Eatigo

The core of Eatigo's business is connecting diners with restaurants through a time-based discount model. Users can browse participating restaurants and book tables, receiving discounts of 10% to 50% depending on the time of day. The most significant discounts are typically offered during off-peak hours, allowing restaurants to increase their utilization and fill seats that would otherwise remain empty. This model aims to shift consumer behavior towards dining during non-peak times. For diners, the service is free to use and does not require coupons or upfront payments, with reservations confirmed via email. Eatigo's revenue is generated by charging restaurants a pre-determined, fixed fee for each seated diner that books through the platform.

The company has undergone significant growth and strategic expansion. By October 2016, Eatigo had secured a US$15.5 million Series B investment from TripAdvisor, which brought its total funding to that point to US$15.5 million. A pre-Series C round in July 2018, also involving TripAdvisor, increased the total capital raised to over US$25 million. This funding facilitated expansion into new markets including the Philippines, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and India. In 2017, Eatigo entered the Indian market through the acquisition of Pune-based competitor Ressy. A major strategic development occurred in September 2023 when Eatigo was acquired by FunNow, a Taiwanese lifestyle marketplace. Following the merger and acquisition deal, Eatigo continues to operate under its own brand as a subsidiary of the FunNow Group, with former Eatigo CEO Michael Cluzel joining the board.