Lalamove, Klook announce food delivery collaboration in Hong Kong

On-demand delivery startup Lalamove and travel activities booking platform Klook have teamed up to offer express food deliveries across Hong Kong to support its food and beverage industry.

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The two local unicorns’ first collaboration comes as the special administrative region continues to face the effects of the Covid-19 outbreak, according to a statement.

Called “A Guide to the Best Meal,” the new service combines Klook’s network of restaurants and booking offering with Lalamove’s on-demand and same-day delivery service. It aims to help food establishments open up new sales and promotional channels even amid the ongoing outbreak.

From today until March 31 this year, customers will be able to use the new offering through Klook’s website or mobile app, then arrange a delivery time on Lalamove’s app or web platform. There are currently six restaurants participating in the collaboration, offering special discounts and designated food packages.

“We are now exploring more F&B experiences and looking into leisure activities, to diversify our activities spectrum and bring the most fantastic experiences to our customers,” said Percy Kwan, Klook’s marketing director for Hong Kong.

In addition, Klook also introduced its “Grab n Go” service in partnership with a number of restaurants, available from now until May 31, 2020. Customers will be able to use the service to pick up takeaways at Klook’s partner restaurants.

In April last year, Klook raised US$225 million in a series D+ round led by Softbank, bumping up its total Series D round to US$425 million. It also announced late in 2019 that it aimed to grow its then 1,200-person workforce to over 2,500 in more than 30 offices by 2020.

Lalamove also made bank last year, raking in US$300 million in a series D round led by Sequoia China and Hillhouse Capital.