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Misfits Market

Online marketplace for fresh organic produce

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201-500 employees
  • B2C
  • Marketplace
  • Sustainability
  • Food
  • Customer service
Bensalem Township, Delanco, NJ

Company mission

To democratise access to high-quality, affordable organic food, while reducing food waste.

Top investors

33% employee growth in 12 months

Our take

Quality control within the grocery industry has resulted in huge waste levels due to the perception that people do not want to buy misshapen food. Despite this being the case for some, many consumers are happy to purchase 'ugly' produce if it is tasty and cost-saving, yet existing channels for the purchase of imperfect food are currently scarce.

Misfits Market offers subscription boxes of 'ugly' fruit and vegetables, allowing users to choose which products they want within their package whilst saving up to 40% on grocery store prices. The company provides memberships for free and purchases the produce from grocery stores where it would usually be wasted, saving retailers money at no additional cost to the consumer.

Several platforms for the sale of 'ugly' produce have arisen over the last few years, but Misfits Market present themselves as a competitive player by providing their memberships for free and as a delivery subscription service. Unlike other competitors, the company also provides food outside of fruit and vegetables such as meat, seafood, and other packaged goods.

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Freddie

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Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO
  • 401k plan
  • Flexible work location with remote availability
  • Life Insurance
  • Free Misfits Market subscription
  • Multiple health, dental, and vision plan options
  • Commuter benefits

Company values

  • Holding ourselves accountable
  • Not your average grocery store
  • Providing opportunities for all
  • Promoting balance

Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)

Sep 2021

$225m

SERIES C

Apr 2021

$200m

SERIES C

Total funding: $526.5m

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Leadership

Abhi started their career as an Operation HOPE Consultant, before studying at the University of Pennsylvania and co-founding Altair Prep and StoreTok. They started the Horizons School of Technology in 2015 before founding Misfits Market as CEO in June 2018.