MealPe: Digitizing and Simplifying Daily Orders for Corporate Offices, Universities, and More
What We Do
MealPe transforms food search, discovery, ordering, and collection (Dine-In, Takeaway, Delivery) for captive audiences across industries like:
- Hostels, Student Housing, Coliving Spaces, PGs
- Coworking Spaces, Commercial Buildings, Corporate Parks
- Hospitals and Healthcare Centers
- Theatres and Multiplexes
- Universities, Colleges, Schools
- Food Courts, Shopping Malls, Amusement Parks
- Clubs, Golf Courses, Hotels
- Events, Stadiums, Airport Lounges, and Waiting Areas
MealPe enables these B2B spaces to monetize their captive audiences by digitizing their food operations. Our enterprise food ordering solution combines personalization and automation to create seamless dining experiences while optimizing efficiency for businesses.
How It All Began
The idea for MealPe came from our own frustrations. Back when we were building RoomPe, we noticed how inefficient meal systems were, especially for students or professionals. Imagine being stuck in a queue when all you want is a quick bite between work or classes! That’s when we thought—what if we could use technology to make this process smarter? That was our “Eureka!” moment, and MealPe was born.
What Makes us Tick
MealPe is unique because it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. We’ve designed it to adapt to the needs of different industries. For example:
How It All Began
The idea for MealPe came from our own frustrations. Back when we were building RoomPe, we noticed how inefficient meal systems were, especially for students or professionals. Imagine being stuck in a queue when all you want is a quick bite between work or classes! That’s when we thought—what if we could use technology to make this process smarter? That was our “Eureka!” moment, and MealPe was born.
What Makes us Tick
MealPe is unique because it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. We’ve designed it to adapt to the needs of different industries. For example:
- In a theatre, the app lets users pick their seat and screen while ordering snacks.
- In a hospital, it links meals to the patient’s bed number.
This level of personalization makes MealPe truly special. No other platform offers this level of customization while addressing so many industries at once.
Traction So Far
We’re still at an early stage, but the response has been overwhelming. Without spending a single rupee on marketing, we’ve secured LOIs (Letters of Intent) and EOIs (Expressions of Interest) from over 50 campuses across India. It feels great to see people resonate with our vision even before we’ve officially scaled!
Meet the Team
Our team is a mix of energy, experience, and expertise.
Traction So Far
We’re still at an early stage, but the response has been overwhelming. Without spending a single rupee on marketing, we’ve secured LOIs (Letters of Intent) and EOIs (Expressions of Interest) from over 50 campuses across India. It feels great to see people resonate with our vision even before we’ve officially scaled!
Meet the Team
Our team is a mix of energy, experience, and expertise.
- Maharsh Shah (24, CEO): He’s the tech brain behind MealPe, bringing fresh ideas to the table.
- Satya Mehta (34): A pro in sales, business development, and marketing, with experience scaling businesses.
- Deval (34): The finance and operations guru, keeping everything running smoothly.
What makes us click is our shared vision of building something impactful while having fun along the way.
Tapping Into Emerging Trends
The way companies are now investing in team meals and employee experiences is amazing. It’s no longer just about food; it’s about creating a sense of community and culture. This shift aligns perfectly with MealPe’s vision, as more organizations now want to digitize their cafeterias and food courts. We’re excited to help businesses create better food experiences for their teams.
Challenges We’ve Overcome
Selling software to businesses in India isn’t easy—especially when it comes to B2B enterprise sales. The process is slow, and convincing businesses to pay for software solutions can be tough. But we’ve learned to manage our cash flow wisely, keep multiple leads active, and remain patient. Persistence is the key!
Where We're Headed
We want to build a complete food digitization ecosystem for enterprises. This includes:
Tapping Into Emerging Trends
The way companies are now investing in team meals and employee experiences is amazing. It’s no longer just about food; it’s about creating a sense of community and culture. This shift aligns perfectly with MealPe’s vision, as more organizations now want to digitize their cafeterias and food courts. We’re excited to help businesses create better food experiences for their teams.
Challenges We’ve Overcome
Selling software to businesses in India isn’t easy—especially when it comes to B2B enterprise sales. The process is slow, and convincing businesses to pay for software solutions can be tough. But we’ve learned to manage our cash flow wisely, keep multiple leads active, and remain patient. Persistence is the key!
Where We're Headed
We want to build a complete food digitization ecosystem for enterprises. This includes:
- Hardware like kiosks and POS systems.
- Software to manage food operations.
- B2B food supplies and logistics.
- Campus delivery services for food courts.
Ultimately, we want MealPe to be the backbone of food tech for businesses across India and beyond.
How the eChai Community Can Help
We’re looking for two things:
How the eChai Community Can Help
We’re looking for two things:
- Funding to take MealPe to the next level.
- Introductions to potential partners, especially coworking spaces and other industries where our solution can make an impact.
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