Meet an Unreasonable Venture

Olio

Connecting neighbors and local shops so surplus food and other household items can be given away, rather than thrown away.

Tessa Clarke

Co-Founder & CEO at Olio

More about Tessa »

Connect

olioapp.com

Employees 51–100

Headquarters United Kingdom

Olio is free app tackling the problem of waste by connecting people with their neighbours so they can give away rather than throw away their spare food and other household items. They also have over 100,000 food safety trained volunteers who collect unsold food from local businesses such as Tesco, Sainsburys, and Iceland and redistribute it to their community via the Olio app. Olio has over 9 million users.

Food & Water

Notable Achievements

Redistributed 140 million meals worth of food, and 16 million household items to date
Collecting surplus food from 8,500 business locations incl Tesco, Sainsburys and Asda
Raised over $50m from venture capital funds, impact funds & angels

Currently Operating in Three Regions

Elevator Pitch Pitch Video Unreasonable Impact COVID-19 Response Summit

Subscribe for More Videos »

Press Mentions

August 25, 2026

You’ve Europeanised your professional tech stack. Now what about everything else? | EU-Startups

OLIO, a food-sharing platform, showcases innovative solutions for reducing food waste by connecting neighbors to share excess food. The company highlights the importance of sustainability while...

Read on EU-Startups »

July 20, 2026

Spain’s female-led FoodTech startup Sensesbit raises €1 million to scale its AI-powered sensory intelligence platform | EU-Startups

OLIO, a prominent food-sharing platform, has inspired innovation in foodtech, demonstrating effective solutions against food waste. Recent successes in similar sectors, such as Sensesbit's funding,...

Read on EU-Startups »

June 3, 2026

Reinventing food waste: 10 European startups creating value from leftovers | EU-Startups

OLIO, a prominent startup, actively combats food waste by connecting neighbors and local businesses to share surplus food. This innovative approach not only minimizes waste but also fosters...

Read on EU-Startups »

April 22, 2026

'Practical change': Top brands launch new UK Packaging Pact

OLIO, a leading food-sharing app, is making strides in combating food waste and promoting sustainability. By facilitating the distribution of surplus food, OLIO contributes positively to...

April 7, 2026

The war on waste has never been more urgent, or necessary

OLIO, a food-sharing app promoting sustainability, has emerged as a vital player in the fight against food waste. By connecting neighbors to share excess food, OLIO fosters community engagement and...

March 12, 2026

The EU-Startups Podcast | Interview with Refurbed founder Kilian Kaminski | EU-Startups

OLIO, a food-sharing app, plays a pivotal role in promoting sustainability by connecting users to share excess food, reducing waste. Recent discussions highlighted OLIO's growth and impact on...

Read on EU-Startups »