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
Share allotment filed at Companies House
DELLI operates an online marketplace connecting consumers with independent food and drink makers through curated product drops.
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
Chief Creative Officer 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."
Daniel Waterhouse
Partner, Balderton
Use of funds
- 01Expand into international markets