How much funding has Instashop raised?

Instashop has raised $750K in total funding, most recently a Seed round.

Who are Instashop's investors?

Instashop's investors include Delivery Hero, VentureFriends, Jabbar Internet Group.

Where is Instashop headquartered?

Instashop is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

What industry is Instashop in?

Instashop operates in E-Commerce.

How many employees does Instashop have?

Instashop has 51-200 employees.

Instashop

Acquired

Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Founded 2015 · $750K raised

E-Commerce

Headquarters: Dubai
Employees: 51–200
Founded: 2015
Business Model: Marketplace
Website: instashop.com

Total Funding: $750K
Last Round: $750K SeedMar 2016
Rounds: 1
Acquired by: Delivery HeroAug 2020

About

InstaShop was a Dubai-based on-demand grocery delivery marketplace founded in June 2015 by Greek entrepreneurs John Tsioris and Ioanna Angelidaki. Operating across five markets — UAE, Lebanon, Egypt, Bahrain, and Greece — the platform connected consumers with local retailers for delivery of groceries, pharmacy items, and household supplies. InstaShop reached approximately 500,000 users and generated around $300 million in GMV before being acquired by Delivery Hero for $360 million in August 2020. In February 2025, Delivery Hero subsidiary Talabat acquired InstaShop for $32 million and absorbed it into its operations.

Summary

Instashop is an E-Commerce company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2015. It has raised $750K in total across 1 round, most recently a $750K Seed round in Mar 2016. Investors include Delivery Hero, VentureFriends and Jabbar Internet Group.