Gopuff Secures $250M as Instant Commerce Enters Its Second Act

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Gopuff has raised $250 million in new funding, marking one of the most significant recent bets on instant commerce and signaling a renewed conviction in a sector that has undergone intense consolidation. The round, led by Eldridge Industries and Valor Equity Partners with participation from Baillie Gifford, Equalis Capital, George Ruan, Robinhood, Yakir Gabay, and the company’s co-founders, comes as Gopuff reports its strongest financial position to date, with record revenue, improved contribution profit, and sustained core growth.

After years of operating in a crowded landscape of heavily funded rivals, Gopuff now stands as one of the few players that not only survived but stabilized and scaled. Investors are pointing to the company’s vertically integrated model, once viewed as costly and difficult, as the very architecture that enabled it to weather a market downturn that saw competitors shut down, merge, or pull out of key cities. In a sector where instant delivery went from pandemic boom to post-pandemic retrenchment, Gopuff’s consistency has become a rare case study in operational discipline.

Built on a network of micro-fulfillment centers across the U.S. and U.K., powered by proprietary tech and tightly controlled logistics, Gopuff’s platform has grown into the largest instant-fulfillment footprint in both markets. As shoppers increasingly expect convenience blended with immediacy, the company’s infrastructure allows it to deliver groceries, essentials, snacks, beverages, and ready-to-eat options within minutes, an offering that continues to shape consumer expectations well beyond urban centers.

The new capital will fuel deeper investment in AI, customer experience, and infrastructure. Within the business, AI now underpins everything from demand forecasting to delivery optimization and personalized recommendations, improving both efficiency and retention. The Gopuff FAM membership program has also seen meaningful growth, reinforcing higher order frequency and stickiness. Meanwhile, expansions in fresh grocery and the nationwide rollout of SNAP EBT acceptance have widened Gopuff’s addressable audience.

Todd Boehly, chairman of Eldridge Industries, said the company’s endurance reflects a clear advantage: “Gopuff has built a resilient business that has outlasted every competitor in the instant-commerce space,” pointedly crediting its unit economics and focused execution. Valor’s Jon Shulkin highlighted the company’s transformation over the past several years, noting that its profitability gains have “reinforced their leadership in instant commerce.”

Partnerships have also become an engine of visibility and differentiation. From Starbucks and Disney to Amazon and Tom Brady-backed ventures, major brands are using Gopuff as a launchpad for product drops, sampling programs, and experiential campaigns. In as little as 15 minutes, companies can test new categories, reach targeted audiences, or distribute limited-edition items, a hybrid of retail, logistics, and marketing that few platforms can replicate at scale.

Alongside the funding news, Gopuff appointed Matt McBrady, Ph.D., as Chief Financial Officer. McBrady brings an uncommon combination of Wall Street, policymaking, and operating experience, having held senior roles at BlackRock, Bain Capital, and Silver Creek, taken companies through IPOs, and served on President Clinton’s Council of Economic Advisers. His arrival hints at a more mature chapter for Gopuff, where sustained financial discipline and long-term planning take center stage, and where a potential future public listing becomes more plausible.

McBrady described Gopuff’s infrastructure-heavy approach as a strategic advantage that few can execute: an approach that “provides real economic benefits but is incredibly difficult to replicate,” and one he believes positions the company for global expansion. Co-founder and co-CEO Yakir Gola echoed that sentiment, noting that the company is “back on offense” and ready to build on its recent momentum.

With fresh capital, sharpened unit economics, and a differentiated operational model, Gopuff is entering a new phase where instant commerce is no longer defined by its volatility but by the companies capable of turning convenience into a lasting consumer habit. If this funding round is any indicator, investors believe Gopuff is one of them.