Pop Meals alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Pop Meals in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Pop Meals 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 Pop Meals. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Pop Meals's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Pop Meals?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| NaturAll Club | Frozen beauty products. | Winter 2019 | 17 | Active |
| Racer | 15-minute food delivery | Summer 2020 | 7 | Inactive |
| Hideout | A portfolio of delivery-only restaurant brands | Winter 2020 | 1 | Inactive |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| Positive | Healthy packaged fresh food | Winter 2019 | 47 | Active |
| Riogrande | We buy and grow D2C brands in LatAm | Summer 2020 | — | Acquired |
| Bottomless | Building the first sensor enabled marketplace for repeat purchases | Winter 2019 | 2 | 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 |
| Craft Coffee | Better coffee for less money | Summer 2014 | — | Acquired |
| FoodCourt | Virtual Restaurants & Stores for Africa | Summer 2022 | 80 | Active |
Is Pop Meals still active?
Pop Meals is still operating, so switching is a choice rather than a forced migration. Compare on fit and price rather than urgency.
How was this list put together?
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Pop Meals. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Pop Meals's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.