# Daphne Carmeli

> Daphne Carmeli is the founder and former CEO of Deliv and Metreo, with earlier experience at Netscape and Silicon Graphics. She built Deliv as a delivery partner for retailers, emphasizing pooled routes and scheduled arrivals. In 2020 Deliv wound down, while Target acquired its routing technology and hired Carmeli and some of the team. Her public work also includes startup advising, investing and board service.

- **Role:** Startup investor, advisor and board member; founder and former CEO of Deliv
- **Organizations:** Deliv, Metreo, Target, Netscape / AOL, Silicon Graphics, Platform Venture Studio guild, Fountain advisory board
- **Education:** Undergraduate degree, Brandeis University, MSIA, Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business
- **Known for:** Founded and led Deliv and Metreo., Led Metreo through its 2006 acquisition by Symphony Technology Group., Built Deliv into an operation reported in 35 US markets in 2018.

## Career timeline

- **1991-1995** — Worked at Silicon Graphics, according to published career profiles.
- **1998-2000** — Held a marketing leadership role at Netscape / AOL.
- **2000** — Began leading Metreo, a pricing optimization software company.
- **2006** — Metreo acquired by Symphony Technology Group.
- **2012** — Founded Deliv.
- **2015** — Deliv acquired WeDeliver in Chicago and Zipments in New York.
- **2016** — Deliv announced a $28 million Series B round with participation from UPS Strategic Enterprise Fund.
- **2017** — Deliv Fresh launched for grocery and other perishable deliveries.
- **2018** — Deliv raised $40 million in a round including Google.
- **2020** — Deliv wound down; Target acquired its routing technology and hired Carmeli and some team members.
- **2022** — A Fountain announcement identified Carmeli as an advisory board member and former Target executive.
- **2024** — Joined the Platform guild in May; profile describes startup advisory, board and investment work.

## Achievements

- Founded and led Deliv and Metreo.
- Led Metreo through its 2006 acquisition by Symphony Technology Group.
- Built Deliv into an operation reported in 35 US markets in 2018.
- Raised a $28 million Deliv Series B in 2016 and $40 million round in 2018.
- Deliv routing technology acquired by Target in 2020.

## Latest updates

- **2024-05** — Platform profile records membership beginning in May 2024 and describes ongoing startup investment, advisory and board interests.
- **2022-12** — Fountain announcement identified Carmeli as an advisory board member and former Target executive.
- **2021-05** — Target described using technology acquired from Deliv to optimize sortation.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphnecarmeli/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/daphnecarmeli
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daphnecarmeli

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Last updated: 2026-10-25