Group

Series D in 1999
Webvan Group, Inc. was an Internet retailer based in Foster City, California, specializing in the delivery of consumer products. The company operated a proprietary business model that combined a Webstore, distribution facilities, and a delivery system to provide a wide range of products. Its primary offerings included food, non-prescription drug products, and general merchandise such as housewares, pet supplies, consumer electronics, and entertainment products. The Webstore was tailored for each distribution facility, showcasing only the products available at that location, which included both traditional grocery items and non-grocery products. Despite its innovative approach, Webvan Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in July 2001 and subsequently ceased operations.

Webvan Group

Series B in 1998
Webvan Group, Inc. was an Internet retailer based in Foster City, California, specializing in the delivery of consumer products. The company operated a proprietary business model that combined a Webstore, distribution facilities, and a delivery system to provide a wide range of products. Its primary offerings included food, non-prescription drug products, and general merchandise such as housewares, pet supplies, consumer electronics, and entertainment products. The Webstore was tailored for each distribution facility, showcasing only the products available at that location, which included both traditional grocery items and non-grocery products. Despite its innovative approach, Webvan Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in July 2001 and subsequently ceased operations.
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