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Botrista

Food · Redwood City, United States · Founded 2017

Botrista is a beverage technology company that provides automated solutions for the foodservice industry. The company's main offering is the DrinkBot, a machine that automates the creation of a wide range of craft beverages, including boba teas, lattes, refreshers, and smoothies. This allows restaurants and other foodservice operators to expand their drink menus and offer high-margin beverages without incurring additional labor costs or operational complexity. Botrista's business model is centered on providing a comprehensive beverage solution, which includes the automated machine, a variety of pre-packaged ingredients, and a data-driven platform to help operators manage their beverage programs. The company targets a broad range of clients in the foodservice sector, from small independent restaurants to large chains. By automating the drink-making process, Botrista enables its clients to tap into the growing demand for specialty beverages and increase their profitability. The company has seen significant growth since its founding in 2017, recently closing a Series C funding round that brought its total capital raised to $120 million. Botrista is expanding its operations globally, with a presence in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Asia. Keywords: beverage technology, automated drinks, foodservice solutions, craft beverages, boba tea, drink automation, restaurant technology, beverage platform, automated dispensing, foodservice innovation