Hideout alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Hideout in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Hideout 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 Hideout. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Hideout's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Hideout?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| MadEats | Online delivery-only restaurant group in the Philippines | Summer 2021 | — | Acquired |
| Racer | 15-minute food delivery | Summer 2020 | 7 | Inactive |
| Pop Meals | Pop Meals is a restaurant chain without chefs. All recipes are… | Summer 2017 | 153 | Active |
| Purple Plate | We license brands for delivery and pick-up | Summer 2018 | 45 | Inactive |
| Chow Central Inc | Asset Light Chipotle for Africa | Summer 2023 | — | Active |
| DoorDash | Restaurant delivery. | Summer 2013 | 8600 | Public |
| Orchata | Groceries delivered in 20 min in Latinamerica | Winter 2020 | 50 | Inactive |
| Calii | Full-stack grocery delivery in LatAm | Summer 2018 | 750 | Active |
| Nino Foods | Building India's fast food empire | Summer 2021 | 250 | Inactive |
| Byte Kitchen | Increasing restaurant profitability through our AI Operating System | Summer 2021 | 5 | Acquired |
| FoodCourt | Virtual Restaurants & Stores for Africa | Summer 2022 | 80 | Active |
Is Hideout still active?
Hideout 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 Hideout. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Hideout's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.