Farmstead alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Farmstead in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Farmstead actually does — not just by category.
How this list was built: every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Farmstead. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Farmstead's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Farmstead?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Racer | 15-minute food delivery | Summer 2020 | 7 | Inactive |
| NaturAll Club | Frozen beauty products. | Winter 2019 | 17 | Active |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| Instacart | Marketplace for grocery delivery and pickup | Summer 2012 | 3000 | Public |
| Supr Daily | Daily grocery delivery service in India | Winter 2017 | — | Acquired |
| Krave Mart | Grocery Delivery in Pakistan | Summer 2022 | 80 | Active |
| Duffl | 10-minute delivery service for college students. | Winter 2020 | 50 | Inactive |
| Lezzoo | Lezzoo is an on-demand delivery Superapp for Iraq. | Winter 2019 | 190 | Active |
| Byte | On-demand food delivery from dark kitchens in Pakistan. | Summer 2020 | 30 | Inactive |
| Bentocart | Last-mile delivery for perishables. | Winter 2019 | 3 | Active |
| Hideout | A portfolio of delivery-only restaurant brands | Winter 2020 | 1 | Inactive |
Is Farmstead still active?
Farmstead is no longer listed as active, so anyone still relying on it should plan a migration to one of the alternatives above.
How was this list put together?
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Farmstead. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Farmstead's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.