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Olio

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

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Tessa Clarke

Co-Founder & CEO at Olio

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Employees 51–100
Headquarters United Kingdom
Olio is free app tackling the climate crisis by solving the problem of waste in our homes & local communities. Olio does this by connecting people with their neighbours so they can give away rather than throw away their spare food and other household items, and lend and borrow instead of buying brand new. They also have over 120,000 volunteers who collect unsold food from local businesses such as Tesco, Sainsburys, Asda, Iceland and Holland & Barrett, and redistribute it to the community via the Olio app. Olio has grown to over 8 million users in 63 countries and its impact has been widely recognised, most notably by the United Nations who highlighted Olio as a "beacon” for the world, and by Vivatech who awarded Olio "Next European Unicorn". Olio is also a proud B Corp and signatory to the Better Business Act.

Notable Achievements

  • Raised over $50m from venture capital funds, impact funds & angels
  • Major clients include Tesco, Sainsburys and Asda
  • Awarded a Momentum Award by the United Nations who highlighted Olio as a 'beacon' for the world

Currently Operating in Two Regions

Press Mentions

October 28, 2024

Sifted Summit takeaway: How European tech is bouncing back - CCGroup

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August 2, 2024

Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda shoppers issued warning about where they store milk

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July 26, 2024

Local sharing app Olio launches new Deals section partnering Gander - Asian Trader - Business & Industry | News | Analysis | Magazines- Asian Trader

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June 3, 2024

Why Being An Entrepreneur Is Better Than Employment Entrepreneur

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April 23, 2024

Q&A With Founder of Olio, a Social App Aimed at Reducing Food Waste

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March 28, 2024

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