InstaShop
Latest round
- Seed
Last raised
- Mar 2016
Total raised
- $0.8M
Investors
- 1
About InstaShop
InstaShop Ltd.Founded in 2015 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, InstaShop Ltd. specializes in online grocery delivery.com in February 2025 for USD 32 mn, which strengthens Talabat's grocery and retail segment. The founders include Ioanna Angelidaki and Liliana Briceno, while the current CEO is Nik Horsburgh.Instashop's core offering centers around its innovative online grocery delivery platform, which connects consumers with local retailers to simplify the shopping experience. The platform allows users to browse a wide variety of grocery items, household essentials, and specialty products, facilitating a convenient ordering process that addresses the growing demand for on-demand delivery services. Launched with a focus on urban areas, Instashop primarily serves customers in the Middle East region, including major markets like the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Kuwait. The end users of Instashop's services include busy professionals, families, and individuals seeking a more efficient way to manage their grocery needs without the hassle of traditional shopping.Instashop generates revenue through a combination of transaction fees and delivery charges applied to customer orders. The typical transaction structure involves customers placing orders directly through the mobile application, with the platform facilitating the connection between users and local retailers. Delivery fees are assessed based on order size and distance, while retailers pay a commission to Instashop for each transaction completed through the platform. This model emphasizes direct-to-consumer engagement, ensuring a streamlined purchasing experience. The company features a tiered pricing structure, incentivizing larger orders or repeat customers with promotional offers.com acquired InstaShop Ltd. for USD 32 mn, enabling the company to strengthen its market presence in the UAE and Egypt. The acquisition will support InstaShop’s expansion plans, which include launching new products and enhancing its platform for better customer engagement.
Who invested in InstaShop
1 investor across 1 round
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Funding rounds
Seed
Mar 23, 2016
Amount
$0.8M
Investors
Questions about InstaShop
Who invested in InstaShop?
InstaShop has 1 investor on record across 1 venture round. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has InstaShop raised?
InstaShop has raised 1 venture round. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did InstaShop last raise money?
InstaShop's most recent round on record is a Seed, in Mar 2016.
What does InstaShop do?
InstaShop is a internet company.
Where is InstaShop headquartered?
InstaShop is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Which VCs invest in companies like InstaShop?
Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Shanghai State-owned Capital Investment Leading Fund, Peak XV Partners, MPCi and Luminous Ventures back internet companies at InstaShop's stage. Their profiles are linked below.
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