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teaBOT

YC S15

Toronto, CA · Founded 2013 · 2 employees · 14 known investors

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teaBOT manufactures and operates a robotic tea-brewing machine offered as an amenity service to offices and showrooms across North America. The service helps workplaces build community and employee engagement through shared ritual and workplace well-being.

Also known as TBot, Inc.

ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHardwareHR TechRoboticsWellness & FitnessFood Service Robots & MachinesCanadaUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S15)

teaBOT was founded in 2013 by Rehman Merali and Chris Deutsch.

RMRehman Merali
Rehman MeraliCo-Founder & CEORehman Merali holds a PhD in Robotics and is developing technology focused on applications in developing regions.
CDChris Deutsch
Chris DeutschRe-FounderHe is also founder of Lofty Ventures, an angel investment platform supporting early-stage startups, and previously served as VP of Business Development at Loft Development Corporation, his family's Chicago-based commercial real estate firm.
BL
Brian Lee

Investors · 14

Y Combinator✓ confirmed by teaBOTSan Francisco · $500K

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Inovia Capital✓ confirmed by teaBOTMontreal · $250K – $8M

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Qualcomm Ventures✓ confirmed by teaBOTSan Diego · $5M

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Relay Ventures✓ confirmed by teaBOTToronto · $500K – $10M

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Garage Capitallisted by Garage CapitalWaterloo

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Venture Ontariolisted by Venture OntarioToronto

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Agrolimen Venturesreported

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DN CapitalreportedLondon · $270K – $22M

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Formation GroupreportedLos Altos

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Jolt CapitalreportedParis · $11M – $55M

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Ontario Center of ExcellencereportedToronto

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Thinkers Capitalreported

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ZillionizereportedPalo Alto · $200K

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PrestoPresto operates a voice AI platform for the hospitality industry, helping restaurants and food service businesses manage operations through conversational AI technology.

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TBot, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does teaBOT do?
teaBOT manufactures and operates a robotic tea-brewing machine offered as an amenity service to offices and showrooms across North America. The service helps workplaces build community and employee engagement through shared ritual and workplace well-being.
Who founded teaBOT?
teaBOT was founded by Rehman Merali, Chris Deutsch in 2013.
Who are teaBOT's investors?
teaBOT's investors include Lofty Ventures, Y Combinator, Inovia Capital, Qualcomm Ventures, Relay Ventures, Garage Capital, Venture Ontario, Agrolimen Ventures and 6 more.
Where is teaBOT headquartered?
teaBOT is headquartered in Toronto, CA.