Bite Ninja
YC S21Memphis, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 20 employees · 4 known investors
Bite Ninja provides remote order-taking technology that enables restaurant staff to process drive-thru and takeout orders from remote locations. The platform helps restaurants address staffing shortages and increase operational flexibility.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaSArtificial IntelligenceFood Service Robots & MachinesUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)
Bite Ninja was founded in 2021 by William Clem and Orin Wilson.
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William Clemin𝕏Founder & CEO2020–2025William Clem comes from a family with three generations in the restaurant industry and previously served as scientific co-founder at Memphis Meats (now Upside Foods). He built Bite Ninja within his Baby Jack's restaurant chain.
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Orin WilsonCo-founder
Investors · 4
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$15.4M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2021–2022
▶$11.3MraisedMay 2022 · 10 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$11.3MraisedMay 2022 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Orin WilsonExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- William ClemExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $11.3M
- Amount sold
- $11.3M
- First sale
- Feb 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$3.5MraisedDec 2021 · 9 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$3.5MraisedDec 2021 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Orin WilsonExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- William ClemExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $3.5M
- Amount sold
- $3.5M
- First sale
- Aug 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$650KraisedDec 2021 · 4 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$650KraisedDec 2021 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- William ClemExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Orin WilsonExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $650K
- Amount sold
- $650K
- First sale
- May 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 8
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Bite Ninja do?
- Bite Ninja provides remote order-taking technology that enables restaurant staff to process drive-thru and takeout orders from remote locations. The platform helps restaurants address staffing shortages and increase operational flexibility.
- Who founded Bite Ninja?
- Bite Ninja was founded by William Clem, Orin Wilson in 2021.
- Who are Bite Ninja's investors?
- Bite Ninja's investors include Y Combinator, TRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital), AgFunder, Owl Ventures.
- How much funding has Bite Ninja raised?
- Bite Ninja has disclosed $15.4M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Bite Ninja headquartered?
- Bite Ninja is headquartered in Memphis, US.