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Bakkal

Ethnic & specialty grocery delivery

Bakkal logo
21-100 employees
  • B2C
  • Retail
  • Lifestyle
  • Marketplace
  • Food
  • Delivery
Pleasanton, CA

Company mission

To build a platform that empowers specialty supermarkets and makes local ethnic groceries easily accessible to everyone.

Our take

Finding specialty ingredients can be very difficult, even in big cities. Bakkal solves this problem by connecting consumers with independent, specialty food stores.

Founded in Turkey, Bakkal markets itself as an ethnic grocery store, targeting individuals looking for a taste of home. It also provides small independent supermarkets and ethnic grocery stores with a means of reaching a wider customer base. Bakkal is currently active in LA and the Bay Area, but it has plans to scale to other locations.

Although there are numerous specialty grocery websites, Bakkal sets itself apart by functioning in much the same way as apps like Gopuff and Deliveroo. Its unique messaging and its diverse ingredients range further sets it apart. This will be an invaluable distinction in the years to come.

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Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Benefits

  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Work From Home
  • Stock Option Plan

Funding (2 rounds)

Aug 2022

$3m

SEED

Jan 2022

$0.3m

SEED

Total funding: $3.3m

Leadership

Previously worked as VP of Products and Solutions Engineering at MayaData. Was a Managing Partner at Carsly Ventures.