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Technology is reshaping the restaurant industry through a new wave of startups. These companies focus on improving everything from back-office operations to the guest experience.
This global trend includes India's Curefoods, a cloud kitchen platform that has raised $318M. Another key player is Foodics from Saudi Arabia, which secured $198M for its restaurant management system.
Below is our list of 92 Restaurants startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Burnt builds an AI platform to automate restaurant workflows, freeing them from legacy ERP systems. Their technology focuses on streamlining complex back-of-house operations to help food and beverage businesses improve efficiency.
Pepper builds an eCommerce platform for food distributors, helping them provide a modern ordering experience to their customers. The platform includes custom-branded mobile apps and AI-powered tools that allow restaurants and stores to easily place orders and manage payments.
SevenRooms develops a platform that helps hospitality businesses manage the entire guest journey. Their software combines tools for direct reservations, guest data, and marketing automation to foster loyalty and drive revenue.
Nory builds an AI-driven management system designed specifically for the restaurant industry. The platform helps businesses automate and optimize core operations, from supply chain management to daily performance tracking.
Hyphen develops automated kitchen platforms that help restaurants and food service businesses streamline their operations. Their robotic systems are designed to assemble meals like bowls and salads, increasing both the speed and consistency of food production.
Wow! Momo operates an Indian fast-food chain that serves a diverse menu of momos. The restaurants are known for offering the popular dumpling in a variety of styles, including steamed, fried, and pan-fried.
Foodics builds an all-in-one restaurant management system that helps food service businesses manage sales, inventory, and customer relationships. The company's point-of-sale platform provides a centralized solution for operations, from transactions to employee scheduling.
Replika builds an AI companion designed to be a supportive friend who is always ready to listen and talk. Their chatbot learns from conversations to develop a unique personality, helping users feel more connected and understood.
Prime Roots creates plant-based deli meats and charcuterie using mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Their product line offers meat-free alternatives to classic deli slices and charcuterie for sandwiches and gourmet boards.
Curefoods runs a major cloud kitchen business, acquiring and partnering with food brands to help them scale. This house-of-brands approach gives customers access to a diverse range of cuisines through a unified delivery network.
Those ten companies are leading the way, but a much bigger movement is happening right behind them. Founders are tackling everything from payment tech to AI-powered ordering, raising billions of dollars in the process.
You'll find a mix of brand new startups and more established companies that are still growing fast. Here is a look at the other businesses shaping the restaurant startup ecosystem.
| Startup | Main Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fintech | 2021 | $72M | Corporate Round | |
| Media | 2021 | $124M | Series A | |
| Food | 2009 | $41M | Private Equity | |
| Food | 2006 | $400M | Private Equity | |
| AI | 2020 | $4.3M | Seed | |
| SaaS | 2018 | $182.2M | Series C | |
| Food | 2020 | $134.8M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2023 | $9.2M | Seed | |
| Retail | 2018 | $236.8M | Series D | |
| Media | 2014 | $45M | Series A | |
| Food | 2016 | $124.9M | Series C | |
| Food | 2003 | $4.4M | Private Equity | |
| Cloud | 2011 | $25M | Series C | |
| Travel | 2012 | $12.9M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2024 | $4.3M | Seed | |
| Food | 2021 | $10M | Series A | |
| AI | 2018 | $30.7M | Venture Round | |
| Food | 2020 | $25M | Series A | |
| Media | 2018 | $336.3M | Venture Round | |
| Retail | 1899 | $175M | Debt Financing | |
| SaaS | 2017 | $5.8M | Seed | |
| Food | 1972 | £93M | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2019 | $4.7M | Series A | |
| AI | 2018 | $34.8M | Series C | |
| Media | 2021 | $34.7M | Undisclosed | |
| AI | 2017 | $11.9M | Venture Round | |
| Food | 2017 | $16.3M | Series A | |
| Media | 2018 | $38M | Series C | |
| Media | 2021 | €15.9M | Series A | |
| Food | 2014 | $10.6M | Venture Round | |
| Food | 2004 | $20M | Venture Round | |
| Food | 2016 | $39.2M | Series B | |
| Food | 2012 | $85.5M | Series C | |
| Data | 2019 | €235.3k | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2018 | $800k | Seed | |
| Fintech | 2021 | $8M | Seed | |
| Food | 2016 | €32M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2018 | €3.5M | Seed | |
| Food | 2016 | $198.5M | Corporate Round | |
| Retail | 2011 | $2.1B | Secondary Market | |
| Food | 2011 | $90.7M | Series B | |
| Travel | 2010 | £48.5M | Debt Financing | |
| Analytics | 2017 | €9.2M | Series A | |
| Food | 2020 | $9.6M | Series A | |
| Fintech | 2018 | $15M | Series A | |
| Media | 2013 | $645k | Grant | |
| Retail | 2017 | $13M | Series A | |
| Media | 2014 | $12M | Series C | |
| Fintech | 2020 | $4M | Seed | |
| Food | 1999 | £19M | Venture Round | |
| Food | 2014 | $215.8M | Series C | |
| Food | 2020 | $4.1M | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2020 | €2M | Seed | |
| Hardware | 2011 | $24.5M | Series B | |
| Enterprise | 2015 | ¥2.7B | Venture Round | |
| Food | 2020 | $3.1M | Seed | |
| Food | 2017 | $49.1M | Series B | |
| Food | 2020 | $2.7M | Seed | |
| Media | 2013 | $25.5M | Series B | |
| Food | 2011 | $10M | Venture Round | |
| Travel | 2014 | €50M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2021 | $1.1M | Pre-Seed | |
| Food | 2020 | $50M | Venture Round | |
| Logistics | 2020 | €1.6M | Seed | |
| Logistics | 2019 | €711k | — | |
| Food | 2017 | €500k | Seed | |
| Retail | 2022 | £350k | Seed | |
| Retail | 2016 | €860.8k | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2008 | $6.2M | Series A | |
| Food | 2014 | €3M | Debt Financing | |
| Food | 2012 | €9.1M | Equity Crowdfunding | |
| Real Estate | 2015 | $797.8k | Pre-Seed | |
| Food | 2016 | €1.8M | Seed | |
| Logistics | 2020 | €1.5M | Corporate Round | |
| Mobility | 2015 | CN¥10M | Corporate Round | |
| Data | 2020 | €150k | Seed | |
| Food | 2016 | $300k | Seed | |
| Food | 2020 | €250k | Seed | |
| Food | 2018 | $220k | Pre-Seed | |
| Food | 2015 | $1.1M | Seed | |
| Media | 2017 | KWD40k | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2014 | $237k | Grant |
