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Membo

DefunctYC S21

Tallinn, EE · Founded 2020 · 3 employees · 4 known investors

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Membo operates a next-day grocery delivery service connecting European customers directly with local food producers rather than warehouse-based retailers. The platform prioritizes product freshness by coordinating direct delivery from multiple producers to consumers.

ConsumerFoodTechMarketplacesGroceryMarketplaceDeliveryEstoniaEurope

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

Membo was founded in 2020 by Vahur Hansen and Paula Kink.

VHVahur Hansen
Vahur HansenCo-Founder2020–2025Vahur Hansen spent four years as a product engineer at TransferWise, where he led the development of the US consumer and small business product divisions. He is now building Membo, which focuses on supply chain solutions for fresh produce.
PKPaula Kink
Paula KinkFounder, CMO, COO2020–2023Paula Kink holds a legal degree and founded a medtech company after graduating. She is now building Membo, a food-related venture.

Investors · 4

LEI Register Oüreported

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Peterson Venture PartnersreportedSalt Lake City · $5M – $25M

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Startup Wise GuysreportedTallinn · $100K – $500K

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corporate structure
Membo Inc.

In the news

Grocery delivery startup Membo is hungry to build a Europe-wide, local food producer network – TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Aug 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does Membo do?
Membo operates a next-day grocery delivery service connecting European customers directly with local food producers rather than warehouse-based retailers. The platform prioritizes product freshness by coordinating direct delivery from multiple producers to consumers.
Who founded Membo?
Membo was founded by Vahur Hansen, Paula Kink in 2020.
Who are Membo's investors?
Membo's investors include Y Combinator, LEI Register Oü, Peterson Venture Partners, Startup Wise Guys.
Where is Membo headquartered?
Membo is headquartered in Tallinn, EE.