Kitchen United, a virtual restaurant concept, has closed a $10 million Series A funding round led by GV, formerly Google Ventures. The company will use the funding to power its national growth strategy, with plans to open new commercial kitchen facilities in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Columbus, Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, and New York City by the end of 2019.
The funds will also build the company's real estate, marketing, engineering, and operations functions in connection with the existing leadership team. As part of the investment, GV General Partner Adam Ghobarah will join Kitchen United's board of directors.
Kitchen United provides restaurant operators with a way to enter new markets, grow revenue through off-premise dining, and expand existing delivery areas by removing common barriers, such as capital or technology expertise. The company leverages aggregate data to identify the best locations for its Kitchen Centers, which are facilities that can house 10 to 20 restaurants in converted warehouses. Kitchen United then provides restaurants access to opt-in consumer and operational data to tailor their businesses, meet consumer demand, and reach operational efficiency.
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