Zero Percent

Zero Percent platform helps food businesses donate surplus food to the local non-profits in a safe and efficient way, and save in taxes.

  • Stage Full Product Ready
  • Industry Internet / Web Services
  • Location United States
  • Currency USD
  • Founded October 2012
  • Employees 4
  • Website zeropercent.us

Company Summary

The Zero Percent platform enables food retailers to donate surplus, edible food to local non-profits in a simple, efficient and safe way. Food retailers in US throw away more than $22B worth of edible, surplus food every year. On the other hand, 50M Americans face hunger each year. Our platform uses technology and logistics to connect the dots between surplus food and the need in the community, and helps businesses get enhanced tax deductions.

Team

  • Caleb Phillips
    CTO

    Co-founder of Boulder Food Rescue, PhD in Computer Science from University of Colorado Boulder

  • Raj Karmani
    Founder and CEO

Advisors

  • Synergy Law Group, Chicago
    Lawyer
    Unconfirmed
    Martin Hood Friese & Associates, Champaign IL
    Accountant
    Unconfirmed

Previous Investors

  • Impact Engine
    Unconfirmed

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