Restaurant Tech Startups

Presto builds computer vision, voice AI, payments, and hardware/software systems that automate operations for large chain restaurants such as McDonald's, Starbucks, KFC, and Chili's. The company focuses on bringing automation technology to the quick-service and dining industry.

9 investors

Superorder offers an AI-based platform for restaurant chains to manage customer reputation and operational performance, aiming to build loyalty and increase profitability. Its restaurant partners include Marco's Pizza, KFC, Pizza Hut, Wow Bao, and Del Taco.

8 investors

HigherMe provides all-in-one hiring software for restaurant and retail businesses to recruit, screen, interview, and onboard hourly employees. Its mobile-first applicant tracking system includes Text-To-Apply, one-click interview scheduling, and video cover letters.

7 investors

OfOne provides human-centric technology solutions for restaurant operators, enabling them to improve business performance while enhancing customer and worker experiences. The company operates in the restaurant/hospitality technology sector.

4 investors

Certus AI provides an AI phone system that answers incoming calls for restaurants, takes orders, upsells menu items, and integrates directly with POS systems. The service operates 24/7 to capture missed orders and reduce labor costs.

3 investors

Truffle provides a unified operating system for restaurant back-of-house operations, using computer vision, voice AI, and machine learning to automate inventory tracking, demand forecasting, and workflows like procurement, scheduling, and food preparation.

3 investors

TryNearby is a subscription platform that pairs local restaurants with nearby content creators who visit, film, and post reviews to social platforms like TikTok and Instagram, using AI agents to handle matching, booking, and creator communication. It serves local businesses in Southern California seeking to build a steady stream of social content and improve their discoverability.

3 investors

Atlas is an all-in-one operating system for restaurants that unifies online ordering, point-of-sale, kitchen management, and delivery platform integration. It serves food and beverage operators across Southeast Asia with storefront, table ordering, kiosk, and omnichannel commerce capabilities.

2 investors

Chow Central operates a delivery-focused food service in Nigeria that serves meals quickly at lower cost than traditional restaurants by operating within concentrated local areas. The company targets urban customers seeking affordable and fast food delivery.

2 investors

Avocado is a point-of-sale platform designed for food trucks, coffee shops, and restaurants, offering features including QR code ordering, handheld POS, AI-powered order taking and reporting, and payment processing. The platform charges no monthly or merchant fees.

1 investor

Butter Systems replaces paper restaurant menus with an interactive ordering system that lets diners order food and drinks from the table via a dedicated tablet or their own phone. It also supports mobile payment to speed up table turnover, serving the restaurant industry.

1 investor

Forge is an all-in-one digital platform for restaurants and food distributors to manage customer engagement, orders, and loyalty programs. It serves hospitality brands with tools for digital ordering, loyalty programs, CRM, and real-time order tracking.

1 investor

Mipos.dev offers an API for connecting restaurant technology services across Latin America. It serves restaurant tech providers and businesses in the Latin American market.

1 investor

Shift Messenger provides a real-time messaging tool for retail and restaurant employees, used to coordinate shifts and reduce employee turnover while saving managers time. It serves hourly workforce teams in the retail and restaurant industries.

1 investor

A data platform for restaurants that connects, warehouses, and routes data from the many applications a restaurant uses to improve analytics, marketing, operations, and finance. It serves restaurant brands such as Frank Pepe's, Halal Guys, and Wings Over, and was acquired by Thanx.

1 investor