# CIY Foods

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/ciy-foods

- Industry: Retail
- Headquarters: St. Paul, US
- Website: www.localcrate.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.4M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 12, 2018)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

CIY Foods, LLC provides a variety of meal delivery services that emphasize organic and specialized diet options, simplifying meal preparation for diverse customer needs across the United States.CIY Foods, LLC operates the meal delivery service LocalCrate.com, which offers tailored meal kits. Founded in 2014 in St. Paul, US, the company had its latest funding round in April 2018, securing USD 1.4 mn in a Seed round led by M25 Group, Matchstick Ventures, Router Ventures, and The Syndicate Fund. Frank Jackman and Michael Stalbaum are the founders, with Frank Jackman serving as the CEO.LocalCrate.com primarily offers curated meal delivery services, focusing on organic meal delivery kits, vegan options, keto meal plans, and premade meals. Their services cater to various demographics by providing fresh, ready-to-cook ingredients or fully prepared meals, addressing the increasing demand for convenient and healthy food solutions.LocalCrate.com generates revenue through a subscription model that allows customers to sign up for recurring meal kit deliveries or make one-time purchases. This direct-to-consumer approach enables flexibility in meal choices and sizes, appealing to health-conscious customers seeking convenience while maintaining quality.In April 2018, CIY Foods, LLC secured USD 1.4 mn in Seed funding aimed at expanding their product offerings and market reach. The company plans to introduce new organic meal kits and explore additional geographic regions to enhance customer access. Investors' support will be pivotal in executing these plans, aligning with the growing trend towards convenient meal solutions.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 12, 2018, $1.4M — Matchstick Ventures, Router Ventures, M25, Bread & Butter Ventures

## Investors

- Matchstick Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/matchstick-ventures) — Seed
- Router Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/router-ventures) — Seed
- M25 (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/m25) — Seed
- Bread & Butter Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bread-butter-ventures) — Seed