Enlightened Hospitality Investments

ConverseNow Technologies, Inc. develops voice artificial intelligence (AI) based software for quick service restaurants (QSRs) to automate and personalize the ordering process, driving efficiencies, and reducing customer wait times. The company through its platform automates and personalizes restaurant orders in high volume voice channels, including phone, drive thru, self-service kiosks, voice assistants, and voice assisted chat on mobile. ConverseNow Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Austin, Texas. It has an additional location in Gainesville, Florida.

7shifts Employee Scheduling Software Inc. provides an online platform for employee scheduling specifically designed for the restaurant industry, including establishments such as bars, coffee shops, and yogurt bars. Founded in 2011 and based in Regina, Canada, the company offers a web-based application that allows managers to efficiently handle staff schedules from various devices, including computers and mobile phones. The software simplifies the scheduling process by integrating employee availability, sending automatic notifications about shifts via text and email, and managing time-off requests and shift trades. This solution not only enhances communication and engagement among staff but also enables restaurant managers to optimize workforce management and reduce labor costs through detailed analytics.

AIaaS, Artificial Intelligence, Product Recognition, IoT, Professional Baking Applications, Food Applications

NotCo is a food-tech company that produces plant-based meat and dairy substitutes. It uses artificial intelligence to make plant-based food that looks, smells, functions, and tastes the same as animal-based. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.

NotCo is a food-tech company that produces plant-based meat and dairy substitutes. It uses artificial intelligence to make plant-based food that looks, smells, functions, and tastes the same as animal-based. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.

NotCo is a food-tech company that produces plant-based meat and dairy substitutes. It uses artificial intelligence to make plant-based food that looks, smells, functions, and tastes the same as animal-based. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.

7shifts Employee Scheduling Software Inc. provides an online platform for employee scheduling specifically designed for the restaurant industry, including establishments such as bars, coffee shops, and yogurt bars. Founded in 2011 and based in Regina, Canada, the company offers a web-based application that allows managers to efficiently handle staff schedules from various devices, including computers and mobile phones. The software simplifies the scheduling process by integrating employee availability, sending automatic notifications about shifts via text and email, and managing time-off requests and shift trades. This solution not only enhances communication and engagement among staff but also enables restaurant managers to optimize workforce management and reduce labor costs through detailed analytics.

CLEAR makes it simple to be you by using biometrics to build a connected world that’s smarter and more secure. Our platform instantly connects your life from airports to arenas and after a fast, one-time enrollment, CLEAR becomes your key to a frictionless world. CLEAR powers secure, frictionless customer experiences at more than 30 airports and stadiums nationwide, and so much more to come. CLEAR was founded by Caryn Seidman-Becker and Ken Cornick in November 2010 and is based in New York, United States.

Banza is a food manufacturer that focuses on producing pasta products. Its first products feature a pasta made from chickpeas. The company is driven by a mission to make nutritious food more accessible. Its products are now available in 8,000 stores, including Target, Kroger, and Whole Foods. Banza has been endorsed in the NYT, Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, on Good Morning America, Today, and been named one of TIME Magainze's 25 Best Inventions of the Year. Banza was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.

Tripleseat is a cloud and mobile-based event management software designed for restaurants and venues of varying sizes, including national brands and independent locations. The platform facilitates the management and growth of event businesses by providing tools that streamline the sales and event planning processes. By enabling clients to capture leads effectively and manage guest interactions, Tripleseat enhances operational efficiency for event teams. Its software serves as a crucial link between management and clients, ensuring a seamless experience for both event organizers and attendees. The company is trusted by a diverse clientele, from emerging hospitality concepts to award-winning restaurants, to optimize their event operations.

Dig Inn is a restaurant inspired by the seasons and the act of cooking. Classic recipes with lots of vegetables, expertly prepared, and sourced mindfully from farmers and producers we know and trust. Whether you’re looking for whole grains, naturally-raised meats, or fresh veggies, we’ve got a bowl with your name on it.

Goldbelly is an online platform for specialty food makers and artisans. Goldbelly's online marketplace connects local food providers to eaters and sources iconic, regional, and local foods from all kinds of cuisines across the country with tools for ordering and doorstep delivery, allowing small businesses to reach new customers and grow their revenue.