Acquisition
Mar 2018Dahmakan acquired Polpa to expand into Thailand/Bangkok and extend its Southeast Asia footprint.
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Overview
Malaysian food-tech company (formerly dahmakan) that operates cloud kitchens and tech-enabled QSR outlets, using AI/data, automation, and customer feedback to sell affordable meals for delivery, pickup, and dine-in.
Primary product
Affordable meals via delivery, pickup, and dine-in (Pop Meals app and outlets)
Founded
2015
Headquarters
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Team size
40-50
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
Sub-industry
Food tech / food delivery / cloud kitchens
Offices
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Business model
delivery
pickup
dine-in
cloud kitchens
tech-enabled QSR outlets
Funding
Stage
Series B
Total raised
$27.2M
Latest round
Series B · Feb 2020
Latest amount
$18M
People & investors
Leadership
CEO & Co-Founder
Co-Founder & COO
Co-Founder & CTO
Work & culture
Fast-moving, high-ownership, direct-communication startup culture focused on execution, customer impact, and continuous improvement.
Visa sponsorship
Limited
Compensation
Public job posts emphasize competitive pay, equity/stock options, and covered work permits for some roles; internship posts show RM1,200/month allowances.
Benefits
free lunch and dinner
stock options / equity pool
competitive salary
mentorship/advisor network
weekly sports sessions
team-building events
monthly drinks
travel opportunities
work permits covered
diverse/international team
Product & market
Pricing
Affordable mass-market meal pricing with combo meals, promotions, and delivery/pickup/dine-in ordering.
Differentiators
- —AI and data-driven menu ranking (Pop Chart)
- —full-stack operations from recipe development to last-mile delivery
- —cloud kitchens close to customers to reduce delivery cost
- —automated cooking equipment and digital quality control
- —customer-feedback-driven menu iteration
- —halal-certified central kitchen
Technology
WhatsApp
JavaScript
Python
PostgreSQL
Java
Docker
CircleCI
Jenkins
Appium
Selenium
Cucumber
Greenhouse
GitHub
Swift
Customers
price-sensitive Malaysian consumers
delivery customers
pickup customers
dine-in customers
office workers
hospital/outlet walk-in customers
Competitors
foodpanda
Deliveroo
SmartBite
FoodTime
Lauk
DeliverEat
Scale & contact
Estimated revenue
USD 1M-$10M
Signals & risks
Latest news
Cilisos · Jul 2026
Reports Pop Meals received official Halal certification, says the brand has grown to 87 outlets across Klang Valley, Melaka, and Johor, and highlights JAKIM-officiated certification and further Southeast Asia expansion ambitions.
Pop Meals LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Official hiring post for a Supply Chain Director, describing the company as a fast-paced F&B business and signaling continued operational scaling.
Pop Meals LinkedIn · Jan 2026
Official hiring post for HQ roles including HR, talent acquisition, finance, procurement, and production; includes public application emails and signals ongoing HQ expansion.
Eat Drink KL · May 2024
Covers Pop Meals' outlet expansion, including plans for 15 additional locations and continued growth in Klang Valley.
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