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Brand image and reputation is extremely important for the high-end segment, and joining traditional platforms can create negative spillovers from being related to restaurants that are not up to their standards. Because traditional platforms offer no solution, the high-end segment had to do delivery in-house. However, this is not a cost-effective solution, with the restaurants lacking the know-how and technological experience. Packaging and transport should be adapted to ensure the quality of the food.The food delivery industry is huge, and it's only getting bigger. In recent years, the demand for food delivery services has skyrocketed, and it's expected to continue to grow at an unprecedented rate. With the industry expected to be worth more than 350$ billion by 2028, the coming years provide a unique opportunity for the high-end food segment to join this trend. At Volup, we are offering a solution for the high-end food segment by creating a platform that bundles together the best restaurants, chefs and food concepts available. By carefully selecting and curating the restaurants we work with, we make sure that every order on Volup reaches our quality standards. We collaborate with our partners, creating and adapting menus that are optimized for delivery. Together, we aim to increase the sales of our partners, proving to be more than just a delivery service.After creating the menus, we consult and deliver our partners with specialized packaging for each dish, making sure that the quality remains unaffected. Furthermore, Volup drivers use patented insulated bags, created specifically for this purpose.We provide our partners with a full-on tech solution to manage the digital version of the restaurant through automated processes that simplifies their operation. Users can place their orders through our mobile application, offering a smooth and modern design. By using the multi-order option, it is possible to combine up to 3 different restaurants in 1 single order, making Volup the only app in the world offering this service. Since our launch, Volup has grown exponentially, generating more than €1.5 million in sales for our partners. We are adding new partners every month and have proven that this market segment needed Volup to access a customer base soon-to-be worth 350 $ billion. Volup offers a broad offer of cuisines, collaborating with renowned Michelin Star Chefs as well as local favorites. More than 50% of our partners are working exclusively with Volup. With the food delivery industry struggling to become profitable through their focus on quantity over quality, we are flipping the business model, by working exclusively with high-end partners. We are looking to duplicate our partner base within the next year, while also collaborating with 4 Michelin Star Chefs to create new exclusive food concepts for Volup. Our exclusive partnerships, industry know-how and projected growth, will allow us to expand Volup beyond Portugal.With the food delivery industry booming, attractive opportunities arise, also for the high-end segment. Caviar was acquired by DoorDash for $410 million, and getvoila recently raised $10 million to expand their business. While the general food delivery industry has seen multiple multi-billion dollar deals, like Doordash acquiring Wolt, it is clear that there is an opportunity to expand the high-end food industry. 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In just one hours, our Wefunder investment round will come to a close.The response to our campaign has been nothing short of astounding. We are very close to breaking the record of largest equity crowdfunding in Portugal. To all who have invested already, thank you for your trust and support. We couldn't have achieved this without you.For those who've been on the fence, this is the final call! In less than 180 minutes, you won't have this op...","published_at":"2023-06-22T21:22:05Z","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","url":"/feed/164973","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/164973"},{"id":164962,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:164962","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Last Hour!","preview":"Hi there,We're rapidly approaching the finish line. In just one hours, our Wefunder investment round will come to a close.The response to our campaign has been nothing short of astounding. We are very close to breaking the record of largest equity crowdfunding in Portugal. To all who have invested already, thank you for your trust and support. We couldn't have achieved this without you.For those who've been on the fence, this is the final call! In less than 180 minutes, you won't have this op...","published_at":"2023-06-22T21:14:01Z","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","url":"/feed/164962","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/164962"},{"id":164960,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:164960","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","published_at":"2023-06-22T19:28:37Z","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","url":"/feed/164960","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/164960"},{"id":164958,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:164958","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","published_at":"2023-06-22T19:06:10Z","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","url":"/feed/164958","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/164958"},{"id":164950,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:164950","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"6 Hours Left - It's Now or Never!","preview":"Hi everyone!With only 6 hours left in our crowdfunding campaign, it is really now or never if you are considering investing in Volup! ⏰We have had so many people joining today, what an incredible support! Together, we are very close to writing history and breaking the record of largest equity crowdfunding in Portugal! 🚀🚀Time is running out, so if you like to invest or increase your investment, you can do it here!Once again, a big thank you from team Volup to everyone for their continuous supp...","published_at":"2023-06-22T15:41:10Z","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","url":"/feed/164950","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/164950"},{"id":164942,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:164942","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"The Final Countdown! Volup Investment Round Closes Tonight","preview":"This is it! After an exceptionally successful campaign, the window to invest in Volup will close tonight. We're in the final stretch!Volup's mission is to revolutionise the high-end food delivery industry, bringing the best meals prepared by top-tier restaurants and renowned chefs to doorsteps around the world. We're ecstatic to have many clients and partners join us on this thrilling ride, and we're just getting started.If you've been considering investing, or if you're looking to increase y...","published_at":"2023-06-22T10:25:48Z","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","url":"/feed/164942","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/164942"},{"id":164913,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:164913","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Last Call - 24h Left!","preview":"Hello there!Here we are, at the final stretch. With just over 24 hours to go before we wrap up our Wefunder campaign, it's your final chance to become part of the Volup family at our current valuation – a chance that may not come again.Volup is disrupting the food delivery scene, consistently demonstrating exciting growth. Our strategic focus on top-tier restaurants, collaborations with renowned chefs, and relentless pursuit of quality have made us stand out in the crowd. The latest feather i...","published_at":"2023-06-21T19:15:37Z","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","url":"/feed/164913","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/164913"},{"id":164908,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:164908","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"36 Hours Left - Don't Miss Out!","preview":"Hi there! We are almost there, the closure of our community round is only 36 hours away! This is your last opportunity to join our growing community at our current valuation, an opportunity that may never come around again. ⏰Since the launch of our crowdfunding campaign, we have received incredible feedback from our clients, with many of them joining us as shareholders. We couldn't be more proud and grateful, as this is more proof that we are clearly working on something unique! 🙌Now we are o...","published_at":"2023-06-21T10:01:14Z","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","url":"/feed/164908","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/164908"},{"id":164879,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:164879","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Our Round Closes in 2 Days - Top 3 Reasons to Invest","preview":"Hello everyone,Our community investment round is closing THIS Thursday at 5:59 PM ET / 10:59 PM GMT+1. The journey has been nothing short of incredible with all of you, and we're excited to keep this momentum going! 🙌If you haven't invested yet, or if you're considering increasing your investment, here are three compelling reasons to act now. And feel free to share these reasons with your friends and family, too. Top 3 Reasons to Invest in Volup:Transforming Food Delivery: We're on a mission ...","published_at":"2023-06-20T10:44:37Z","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","url":"/feed/164879","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/164879"},{"id":164860,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:164860","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Time is Running Out - Secure Your Volup Investment Today!","preview":"Hi everyone, The countdown is well and truly on! We are in the final three days of our community investment round on Wefunder. This is a crucial moment. The chance to invest in Volup at our present valuation is soon coming to a close.⏳In case you're new here, let me paint a picture. Volup is on a mission to redefine what food delivery can be, delivering amazing meals from top-tier restaurants and famous chefs, right to your doorstep. Through our focus on quality and customer experience, we ar...","published_at":"2023-06-19T16:46:23Z","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","url":"/feed/164860","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/164860"},{"id":164835,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:164835","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Missed the Webinar? We've Got You Covered!🎥","preview":"Did life get in the way of yesterday's webinar? Don't worry; we've got your back! We're excited to share that the recording of the exclusive webinar with our CEO and founder Alvaro is now available. If you couldn't attend live, this is your chance to catch up on all the insightful details shared during the session.🎥In the webinar, our founder delved into Volup's journey, its bright future, and answered some thoughtful questions from our community.You can find the webinar recording here As you...","published_at":"2023-06-16T18:38:09Z","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","url":"/feed/164835","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/164835"},{"id":164804,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:164804","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Final Countdown - One Week Left to Invest in Volup!","preview":"It's now or never! We're down to the final week of our community round on Wefunder. After this, the opportunity to invest in Volup at our current valuation might never come around again...This isn't just another investment opportunity - it's a chance to be a part of a revolutionary culinary journey. As we expand our reach and introduce exciting new concepts, the value we're creating is immense! Become part of our journey as we are close to breaking the record of largest equity crowdfunding in...","published_at":"2023-06-15T10:48:10Z","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","url":"/feed/164804","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/164804"},{"id":164779,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:164779","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Introducing da Linha - Volup’s Exciting First Virtual Brand","preview":"Hi there,We're buzzing with excitement and couldn't wait to share this news with you! In a few days, we will launch our very first virtual brand - da Linha! And yes, it's every bit as exciting as it sounds.🚀If you're wondering about the culinary genius behind da Linha, it's none other than Portugal's renowned chef Vitor Sobral. Together, we're bringing to life an exceptional new concept - prime burgers like you've never tasted before. This launch marks a significant step in our commitment to ...","published_at":"2023-06-14T14:12:18Z","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","url":"/feed/164779","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/164779"},{"id":164607,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:164607","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Don't Forget to Register for Our Exclusive Webinar!","preview":"Time is running out - our highly anticipated webinar in collaboration with the Wefunder team is just around the corner, and you won't want to miss it! We're thrilled to offer you this exclusive opportunity to gain insights into Volup's remarkable journey and a sneak peek into our exciting future directly from our CEO and founder.Why is this webinar so special? It's because our community round on Wefunder is coming to a close in just ten days. This means it's one of your last chances to ask an...","published_at":"2023-06-12T14:39:22Z","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","url":"/feed/164607","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/164607"},{"id":164515,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:164515","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Last Call for Volup’s Community Round - Don’t Miss Out!","preview":"What an exhilarating ride it’s been at Volup so far! From our launch until now, we've come a long way, and our growth has been nothing short of spectacular.But here's the catch - this round is closing soon. This is likely the last community round we'll ever do, marking a significant milestone in our journey.This growth trajectory is why this community round is so unique. The time to join us is now, and we don't want you to miss out on this rare opportunity. This is your chance to be part of o...","published_at":"2023-06-09T10:23:06Z","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","url":"/feed/164515","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/164515"},{"id":164460,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:164460","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Volup Continues to Deliver Impressive Growth!","preview":"Hi there!I'm thrilled to share that Volup continues to ascend with increasing momentum. Since the start of our campaign, we've seen remarkable growth, with our Gross Sales (GMV) going up by +18.16%, and our Core Revenue increasing by +24.25% compared to last year! Moreover, our exclusive partners are representing more and more of our sales. 🚀🚀🚀We are not only growing in sales but also in efficiency, with our Gross Margin per order at record levels, 6.5 times higher! This progress shows that o...","published_at":"2023-06-08T14:56:39Z","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","url":"/feed/164460","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/164460"},{"id":164389,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:164389","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"You're invited! 🙌 CEO Final Webinar and Q\u0026amp;A","preview":"We have an exciting update for you from our Volup headquarters in sunny Lisbon! 🚀Our CEO and Founder, Alvaro Meyer, will be hosting a special webinar in collaboration with the Wefunder team next week! Join us for an exclusive opportunity to gain insights into the future of high-end food delivery and learn firsthand how you can become a part of Volup's success story.The live webinar is scheduled for next Thursday, June 15th, and is exclusively designed for Volup supporters and investors like y...","published_at":"2023-06-06T16:06:05Z","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","url":"/feed/164389","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/164389"},{"id":164263,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:164263","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Two more members of Team Volup!","preview":"Hi everyone! Last week, we welcomed two new members to the Volup family as customer support representatives! We focus on quality in every aspect of the delivery process. By always having a dedicated support team available, we enable our clients to reach out to us any time and get help in the best way possible. Not by talking with chatbots, but with humans! Jasmine and Rui both have extensive experience as customer support representatives. They will be responsible for managing shifts, getting ...","published_at":"2023-06-01T17:41:00Z","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","url":"/feed/164263","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/164263"},{"id":164201,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:164201","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"New Masterclasses on Volup!","preview":"Yesterday, we launched our second edition of Volup Masterclasses! Our first Masterclasses turned out to be a huge success, with great feedback from our clients. We love to bring our clients and our chefs together, and this is a great way to do so. For our next edition, our clients have the opportunity to choose between 4 different Masterclasses: Chef Silvio Armanni has a Michelin Star and is known as one of the best Italian chefs in Lisbon. He will give a masterclass on cooking authentic Ital...","published_at":"2023-05-30T09:10:59Z","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","url":"/feed/164201","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/164201"},{"id":164018,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:164018","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"One more addition to our team!","preview":"After welcoming Jean as a Full Stack Developer, we are pleased to announce that Pujitha joined our team as a UX/UI designer!Pujitha has a Master in Interaction Design and extensive experience in the industry. She will be responsible for redesigning the user interface and the workflow of our app, ensuring that everything runs smoothly. We are working hard, day and night, to give the best experience possible to our clients, and with Jean and Pujitha we take a next step to bring Volup to the nex...","published_at":"2023-05-24T18:28:23Z","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","url":"/feed/164018","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/164018"},{"id":164015,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:164015","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Team Volup is growing!","preview":"This is an update we are extremely excited about... In the beginning of May, Jean Carlos joined our team as Full Stack Developer! Jean is a highly skilled professional with an MBA specializing in Full Stack Development. He's an expert in JavaScript Stack, software architecture and agile processes. Before joining Volup, he spent many years working on large-scale projects in the financial sector. Jean will be focused on improving the overall Volup experience, by upgrading our technology and ens...","published_at":"2023-05-22T18:11:38Z","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","url":"/feed/164015","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/164015"},{"id":163557,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:163557","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"A first look at Volup Masterclass!","preview":"Last Saturday, our first Volup Masterclass took place at Lota da Esquina, home of the famous chef Vitor Sobral. We offered our clients a unique cooking experience in an intimate setting. The feedback has been great, and more masterclasses will follow soon! Take a look at some of the footage here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Kaj6GFqC6aU","published_at":"2023-05-02T17:59:01Z","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","url":"/feed/163557","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/163557"},{"id":162636,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:162636","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Another exclusive partner joins Volup!","preview":"Tonight, we'll launch yet another exclusive partner to our restaurants! Jacaré will be the second restaurant of the famous chef José Avillez that trusts in Volup for their delivery service, after Barra Cascabel. José Avillez is one of the most renowned chefs in Portugal and was considered the 44th best of the world in the 2021 election of \"The Best Chefs Awards\". His continued trust in Volup is a great honor and will diversify our offer of high end food.","published_at":"2023-04-18T06:50:48Z","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","url":"/feed/162636","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/162636"},{"id":162598,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:162598","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Featured on YouTube - check it out here!","preview":"Hi everyone! We have been featured in a video by The Inquisitive Outsider, a startup discovery platform that highlights the most interesting startups. It's amazing to see that Volup is gaining so much attention since the start of our Wefunder campaign, great proof that there is clearly a lot of interest for our offering. You can check out the video below! Let us know what you think, and feel free to share. All the best, Alvaro","published_at":"2023-04-03T10:48:06Z","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","url":"/feed/162598","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/162598"}],"q_and_a":[{"id":243305,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:243305","question":"Hello Volup ! I love your business! I wanted to ask until when this investment round will be open, thank you and I look forward to an answer soon!","author_name":"Cristian Garcia","votes":4,"created_at":"2023-04-17T13:49:31Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/volup#question-243305","answers":[{"id":243428,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:243428","answer":"Hi Cristian! Thank you for the kind words. We are planning to close the round at the end of May, but we might decide to close it a few weeks later. Either way, you can still invest at this point! If you have any other questions, please let me know! All the best, Alvaro","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","votes":1,"created_at":"2023-04-18T06:34:47Z"}]},{"id":243101,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:243101","question":"Hola, me encanta vuestra empresa!!","author_name":"Redouan Badri Seffany","votes":4,"created_at":"2023-04-15T03:54:13Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/volup#question-243101","answers":[{"id":243436,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:243436","answer":"Hola, ¡gracias por el mensaje! Me alegra oírlo. Si está interesado, puede invertir. ¡Si necesita más información, por favor avíseme! Cheers, Alvaro","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","votes":0,"created_at":"2023-04-18T08:25:02Z"}]},{"id":244559,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:244559","question":"hola, sí me interesa invertir en vuestra empresa, de cara a principio de Mayo, sería una buena cantidad. Espero que así sea, saludos","author_name":"Redouan Badri Seffany","votes":3,"created_at":"2023-04-25T19:19:45Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/volup#question-244559","answers":[{"id":245392,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:245392","answer":"Hola Redouan, me alegro de saber eso. ¡Estaremos encantados de que formes parte de la familia Volup!","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","votes":0,"created_at":"2023-05-02T13:54:46Z"}]},{"id":249180,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:249180","question":"Hello! Do you still need more investors for this campaign? Contact me on this Email robertorsiniinvestment@gmail.com","author_name":"Robert Orsini Investment","votes":2,"created_at":"2023-06-04T09:26:30Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/volup#question-249180","answers":[{"id":249294,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:249294","answer":"Hi Robert, Our crowdfunding campaign is still running today! You can quickly invest through this WeFunder page. If you have any more questions, let me know! Alvaro","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","votes":0,"created_at":"2023-06-05T14:15:14Z"}]},{"id":246076,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:246076","question":"Hello, I want to express my wish that it can be invested in June! Thank you very much and a great company yours!","author_name":"William Smith","votes":2,"created_at":"2023-05-07T21:01:46Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/volup#question-246076","answers":[{"id":246100,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:246100","answer":"Hi William, thank you for the kind words! We are planning to close our campaign at the end of June, so you still have the time to invest. If you have any questions, please let me know. Kind regards, Pieter","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","votes":0,"created_at":"2023-05-08T10:49:25Z"}]},{"id":244876,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:244876","question":"Good afternoon Volup, congratulations on your great company! I wish you many successes and everything you wish for. I have 3 questions: 1. How many debts do you have in progress? 2. How long ago was the company created? 3. What is your roadmap for the coming years? 3. If there is a possibility that the investment phase is open until beginning of june Thank you very much for the answer and see you soon!","author_name":"Dixonne Martin","votes":2,"created_at":"2023-04-27T19:00:44Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/volup#question-244876","answers":[{"id":244966,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:244966","answer":"Hi Martin, thank you for your questions! 1) At this point, we have zero debt. Everything has been financed through equity. 2) Volup was created in the end of 2020, but we went fully operational beginning 2021. 3) In the coming years, we will focus on consolidating our position in Portugal, and move to big European cities that fit our product offering. We have already identified a few interesting cities that have a big food culture. 4) It is possible that our campaign will still be running in the beginning of June. We are planning to close it around that period. I hope I answered all your questions, if you need more information, please let me know! All the best, Alvaro","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","votes":1,"created_at":"2023-04-28T15:02:29Z"}]},{"id":242945,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:242945","question":"Interesting concept, all the best. But, I think people go to high end restaurant for experience so I wonder want percent of the market segment will be willing to pay the high menu tag when the experience is missing","author_name":"Durganand Thatavarthy","votes":2,"created_at":"2023-04-14T03:20:52Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/volup#question-242945","answers":[{"id":242966,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:242966","answer":"Hi Durganand, thank you for your question! First of all, we try to differentiate the offer on our app with that of the restaurant, meaning that the menu is exclusively on Volup. Imagine a Michelin star restaurant, booked months in advance. Now you have the posibility of ordering an exclusive menu in the convenience of your home, with no reservations necessary. Besides that, many of our clients are very busy individuals. They do not only value the quality of good food on special occassions, but they like to eat good on a regular basis and they do not always have the time to go to the restaurant. I hope this answered your question! If not, feel free to let me know. All the best, Alvaro","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","votes":1,"created_at":"2023-04-14T09:28:26Z"}]},{"id":235560,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:235560","question":"Hi I would like to invest in ur startup, just wanted to know how many cities are ull covering right now, is it more one one city, and what r ur plans on entering more cities in portugal, secondly how many restaurants have ull currently associated with and what's ur current profits thxs","author_name":"Julius Rodrigues","votes":2,"created_at":"2023-02-20T14:43:45Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/volup#question-235560","answers":[{"id":235571,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:235571","answer":"Hi Julius, thank you for your interest in Volup! We currently operate in Lisbon, Cascais, and Oeiras, with a goal to consolidate our position and develop new food concepts. Our aim is to expand into other cities that match our target customer profile. We are proud to have 87 restaurant partners right now, that share our vision for delivering exceptional culinary experiences. We prioritize quality over quantity, carefully selecting our partners to ensure that our customers receive only the best. We are constantly monitoring the quality of our partners, to make sure they match our quality standards. At this moment, we have a lot of exciting launches in the pipeline, including another Michelin Star restaurant. While we are not yet profitable, we have reduced our burn by 86% and we are confident that this funding round will help us achieve profitability by Q4 of 2024. We appreciate your support and hope that you will join us on our journey to bring delicious, innovative dining experiences to even more people! Cheers, Alvaro","author_name":"Alvaro Meyer","votes":1,"created_at":"2023-02-20T16:00:56Z"}]}],"faq":[{"question":"Hi I would like to invest in ur startup, just wanted to know how many cities are ull covering right now, is it more one one city, and what r ur plans on entering more cities in portugal, secondly how many restaurants have ull currently associated with and what's ur current pro...","answer":"Hi Julius, thank you for your interest in Volup! We currently operate in Lisbon, Cascais, and Oeiras, with a goal to consolidate our position and develop new food concepts. Our aim is to expand into other cities that match our target customer profile. We are proud to have 87 restaurant partners right now, that share our vision for delivering exceptional culinary experiences. We prioritize quality over quantity, carefully selecting our partners to ensure that our customers receive only the bes..."},{"question":"Interesting concept, all the best. But, I think people go to high end restaurant for experience so I wonder want percent of the market segment will be willing to pay the high menu tag when the experience is missing","answer":"Hi Durganand, thank you for your question! First of all, we try to differentiate the offer on our app with that of the restaurant, meaning that the menu is exclusively on Volup. Imagine a Michelin star restaurant, booked months in advance. Now you have the posibility of ordering an exclusive menu in the convenience of your home, with no reservations necessary. Besides that, many of our clients are very busy individuals. They do not only value the quality of good food on special occassions, bu..."},{"question":"Hola, me encanta vuestra empresa!!","answer":"Hola, ¡gracias por el mensaje! Me alegra oírlo. Si está interesado, puede invertir. ¡Si necesita más información, por favor avíseme! Cheers, Alvaro"},{"question":"Hello Volup ! I love your business! I wanted to ask until when this investment round will be open, thank you and I look forward to an answer soon!","answer":"Hi Cristian! Thank you for the kind words. We are planning to close the round at the end of May, but we might decide to close it a few weeks later. Either way, you can still invest at this point! If you have any other questions, please let me know! All the best, Alvaro"},{"question":"hola, sí me interesa invertir en vuestra empresa, de cara a principio de Mayo, sería una buena cantidad. Espero que así sea, saludos","answer":"Hola Redouan, me alegro de saber eso. ¡Estaremos encantados de que formes parte de la familia Volup!"}]}}}