Breadfast

Breadfast is an e-commerce platform based in Cairo, founded in 2017. It operates as a vertically integrated supply chain company that combines food production, logistics, and last-mile delivery. Recognized as the first MENA-region company in Y Combinator’s Top Companies list in 2022, Breadfast has established itself as a leading online grocery service in Egypt, utilizing proprietary technology to enhance its operations. The company offers scheduled delivery of freshly baked goods by 5:00 AM and on-demand delivery of groceries and essentials within 30-60 minutes through its #Breadfast_Now service. With 28 dark stores, Breadfast ensures efficient inventory management and rapid order fulfillment. Its product range includes private label goods like freshly baked bread and dairy products, as well as over 5,000 sourced products, including fresh produce and household staples. Breadfast primarily serves urban Egyptian households, focusing on busy professionals, families, and tech-savvy consumers who appreciate the convenience of app-based shopping and quick delivery.

Logistics & Supply Chain Cairo, Egypt Founded 2017 ~922 employees Private · Series A

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Employees
922
+0.2% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$5.4K
Revenue ~$5M
Total funding
$28M
Last round Series A, Nov 2021
12-month attrition
17%
Tech: 11.7%
H1B filings, FY2025
1
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Breadfast went from 666 employees in Jul 2023 to 922 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 77 people joined, 47 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other558
Engineering135
Operations100
Finance36
HR20
Product18
Success18
Design17

Funding

  • Nov 2021 · Series A · $26M · Vostok New Ventures, Endure Capital, JAM Fund
  • Mar 2020 · Series A · Endure Capital, Shorooq Partners, PioneerFund
  • Jun 2019 · Series A · $2M · 500 Startups
  • Nov 2017 · Seed · 500 Startups

Layoffs

Details

58 roles cut in the last 12 months.

  • May 2026 · 58 roles · Cairo, Egypt

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H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Finance1

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Breadfast FAQ

How many employees does Breadfast have?

Breadfast has about 922 employees, up 0.2% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Breadfast sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Breadfast filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2025, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Finance role.

Has Breadfast had layoffs in 2026?

Yes. Breadfast has reported 58 layoffs in 2026, most recently on May 12, 2026.

What is Breadfast's revenue per employee?

Breadfast makes about $5K in revenue per employee, based on $5M annual revenue and 922 employees.

How much funding has Breadfast raised?

Breadfast has raised $28M in total funding; its latest round was Series A in Nov 2021.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.