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Avocado

YC W21

San Francisco, US · Founded 2020 · 4 employees · 3 known investors

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Avocado is a point-of-sale platform designed for food trucks, coffee shops, and restaurants, offering features including QR code ordering, handheld POS, AI-powered order taking and reporting, and payment processing. The platform charges no monthly or merchant fees.

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AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechRetail TechSaaSGenerative AIRestaurant TechAIAI AssistantUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W21)

Avocado was founded in 2020 by Nick Evans and Shayan Guha.

NENick Evans
Nick EvansCo-Founder and CEOHe previously co-founded Tile, where he served as CEO, and has background as a hardware and software engineer.
SGShayan Guha
Shayan GuhaCo-Founder & CTOFounder of Avocado, a point-of-sale platform for food service businesses offering QR code ordering, handheld POS terminals, and payment processing.
JW
Jimmy WatsonHead of Restaurant Growth
RV
Richard VelascoHead of Business Development
TG
Thomas Garrison

Investors · 3

Global Founders CapitalreportedBerlin · $1M

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Twenty Two VenturesreportedPalo Alto · $50K – $250K

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Frequently asked questions

What does Avocado do?
Avocado is a point-of-sale platform designed for food trucks, coffee shops, and restaurants, offering features including QR code ordering, handheld POS, AI-powered order taking and reporting, and payment processing. The platform charges no monthly or merchant fees.
Who founded Avocado?
Avocado was founded by Nick Evans, Shayan Guha in 2020.
Who are Avocado's investors?
Avocado's investors include Y Combinator, Global Founders Capital, Twenty Two Ventures.
Where is Avocado headquartered?
Avocado is headquartered in San Francisco, US.