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Emerging Tech Research: Foodtech

February 5, 2021

This Emerging Tech Research report includes a comprehensive segmentation of the foodtech space, along with market maps, business model descriptions, industry drivers, and more.

On the podcast: Ghost kitchens, virtual restaurants and the post-pandemic future of foodtech

January 12, 2021

The latest episode of our "In Visible Capital" podcast discusses the post-pandemic future of foodtech, from virtual kitchens to developments in the delivery space.

PitchBook Analyst Note: Robots in the Kitchen

December 17, 2020

This analyst note covers the evolving kitchentech market, highlighting key venture-backed companies.

DoorDash makes a splash in blockbuster trading debut after IPO

December 9, 2020

In a stunning Wall Street debut, DoorDash soared 86% on its first day of trading on Wednesday, hitting an initial market cap of around $60 billion. 

On the podcast: How grocery chains are embracing ecommerce amid COVID-19

December 8, 2020

This week, we explore how COVID-19 has fueled massive shifts in the grocery landscape with Publicis Groupe chief commerce strategy officer Jason Goldberg.

DoorDash targets IPO value that could edge out Airbnb

December 4, 2020

DoorDashs upcoming IPO could value the company at more than $37 billion, which would rank among the top VC-backed IPOs in the past five years, second only to Uber's last year.

On the podcast: Grocery fulfillment and dark stores—clear aisles, full carts, can't lose?

December 1, 2020

In this episode, we chat with Jason Goldberg, chief commerce strategy officer at Publicis Groupe, about how more shoppers than ever are leveraging "dark store" and digital fulfillment technologies.

HelloFresh inks $277M deal for US meal delivery startup

November 23, 2020

Berlin-based HelloFresh has agreed to buy Factor75 as European food companies turn their attention to the US to fuel growth.

DoorDash jump-starts year-end IPO rush

November 13, 2020

DoorDash has kicked off an end-of-the-year dash to go public, with a host of companies expected to follow suit in the coming weeks.

Emerging Tech Research: Foodtech

November 5, 2020

This Emerging Tech Research report includes a comprehensive segmentation of the foodtech space, along with market maps, business model descriptions, industry drivers and more.

Instacart becomes most valuable US VC-backed food delivery company at $17.7B

October 8, 2020

Instacart has been valued at $17.7 billion with a new $200 million round, underscoring a sustained demand for grocery delivery and a shift in how Americans shop for food.

Lab-grown meat: The promising alternative that may be years away from appearing on dinner plates

September 22, 2020

Many cultivated meat startups are trying to make their way into the industry limelight as viable protein alternatives. What will they need to deliver their product at scale?

Agrifood investment trends in the COVID-19 era

July 27, 2020

Authored by Finistere Ventures while drawing from PitchBook datasets, this post summarizes the key trends in private investment that have shaped the agrifood space in the COVID-19 era thus far in 2020, analyzing top financings, key valuation metrics and more. In addition, it provides analysis as to the underlying drivers in macro ag and foodtech trends, plus a forward-looking review as to what the rest of 2020 may hold in store.

Farmers seek help from startups after food supply chain disruption

July 8, 2020

As heaps of produce sat with nowhere to go, local farmers needed technical support and a robust network from startups to pivot their produce from restaurants to new sectors.

Uber makes $2.6B offer for Postmates

June 30, 2020

Following its failed purchase of Grubhub, Uber has offered to buy delivery business Postmates for as the food delivery sector faces further consolidation.