Hostie raised $4M in seed funding to expand operations. The round was led by Gradient Ventures with participation from several notable investors.
May 06, 2025•8 months ago
Amount Raised
$4 Million
Round Type
seed
Investors
Michael StoppelmanMike DodsonThomas LaytonDaring VenturesBehind Genius VenturesBurst CapitalGradient Ventures
Description
Hostie, a San Francisco-based AI customer experience platform for restaurants, raised $4M in seed funding. The round was led by Gradient Ventures, with participation from Burst Capital, Behind Genius Ventures, and Daring Ventures among others. The company plans to use the funds to expand operations and its business reach. Hostie's platform automates guest communication for hospitality operators.
Funding Insights
Based on industry dataVC-backed spending patterns
VC-backed companies spend 89% more on sales and 100% more on marketing than bootstrapped peers