Zomato is one of India’s leading food delivery companies, making it easy to get your favourite meals to your doorstep. But Zomato is more than just a food delivery app, it has grown into a powerhouse by acquiring several businesses.
The Deepinder Goyal-led company now offers services like quick grocery delivery through Blinkit and entertainment ticketing after acquiring Paytm’s entertainment ticketing business. These moves have helped Zomato stay ahead in the competitive market.
In this article, we’ll explore all the companies owned by Zomato and its key acquisitions. So, without any further ado, let’s get right into exploring companies under Zomato and see how they contribute to the company’s success.
The key to making acquisitions is being ready because you really never know when the right big one is going to come along. – James McNerneyGoyal
About Zomato
Zomato, founded in 2008 by Deepinder Goyal and Pankaj Chaddah, is a leading Indian food delivery and restaurant discovery platform headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana. Initially known as Foodiebay, Zomato has expanded its services to include food delivery, table reservations, and more.
In February 2025, Zomato rebranded as “Eternal” to reflect its broader business scope, which now includes:
- Zomato: Food delivery services.
- Blinkit: Quick-commerce unit.
- District: Live events business.
- Hyperpure: Kitchen supplies unit.
This rebranding aligns with Zomato’s strategic focus on quick-commerce growth, particularly through its Blinkit acquisition.
Zomato’s mission is to “ensure nobody has a bad meal,” reflecting its commitment to enhancing dining experiences through technology and innovation.
Rishabh Rathi
Zomato Acquired Companies
| Acquisition Date | Company Name | Industry | Founded | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 03, 2024 | Paytm Insider | Media & Entertainment | 2008 | Mumbai |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Blinkit | Food and Agriculture Tech | 2013 | Gurugram |
| Jan 22, 2021 | Fitso | Consumer | 2015 | Gurugram |
| Jul 09, 2019 | Feeding India | Nonprofits | 2014 | Delhi |
| Sep 04, 2018 | TongueStun | Consumer | 2012 | Bengaluru |
| Aug 2018 | HyperPure | Retail | 2015 | Delhi |
| Sep 13, 2017 | Runnr | Consumer | 2015 | Bengaluru |
| Sep 26, 2016 | Sparse Labs | Enterprise Infrastructure | 2014 | Gurugram |
| Apr 22, 2015 | Nextable | Food and Agriculture Tech | 2012 | North Carolina |
| Apr 14, 2015 | MapleGraph | Food and Agriculture Tech | 2009 | Noida |
| Jan 29, 2015 | Mekanist | Food and Agriculture Tech | 2008 | Turkey |
| Jan 12, 2015 | Urbanspoon | Food and Agriculture Tech | 2006 | Washington |
| Dec 18, 2014 | Cibando | Food and Agriculture Tech | 2011 | Italy |
| Aug 22, 2014 | Obedovat.sk | Food and Agriculture Tech | 2004 | Slovakia |
| Aug 22, 2014 | Lunchtime.cz | Food and Agriculture Tech | 2008 | Czech Republic |
| Jun 30, 2014 | Menu Mania | Food and Agriculture Tech | 2006 | Auckland |
Paytm Insider
Blinkit
Hyperpure
Feeding India
Fitso
Menu Mania
Urbanspoon
MapleGraph Solutions Private Limited
Runnr
Uber Eats India
Lunchtime
Obedovat
TongueStun
Sparse Labs
Cibando
Gastronauci
NexTable
Mekanist
Paytm Insider
Paytm Insider is one of India’s largest platforms to discover and find tickets to exciting live events and experiences in the country. Starting out in 2014 with tickets to Bacardi NH7 Weekender and Russell Peter’s early India tours, it has emerged as a leading entertainment ticketing platform. Zomato acquired Paytm’s entertainment ticketing business, Paytm Insider in August 2024 for INR 2,048 crore.
Blinkit
When we talk about the companies under Zomato, the first name that comes to mind is Blinkit. Blinkit, formerly Grofers, is an Indian quick-commerce platform that delivers groceries and essentials to customers’ doorsteps. Founded in December 2013 by Albinder Dhindsa and Saurabh Kumar and based in Gurugram, it promises delivery within 10 minutes. In June 2022, Zomato acquired Blinkit for approximately $568 million (INR 4,447 crore).
Rishabh Rathi
Hyperpure
Hyperpure is Zomato’s B2B food supply platform, acquired in August 2018 through the takeover of Bengaluru-based startup WOTU. It provides restaurants with fresh, high-quality ingredients like fruits, vegetables, dairy, poultry, and grains. Hyperpure helps eateries maintain food safety and consistency by sourcing directly from farmers and producers. It has expanded across multiple cities, becoming one of the most important parts of Zomato’s supply chain ecosystem.
Feeding India
Feeding India is a non-profit organisation that fights hunger and food waste in India. Zomato acquired it in July 2019 to support its mission. Feeding India collects extra food from restaurants, events, and homes, then gives it to people in need. After the acquisition, Zomato helped expand its efforts, making food more accessible to underprivileged communities.
Fitso
In January 2021, Zomato acquired Fitso, a sports facilities provider, for approximately INR 80-100 crore. Fitso offers access to various sports activities like swimming, basketball, and tennis through a subscription model. Later, in November 2021, Zomato sold Fitso to Cult.fit for about $50 million.
PV Vyshnavi
Menu Mania
Menu Mania was a restaurant discovery service, through which one could discover local places where they could eat. It was founded in the year 2006, and its headquarters were situated in Auckland, New Zealand.
In July 2014, Zomato acquired Menu Mania for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition marked Zomato’s first entry into the New Zealand market and its first acquisition in the Internet Software and Services sector.
Following the acquisition, Menu Mania’s website was integrated into Zomato’s platform as Zomato.co.nz. However, later on, Zomato stopped operations in New Zealand but continues to offer dine-in restaurant exploration and food delivery services in India and the UAE.
Urbanspoon
Urbanspoon was a restaurant discovery service. Through its help, one could discover restaurants where users could give reviews and also recommend them to other people. It was founded in the year 2006 by Adam Doppelt, Ethan Lowry, and Patrick O’Donnell. The headquarters were situated in Seattle, United States of America.
At first, the service was open in countries like Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and of course the United States of America. Urbanspoon was acquired by Zomato on 12th January 2015 for $55 million. Through the acquisition, Zomato established itself in countries like Australia and Canada.
Ria Sahni
MapleGraph Solutions Private Limited
MapleGraph Solutions was founded in the year 2011 by Arun Tangri and Varun Tangri, it is a technology powerhouse whose headquarters is situated in New Delhi, India. The company is all about building cloud-based and mobile-based solutions for everyone.
Zomato acquired MapleGraph in April 2015, and the company developed MaplePOS, which was later renamed Zomato POS. After this acquisition, Zomato Base was made to enable restaurants to manage their menus and also has an inbuilt payment system. This helped Zomato in providing restaurants with business-focused solutions.
Runnr
Runnr was a startup founded in the year 2015 by Aravind Reddy, Arpit Dave, Gnanesh Chillukuri, Mohit Kumar, Mukunda NS, and Vatsal Singhal. It was a B2B platform that provided hyperlocal management services to those who get together and partner with merchants. Zomato acquired Runnr in 2017 to boost their delivery ways and to provide a good food delivery experience to their customers, the amount of the deal was not disclosed.
Uber Eats India
Uber Eats India was another popular food delivery service in India through which one could get their favourite food at their doorstep. It was the India-based app of the American company Uber, founded in 2014 by Garrett Camp and Travis Kalanick. Uber Eats India was sold by Uber, and Zomato acquired the food delivery in 2020 for $350 million.
Lunchtime
Lunchtime was an online restaurant guide platform through which one could find different restaurants, pubs, and cafes in the Czech Republic. This online platform was founded in 2008, and users could find over 3,000 restaurants in Bohemia and Moravia through this app. Zomato acquired Lunchtime in 2014, though the amount was not disclosed.
The primary reason for this acquisition was to increase Zomato’s presence in more countries, and they were successful in doing so. However, as of September 2023, Lunchtime.cz initiated the liquidation process and is no longer operational.
Obedovat
Obedovat was an online restaurant guide platform for Slovakia, through which users could find numerous eateries across the country. It was founded in 2004. Zomato acquired this platform in 2014 for $3.25 million, helping Zomato expand its services into Slovakia. However, Zomato’s subsidiary, Obedovat, initiated liquidation and is no longer operational.
TongueStun
TongueStun, an online marketplace was founded in the year 2012 by Manjunath Ramakrishnan, it deals with corporate catering. It specialised in corporate catering and served 1,500 companies with its catering services. Zomato acquired this company in the year 2018. The main reason for the acquisition was to make their presence in the workspace. Zomato acquired the startup for $18 million.
Damini Bhandary
Sparse Labs
Sparse Labs was a logistic tech startup that was founded in the year 2014 by Pankaj Batra. Spars Labs ensured hyperlocal delivery companies have a smooth journey while delivering to their customers. Zomato acquired it in 2016, but the amount was not disclosed.
The acquisition helped Zomato improve its delivery services. Later on, Sparse Labs’ operations were integrated and it no longer functions as a standalone entity under Zomato.
Cibando
Cibando was an app that focused on serving iPhone users by allowing them to find restaurants and eatery places in different cities across Italy. It was founded in the year 2010 by Guk Kim. Zomato acquired Cibandoo in 2014 for an undisclosed amount.
The acquisition helped Zomato establish its presence in Italy. However, Cibando’s operations have since been integrated into Zomato’s platform and are no longer active as a separate app.
Gastronauci
Gastronauci was a Poland-based company that provided restaurant finder service. It was founded in the year 2007. Zomato acquired Gastronauci in 2014 and the main reason was to expand their global presence. After the acquisition, Gastronauci’s services were integrated into Zomato’s platform and are no longer available as a separate service.
NexTable
Founded in the year 2012, NexTable was a cloud-based table management restaurant reservation system. The main function of NexTable was to help customers reserve tables online in restaurants. Zomato acquired the company in the year 2015 and changed its name to Zomato Book. The amount was not disclosed. As of now, the Zomato Book service has been integrated into the company’s broader offerings.
Mekanist
Another restaurant finder service Mekanist was a Turkish online platform through which one could find restaurants, cafes, pubs, and all. It was founded in the year 2008 by Ali Servet Eyuboglu, Alper Tekin, and Eren Baydemir. In 2015, Zomato bought Mekanist for an undisclosed amount. Again it was to increase their global presence. The services previously offered by Mekanist have been fully integrated into Zomato’s platform. Mekanist is no longer operating as a separate entity.
PV Vyshnavi
Conclusion
Zomato has become a huge name in the food delivery business industry, there is hardly anyone who is not aware of the app. Zomato is continuously trying to acquire more and more companies, some of them that are directly helping them better their services so that they can be undefeatable in this industry.
FAQs
What are the subsidiaries of Zomato?
Zomato’s key subsidiaries include Blinkit, Hyperpure, District, and Zomato itself, all of which operate under its parent company, Eternal Limited.
Who is the founder of Zomato?
Zomato was founded by Deepinder Goyal and Pankaj Chaddah in 2008.
Who is the CEO of Zomato?
Deepinder Goyal is currently serving as the CEO of Zomato.
Is Zomato making a profit?
Yes, Zomato is profitable, posting a profit of INR 351 crore in FY24, compared to a loss of INR 917 crore in FY23.
What is the parent company of Zomato?
The parent company of Zomato is Eternal Limited, which was previously known as Zomato Limited. The company rebranded in January 2025 to reflect its broader scope and growth.
What are the Zomato-owned companies?
Zomato owns several companies, including Blinkit, Hyperpure, Paytm Insider, Feeding India, and more. These acquisitions help Zomato expand its presence across different sectors, such as quick commerce, entertainment ticketing business, and more.
