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AddedFeb 16, 2024
UpdatedJul 9, 2026
First

First

Delivery OS streamlining orders & post-purchase for businesses.

HQ
Philadelphia, PA, US
Founded
2014
Accelerator
Y Combinator logoY CombinatorW19
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First, founded as a delivery management solution, offers an all-in-one Delivery Operating System for businesses. The company's core mission is to streamline the delivery process by consolidating orders from various sources, dispatching them to optimal delivery services, and providing tools for post-purchase management. First caters to a diverse market, including pizza shops, ordering services, and delivery providers, aiming to enhance their operational efficiency and customer experience.

The company has achieved significant milestones, processing over $70 million in orders and facilitating more than 2 million deliveries. First's founding team brings valuable experience from their previous venture, Habitat Logistics, where they developed proprietary software and successfully managed over 1 million restaurant delivery orders. This background has informed First's development of a comprehensive solution for businesses seeking to optimize their delivery operations.

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First - Quick Facts

Who are First's competitors?

Companies similar to First include Relay Delivery, Beam IT! Logistics, Deliverart and Cartwheel.

When was First founded?

First was founded in 2014.

Where is First's headquarters located?

First's headquarters is located in Philadelphia, PA, US.

When was First's last funding round?

First's most recent funding round was for $975k (USD) in August 2020.

How much has First raised to-date?

As of Aug 6, 2020, First has raised a total of $1.1M (USD).

How many employees does First have?

First has 2 employees as of Apr 1, 2024.

First - Classification

Ownership
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • Automation
  • Logistics
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
  • Small Business
Main Product
  • Delivery Software
Tags
  • API
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 490000Transportation and Warehousing
  • 492000Couriers and Messengers
  • 492100Couriers and Express Delivery Services
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7380Miscellaneous Business Services
  • 7389Business Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 6 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 480000Transportation and Warehousing
  • 560000Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
  • 561000Administrative and Support Services
SIC
  • 4700Transportation Services
  • 4720Arrangement Of Passenger Transportation
  • 4729Arrangement Of Passenger Transportation, Not Elsewhere Classified