# Permanent

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.permanent.ag/
- Total disclosed funding: $3.7M
- Latest round: Seed (Oct 2, 2024)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Based in California, US, and founded in 2021 by CEO Wiley Webb, Permanent offers a platform that integrates procurement, culinary planning, and sustainability reporting, making local and sustainable food sourcing practical and profitable.

Permanent offers a comprehensive platform to streamline sourcing and cater to different teams within an organization. Features like pre-ordering and reserving options facilitate securing discounted and predictable pricing, while also providing financial security for farms. Additionally, features like lock-in pricing and real-time market data can help manage volatility. The platform provides access to real-time crop calendars based on what's growing in local fields allows for menu planning that leverages seasonal availability and offers ingredients. In addition, the company provides tools to track progress and generate reports for stakeholders. The features include source traceability, customizable reporting fields, and automatic analysis for streamlining data collection and reporting. Permanent integrates seamlessly with existing procurement systems to manage multiple small suppliers. This simplifies the buying process while offering a vast product catalogue and access to Permanent's sourcing expertise. The platform provides access to a library of producer stories, photos, and sustainability data to create marketing materials and enhance brand storytelling around local and sustainable sourcing practices.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Oct 2, 2024, $3.7M — Sugar Mountain Capital, Gaingels, Progression, Better Tomorrow Ventures, Atman Capital, Autopilot

## Investors

- Sugar Mountain Capital — Seed
- Gaingels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gaingels) — Seed
- Progression (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/progression) — Seed
- Better Tomorrow Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/better-tomorrow-ventures) — Seed
- Atman Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/atman-capital) — Seed
- Autopilot (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/autopilot) — Seed