Absolutely! It’s hard to believe there was a time when ordering food meant juggling multiple phone calls, trying to remember details, and hoping everything went smoothly. Then apps like Zomato changed the game entirely. Now, with just a few taps on our phones, we can explore menus, read reviews, and place orders—all in one place. It’s not just about convenience; it’s transformed the way we discover new cuisines and plan meals. No more stress, just delicious food delivered right to our doorstep! 🍕📱✨

Know more about Zomato's Success Story, Founders and Team, Funding and Investors, Acquisitions, Business Model, Revenue Model, Competitors, Growth in the article ahead.

Zomato - Founders and Team
The founders of Zomato are Deepinder Goyal and Pankaj Chaddah. Both are IIT graduates and were working with Bain & Co. in New Delhi before they came together to launch Zomato.

Zomato - About
Zomato was founded in 2008 by Deepinder Goyal and Pankaj Chaddah in Gurgaon, Haryana India.
Zomato is an Indian food delivery app that helps users find restaurant information, menus, and reviews. It also allows ordering from partnered restaurants in various cities, making it easy to get food delivered.

Zomato - Startup Story

Zomato's journey began with IIT Delhi grads Deepinder Goyal and Pankaj Chaddah, who worked at Bain & Company in New Delhi. In 2008, they launched 'Foodiebay' to simplify food access, quickly becoming the largest restaurant directory in Delhi NCR within nine months and expanding to Mumbai and Kolkata soon after.

After two successful years, the platform rebranded to Zomato on January 18, 2010. The app's features—like menu browsing, reviews, and online ordering—drove its rapid growth, and by 2019, Zomato had evolved into a major global restaurant aggregator, operating in 24 countries and over 10,000 cities.

Zomato - Startup Launch

When the founders launched the platform, it was originally called Foodiebay and started in Delhi. They quickly expanded to cities like Mumbai and Kolkata due to the tremendous user growth.
Recognizing the potential for international expansion, the founders decided to rebrand. In 2010, Foodiebay was officially renamed Zomato, marking the beginning of its journey as a global restaurant aggregator.

Zomato - Mission and Vision

Zomato states that their mission is "to provide better food for more people."
Zomato Co-Founder Pankaj Chaddah had declared that the vision of Zomato "is to be the global platform when someone is looking for food locally."

Zomato - Awards and Achievements
Zomato has won a range of prestigious awards throughout the years. The food tech giant even bagged the top honors at the seventh edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards, including the Startup of the Year award in 2021.

Zomato - Future Plans
Zomato is planning to enter the catering industry by using its extensive network of restaurant partners. Announced in December 2023, this strategy aims to tap into the large-order service market. By leveraging its established platform, Zomato hopes to reach more customers and offer new services, aligning with its goal to explore new areas beyond regular meal delivery.

Zomato - Company Highlights

STARTUP NAME	ZOMATO
Headquarters	Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Sector	Food Delivery
Founders	Deepinder Goyal, Gaurav Gupta, Pankaj Chaddah
Founded	2008
Website	zomato.com