Kitchen Fund

Kitchen Fund is a private equity firm established in 2016 and based in New York, New York. The firm specializes in early-stage investments within the restaurant industry, focusing on brands that resonate with consumers beyond their menu offerings. With a commitment to identifying and nurturing innovative restaurant concepts, Kitchen Fund seeks to support brands that have the potential for long-term success and customer loyalty.

Paul Appelbaum

Partner

Dan Fleischmann

Vice President

Greg Golkin

Managing Partner

Akash Mirchandani

Vice President

Dan Rowe

Managing Partner

19 past transactions

Curry Up Now

Venture Round in 2017
Curry Up Now, the popular Bay Area family of restaurants, food trucks and Mortar & Pestle Bar.

Hyphen

Venture Round in 2022
Backed by Lemnos, Compound, and Pathbreaker Ventures, Ono Food Co. is building robotic systems to revolutionize the way we eat. We’re on a mission to create and serve delicious meals with high-quality ingredients at an affordable price.

Agot

Convertible Note in 2021
AI Restaurant Manager

By Chloe

Venture Round in 2018
by CHLOE. aims to share delicious, wholesome, plant-based food that fuels and energizes without compromising flavor, taste or satisfaction. Their chef-driven vegan menu features locally-sourced ingredients in their most natural form to create inspired dishes, made 100% by us daily. We are passionate about feeding their customers hearty, nourishing meals made from whole ingredients that can have a positive impact on their overall mind, body and health.

Miscusi

Venture Round in 2023
Miscusi SRL owns and operates restaurants in Milan, Italy. It offers whole meal pasta, spelled and corn pasta, and rice for lunch and dinner. The company accepts reservations for dinner and weekends for groups. Miscusi SRL was founded in 2016 and is based in Milan, Italy.

Assets of Sustainable Restaurant Group

Merger/Acquisition in 2020
Assets of Sustainable Restaurant Group comprises restaurant business. The asset is located in the United States.

By Chloe

Series A in 2018
by CHLOE. aims to share delicious, wholesome, plant-based food that fuels and energizes without compromising flavor, taste or satisfaction. Their chef-driven vegan menu features locally-sourced ingredients in their most natural form to create inspired dishes, made 100% by us daily. We are passionate about feeding their customers hearty, nourishing meals made from whole ingredients that can have a positive impact on their overall mind, body and health.

Mr. Holmes Bakehouse.com

Venture Round in 2017
Bakehouse in SF, LA, and Seoul, South Korea

E2 185 Bleecker LLC

Private Placement in 2018
E2 185 Bleecker LLC, doing business as by CHLOE, owns and operates a restaurant. It offers plant-based, vegan cuisine made through locally-sourced ingredients. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in New York, New York. On December 14, 2020, E2 185 Bleecker LLC filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. It is in joint administration with BC Hospitality Group Inc.

Sustainable Restaurant Group

Private Placement in 2018
Sustainable Restaurant Group is a collection of brands that are defining the future of hospitality through a deep commitment to environmental and social change. We make mindful business decisions that connect environmental impact, the prosperity of our team members and purveyors, as well as the enrichment of the communities we live in. We seek opportunities to create new concepts that inspire change by providing an innovative experience that meets the mind and enlivens the spirit.

ItsaCheckmate

Private Placement in 2020
ItsaCheckmate is a leading service in integrating 3rd party delivery platforms (such as GrubHub, UberEats, Postmates and 30 others) directly into POS systems. It integrates these 3rd party tablets to the existing POS systems of the restaurants, so the orders flow straight through from these 3rd party systems, to the POS of the restaurant operators and prints directly in the kitchen - without any manual involvement at all. This results in orders getting through faster with no error in entry from one system to the other. Founded in 2016, Checkmate is based in New York

Agot

Seed Round in 2022
AI Restaurant Manager

Gregorys Coffee

Venture Round in 2019
Gregorys Coffee is a 25 location and growing coffee house in the NorthEast

Dig Inn

Series F in 2021
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.