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Bite Ninja

acquired by VoicifyYC S21

Memphis, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 20 employees · 10 known investors

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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.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

Bite Ninja was founded in 2021 by William Clem and Orin Wilson.

WCWilliam Clem
William ClemFounder & 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.
OWOrin Wilson
Orin WilsonCo-Founder2021–2023
WCWill Clem
Will ClemBite Ninja Founder/CEO
JF
Jared FullwilerProduct Manager
MA
Marton ApaiAdvisor
DK
Devang KamdarVice President of Tech Operationsformer
CS
Cameron StarkeyDirector of Human Resourcesformer
BK
Brittany KimbleDirector of Financeformer

Investors · 10

AgFunderlisted by AgFunderSilicon Valley · $10K – $5M

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Forum VenturesreportedNew York · $50K – $100K

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iAcceleratereportedWollongong

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ImmeasurablereportedLos Angeles · $25K – $100K

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Owl VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $5M – $50M

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PioneerreportedToronto, Ontario

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Red Rooster VenturesreportedSan Mateo

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$15.4M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2021–2022

▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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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, AgFunder, Manta Ray Ventures, TRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital), Forum Ventures, iAccelerate, Immeasurable, Owl Ventures and 2 more.
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.