Kitchen Fund

Kitchen Fund is a New York-based private equity firm established in 2016, focusing on early-stage investments in the restaurant industry. The firm targets investments in companies that resonate with customers beyond their menu offerings, emphasizing the significance of brand loyalty. Kitchen Fund seeks opportunities across various sectors, including food, beverages, restaurants, lifestyle, and restaurant technology. By concentrating on businesses that demonstrate potential for growth, Kitchen Fund aims to support the development of beloved restaurant brands in the United States.

Greg Golkin

Managing Partner

Akash Mirchandani

Partner

Kanak Nagee

Senior Associate

Dan Rowe

Managing Partner

9 past transactions

Miscusi

Venture Round in 2023
Miscusi SRL is a restaurant chain based in Milan, Italy, founded in 2016. The establishment specializes in freshly made pasta, offering a diverse menu that includes a variety of flavors such as salmon cream, bolognese sauce, and Genovese pesto. In addition to traditional pasta, Miscusi also provides options made from spelled and corn flour, as well as rice dishes, catering to different dietary preferences. The restaurants aim to promote a Mediterranean lifestyle and create a welcoming atmosphere for customers. Reservations are accepted for dinner and weekends, particularly for group dining.

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
Agot is a developer of computer vision systems tailored for the food service industry. The company focuses on enhancing the operations of food service brands by minimizing online order errors, increasing order volume and customer ratings, and improving the accuracy of pickup time estimates. Additionally, Agot provides actionable analytics that help enterprises address key operational challenges, ultimately streamlining processes and enhancing the overall customer experience.

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.

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.

Inday

Venture Round in 2018
Operator of a restaurant chain intended to sell healthy Indian fast food. The company's restaurants sell gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and caffeine-free food, enabling consumers to choose from a range of dishes, bases, and add-ons.

Curry Up Now

Venture Round in 2017
Curry Up Now is a restaurant chain and food truck operator based in the Bay Area, specializing in Indian street food presented in a simplified format. The business focuses on providing a diverse menu that includes natural and gluten-free curries, chutneys, sauces, cage-free eggs, organic dairy products, and proteins that are free from antibiotics and hormones. By prioritizing quality ingredients, Curry Up Now aims to offer authentic Indian cuisine at affordable prices, making it accessible to a wider audience. The brand also features a bar called Mortar & Pestle, further enhancing its culinary offerings.

The Hummus & Pita

Venture Round in 2017
Operator of a fast-casual restaurant intended to offer Mediterranean cuisine. The company's restaurant serves homemade, fresh, and health-focused cuisine with nods to Greece, Israel, Morocco, and the Middle East.

Mr. Holmes Bakehouse

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