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Hostie

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AI-driven restaurant management system integrating with POS and reservations for seamless customer service

San Francisco, United StatesFounded 2024AI

Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2026

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About Hostie

Hostie, formerly known as Maitre D AI, is a company focused on enhancing restaurant operations through AI-driven solutions. The business primarily serves the restaurant industry, offering a system that integrates with widely used reservation and Point of Sale (POS) systems. This integration allows restaurants to manage customer interactions more efficiently, reducing the need for direct call transfers to only 10%. Hostie's setup process is streamlined, taking just 30 minutes, which makes it accessible for restaurant operators looking to improve their service delivery quickly. The company operates in the hospitality market, targeting restaurant owners who seek to optimize their customer service and operational efficiency. Hostie's business model likely involves a subscription or service fee for the use of its AI system, generating revenue by providing value through improved customer management and operational integration. The company leverages its founders' experience in both the tech and restaurant industries to deliver a product that meets the specific needs of its clients.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2024
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Employees: 29
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 83.9/100
Industry: Food, Enterprise Software
Sub-industry: In-store Retail & Restaurant Tech
Sector: AI, Restaurant Tech, Customer Engagement Analytics
Technology: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing
Business model: SaaS
Client focus: b2b
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Funding history

2 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
SERIES A✓Equity / VC	Jul 2026	$12M	$48M	Behind Genius Ventures · Gradient Ventures · Scribble Ventures · Burst Capital	↗
SEED✓Equity / VC	May 2025	$4M	$16M	Thomas Layton · Behind Genius Ventures · Michael Stoppelman · Burst Capital	↗

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Hostie website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Hostie is 17K monthly website visits, down 19% over the last three months.

Latest monthly visits17K 3-month web change-19%

Monthly website visitsApr 2025–Jul 2026

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