Who founded Hotplate?

Hotplate was founded by Ben Klenk, Rishi Talati in 2020.

Who are Hotplate's investors?

Hotplate's investors include Y Combinator, Seed River, Wave Capital.

How much funding has Hotplate raised?

Hotplate has disclosed $2.9M raised across 1 round.

Where is Hotplate headquartered?

Hotplate is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Hotplate

YC S20

San Francisco, US · Founded 2020 · 9 employees · Hiring · 3 known investors

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Hotplate is a pre-order platform for food makers including bakers, chefs, and food producers to manage orders, inventory, and customer communication. The platform enables food entrepreneurs to create customized storefronts, schedule limited-time drops, process payments, and automate fulfillment operations.

Also known as Hotplate.com, Inc. · Hotplate.com · Hotplate.com, Inc., Hotplate.com · Inc.

Consumer FoodTech Marketplaces SaaSUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S20)

Hotplate was founded in 2020 by Ben Klenk and Rishi Talati.

Ben Klenk Co-Founder & CEOFounder of Hotplate, a pre-order platform that enables food makers and producers to manage orders, inventory, and customer relationships.

Rishi Talati Co-FounderRishi Talati is founder of Hotplate, a pre-order platform for food entrepreneurs including bakers and chefs to manage orders, inventory, and customer communication.

Sara AdlerNamed on SEC filing

Estephania StopaniHiring Manager

Andy PrevalskyNamed on SEC filingformer

Rangaraj TirumalaiFounding Engineerformer

Joana NguyenRecruiterformer

Investors · 3

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Seed Riverreported$10K – $100K

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Wave CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $25K – $1M

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$2.9M disclosed across 1 round · 2022

▶$2.9MraisedFeb 2022 · 17 investors · Other

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Benjamin KlenkExecutive Officer, Director
Sara AdlerDirector
Andy PrevalskyExecutive Officer, Director
Rishi TalatiExecutive Officer, Director

Offering amount: $3M
Amount sold: $2.9M
First sale: Jan 2022
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2020
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 Hotplate do?: Hotplate is a pre-order platform for food makers including bakers, chefs, and food producers to manage orders, inventory, and customer communication. The platform enables food entrepreneurs to create customized storefronts, schedule limited-time drops, process payments, and automate fulfillment operations.
Who founded Hotplate?: Hotplate was founded by Ben Klenk, Rishi Talati in 2020.
Who are Hotplate's investors?: Hotplate's investors include Y Combinator, Seed River, Wave Capital.
How much funding has Hotplate raised?: Hotplate has disclosed $2.9M raised across 1 round.
Where is Hotplate headquartered?: Hotplate is headquartered in San Francisco, US.