Food-X

Food-X is a leading food innovation accelerator based in New York, recognized for its role in supporting food entrepreneurs in rapidly bringing their products and services to market. Established in 2014, Food-X partners with early-stage companies across the food supply chain, including sectors such as food technology, health, and consumer packaged goods. The accelerator focuses its investments primarily in the United States, providing funding of up to $50,000 per team for a 7 to 10 percent equity stake. Food-X typically supports 10 to 12 companies in each three-and-a-half-month program, leveraging its affiliation with SOSV, a global venture capital fund with extensive experience in various industries. Its commitment to fostering innovation in food-related ventures has earned it recognition as one of the most innovative companies in the sector.

Past deals in Restaurants

Bite

Series A in 2024
Founded in 2015, Bite Inc. specializes in digital ordering solutions for the hospitality industry. Its primary offerings include bitekiosk, a kiosk ordering software for guests, and biteFLASH, a QR code-based mobile interface for contactless ordering.

Remote Kitchen

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Remote Kitchen is a single unified platform to empower restaurants to run, manage and grow their business effectively.

byLocals

Seed Round in 2020
ByLocals is a virtual restaurant platform powered by local chefs that designs all its dishes with delivery in mind. The company prepares meals with input from local chefs, emphasizing quality ingredients and affordable pricing, and manages temperature control, portioning, order assembly, and packaging to ensure fresh, consistent dishes are delivered to customers. The model centers on chef-driven menus and efficient logistics to offer healthy options through convenient delivery.

Ingest

Convertible Note in 2020
Ingest is a data management and analytics platform designed for restaurants and food & beverage retailers. It integrates with various business tools to connect disparate data sources, providing real-time insights through interactive dashboards, PDF reports, and CSV exports. This enables better decision-making by uncovering hard-to-reach metrics.

YourLocal

Convertible Note in 2020
YourLocal operates a mobile marketplace that connects food vendors—restaurants, cafés, specialty shops, and supermarkets—with local customers to sell surplus inventory at discounted prices. The app notifies users in real time about available items, allowing them to purchase and pick up meals directly from the shop. By facilitating the sale of unsold food, the platform helps vendors reduce waste, lowers consumer costs, and contributes to a smaller carbon footprint.

Simply Good Jars

Seed Round in 2019
Simply Good Jars is a certified B-Corporation dedicated to promoting sustainability through its meal delivery service. The company operates smart refrigerated kiosks in offices, transit centers, universities, and healthcare facilities, offering chef-prepared, ready-to-eat meals packaged in reusable jars. These jars are designed to minimize waste, with a high return rate ensuring minimal environmental impact. For every jar returned, Simply Good Jars contributes to feeding someone in need, aligning its business model with social responsibility.

Voix Ai

Seed Round in 2019
Voix Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence voice assistant software specifically for the restaurant industry. Founded in 2018 and based in Foster City, California, Voix enables restaurants to receive orders through various voice interfaces, including Google Home, Alexa, and traditional phone calls. The company's cloud AI platform engages with customers, taking orders and making reservations while providing personalized suggestions based on machine learning to enhance sales. Voix's technology aims to streamline restaurant operations by offering customization tools such as time-based activation and welcome messages. With a founding team boasting over 50 years of combined experience in the restaurant and technology sectors, Voix has successfully deployed its solutions in hundreds of restaurants and is expanding its reach to multiple national franchises.

ChefCharger

Seed Round in 2018
ChefCharger designs and sells integrated charging devices for hospitality venues, pairing wireless charging hardware with a cloud-connected platform and digital advertising displays. The tabletop chargers are built into decor items such as candleholders, coasters, salt-and-pepper holders, and customizable displays, enabling patrons to charge mobile devices while businesses present targeted video ads. The company serves restaurants, bars, and cafes and offers mass-production capabilities for scalable deployment. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, ChefCharger evolved from an MIT-based startup into a mature provider of smart charging solutions for the hospitality sector.

Misk

Seed Round in 2018
Misk is a company that operates a mobile platform focused on enhancing the dining experience through social connections. The platform allows users to discover restaurant recommendations from their friends, facilitating informed decisions about where to dine or have a drink. Additionally, Misk provides tools for brands to reach specific audiences, increase brand awareness, and boost revenues by connecting with food enthusiasts.

Ingest

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Ingest is a data management and analytics platform designed for restaurants and food & beverage retailers. It integrates with various business tools to connect disparate data sources, providing real-time insights through interactive dashboards, PDF reports, and CSV exports. This enables better decision-making by uncovering hard-to-reach metrics.

Forkyoo

Convertible Note in 2016
Forkyoo Inc. is an online marketplace based in Miller Place, New York, that specializes in offering pre-prepped and ready-to-cook meal kits sourced from local restaurants. Established in 2013, Forkyoo operates as a business-to-consumer platform where users can buy and sell recipe kits in a fixed-price format. The company facilitates transactions between buyers and sellers but does not directly participate in these transactions, which limits its control over the quality, safety, and legality of the items listed. By providing access to chef-prepped ingredients, Forkyoo enables customers to enjoy healthy and fresh meals at reasonable prices, although it does not pre-screen users or the content they provide.

Bite

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2015, Bite Inc. specializes in digital ordering solutions for the hospitality industry. Its primary offerings include bitekiosk, a kiosk ordering software for guests, and biteFLASH, a QR code-based mobile interface for contactless ordering.

Forkyoo

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Forkyoo Inc. is an online marketplace based in Miller Place, New York, that specializes in offering pre-prepped and ready-to-cook meal kits sourced from local restaurants. Established in 2013, Forkyoo operates as a business-to-consumer platform where users can buy and sell recipe kits in a fixed-price format. The company facilitates transactions between buyers and sellers but does not directly participate in these transactions, which limits its control over the quality, safety, and legality of the items listed. By providing access to chef-prepped ingredients, Forkyoo enables customers to enjoy healthy and fresh meals at reasonable prices, although it does not pre-screen users or the content they provide.

Servy

Seed Round in 2015
Servy is a company that offers a next-generation mystery shopping platform designed to enhance the restaurant industry through private evaluations. It enables a community of frequent diners to participate in confidential assessments of restaurants in exchange for rewards and charitable contributions. By leveraging the insights gathered from these evaluations, Servy assists numerous leading restaurants in measuring their performance, improving guest satisfaction, and driving sales growth. Through its innovative approach, Servy aims to empower both food enthusiasts and hospitality professionals to contribute positively to the dining experience.

Tasting Collective

Seed Round in 2015
Tasting Collective, Inc. is an online platform that connects food enthusiasts with exclusive dining experiences at top independent restaurants. Established in 2015 and based in New York, the company offers members access to privately curated events led by acclaimed chefs, fostering meaningful interactions around communal dining tables. This platform not only allows diners to enjoy unique culinary creations but also provides chefs with the opportunity to experiment with their dishes and gather feedback from participants. Additionally, Tasting Collective partners with various merchants and vendors to offer members special privileges and discounts, enhancing the overall dining experience. Through its innovative approach, Tasting Collective aims to enrich the connection between diners and restaurants, creating memorable culinary adventures.

Fooze

Seed Round in 2015
Fooze, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in a mobile application designed for the delivery of late-night meals. Launched in 2015, Fooze offers a convenient service for customers seeking quality late-night dining options. The application features a nightly rotating selection of three meals from signature local restaurants, focusing on delivering piping hot food in as little as 20 minutes. By providing an accessible platform for ordering, Fooze aims to offer better alternatives to typical processed late-night food options, enhancing the late-night dining experience for consumers. The company also supports local establishments through advertising and marketing services, creating a mutually beneficial ecosystem.

Agrilicious.com

Seed Round in 2014
Agrilicious.com is an online platform that serves as a marketplace connecting consumers with local food producers, including farmers, restaurants, and grocery delivery services. Established in 2013 and based in Bothell, Washington, Agrilicious facilitates the buying and selling of organic and handmade goods, promoting a closer connection between families and farmers. The platform encourages collaboration and communication among various stakeholders in the food industry, including educators and advocates, to share ideas and support local agriculture. By increasing visibility for farmers and providing consumers with access to fresh, all-natural foods, Agrilicious contributes to the growing movement for sustainable and local food sourcing.

Foodie For All

Seed Round in 2014
Founded in 2014, Foodie For All specializes in corporate food delivery services. It connects businesses with diverse restaurants in New York City, offering concierge assistance, access to trendy eateries, and reliable delivery for weekday lunches and dinners.

Greenease

Seed Round in 2014
Greenease LLC is a mobile application developer based in Washington, D.C., established in 2013. The application connects consumers with restaurants, cafes, and grocers that prioritize sourcing from local and sustainable farms. Currently available on iOS in Washington, D.C., and New York City, Greenease provides users with access to various food offerings, including free-range, vegetarian, organic, drug-free, and sustainably harvested seafood. Listings on the app are free for businesses, which are encouraged to share their farm sourcing information, allowing consumers to make informed decisions about where their food comes from while dining out.

Local Food Lab

Seed Round in 2014
Local Food Lab, Inc. is a venture builder and startup academy based in Stanford, California, founded in 2012. The company specializes in providing online classes that focus on business plan development and investor pitch preparation specifically for food and agricultural startups. Additionally, Local Food Lab offers a one-day boot camp program designed for food entrepreneurs, catering to a diverse range of clients including artisan food makers, urban agriculturists, food tech innovators, food photographers, food truck operators, farmers, restaurateurs, food bloggers, package designers, and recipe box creators. The company's mission is to foster a healthier, more equitable, and resilient food system through education and community support for aspiring food entrepreneurs.

Servy

Seed Round in 2014
Servy is a company that offers a next-generation mystery shopping platform designed to enhance the restaurant industry through private evaluations. It enables a community of frequent diners to participate in confidential assessments of restaurants in exchange for rewards and charitable contributions. By leveraging the insights gathered from these evaluations, Servy assists numerous leading restaurants in measuring their performance, improving guest satisfaction, and driving sales growth. Through its innovative approach, Servy aims to empower both food enthusiasts and hospitality professionals to contribute positively to the dining experience.
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