2 years ago

Appetite Raises $2 Million to Help You Plan Your Next Night Out

  • Appetite, an app for discovering and booking restaurants, is aiming to streamline the process of planning nights out with friends and family

  • After beta testing the app with 14,000 users, the startup is now releasing Appetite to everyone in the United Kingdom, with expansions planned for Europe and the United States

  • Founded in May 2023 by brothers Toby Green and James Green, Appetite lets users create dining group chats, sync calendars, vote on dining options and secure reservations

  • The app leverages AI and word-of-mouth recommendations to offer users personalized suggestions for restaurants and bars

  • Appetite recently closed a $2 million seed round in September from a few angel investors, including Sarah Maxwell, Jonathan Grad, Alok Oberoi and Lisa Tchenguiz

  • The startup is using the funding to accelerate growth and bring on talent in marketing, product development and strategic partnerships to expand its 17-person team.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "planning a night out with friends is a tedious process, it's fragmented, frustrating and often outdated. Coordinating schedules with friends, finding reliable restaurant reviews, and booking reservations can be a disjointed and frustrating experience."

      Solution

      "Appetite is an all-in-one platform that helps users discover, plan, and book a meal out with friends. It offers real-time, personalized suggestions for restaurants and bars, allows users to coordinate plans with friends, and provides a seamless booking experience."

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