What is Calii?
Calii operates by working directly with local producers, eliminating intermediaries, and automating supply chain inefficiencies to achieve lower prices. The startup utilizes a network of dark stores for order fulfillment and employs social channels and gamified deals for demand aggregation. Founded by Stanford engineers David Eduardo Arrambide and Maurizio Caló Caligaris, Calii aims to create an end-to-end automated supply chain connecting producers and brands. The company delivers a range of products including produce, meat, seafood, and ready-to-eat items.
How much funding has Calii raised?
Calii has raised a total of $22.5M across 1 funding round:
Series A
$22.5M
Series A (2022): $22.5M with participation from Streamlined Ventures, Forerunner Ventures, Base10, Y Combinator, Dalus Capital, and JAM Fund
Key Investors in Calii
Streamlined Ventures
Streamlined Ventures is a seed-stage investment firm established in 2013, headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with a focus on cutting-edge technology.
Forerunner Ventures
Forerunner Ventures partners with founders to build category-defining companies at the intersection of technology and human behavior, focusing on emerging trends and consumer demands.
Base10
Base10 is a technology investment firm that invests in founders addressing challenges faced by the majority of the population and commits to donating 50% of profits from its largest investments to scholarships.
What's next for Calii?
The substantial enterprise-level funding Calii has garnered, particularly the recent strategic investment, positions the company for significant scaling and operational expansion. This capital infusion is expected to fuel further development of its dark store network, enhance its demand aggregation technologies, and deepen its relationships with local producers. Calii's focus on automation and direct sourcing suggests a strategic push to capture market share in the competitive grocery delivery sector, potentially leading to broader geographic reach and an expanded product catalog.
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