Researchers estimated the global online food delivery market could exceed US$130 billion in 2022 and projected it would reach US$223.7 billion by 2027. The page says APIs can improve efficiency in the market.
The MealMe API provides menus and ordering for more than 1 million restaurants and retailers by aggregating point-of-sale systems and third-party delivery services for fulfillment.
MealMe Connect lets users connect accounts with supported retailers, marketplaces, and delivery platforms for ordering and data sharing within third-party applications.
MealMe raises $8 million in Series A funding to expand its API for embedding food and retail ordering in consumer apps and websites. The round, led by Mercury Fund with participation from Gaingels and Palm Drive Capital, brings total funding to $16 million. MealMe says its API covers more than 1 billion products across 1.2 million grocery stores, restaurants, and retailers, and serves over 100 customers. The company plans to use the capital for marketing, hiring, developer support, and expansion into e-commerce and AI.