Forage
About Forage
Forage builds payment technology to increase online access to government benefits and is developing the modern payments stack that powers inclusive commerce. The company aims to help SNAP EBT shoppers stretch grocery budgets and improve access to healthy food for the 42 million Americans on food assistance. Backed by fintech investors including Nyca and PayPal Ventures, Forage is a fast-growing startup that has grown revenue 100x in two years. It seeks to disrupt a $100B+ market and scale toward a $1B+ business, while feeding tens of thousands of families daily.
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The team is made up of kind, driven individuals who take ownership, move quickly, and collaborate closely.
We value humility and curiosity and a shared commitment to making a difference.
We are a tight-knit team with deep experience and low ego.
We are mission-first and purpose-driven.
We collaborate daily with Foragers from companies like Stripe, Instacart, Google, Affirm, Uber, and beyond.
Our work has real-world impact, helping feed tens of thousands of families daily and improve grocery access.
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