Chaldal.com
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Online grocery retail, E-commerce |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founder | Waseem Alim, Zia Ashraf, Tejas Viswanath |
| Headquarters | Dhaka , Bangladesh |
Area served | Dhaka, Narayanganj, Chattogram, Jashore, Khulna, Sylhet, Rajshahi |
Key people | Waseem Alim (CEO), Zia Ashraf (COO), Tejas Viswanath (CTO) |
| Products | Online grocery marketplace; notable brands include BanglaMeds, Cookups, Chalao, GoGo Bangla, Protocol |
Number of employees | 2300+ (2023) |
| Website | chaldal |
Chaldal.com (Bengali: চালডাল.কম), launched in 2013, stands as a prominent online grocery marketplace in Bangladesh. It delivers services through its website and mobile applications available on Android and iOS, catering to customers in key urban centers such as Dhaka, Narayanganj, Chattogram, Jashore, Khulna, Sylhet, and Rajshahi. By early 2022, Chaldal operated 28 warehouses to efficiently manage its distribution network.
Description
The company was founded by Waseem Alim (CEO), Zia Ashraf (COO), and Tejas Viswanath (CTO). Initially, Chaldal started with one warehouse located in Gulshan, Dhaka, offering next-day delivery services. Over time, it has considerably grown its logistics capabilities to accommodate increasing customer demand.
In 2017, Chaldal obtained investment from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a branch of the World Bank Group, and subsequently secured further capital from both domestic and international venture capital firms across several funding rounds.
Customers can place grocery orders online or by phone, choosing from various delivery time slots. The company's technology-enhanced supply chain streamlines commodity distribution, supports refugee camp provisions, and minimizes food waste by linking directly with agricultural producers.
Chaldal’s portfolio includes notable brands such as BanglaMeds, Cookups, Chalao, GoGo Bangla, and Protocol. As of 2023, the workforce exceeds 2,300 employees.
Achievement
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Chaldal earned recognition as the best e-commerce company at Digital World 2020 for its dependable services. In 2015, Forbes Magazine’s startup accelerator Y Combinator ranked it ninth among the top 500 startups globally. The firm was also honored with The Daily Star E-Business of the Year award in 2017 and received acknowledgment through the FT/IFC Transformation Business Award in 2018.
Funding
| Date of funding | Transaction Name | Number of Investors | Fund Raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2024 | Series C | Bangladesh Venture Capital | US$170K |
| August 23, 2022 | Series C | Startup Bangladesh | Undisclosed |
| September 15, 2021 | Series C | Taavet Hinrikus, Xploration Capital, and two others | US$10M |