LvlUp Ventures

Drivingo is a technology company specializing in modernizing the fast food industry. It offers an omnichannel platform that integrates automated ordering, inventory management, and ERP-POS systems to streamline operations, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance customer experience. The platform addresses challenges such as disconnected workflows, long wait times, and rising operational costs by providing real-time connectivity and automation. Notably, Drivingo has developed a fully automated drive-thru system that uses speech, gesture, and touch recognition to improve communication and accessibility between customers and restaurants.

Planted People operates a comprehensive recruitment platform tailored to the service industry. It facilitates swift hiring of proven talent, event planning for beverage tastings, and hosts sales competitions with prize incentives, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and employee motivation within businesses in this sector.

Prospify AI specializes in automating lead generation and sales development, primarily serving the restaurant industry. Its core product is a wearable voice artificial intelligence technology that facilitates human-to-human interactions and optimizes the dining experience. This technology records orders, provides personalized food and beverage recommendations, identifies upselling opportunities, monitors sales, popular items, and staff performance, predicts stock needs, and helps restaurants engage directly with customers, all while reducing the need for screens and enhancing service focus.

Hostie is an AI-first customer experience platform designed for restaurants, automating guest inquiries, reservations, and takeout orders. We proudly partner with some of the world’s top restaurants, including Flour + Water, Nisei, Slanted Door, ILIS, and more. Co-founded by a product designer-turned-restaurateur and an AI engineer, Hostie blends hospitality expertise with cutting-edge technology to enhance restaurant operations.