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Postmates
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Postmates

Postmates

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Postmates Inc., a logistics firm, offers a software platform for local courier services and food delivery in the US.

HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2011
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Founded on May 1, 2011, by Bastian Lehmann, Sam Street, and Sean Plaice, Postmates Inc. is a logistics company headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company's core mission is to provide efficient local delivery services through a network of couriers. Postmates offers a software platform that allows users to discover, order, and track food and other goods. It primarily serves customers in select cities across the United States, focusing on convenience and accessibility through its mobile app and website.

Notable figures associated with Postmates include CEO Bastian Lehmann and management team members Sean Plaice, Vivek Patel, and Kristin Schaefer. The board includes prominent investors like Nabeel Hyatt, Brian Singerman, and Scott Banister. Postmates has achieved significant milestones, including widespread adoption in major U.S. cities and a strong market presence in the on-demand delivery sector. Its impact is evident in the way it has transformed local logistics and consumer habits around food and goods delivery.

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Postmates - Quick Facts

Who are Postmates' competitors?

Companies similar to Postmates include Onfleet, Relay Delivery, Bring Me That and EatStreet.

When was Postmates founded?

Postmates was founded in 2011.

Where is Postmates' headquarters located?

Postmates' headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

When was Postmates' last funding round?

Postmates' most recent funding round was for $225M (USD) in September 2019.

How much has Postmates raised to-date?

As of Sep 19, 2019, Postmates has raised a total of $763M (USD).

Postmates - Classification

Ownership
  • Private Equity
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • Logistics
  • Mobile
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Model
  • Marketplace
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Advertising
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
  • Small Business
Main Product
  • Food Delivery
  • Logistics
Tags
  • Delivery
  • On-Demand
NAICS
  • 490000Transportation and Warehousing
  • 492000Couriers and Messengers
  • 492100Couriers and Express Delivery Services
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7380Miscellaneous Business Services
  • 7389Business Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 21 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 485100Urban Transit Systems
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 480000Transportation and Warehousing
  • 510000Information
  • 560000Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
  • 485000Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 561000Administrative and Support Services
  • 541600Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
  • 485110Urban Transit Systems
  • 513210Software Publishers
  • 541610Management Consulting Services
  • 541614Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
SIC
  • 4700Transportation Services
  • 4720Arrangement Of Passenger Transportation
  • 4730Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight And Cargo
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 4729Arrangement Of Passenger Transportation, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 7372Prepackaged Software