RiverPark Ventures

RiverPark Ventures, founded in 2006 and based in New York, is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage companies. The firm specializes in sectors such as fintech, edtech, ecommerce, software as a service, and hospitality, aiming to support the future of enterprise technology and the changing dynamics of consumer behavior. As a Registered Investment Adviser, RiverPark Ventures is committed to identifying and nurturing innovative startups that align with its investment strategy.

Andy Appelbaum

Managing Partner

Danny Cohen

Investor

Matt Kelly

Partner

Spencer Krug

Partner

Mitch Rubin JD

Founding Partner and Co-Chief Investment Officer

Morty Schaja

CEO and Founding Partner

Past deals in Restaurants

Buncha

Venture Round in 2022
Buncha is a grocery delivery service that connects neighborhoods directly with local merchants for weekly deliveries. It offers both groceries and restaurant products via an eco-friendly platform.

Tablz

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Tablz develops a three-dimensional hospitality platform that enables diners to select and upgrade to preferred tables or sections, enhancing the dining experience. The platform helps hospitality brands improve guest satisfaction by solving the challenge of seating choice and allows venues to monetize dining space through supply and demand pricing of coveted real estate. By aligning pricing with chair and table value, it supports reduced costs, streamlined workflows, and better guest service for restaurants.

Sharebite

Series A in 2021
ShareBite Inc., founded in 2014 and based in New York, operates a mobile application for corporate meal benefits. It facilitates team orders, flexible solutions, centralized allowances, and curated restaurant choices for employees of leading companies across various sectors. Notably, ShareBite integrates social impact by donating a meal to local hunger relief initiatives like Feeding America and City Harvest for every transaction made on its platform.

Slice

Series D in 2021
Slice is a technology-driven platform that partners with independent pizzerias to provide them with online ordering, marketing, data insights, and buying power to compete with large chains. Founded in 2015 by Ilir Sela to modernize New York City pizzerias, it supports restaurants across thousands of cities and all states, helping owners build profitable businesses and stay connected to their communities. The platform connects customers with authentic local pizzerias and forms a large marketplace for independent pizza by combining technology with strong local relationships.

WECO

Seed Round in 2021
WECO Hospitality is a company that specializes in providing private chef and meal delivery services, focusing on delivering joy and comfort through food. It sources ingredients from local farmers and purveyors, ensuring that meals are made with ethically sourced components. The company offers a variety of menu options, including chicken meals, rice, and salads, all designed to create family-style dinners. By emphasizing quality and accessibility, WECO Hospitality aims to provide customers with the experience of enjoying good, home-cooked meals at reasonable prices.

Slice

Series C in 2020
Slice is a technology-driven platform that partners with independent pizzerias to provide them with online ordering, marketing, data insights, and buying power to compete with large chains. Founded in 2015 by Ilir Sela to modernize New York City pizzerias, it supports restaurants across thousands of cities and all states, helping owners build profitable businesses and stay connected to their communities. The platform connects customers with authentic local pizzerias and forms a large marketplace for independent pizza by combining technology with strong local relationships.

Truebird

Seed Round in 2019
Truebird, Inc. operates automated micro cafes that provide a range of coffee beverages, including espressos and lattes. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Truebird aims to deliver high-quality coffee experiences to diverse locations. Its fully-automated, contactless espresso bars offer a unique and engaging alternative to traditional vending machines, allowing customers to enjoy delicious coffee in a convenient and innovative manner. The company's mission focuses on accessibility and quality, striving to make premium coffee available to as many people as possible.

BentoBox

Series B in 2019
BentoBox CMS Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing a mobile operations platform tailored for restaurants. Founded in August 2013 by Krystle Mobayeni and Pierre Drescher, BentoBox automates various tasks for restaurants, including menu updates, social media management, private event promotions, and gift card sales. Its platform enhances the restaurant's online presence by offering features such as search engine optimization, social media and newsletter sign-up, and one-click reservations. By focusing on direct interactions between restaurants and their guests, BentoBox aims to eliminate reliance on third-party services, thereby allowing restaurants to drive high-margin revenue through their own websites. The company's tools are designed to improve operational efficiency while empowering restaurants to strengthen their customer relationships and maximize profits.

Bensen AI

Seed Round in 2019
Bensen AI develops artificial intelligence-powered software that assists restaurant brands in processing orders through voice platforms such as Alexa and Google Assistant. The company’s solutions seamlessly integrate with existing ordering systems and loyalty programs, allowing consumers to place voice orders that are processed through the same channels as online and mobile orders. Targeting quick-service restaurant chains with drive-thrus, Bensen AI leverages proprietary natural language processing technology to enhance order accuracy and improve efficiency. This approach not only facilitates order-taking from customers over the phone but also optimizes labor allocation and helps recover sales from missed calls.

Slice

Series B in 2019
Slice is a technology-driven platform that partners with independent pizzerias to provide them with online ordering, marketing, data insights, and buying power to compete with large chains. Founded in 2015 by Ilir Sela to modernize New York City pizzerias, it supports restaurants across thousands of cities and all states, helping owners build profitable businesses and stay connected to their communities. The platform connects customers with authentic local pizzerias and forms a large marketplace for independent pizza by combining technology with strong local relationships.

Ordermark

Series A in 2018
Ordermark is a technology platform that aggregates orders from various online food delivery services into a single dashboard for restaurants. Founded in 2017, it enables restaurants to streamline operations, increase ordering volume, and maximize sales.

TRAY

Seed Round in 2017
TRAY is a comprehensive point of sale system designed for the enterprise, focusing on self-service ordering primarily in the hospitality sector, including hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues. As demand for self-service solutions grows, TRAY stands out as an enterprise-class system that provides both a complete turnkey solution and a platform that can integrate with existing legacy systems. Its design prioritizes self-service, leveraging a modern, cloud-based backend and cost-effective Android terminals. With scalable and PCI Level-1 compliant architecture, TRAY's solution ensures flexibility, security, and affordability. The company has successfully partnered with major global brands, enhancing customer experience and reducing operational costs through its innovative ordering and payment facilities.

BentoBox

Series A in 2017
BentoBox CMS Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing a mobile operations platform tailored for restaurants. Founded in August 2013 by Krystle Mobayeni and Pierre Drescher, BentoBox automates various tasks for restaurants, including menu updates, social media management, private event promotions, and gift card sales. Its platform enhances the restaurant's online presence by offering features such as search engine optimization, social media and newsletter sign-up, and one-click reservations. By focusing on direct interactions between restaurants and their guests, BentoBox aims to eliminate reliance on third-party services, thereby allowing restaurants to drive high-margin revenue through their own websites. The company's tools are designed to improve operational efficiency while empowering restaurants to strengthen their customer relationships and maximize profits.

Slice

Series A in 2017
Slice is a technology-driven platform that partners with independent pizzerias to provide them with online ordering, marketing, data insights, and buying power to compete with large chains. Founded in 2015 by Ilir Sela to modernize New York City pizzerias, it supports restaurants across thousands of cities and all states, helping owners build profitable businesses and stay connected to their communities. The platform connects customers with authentic local pizzerias and forms a large marketplace for independent pizza by combining technology with strong local relationships.

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.

Chewse

Series A in 2015
Chewse, Inc. is an online food catering platform based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in delivering curated family-style meals from local restaurants to offices and corporate clients in San Francisco, the East Bay, and Los Angeles. Founded in 2015, Chewse addresses the complexities of office catering by providing a virtual meal manager, allowing companies to easily browse local catering options, place orders, and manage meal logistics. The service is designed to enhance the catering experience for events and special occasions while catering to the tastes and budgets of employees. Chewse's approach simplifies the ordering process in a growing $55 billion catering industry, catering to over 700,000 enterprise customers in the United States. In March 2020, Chewse was acquired by Food.ee Media Ltd.

Slice

Seed Round in 2015
Slice is a technology-driven platform that partners with independent pizzerias to provide them with online ordering, marketing, data insights, and buying power to compete with large chains. Founded in 2015 by Ilir Sela to modernize New York City pizzerias, it supports restaurants across thousands of cities and all states, helping owners build profitable businesses and stay connected to their communities. The platform connects customers with authentic local pizzerias and forms a large marketplace for independent pizza by combining technology with strong local relationships.

Resy, American Express Global Dining Network

Seed Round in 2014
Resy is an online reservation platform that simplifies the process of booking tables at restaurants. Catering to both diners and restaurants, Resy connects users with a diverse selection of over 5,000 establishments globally. Through its content-rich website and user-friendly mobile app, the platform allows diners to easily discover and reserve tables at their favorite restaurants without the hassle often associated with making reservations. Resy is designed with a focus on hospitality, providing users with access to restaurant ratings and reviews, which enhances their dining experience. By leveraging technology, Resy aims to redefine the future of hospitality and serve as a valuable resource for food enthusiasts.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.