DELLI raises £6.2m seed funding co-led by Balderton and HV Capital to expand operations.
The seed round was co led by Balderton and HV Capital to support platform growth.
£6.2MSeed
DELLI operates a community focused food and beverage platform that connects independent makers with consumers through a drop model. The company supports small producers by helping them manage inventory and reduce food waste.
DELLI has secured £6.2m in seed funding to expand its maker and consumer offerings and drive growth. The round was co led by Balderton and HV Capital. The platform applies a drop model to food commerce, helping small producers manage waste and connect with local buyers.
From the founder
"I am really excited to announce DELLI’s $7.2M raise to further ignite growth and expand its offer to makers and consumers alike. DELLI’s success over the year, from the 200 makers already signed up to the app to units sold, highlights that there is space in the market for DELLI and a consumer desire for its service."
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Simon Beckerman
Founder at DELLI
Investor perspective
"We are excited to be backing DELLI for this next chapter, and to be working again with Simon and Marie. Simon has an extraordinary flair for spotting emerging trends and building markets and communities around them. Marie is an operator extraordinaire, making them a formidable founding team. DELLI democratises food production and brings diversity of choice of local produce to consumers. We are looking forward to the journey ahead."
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Daniel Waterhouse
Partner, Balderton
Use of funds
- 01Expand into international markets