HUNGRY is a Washington D.C.-based startup that has successfully closed a nearly $20 million Series B funding round, with notable investors including former Whole Foods co-CEO Walter Robb, Evolution VC Partners, actor Kevin Hart, Jay-Z’s Marcy Venture Partners, and several NFL athletes. This brings the company’s total funding to $32.5 million. Founded in 2016 by Eman Pahlavani, Shy Pahlevani, and Jeff Grass, HUNGRY connects top chefs with businesses for premium catered meals, targeting the $60 billion business and events catering market.
The company's commitment to social and environmental causes, such as the 'Fight Against Hunger' program, which donates one meal for every two purchased, and the 'WeRecycle' program, offering biodegradable plates and cutlery with delivered meals, distinguishes it in the market. HUNGRY operates in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, and New York City and has plans to expand to 23 U.S. cities by the end of 2021.
The latest funding, a $10 million Series C investment, includes Evolution VC Partners, GP Ventures, Ahimsa Capital, and notable personalities such as Eric Kessler, Tom Colicchio, and NBA and NFL players like Bobby Wagner and Roquan Smith. The company’s rapid expansion and innovative approach to catering position it as an attractive investment opportunity in the food and beverage industry.
