Curdbox

Name

Curdbox

Legal name

Jay Cheese, LLC

Website

https://curdbox.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cheese Subscription Box

akta.pro primary industry

Subscription Boxes & Curated Product Subscriptions (CRAFAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Group Gifting & Registry Fulfillment (HSACANAL)

Keywords

• Cheese subscription box
• Artisan cheese curation
• Specialty food pairings
• Gift subscriptions
• Monthly food box

Headquarters

HQ city

Ipswich

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Monthly Subscription: Recurring monthly subscription delivering curated artisan cheese and pairing boxes. Auto-renews monthly with free shipping. Prices range from $89/month with various prepaid options offering discounts.
2. Gift Subscriptions: One-time prepaid gift subscriptions for 3, 6, or 12 months. One-time purchase that does not auto-renew.
3. One-Time Gift Box: Single redemption gift box (The Gift of Curdbox) at $125, recipient enters shipping info upon redemption.
4. Seasonal Limited Edition Boxes: Limited release seasonal boxes like the No Cook Summer Box at $150, one-time purchase with limited availability.
5. Corporate Orders: Custom curations for events, offices, and retail partners including custom themed boxes, in-store assortments, wholesale sourcing, and branded packaging.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Curdbox is a monthly subscription service that delivers curated boxes containing three artisan cheeses (approximately one pound total), three specialty food pairings, a printed tasting guide with wine suggestions, a curator letter, and a themed Spotify playlist. Each month features a unique theme with no repeated curations, with all cheeses hand-picked by a cheesemonger with 15 years of specialty food experience.

Product overview

Curdbox is a monthly cheese subscription service operated by Jay Cheese, LLC, delivering curated cheese and pairing experiences. The core offering consists of monthly subscription boxes (The Curdbox Monthly Subscription at $89/month) and prepaid gift subscriptions in 3-month ($275), 6-month ($550), and 12-month ($1,075) options. Each box contains three artisan cheeses (approximately one pound total), three specialty food pairings, a printed tasting guide, wine pairing suggestions, an in-depth blog post, and a themed Spotify playlist. The company also offers seasonal limited-edition boxes (such as the No Cook Summer Box at $150), digital gift cards ($125), and corporate custom curation services for events, offices, and retail partners. All products emphasize small-batch, hard-to-find cheeses curated by a 15+ year industry expert cheesemonger.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Curdbox Monthly Subscription Monthly recurring subscription delivering three artisan cheeses (approximately one pound total), three specialty food pairings, a printed tasting guide with wine suggestions, a curated Spotify playlist, and an in-depth blog post. Priced at $89/month with free shipping; auto-renews monthly.
• Curdbox Gift Subscription (3, 6, or 12 months) One-time prepaid gift subscriptions available in 3-month ($275), 6-month ($550), and 12-month ($1,075) options. Delivers three artisan cheeses, three specialty food pairings, pairing info card with wine suggestions, in-depth blog post, and themed Spotify playlist each month. Does not auto-renew.
• The Gift of Curdbox One-time gift box priced at $125 featuring three artisan cheeses (approximately one pound total), three perfect pairings (charcuterie, honey, preserves, jams, cookies, crackers), printed tasting guide, and themed Spotify playlist. Recipient enters shipping info upon redemption.
• No Cook Summer Box Limited seasonal one-time box at $150 featuring four artisan cheeses, two charcuterie selections, Row 7 Sweet Prince Tomatoes, gourmet crackers or breadsticks, premium nuts, and Tomato Jalapeño Jam. Includes printed tasting guide and serving ideas. Only 48 boxes available with 48-hour cold shipping for $25 flat rate.
• The Curdbox Gift Card Digital gift card allowing recipients to choose their own Curdbox experience. Redeemable for any Curdbox subscription or product.
• Corporate Orders Custom cheese curation service for corporate offices, real estate groups, restaurants, and specialty retailers. Offerings include custom themed boxes, in-store assortments, wholesale/private sourcing, and branded packaging. Handled end-to-end from sourcing to delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20,000 customers subscribed
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CheeselandcoreOthersCheese partner supplying artisan cheeses. Listed on Curdbox's 'Be in the Box' partner page for cheese suppliers.
• St. GilcoreOthersCheese partner supplying artisan cheeses. Listed on Curdbox's 'Be in the Box' partner page for cheese suppliers.
• Shooting Star CreamerycoreOthersCheese partner supplying artisan cheeses via Instagram presence. Listed on Curdbox's 'Be in the Box' partner page for cheese suppliers.
• Mrs. Miller's Homemade JamscoreOthersPairing partner supplying jams and preserves. Listed on Curdbox's 'Be in the Box' partner page for pairing partners.
• NyåkersminorOthersPairing partner supplying specialty crackers or baked goods. Listed on Curdbox's 'Be in the Box' partner page for pairing partners.
• Isadore Nut CocoreOthersPairing partner supplying premium nuts via Instagram. Listed on Curdbox's 'Be in the Box' partner page for pairing partners.
• RindminorOthersPairing partner supplying cheese accessories or snacks via Instagram. Listed on Curdbox's 'Be in the Box' partner page for pairing partners.
• Row 7coreOthersFeatured pantry partner for No Cook Summer Box, supplying Sweet Prince Tomatoes - a remarkable pantry staple created from a tomato bred specifically for exceptional flavor and preserved at peak season.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform powering the Curdbox website and subscription management system.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Direct peers

• Murray's Cheese: Iconic New York-based cheese retailer and wholesaler with its own cheese subscription program. Directly comparable as a curated cheese merchant serving both retail consumers and wholesale customers, with deep cheesemonger expertise.
• Goldbelly: Specialty food e-commerce marketplace shipping artisanal foods from renowned producers across the US. Directly comparable as a curated food delivery platform with similar DTC motion, premium pricing, and producer story-driven marketing.
• iGourmet: Online specialty food retailer offering cheese, chocolates, and gourmet gifts with subscription options. Comparable as a DTC specialty food retailer with curated baskets and gift-oriented offerings.
• Mouth: Subscription box service curating small-batch American specialty foods. Directly comparable as a curated specialty food subscription targeting food enthusiasts, with similar discovery and gifting use cases.
• Cheese of the Month Club: Long-running cheese subscription service offering monthly artisan cheese deliveries. Directly comparable as a competitor in the exact same subscription category with multi-month prepaid tiers.
• Wine of the Month Club: Subscription service for curated wine with monthly prepaid and gift tiers. Closely comparable business model (curated consumable subscription, gifting focus, prepaid tiers) with adjacent category positioning.
• Amazing Clubs: Specialty food and consumable gift subscription service offering multiple curated subscription categories. Comparable in business model and gifting-oriented subscription structure across gourmet foods.

Broad incumbents

• Harry & David: Established premium gift food retailer known for fruit and gourmet gift baskets with subscription and one-time gift options. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the curated gifting food space.
• Dean & DeLuca: Premium specialty food retailer with curated gift baskets and gourmet offerings. Comparable as a broader incumbent in curated premium food gifting with established brand recognition.

Emerging players

• Milk Bar: Dessert and bakery brand with nationwide e-commerce shipping of curated treats and gift collections. Comparable in DTC premium food gifting with strong brand recognition and content-driven marketing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/curdbox240
• Facebookfacebook.com/curdbox
• Instagraminstagram.com/curdbox
• Pinterestpinterest.com/curdbox
• TikTokinstagram.com/@curdbox
• Xx.com/curdbox
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/curdbox

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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