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Lezzoo

YC W19

Erbil, IQ · Founded 2018 · 190 employees · 2 known investors

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Lezzoo is a marketplace and delivery platform operating across Iraq and Kurdistan, serving restaurants, vendors, and consumers. The company offers food delivery, B2B marketplace services, and digital games, with recent expansion into AI-powered services.

Also known as Fastwares

ConsumerFintechFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMarketplaceDeliveryIraqMiddle East and North AfricaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W19)

Lezzoo was founded in 2018 by Rekar Botany and Yadgar Merani.

RBRekar Botany
Rekar BotanyFounderComputer engineer and CTO and co-founder of Lezzoo Inc., a super app platform based in Iraq. Specializes in Node.js and React Native development, AI integration, and workflow automation.
YMYadgar Merani
Yadgar MeraniCEOYadgar Merani was born in London and raised in Iraq. He previously founded a startup in Iraq that received Y Combinator backing.
AB
Ala BattalCOO2018–2023

Investors · 2

Pay It Forward - PIFreported

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Lezzoo Funding | Complete Analysis | Extruct AIextruct.ai · Jul 2020

Frequently asked questions

What does Lezzoo do?
Lezzoo is a marketplace and delivery platform operating across Iraq and Kurdistan, serving restaurants, vendors, and consumers. The company offers food delivery, B2B marketplace services, and digital games, with recent expansion into AI-powered services.
Who founded Lezzoo?
Lezzoo was founded by Rekar Botany, Yadgar Merani in 2018.
Who are Lezzoo's investors?
Lezzoo's investors include Y Combinator, Pay It Forward - PIF.
Where is Lezzoo headquartered?
Lezzoo is headquartered in Erbil, IQ.