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Byte Kitchen

AcquiredYC S21

San Francisco, US · Founded 2021 · 5 employees · 6 known investors

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ByteKitchen builds operational software for restaurants to improve profitability through features like food ordering suggestions and digital recipe management.

Also known as Byte Kitchen Limited

ConsumerE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechSaaSGhost KitchensB2BUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

Byte Kitchen was founded in 2021 by Divyang Arora and Rahul Madadi.

DADivyang Arora
Divyang AroraCo-founder and CEOHe previously worked in finance and operations at Evercore, Booz and Company, and JP Morgan, and was an early employee at a venture philanthropy organization. He holds a Systems Engineering degree from UPenn (summa cum laude) and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
RMRahul Madadi
Rahul MadadiCo-Founder / CTO & CPOHe previously co-founded a tech-enabled real estate startup and worked on product development at IBM Watson and Mphasis, a Blackstone portfolio company. He holds a degree from the Indian Institute of Technology and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management.
QMQuinn McKenna
Quinn McKennaCo-Founder/COOQuinn McKenna is COO at Byte Kitchen and has spent three decades in restaurant operations, including roles leading multiple Bay Area restaurant companies and overseeing the opening of numerous restaurant locations. McKenna holds a BA from the University of Virginia and has advised several restaurant technology companies.
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Evan FisherSoftware Engineerformer
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Harry AbramChief of Staffformer
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Andrew SomogyiBusiness Operations Associateformer
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Luke KushnerGrowth Marketing Associateformer

Investors · 6

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Correlation VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $4M

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EMERGENT VENTURESreportedSilicon Valley

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Soma CapitalreportedSacramento · $100K – $300K

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WndrCoreportedRedwood City · $100K – $10M

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$6M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2022–2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Related companies · 6

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OneStopKitchenOneStopKitchen provides AI-powered software for restaurant inventory, operations, and logistics, and operates shared kitchen facilities in high-traffic urban areas where restaurants can expand their operations without upfront costs. The platform enables customers to order from multiple cuisines in a single transaction via dine-in, pickup, or delivery.
Nino FoodsNino Foods operates three quick-service restaurant brands (Nino Burgers, Francesco's Pizzeria, and KHA) across 20+ locations in Mumbai and surrounding areas. The company builds a fast food business focused on delivery and dine-in services for consumers seeking burgers, pizza, and fried chicken.
TasteTaste operates a marketplace where customers can purchase prepared meals from restaurants and have them delivered nationwide, providing an alternative to home cooking or conventional takeout for at-home dining.
MezliMezli operates automated restaurants housed in shipping containers that prepare and serve affordable meals for takeout and delivery.
Uber EatsEasiest way for consumers and businesses to order food from favorite local eateries

Companies working in the same space as Byte Kitchen.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Byte Kitchen Limited

Frequently asked questions

What does Byte Kitchen do?
ByteKitchen builds operational software for restaurants to improve profitability through features like food ordering suggestions and digital recipe management.
Who founded Byte Kitchen?
Byte Kitchen was founded by Divyang Arora, Rahul Madadi in 2021.
Who are Byte Kitchen's investors?
Byte Kitchen's investors include Crosslink Capital, Y Combinator, Correlation Ventures, EMERGENT VENTURES, Soma Capital, WndrCo.
How much funding has Byte Kitchen raised?
Byte Kitchen has disclosed $6M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Byte Kitchen headquartered?
Byte Kitchen is headquartered in San Francisco, US.