Oja raises $3.4m in Pre-Seed funding led by LocalGlobe to scale its ethnic grocery platform.
LocalGlobe led the Pre-Seed round to support the platform in expanding its culinary reach.
Oja operates an ethnic grocery delivery service providing cultural produce to diverse communities across the UK. The platform connects customers with specialised suppliers through its own fulfilment centres and dark stores.
Ethnic grocery platform Oja has secured $3.4m in Pre-Seed funding to advance its technology and scale operations. LocalGlobe led the financing round, which also drew participation from Acequia Capital, Tiny VC, and HoaQ Fund, alongside a group of prominent angel investors. The fresh capital will support the company as it expands its reach into new cultural categories and geographic markets across the country.
From the founder
"Food is intrinsically linked to who we are, and how we relate to our cultures. It offers us a sense of familiarity, it stirs emotions and memories,"
Mariam Jimoh
Founder at Oja
Use of funds
- 01Continue product development
- 02Expand into international markets
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About the company
Oja
Oja builds an online supermarket for cultural communities and diverse grocery needs.