Getir, which offers a 10-minute grocery delivery proposition, has started operations in Chicago, marking its U.S. debut.
It plans to roll out its services to the New York and Boston metropolitan regions by the end of this year. The company offers delivery of approximately 2.000 everyday items from chocolate to water, dairy to cleaning materials, chips to petfood, to its customers in minutes.
Getir was founded in 2015 as the world's first ultrafast grocery delivery service in Istanbul and has grown rapidly in recent years. Following successful international launches across Europe, it operates in nine countries worldwide. This year, Getir has raised over $1.1 billion in funding, valuing the company at $7.7 billion.
"Our expansion into the United States is well-timed; we've been perfecting our approach in ultrafast delivery since we created the model 6 years ago. Now that we're established and thriving in Europe, it's an optimal time for us to move further afield and introduce ourselves to the US market. We're excited to showcase our best-in-class service to new customers and firmly establish ourselves as the true innovators and pioneers of this bustling sector," said Nazim Salur, founder of Getir, in a statement.
As an exclusive offer for the launch; customers will not be charged a delivery fee for their first five orders. The initial Chicago coverage area ranges from Rogers Park to Chinatown, and from the lakefront to Logan Square, with plans of further expansion throughout Chicago.
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