Kitchen Fund

Kitchen Fund, established in 2016, is a New York-based investment firm focusing on the restaurant industry. It provides capital to emerging restaurant brands that offer unique dining experiences, going beyond just their menus. The firm invests across various stages, from seed to later-stage companies, with a particular interest in food, beverages, restaurant technology, and lifestyle sectors.

Greg Golkin

Partner

Akash Mirchandani

Partner

Kanak Nagee

Senior Associate

16 past transactions

JUICER

Seed Round in 2024
JUICER specializes in providing algorithmic dynamic pricing solutions for restaurants, leveraging machine learning algorithms to enhance pricing strategies within existing technology systems. By employing a data-driven approach, JUICER enables restaurants to optimize their pricing for menu items based on historical sales data, thereby improving revenue and profitability. The system forecasts demand accurately, allowing for automatic updates to point-of-sale and digital ordering systems. This dynamic pricing model helps restaurants maximize profits during peak times, increase customer volume during slower periods, and enhance the overall customer experience by offering deals to price-sensitive patrons and reducing wait times during busy hours.

Miscusi

Venture Round in 2023
Miscusi operates a chain of restaurants that specializes in providing a diverse range of pasta dishes, including flavors such as salmon cream, bolognese sauce, tomato, bacon and egg, and Genovese pesto. The company aims to enhance the dining experience by promoting a Mediterranean lifestyle and making people happy through its culinary offerings. Additionally, Miscusi is committed to social change and environmental sustainability, seeking to create a positive impact through its business practices. Customers can also shop for their products online, broadening access to their unique Italian cuisine.

Hyphen

Funding Round in 2022
Hyphen is a technology company focused on automating culinary operations for the restaurant and foodservice industry. Its innovative solutions aim to reduce the cost of fresh food through the use of robotics and modular hardware. The platform incorporates reprogrammable software and computer vision technology, enabling restaurants to efficiently manage peak service times and minimize human errors in food preparation. By streamlining operations, Hyphen enhances productivity and operational efficiency within the foodservice sector.

Agot

Seed Round in 2022
Agot is a computer vision platform specifically designed for the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry. Its suite of solutions addresses key challenges faced by food service brands by digitizing restaurant activities and translating observations into real-time team interactions and impactful analytics. The platform aims to reduce online order errors, enhance customer ratings, improve pickup time estimates, and deliver actionable operational insights. By focusing on these areas, Agot enables enterprise food service brands to tackle their most significant pain points effectively.

Dig Inn

Series F in 2021
DIG operates a restaurant chain focused on providing fresh, locally sourced meals. With an emphasis on seasonal ingredients, the restaurants offer organic dishes prepared from scratch using vegetables, whole grains, and naturally-raised meats. The company collaborates closely with trusted farmers and producers to ensure high-quality ingredients. Customers can enjoy healthy, expertly crafted meals at an affordable average price, with the convenience of online ordering and direct table service.

Agot

Convertible Note in 2021
Agot is a computer vision platform specifically designed for the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry. Its suite of solutions addresses key challenges faced by food service brands by digitizing restaurant activities and translating observations into real-time team interactions and impactful analytics. The platform aims to reduce online order errors, enhance customer ratings, improve pickup time estimates, and deliver actionable operational insights. By focusing on these areas, Agot enables enterprise food service brands to tackle their most significant pain points effectively.

Gregorys Coffee

Venture Round in 2019
Gregorys Coffee is a specialty coffee brand based in the Northeast, with 25 locations and plans for further expansion. The company focuses on providing wellness-oriented products, including vegan and gluten-free options, which are developed with the expertise of an in-house registered dietitian. In addition to a diverse selection of coffee and tea, Gregorys Coffee offers pastries, packaged foods, and a curated range of plant-based meals. This approach allows customers to enjoy a variety of quality coffee and bakery products while catering to health-conscious preferences.

Sustainable Restaurant Group

Private Equity Round in 2018
Sustainable Restaurant Group, founded in 2017 and based in Portland, Oregon, operates a collection of seafood restaurants dedicated to environmental and social change. The company emphasizes mindful business practices that align environmental impact with the well-being of its team members, suppliers, and local communities. By creating innovative dining experiences, Sustainable Restaurant Group seeks to inspire positive change in the hospitality industry while contributing to the enrichment of the areas in which it operates.

Beatnic

Venture Round in 2018
Beatnic is a plant-based food restaurant chain dedicated to offering 100% vegan cuisine designed to enhance overall health and well-being. The company focuses on using locally sourced ingredients in their most natural form to create flavorful, animal-free dishes. In addition to its commitment to delicious and healthy food, Beatnic prioritizes sustainability by utilizing eco-friendly packaging. This approach allows customers to enjoy nutritious meals while supporting environmentally conscious practices.

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
INDAY operates a restaurant chain that focuses on healthy Indian fast food, emphasizing vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients. The company offers a diverse menu that caters to various dietary preferences, including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and caffeine-free options. All dishes and beverages are prepared from scratch daily in a homestyle kitchen, ensuring freshness and quality. By transcending traditional healthy eating, INDAY aims to provide an exotic and exciting dining experience that is both delicious and energizing.

Curry Up Now

Venture Round in 2017
Curry Up Now is a prominent restaurant chain and food truck operator based in the Bay Area, specializing in Indian street food presented in a simplified format. The establishment offers a diverse menu that includes natural, gluten-free curries, chutneys, and sauces, along with cage-free eggs and organic dairy products. Additionally, the company emphasizes the use of natural proteins that are free from antibiotics and hormones. By focusing on quality ingredients and affordable pricing, Curry Up Now aims to make Indian cuisine accessible to a broader audience while maintaining a commitment to health-conscious dining options.

The Hummus & Pita

Venture Round in 2017
The Hummus & Pita is a fast-casual restaurant that specializes in Mediterranean cuisine, drawing inspiration from various regions including Greece, Israel, Morocco, and the Middle East. The establishment offers a contemporary dining environment where guests can enjoy a diverse menu featuring homemade and health-focused dishes. Their offerings include starters, meals, desserts, cakes, sides, snacks, drinks, and a variety of hummus, all crafted from family recipes that have been passed down through generations.

Mr. Holmes Bakehouse

Venture Round in 2017
Mr. Holmes Bakehouse operates a chain of bakery stores located in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seoul, South Korea. The business specializes in a variety of crafted confectionery products, including donuts, pastries, cookies, and muffins. By focusing on freshly baked items, Mr. Holmes Bakehouse aims to provide customers with high-quality baked goods at affordable prices.

The Pie Hole

Venture Round in 2016
The Pie Hole is a chain of bakery restaurants that specializes in offering fresh seasonal sweet and savory pies, all baked from scratch daily. The business emphasizes an authentic American experience, featuring generations-old family recipes and quality ingredients in its pie offerings. In addition to its signature pies, The Pie Hole provides a comprehensive coffee program, creating a welcoming environment for customers seeking comfort food.
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