Shef

Backed byCRV
Total raised$209.3M
StageSeries B
Hiring pace1 roles / 90d
Founded2019
Team size51-200
HQSan Francisco, California

About Shef

The company operates an online marketplace that connects local, food safety certified cooks with customers in their community, marketing itself as a Marketplace for Homemade Food. Its mission is to rebuild the food system from scratch and redefine participation in the food economy while restoring the personal connection to making, eating, and sharing food. It supports advocacy to expand home cooking laws so talented cooks can earn income from their own kitchens. Its community is diverse, with 75% of Shefs being women and 80% people of color, representing nearly 100 countries. Shef is part of a movement to build a more inclusive food system for all.

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Shef emphasizes diversity and inclusion, with 75% of its cooks being women and 80% being people of color.

Cooks on Shef come from nearly 100 countries, reflecting broad global representation.

The Shef community includes aunties and abuelas, immigrants and refugees, and stay-at-home parents, highlighting inclusive and varied backgrounds.

Shef is part of a movement to build a more inclusive food system and champions advocacy to expand home cooking laws.

The company aims to redefine who can participate in the food economy and restore personal connection to making, eating, and sharing food.

The culture centers on community engagement and the sharing of local food and culture.

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