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Dishcraft Robotics

A full-service dishware delivery service that uses robotics and AI to improve sustainability, efficiency and the dining experience of food service operations

San Carlos, United StatesFounded 2015Robotics

Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2020

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding

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About Dishcraft Robotics

Dishcraft is a forward-thinking startup that leverages advanced robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) to provide a unique dishware cleaning service. The company primarily serves commercial kitchens, including restaurants, cafeterias, and other dining establishments. Dishcraft operates in the food service industry, focusing on improving operational efficiency and sustainability.

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The core of Dishcraft's business model is its daily delivery service, which supplies clean, reusable dishware to its clients. This service is designed to replace the need for disposable dishware, thereby reducing waste and the environmental footprint of its customers. By using proprietary robotics and AI, Dishcraft ensures that the dishware is cleaned to high standards, improving reliability and reducing concerns related to staffing, safety, and equipment maintenance.

Dishcraft makes money through a subscription-based model. Clients pay a regular fee for the daily delivery of clean dishware, which includes the collection of used items, their cleaning, and the subsequent return of fresh dishware. This model provides a steady revenue stream and allows clients to focus on their core business without worrying about dishwashing logistics.

In summary, Dishcraft offers a technologically advanced, environmentally friendly solution to dishware cleaning for commercial kitchens. By integrating robotics and AI, the company enhances efficiency and reliability, providing a valuable service that supports sustainability and operational excellence.

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At a glance

Status: Closed
Founded: 2015
Headquarters: San Carlos, United States
Employees: 5
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 0.0/100
Sub-industry: Kitchen & Cooking Tech, In-store Retail & Restaurant Tech
Sector: Robotics, Data Analytics, Core AI, Restaurant Tech, Sustainable Development Goals, Hard Tech, Service Robots
Technology: Artificial Intelligence, Deep Tech, Machine Learning, Computer Vision
Business model: Manufacturing
Client focus: b2b
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Funding history

5 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
SERIES AOther financing	May 2020	$20M	$80M	First Round Capital · Lemnos Labs · Baseline Ventures · Grit Ventures	↗
SERIES AOther financing	Jun 2019	$25M	$100M	Baseline Ventures · First Round Capital	—

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Dishcraft Robotics website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Dishcraft Robotics is 680 monthly website visits, down 20% over the last three months. Dishcraft Robotics's team grew 25% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits680 3-month web change-20% 1-year team growth+25%

Monthly website visitsOct 2017–Sep 2024

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