Peekabox

Based in the UAE, Peekabox enables restaurants to market surplus food, connecting consumers with high-quality offerings at substantial discounts, effectively reducing food waste while providing affordable meal options. Peekabox is a platform that connects consumers with surplus food from local cafes, restaurants, and grocery stores. Founded in 2025, its headquarters is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The company has completed one deal, with its most recent funding round being a Seed round in May 2026, during which it raised USD 1.

5 mn. The founder's background is not specified, and there are no mentions of mergers or subsidiaries. Peekabox operates a platform that connects consumers with surplus food offerings from various local cafes, restaurants, and grocery stores. Users can purchase fresh food at about 50% off retail prices, addressing food waste by providing a marketplace for unsold items.

Customers can browse, reserve, and pay for food items through the Peekabox app, serving individuals and families, primarily in the UAE, with products from well-known establishments like Cinnabon, Tim Hortons, and Carrefour. Peekabox generates revenue through transactions on its mobile app, where customers purchase surplus food at discounted prices. This model allows partnering stores to recoup costs from food waste. Users select from a daily-changing menu and complete payments directly within the app, creating a steady flow of transactions as consumers regularly engage to access daily deals.

The revenue model relies on partnerships with retailers and foodservice providers, focusing on minimizing food waste while providing value to consumers and businesses. In May 2026, Peekabox raised USD 1. 5 mn in Seed funding, which will be utilized to enhance its growth strategy in the UAE. The company plans to expand its operations through targeted market strategies.

While specific products or regional expansions beyond the UAE were not detailed, the funding will support initiatives to strengthen its market presence.