OpenTab
Pre Seed Round in 2025
OpenTab is a Columbus-based fintech startup transforming the bar and restaurant experience by eliminating the physical act of paying a tab. Through seamless integrations with leading point-of-sale systems, OpenTab enables guests to open, view, and close their tabs directly from their phone—creating a frictionless, country club style experience. By digitizing tab management, OpenTab empowers hospitality venues to reduce wait times, increase turnover, and deliver a better guest experience without changing existing workflows. OpenTab’s unique model also incentivizes restaurants to drive user adoption, creating a powerful flywheel of growth.
OpenTab POS
Convertible Note in 2025
OpenTab POS provides point of sale software designed for the restaurant and bar industry. The platform offers features such as predictive search, alternative payment types including digital wallets, and private label cards. It aims to streamline operations by integrating payments and POS functionalities on a single device. The software is created by business owners to meet the specific needs of the hospitality sector.
Eatsee
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Eatsee is a visual menu platform designed to enhance the dining experience for a digitally-savvy generation. It allows cafes and restaurants to showcase enticing photos of their dishes, enabling customers to view their options before placing an order. The platform features a dish-based discovery app that allows users to explore new dining venues by swiping through images of food, with personalized filters for distance, price, dietary preferences, and meal types. By utilizing QR technology, Eatsee not only enhances customer engagement but also helps restaurants improve their online presence and conversion rates, making it easier for patrons to discover and connect with new culinary experiences.
Zupp
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Zupp is a developer of a mobile application aimed at enhancing the college experience for students. The platform offers users access to exclusive deals and rewards, including free food, buy-one-get-one meals, and discounted entry at various bars and restaurants. Additionally, Zupp provides information on unique experiences such as spontaneous happy hours, complimentary comedy shows, and curated city scavenger hunts. By enabling college students to access these opportunities, Zupp fosters community building and encourages social interactions among peers.
Cafe X Technologies
Seed Round in 2018
Cafe X Technologies, Inc. operates a robotic café in San Francisco, specializing in a variety of coffee beverages including espresso, cappuccino, cortado, and Americano. Founded in 2014, the company aims to enhance productivity in the service industry through automation. By integrating robotic technology into the coffee-making process, Cafe X Technologies seeks to provide a unique and efficient customer experience while offering high-quality coffee. The company is privately backed and has attracted funding from notable investors, positioning it as an innovative player in the beverage service sector.
Cafe X Technologies
Seed Round in 2017
Cafe X Technologies, Inc. operates a robotic café in San Francisco, specializing in a variety of coffee beverages including espresso, cappuccino, cortado, and Americano. Founded in 2014, the company aims to enhance productivity in the service industry through automation. By integrating robotic technology into the coffee-making process, Cafe X Technologies seeks to provide a unique and efficient customer experience while offering high-quality coffee. The company is privately backed and has attracted funding from notable investors, positioning it as an innovative player in the beverage service sector.
Cafe X Technologies
Seed Round in 2016
Cafe X Technologies, Inc. operates a robotic café in San Francisco, specializing in a variety of coffee beverages including espresso, cappuccino, cortado, and Americano. Founded in 2014, the company aims to enhance productivity in the service industry through automation. By integrating robotic technology into the coffee-making process, Cafe X Technologies seeks to provide a unique and efficient customer experience while offering high-quality coffee. The company is privately backed and has attracted funding from notable investors, positioning it as an innovative player in the beverage service sector.
Requested
Seed Round in 2016
Requested is a mobile application that facilitates the booking of tables at local restaurants, bars, and cafes. Founded in 2014 and based in Sacramento, California, the platform allows users to name their own price for reservations and earn rewards by sharing their dining experiences. Additionally, the application offers the capability to send gift cards to users. For restaurants and bars, Requested serves as a promotional tool, enabling them to attract customers by paying a reservation fee for bookings made through the app.
Bento Technology Inc. is an online platform based in San Francisco that specializes in the delivery of Asian cuisine. Founded in 2014, the company offers a unique meal customization experience through its app, allowing customers to select a main dish and a variety of side options that rotate daily. The menu features a range of Asian-inspired dishes, such as Korean short ribs, Japanese eggplant, and gyoza. Customers place their orders in advance and can track their delivery in real-time, receiving their meals curbside in approximately 15 minutes. Bento's innovative approach and patent-pending packaging system facilitate efficient service, contributing to its consistent week-over-week growth.
Cafe X Technologies
Seed Round in 2016
Cafe X Technologies, Inc. operates a robotic café in San Francisco, specializing in a variety of coffee beverages including espresso, cappuccino, cortado, and Americano. Founded in 2014, the company aims to enhance productivity in the service industry through automation. By integrating robotic technology into the coffee-making process, Cafe X Technologies seeks to provide a unique and efficient customer experience while offering high-quality coffee. The company is privately backed and has attracted funding from notable investors, positioning it as an innovative player in the beverage service sector.
Bento
Venture Round in 2015
Bento Technology Inc. is an online platform based in San Francisco that specializes in the delivery of Asian cuisine. Founded in 2014, the company offers a unique meal customization experience through its app, allowing customers to select a main dish and a variety of side options that rotate daily. The menu features a range of Asian-inspired dishes, such as Korean short ribs, Japanese eggplant, and gyoza. Customers place their orders in advance and can track their delivery in real-time, receiving their meals curbside in approximately 15 minutes. Bento's innovative approach and patent-pending packaging system facilitate efficient service, contributing to its consistent week-over-week growth.
Cafe X Technologies
Angel Round in 2015
Cafe X Technologies, Inc. operates a robotic café in San Francisco, specializing in a variety of coffee beverages including espresso, cappuccino, cortado, and Americano. Founded in 2014, the company aims to enhance productivity in the service industry through automation. By integrating robotic technology into the coffee-making process, Cafe X Technologies seeks to provide a unique and efficient customer experience while offering high-quality coffee. The company is privately backed and has attracted funding from notable investors, positioning it as an innovative player in the beverage service sector.
Bento Technology Inc. is an online platform based in San Francisco that specializes in the delivery of Asian cuisine. Founded in 2014, the company offers a unique meal customization experience through its app, allowing customers to select a main dish and a variety of side options that rotate daily. The menu features a range of Asian-inspired dishes, such as Korean short ribs, Japanese eggplant, and gyoza. Customers place their orders in advance and can track their delivery in real-time, receiving their meals curbside in approximately 15 minutes. Bento's innovative approach and patent-pending packaging system facilitate efficient service, contributing to its consistent week-over-week growth.
Requested
Pre Seed Round in 2015
Requested is a mobile application that facilitates the booking of tables at local restaurants, bars, and cafes. Founded in 2014 and based in Sacramento, California, the platform allows users to name their own price for reservations and earn rewards by sharing their dining experiences. Additionally, the application offers the capability to send gift cards to users. For restaurants and bars, Requested serves as a promotional tool, enabling them to attract customers by paying a reservation fee for bookings made through the app.
Bento
Pre Seed Round in 2014
Bento Technology Inc. is an online platform based in San Francisco that specializes in the delivery of Asian cuisine. Founded in 2014, the company offers a unique meal customization experience through its app, allowing customers to select a main dish and a variety of side options that rotate daily. The menu features a range of Asian-inspired dishes, such as Korean short ribs, Japanese eggplant, and gyoza. Customers place their orders in advance and can track their delivery in real-time, receiving their meals curbside in approximately 15 minutes. Bento's innovative approach and patent-pending packaging system facilitate efficient service, contributing to its consistent week-over-week growth.
Reserve Media
Seed Round in 2014
Reserve Media, Inc. is a hospitality technology company that offers a digital dining concierge service designed to connect restaurants with diners. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Boston, Reserve provides a platform that allows customers to discover restaurants, make reservations, and receive personalized services, while also enabling restaurants to enhance their customer relationship management and gain valuable insights into their operations. The platform aims to reduce reservation cancellations and improve the overall dining experience by streamlining the booking process. Reserve has established partnerships with numerous renowned chefs and restaurateurs, positioning itself as a leading resource in the industry. The service is accessible through a mobile app available for both iOS and Android devices. As of 2018, Reserve Media operates as a subsidiary of Resy Network, Inc.