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Santé

YC S23

New York City, US · Founded 2023 · 10 employees · Hiring · 16 known investors

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Santé builds a point-of-sale system designed specifically for liquor retail stores. The software helps liquor business operators modernize their store management and operations.

Also known as Sante Technologies, Inc.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechRetail TechSaaSB2BRetailUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S23)

Santé was founded in 2023 by Darren Fike.

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Darren FikeFounderDarren Fike has spent a decade in sales and marketing roles at early-stage companies including Fast and Bond. He is co-founder and CEO of Santé, a platform for liquor store operations.
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Antoine BalaresqueCTO2023–2025

Investors · 16

Bonfire Ventureslisted by Bonfire VenturesLos Angeles · $2M – $6M

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Kima Ventureslisted by Kima VenturesParis · $50K – $5M

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Operator Collectivelisted by Operator CollectivePalo Alto · $500K – $1.5M

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TipTop Ventureslisted by TipTop VenturesAustin

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Trail Run Capitallisted by Trail Run CapitalMill Valley

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Veridical Ventureslisted by Veridical VenturesLos Angeles

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Attack CapitalreportedBrooklyn · $150K

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Crescent FundreportedCosta Mesa

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Era FundsreportedNew York

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HatterasreportedRaleigh

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Meridian VenturesreportedBoston

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S3 VenturesreportedAustin · $500K – $15M

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SBI InvestmentreportedTokyo

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Team IgnitereportedFolsom · $15M

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UpHonest CapitalreportedSilicon Valley · $50K – $1M

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Related companies · 8

PosNationPOS Nation matches small retailers with industry-specific point-of-sale software solutions tailored for grocery, liquor, tobacco, convenience, and cell phone repair businesses. The company serves as a solutions broker connecting small and medium-sized retailers with appropriate POS platforms for their vertical.
Pay SwifterPay Swifter provides payment processing infrastructure, including ACH transfers, designed specifically for cannabis retailers and distributors to accept payments and disburse funds to partners.
ToastToast provides a restaurant management platform combining point-of-sale hardware (Flex POS, Toast Go 3 handheld) with software tools for online ordering, payroll, and other operations. It serves restaurants and restaurateurs across the food service industry.
PeebaPeeba operates a B2B wholesale marketplace connecting independent retailers across Southeast Asia with branded product suppliers, handling inventory purchases.
TouchbistroTouchBistro is an all-in-one POS and restaurant management system that provides restaurateurs with payment processing, online ordering, reservations, and related tools. The platform helps restaurant operators increase sales, improve guest experiences, and reduce operational costs.
Branch AIBranch AI provides search box software for websites that generates AI-powered answers, recommendations, and product comparisons to increase user conversions and organic search visibility.
FlexWashFlexWash provides point-of-sale and customer relationship management software for car wash operators, combining membership management, sales tracking, and customer data tools in a single platform. The software serves independent and chain car wash businesses across North America.
CraftOSCraftOS provides inventory management and point-of-sale software for small-batch wineries in the United States.

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In the news

Santé Raises $7.6M in Fundingfinsmes.com · Feb 2026Santé - The all-in-one POS for liquor storesycombinator.com · Jul 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Santé do?
Santé builds a point-of-sale system designed specifically for liquor retail stores. The software helps liquor business operators modernize their store management and operations.
Who founded Santé?
Santé was founded by Darren Fike in 2023.
Who are Santé's investors?
Santé's investors include Bonfire Ventures, Kima Ventures, Operator Collective, TipTop Ventures, Trail Run Capital, Veridical Ventures, Y Combinator, Attack Capital and 8 more.
Where is Santé headquartered?
Santé is headquartered in New York City, US.