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Local Crate is a technology company.
Local Crate operates as a meal delivery service, providing customers with chef-designed recipes and locally sourced, fresh ingredients. The company focuses on the logistical challenge of connecting local food producers directly with consumers, aiming to deliver convenient, high-quality meal solutions. Its operational model emphasizes ingredient freshness and supports regional agricultural networks through direct procurement.
The company was co-founded by Frank Jackman in 2015, driven by an understanding of the increasing consumer demand for transparency in food sourcing and the desire for convenient, home-cooked meals. Jackman’s initial vision centered on bridging the gap between local farms and urban kitchens, making nutritious and sustainable food options accessible to a broader market segment.
Local Crate primarily serves individuals and families seeking accessible, prepared meal kits that prioritize fresh, local components. The company's long-term vision is to foster more robust local food systems by streamlining the distribution of farm-fresh products, thereby delivering both culinary convenience and community benefits to its customer base.
Local Crate has raised $1.0M across 1 funding round.
Local Crate has raised $1.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Local Crate has raised $1.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Local Crate's investors include M25, Matchstick Ventures, Router Ventures, Brett Brohl, Bread and Butter Ventures.
Local Crate is a technology platform that connects shoppers with verified coupons, discount codes, and promotional deals across over 100,000 online stores, specializing in health, food, and shopping products.[1] It curates lists for meal delivery services tailored to dietary needs like vegan, keto, and paleo, while offering articles on meal planning and healthy eating; the company serves everyday consumers seeking savings and has built trust with over 100,000 users (noted as contractors in some descriptions).[1] Originally focused on local food responsibility, it has evolved into a broader deals platform with early growth momentum, including a $1.4 million seed funding round to fuel expansion.[2][3]
Local Crate launched in November 2015, emphasizing local responsibility by connecting people to real food sources and quickly gaining traction in the food tech space.[2] The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a team bringing expertise in food, technology, and marketing, though specific founders are not detailed in available records.[1][3] A pivotal moment came with its $1.4 million seed funding round, which supported geographic expansion into Illinois and highlighted its differentiated model amid early user adoption.[3]
Local Crate rides the wave of personalized e-commerce savings and health-focused food tech trends, capitalizing on rising consumer demand for affordable, diet-specific meal options amid inflation and wellness booms.[1][2] Its timing aligns with the post-2015 explosion in direct-to-consumer food delivery and coupon aggregation platforms, where market forces like online shopping growth (accelerated by e-commerce shifts) favor accessible deal-finding tools.[1] By influencing how shoppers access discounts for niche products, it contributes to the startup ecosystem through early funding success and expansion, democratizing savings in fragmented retail landscapes.[3]
Local Crate is poised to scale its deals platform amid ongoing e-commerce personalization and health food trends, potentially expanding curated content and partnerships with more meal services. AI-driven deal matching and deeper integrations with dietary apps could boost retention, while economic pressures on consumer spending sustain demand. Its influence may grow by shaping competitive coupon tech, evolving from local food roots into a key player in everyday savings—reinforcing its mission to connect users with real value in a deal-saturated market.[1][2][3]
Local Crate has raised $1.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $1.0M Seed in April 2018.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2018 | $1.0M Seed | M25, Matchstick Ventures, Router Ventures, Brett Brohl | Bread and Butter Ventures |