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Curate raises $10 million in a funding round led by Amon-Ra St. Brown and Carl Cheng to support its no-download mobile ordering solution.

PRIVATEJan 30, 2026

Amount Raised

$10 Million

Round Type

Funding Round

Los AngelesSoftwareMobileAppsIosLocation Based ServicesMobile Apps

Investors

Carl ChengAmon Ra St. Brown

Description

Curate, a tech startup specializing in no-download mobile ordering apps, has secured $10 million in a funding round. The investment is aimed at improving direct orders for restaurants while reducing reliance on third-party apps. Notable investors include Detroit Lions star Amon-Ra St Brown and Pieology founder Carl Cheng. Curate's technology utilizes App Clips to enhance customer engagement and loyalty.

Quick answer

Curate raised $10 Million in a Funding Round round, dated January 30, 2026. Investors: Carl Cheng and Amon Ra St. Brown. Curate is based in Los Angeles, California, United States.

How much did Curate raise?
Curate raised $10 Million in a Funding Round round on January 30, 2026.
Who invested in Curate?
Carl Cheng and Amon Ra St. Brown are named as investors in this round.
What does Curate do?
Curate Technologies helps restaurant brands grow direct orders and loyalty with white-labeled mobile experiences powered by Apple App Clips - so guests can open a full app experience for ordering and rewards in seconds..
Where is Curate based and how big is it?
Curate is based in Los Angeles, California, United States. Fundz records about 21 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at Curate?
Fundz holds 2 contacts at Curate. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Who else raised in Mobile and Apps around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Curate that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Jest raised $7M (Seed) on February 26, 2026.
  • Purlin raised $2.4M (Seed) on February 6, 2026.
  • Meaningful Gigs raised $3.5M (Seed) on March 11, 2026.
  • proteanTecs raised an undisclosed amount (Corporate Round) on March 4, 2026.
  • Pocket FM raised $103M (Series D) on February 17, 2026.
  • Meaningful Planet raised $679K (Seed) on February 17, 2026.

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Company Information

Company

Curate

Location

Los Angeles, California, United States

About

Curate Technologies helps restaurant brands grow direct orders and loyalty with white-labeled mobile experiences powered by Apple App Clips - so guests can open a full app experience for ordering and rewards in seconds from a link, QR code, or tap, with no download required. Curate combines ordering, loyalty, guest analytics, and an AI-powered marketing engine across SMS, email, and push to help restaurants capture more guests into loyalty, drive repeat visits, and own the customer relationship. By shifting demand to first-party channels, Curate helps reduce reliance on third-party marketplaces and the delivery commissions that can reach 20-30%.

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