What is Delivery Hero?
Delivery Hero SE operates as a sophisticated global platform that bridges the gap between consumers, local restaurants, and retail stores. By integrating food delivery marketplaces with quick commerce solutions and delivery-only dark stores, the company has built a resilient digital infrastructure. Its business model leverages advanced logistics and rider networks to facilitate the rapid distribution of groceries and everyday essentials, positioning the firm as a critical player in the modern on-demand economy.
How much funding has Delivery Hero raised?
Delivery Hero has raised a total of $5.5B across 15 funding rounds:
Series C
$33.3M
Series D
$30M
Multiple Rounds
$523M
Multiple Rounds
$739.2M
Private Equity
$421.3M
Other Financing Round
$777.6M
Share Placement
$1.5B
Debt
$1.5B
Series C (2012): $33.3M supported by Kite Ventures, Insight Venture Partners, and Avala Capital
Series D (2013): $30M featuring Kite Ventures, Team Europe, ru-Net Holdings, Kreos Capital, Holtzbrinck Ventures, Tengelmann, Point Nine, and Phenomen Ventures
Series E (2014): $88M backed by The Insight Venture Partners
Series F (2014): $85M with participation from Luxor Capital Group
Series G (2014): $350M led by Kite Ventures, Insight Venture Partners, and Vostok New Ventures
Other Financing Round (2015): $12M supported by TA Capital
Series H (2015): $562.4M featuring Rocket Internet
Other Financing Round (2015): $54.8M backed by Rocket Internet
Private Equity (2015): $110M, investors not publicly disclosed
Private Equity (2017): $421.3M led by Naspers
Other Financing Round (2017): $777.6M supported by Naspers
Share Placement (2021): $1.5B, investors not publicly disclosed
Debt (2022): $1.5B, investors not publicly disclosed
Key Investors in Delivery Hero
Kite Ventures
Kite Ventures is a venture capital company behind Darberry (GRPN), Delivery Hero (DHER), Plated (Albertsons), and other leading players globally.
Insight Venture Partners
GO is a private platform purpose-built for Insight Partners' portfolio company leaders. GO unifies our 500+ software portfolio companies to foster connections, strengthen leadership, expand their brain trust, and provide support as they scale.
Naspers
Naspers Limited is a South African multinational technology and internet company that invests in and operates a wide range of digital platforms globally, focusing on ecommerce and online services.
What's next for Delivery Hero?
Looking ahead, Delivery Hero is positioned to leverage its substantial capital reserves to further optimize its dark store footprint and enhance its proprietary logistics technology. As the company matures, the focus is expected to shift toward achieving sustainable profitability through increased operational efficiency and the scaling of its multi-brand ecosystem. By continuing to invest in high-growth regions, Delivery Hero aims to solidify its market leadership and capitalize on the increasing consumer demand for integrated, rapid-delivery services.
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