Pop Meals
YC S17Malaysia, MY · 153 employees · Hiring · 5 known investors
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Pop Meals is a digital food and beverage company that uses AI, data, and automated smart kitchens to prepare and deliver affordable meals to consumers. Serving customers in Malaysia, it offers in-app ordering with recipes that evolve based on customer feedback and popularity rankings.
Also known as dahmakan · Pop Meals (formerly dahmakan)
AI & Machine LearningConsumerE-commerceFoodTechFood Service Robots & MachinesGhost KitchensDeliveryMalaysiaSoutheast Asia
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S17)
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Jonathan WeinsinCEO & Co-FounderJonathan Weins previously helped build a food delivery marketplace in Southeast Asia and is now founder and CEO of Pop Meals, a restaurant technology and food delivery company operating 80+ outlets across Malaysia. He has over 11 years of experience in food and beverage operations, with expertise in applying AI and automation to restaurant workflows and supply chain management.
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Chris EdelmanninCo Founder & CTO
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Jessica LiinCo-founder & COO
Investors · 5
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- What does Pop Meals do?
- Pop Meals is a digital food and beverage company that uses AI, data, and automated smart kitchens to prepare and deliver affordable meals to consumers. Serving customers in Malaysia, it offers in-app ordering with recipes that evolve based on customer feedback and popularity rankings.
- Who founded Pop Meals?
- Pop Meals was founded by Jonathan Weins, Chris Edelmann, Jessica Li.
- Who are Pop Meals's investors?
- Pop Meals's investors include Ventech China, White Star Capital, Y Combinator, Partech Ventures, Rakuten Capital.
- Where is Pop Meals headquartered?
- Pop Meals is headquartered in Malaysia, MY.










