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March 5, 2024

Crafty is Named on Forbes America’s Best Startups List

Crafty debuts on the Forbes List of America’s Best Startups Employers, an honor that is based entirely on employer reputation, employee satisfaction, and growth.

Amber Alston

Amber Alston

Crafty is Named on Forbes America’s Best Startups List

Crafty on Forbes Best Startup Employers List

CHICAGO, IL — March 5, 2024 — Forbes Magazine revealed today that Crafty, the centralized platform providing food and beverage solutions for global offices and remote workers, has been named number 489 on the list of America’s Best Startup Employers 2024. The recognition is awarded in collaboration between Forbes and Statista.

According to Forbes, “considerable research shows that businesses that prioritize employee happiness have workers who are more engaged and productive. And the companies on this year’s list of America’s Best Startup Employers have figured this out.”

Statista analyzes the best-performing startups as employers through defined KPIs. Companies considered in the evaluation must be headquartered in the US, founded between the years 2014 and 2021, employ at least 50 employees, and exhibit a startup structure. More than 7 million data points were gathered and analyzed. Out of 20,000 companies, only 3000 qualified for an in-depth analysis, which was based on three criteria: employer reputation, employee satisfaction, and growth.

“We are incredibly honored to be ranked on this prestigious list by Forbes and Statista,” says Co-founder and CEO, Nate Rosenstock. “Our mission is to help companies craft a better workplace, and to do so, we must practice what we preach. As an employer, we are building the model workplace that celebrates growth, offers competitive perks (snacks galore!) and benefits to our team members, and allows them to be their authentic selves every day.”

For the complete results of America’s Best Startups Employers 2024, visit the Forbes website here.

Crafty has routinely been recognized for its workplace culture and business growth. In 2023, Crafty was named to the Inc 5000 list, named a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune, named a Best Place to Work by Built In, and honored as a finalist for 1871’s Momentum Awards.

Learn more about working at Crafty here.

About Crafty

Crafty is a leading national provider of office food and beverage programs, helping top workplaces elevate the employee experience. Powered by an innovative, centralized platform, Crafty delivers tailored, scalable pantry services designed to meet each client’s unique needs. Since 2015, companies like DraftKings, Robinhood, and Zillow have partnered with Crafty to create workplace experiences that foster culture, connection, and productivity. With operations in 45+ markets and a growing national footprint, Crafty supports over 400+ client offices and serves more than 300,000+ employees each month. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York and the Bay Area, Crafty is helping companies craft better workplaces, one pantry at a time.

About Statista

Statista is a global data and business intelligence platform with an extensive collection of statistics, reports, and insights on over 80,000 topics from 22,500 sources in 170 industries. Established in Germany in 2007, Statista operates in 13 locations worldwide and employs around 1,100 professionals.

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