A VC in Vacationland

Vegetables in a grocery store, Paris, France. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

According to their press release, Door to Door Organics, one of the nation’s leading e-grocers, is receiving a $2 million Series A round investment from Greenmont Capital, an investment fund based in Boulder, Colo., that is focused on growth stage investment opportunities in the $500 billion “Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability” (“LOHAS”) market.

Now in its seventh year, Door to Door Organics offers one of the largest grocery delivery networks of any e-grocer in the U.S., with operations based in Colorado, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. The company started out sourcing and delivering the freshest high quality produce, and has added products such as sustainably raised meat, artisan bread, local dairy, and other items to round out the shopping basket for a complete grocery experience.

“We built this business by delivering fresh, high-quality food that has a positive impact on people’s health, the environment, and our communities,” said Chad Arnold, the President and CEO of Door to Door Organics. “Now we’re focused on integrating the best e-grocery experience for our customers, so people can build a lifestyle around better food choices. With planning, shopping, and cooking tools, like our Shop by Recipe™ platform for e-grocery, we’re bringing together inspiration, simplicity, and personalization for a great shopping experience.”

We hope they decide to come to Maine someday….