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First Table raises $10M from Altered Capital, Invest South, K1W1 and others to expand Australian restaurant bookings platform.

PRIVATESep 10, 2026

Amount Raised

NZ$10 Million

Round Type

Venture

Food and BeverageHospitalityReservations

Investors

K1 W1Icehouse VenturesAltered CapitalInvest SouthMainland AngelsSnowball Effect

Description

First Table, a New Zealand-based restaurant booking platform offering diners up to 50% discounts during off-peak times, has raised $10 million in funding led by existing investors Altered Capital, Invest South, Mainland Angels and Snowball Effect shareholders, alongside new backers K1W1 and Icehouse Ventures. The platform operates in 22 Australian cities with over 1,500 restaurants and one million-plus users. The capital will fund expansion in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, with the company targeting a doubling of Australian business within 12 months. Funding will also support product development, marketing and international expansion.

Quick answer

First Table raised NZ$10 Million in a funding round, dated September 11, 2026. Investors: K1 W1, Icehouse Ventures, Altered Capital, Invest South, Mainland Angels and Snowball Effect.

How much did First Table raise?
First Table raised NZ$10 Million in a funding round on September 11, 2026.
Who invested in First Table?
K1 W1, Icehouse Ventures, Altered Capital, Invest South, Mainland Angels and Snowball Effect are named as investors in this round.
What does First Table do?
First Table is a New Zealand-based restaurant booking platform that offers diners up to 50% off their food bills when booking tables at off-peak times.
Where is First Table based and how big is it?
Fundz records about 86 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at First Table?
Fundz holds 1 contact at First Table, including the NSW Director. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Company Information

Company

First Table

About

First Table is a New Zealand-based restaurant booking platform that offers diners up to 50% off their food bills when booking tables at off-peak times. The platform helps restaurants fill tables during quieter periods while providing cost-conscious diners with significant savings. Operating in over 65 cities across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland, First Table has seated more than five million diners since its 2014 launch. The platform has 3.9 million diners and 5,000 participating restaurants globally.

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