# OrderAhead

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/orderahead

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.orderaheadapp.com
- Total disclosed funding: $18M
- Latest round: Series A (Dec 1, 2013)
- Investors on record: 10

## About

OrderAhead, based in the US, is a digital platform that streamlines the food ordering and pickup process, enhancing convenience for users and businesses alike.OrderAhead is a digital food ordering platform that connects customers with local restaurants for easy pickup. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, US, the company was acquired by Square, Inc. in March 2017 from a consortium of investors including Y Combinator and Matrix Partners. The founder's history and prior ventures are not publicly documented.OrderAhead provides a digital service that facilitates food ordering and pickup for customers, aiming to improve operational efficiency for restaurants. The platform primarily serves users in the food and beverage sector, helping them to conveniently order meals for pickup without long wait times. The service is marketed and available in various regions across North America, catering to the needs of busy consumers.OrderAhead generates revenue through a subscription model, enabling restaurants to access the platform and its services for a fee. Clients subscribe to different service tiers based on their operational needs, which may include basic listing services or premium features such as enhanced visibility and customer support. Revenue is derived from these subscriptions, with clients paying periodically for continued access to the platform's offerings.Looking ahead, OrderAhead plans to further enhance its platform with new features and services aimed at improving user experience and engagement. Specific details regarding upcoming product launches have not been disclosed. The company aims to expand its footprint into new geographic regions to reach a broader customer base, although specific markets targeted for expansion have not been outlined. The recent funding secured during the Series A round in March 2017 will support these initiatives, although detailed allocation of funds has not been specified.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Dec 1, 2013, $8M — August Capital, AME Cloud Ventures, ACME Capital
- Series A, Jun 4, 2013, $7.4M — Initialized Capital
- Seed, Dec 10, 2012, $0.2M — Red Swan Ventures
- Seed, Aug 14, 2012, $2.3M — Matrix Partners, Menlo Ventures, Ignition Partners, SV Angel, Innovation Endeavors

## Investors

- Matrix Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/matrix-partners) — Seed
- Menlo Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/menlo-ventures) — Seed
- Ignition Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ignition-partners) — Seed
- SV Angel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sv-angel) — Seed
- Innovation Endeavors (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/innovation-endeavors) — Seed
- Red Swan Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/red-swan-ventures) — Seed
- Initialized Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/initialized-capital) — Series A
- August Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/august-capital) — Series A
- AME Cloud Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ame-cloud-ventures) — Series A
- ACME Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/acme-capital) — Series A