What is Deliveroo?
Deliveroo is a prominent food delivery service headquartered in London, UK. Founded on a technology platform that seamlessly connects restaurants with consumers, Deliveroo facilitates food orders and deliveries via its intuitive mobile application. The company has strategically expanded its operational footprint across numerous countries in Europe, Asia, and Oceania, solidifying its position as a key player in the global logistics and transportation sector. Its operational model relies on a robust network of delivery partners, ensuring efficient and timely food delivery from a wide array of restaurant partners to a diverse customer base, thereby creating a comprehensive food delivery ecosystem.
How much funding has Deliveroo raised?
Deliveroo has raised a total of $2B across 9 funding rounds:
Series A
$4.6M
Multiple Rounds
$195M
Series E
$275M
Series F
$385M
Series G
$575M
Other Financing Round
$180M
Stock Offering
$389M
Series A (2014): $4.6M with participation from Index Ventures, JamJar Investments, and Hoxton Ventures
Series B (2015): $25M led by Hoxton Ventures, Accel, Index Ventures, and Hummingbird Ventures
Series C (2015): $70M supported by Hoxton Ventures, Accel Partners, Index Ventures, and GREENOAKS
Series D (2015): $100M featuring GREENOAKS, Accel, DST Global, Hummingbird Ventures, and Index Ventures
Series E (2016): $275M backed by DST Global
Series F (2017): $385M with participation from Fidelity and T. Rowe Price
Series G (2019): $575M led by Amazon, GREENOAKS, T. Rowe Price Group, and Fidelity Management and Research Company
Other Financing Round (2021): $180M supported by Durable Capital Partners and Fidelity Investments Inc.
Stock Issuance/Offering (2021): $389M featuring Delivery Hero
Key Investors in Deliveroo
Index Ventures
Index Ventures is a venture firm investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs from seed to IPO. They partner with founders with bold dreams that challenge the status quo to build enduring companies. With offices in San Francisco & London, Index Ventures invests in entrepreneurs all over the world. Generational Index-backed companies include Adyen, Datadog, Discord, Figma, Robinhood, and Roblox.
DST Global
DST is the largest Internet investor in the Russian and Eastern European markets and one of the largest investment groups globally to exclusively focus on the Internet and Internet related companies. We believe that the emergence of the Internet is one of the most important and fundamental trends of our time and that we are still in the early stages of this trend. In our view the next decade will be equally if not even more important than the previous decade and we want to partner with our companies to help them realise their full potential in this ever changing and dynamic business environment. DST was founded in 2005 when Yuri Milner and Gregory Finger pooled together their individual interests in Mail.ru and funded the first investments in young market leaders in the nascent Russian Internet sector. DST is controlled by its Founding Partners. Between 2005 and 2009 DST raised and invested more than $1 billion in over 30 companies and gained support from Russian and Western funds. In 2008, Alexander Tamas joined DST from Goldman Sachs and established a presence in London to spearhead further international efforts. In recent years DST also expanded into the Baltic region and, through its portfolio companies, also into Eastern and Western Europe, and China.
Amazon
Amazon is a global e-commerce and cloud computing company founded in 1994 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The company operates through three main segments: North America, International, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Amazon's retail platform offers millions of products across numerous categories through websites including amazon.com, amazon.ca, amazon.fr, amazon.de, and many others worldwide. The company manufactures electronic devices such as Kindle e-readers, Fire tablets, Fire TVs, and Echo smart speakers. Amazon provides services including AWS cloud computing, Kindle Direct Publishing for authors, marketplace platforms for third-party sellers, digital content streaming, and Amazon Prime membership program offering benefits like free shipping and media streaming. The company serves diverse customer segments including consumers, merchants, content creators, and enterprise clients across global markets.
What's next for Deliveroo?
With significant enterprise-level backing and a recent strategic investment, Deliveroo is poised for continued growth and market penetration. The company's trajectory suggests a focus on scaling its operations, enhancing its technological infrastructure, and potentially exploring new service verticals within the broader on-demand economy. Strategic partnerships and further geographic expansion are likely next steps, leveraging its established network and brand recognition to capture greater market share. The company's ability to attract major investment indicates strong investor confidence in its business model and future prospects, positioning it for further innovation and competitive advantage in the dynamic food delivery landscape.
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