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Starbird Chicken Closes $12 Million Capital Raise

PRIVATENov 08, 2021

Amount Raised

$12 Million

Round Type

Funding Round

United StatesFood and BeverageHospitalityFood ProcessingRestaurants

Description

Starbird Chicken, the nation's first super-premium fast food concept, announced today the closing of a $12 million capital raise. The fundraise was led by KarpReilly and will ignite Starbird Chicken's next phase of growth, which includes development of additional company-owned restaurants and ghost kitchens, increasing licensing engagements, and launching its franchise offering.

Quick answer

Starbird raised $12 Million in a Funding Round round, dated November 8, 2021. Starbird is based in United States.

How much did Starbird raise?
Starbird raised $12 Million in a Funding Round round on November 8, 2021.
What does Starbird do?
Starbird is defining the future of fast food by serving the most craveable, positively delicious chicken on the planet.
Where is Starbird based and how big is it?
Starbird is based in United States. Fundz records about 501 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at Starbird?
Fundz holds 2 contacts at Starbird. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in Food and Beverage and Hospitality around the same time

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

  • Papa Johns raised $107M on November 5, 2021.
  • The Kraft Heinz raised an undisclosed amount (Debt Financing) on December 3, 2021.
  • New Culture Inc. raised $25M (Series A) on November 22, 2021.
  • Pickle Bar raised $1.6M on November 19, 2021.
  • New Culture Inc. raised $26M on November 15, 2021.
  • ezCater, Inc raised $103M on December 23, 2021.

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Company Information

Company

Starbird

Location

United States

About

Starbird is defining the future of fast food by serving the most craveable, positively delicious chicken on the planet. Born in the Bay Area, our chef-driven concept reimagines crispy chicken with bold flavors, real ingredients, and menu variety that fits modern lifestyles—salads, sandwiches, tenders, nuggets, and wings all made fresh and by hand. With a bright, tech-forward experience and signature sauces made in-house daily, we deliver quality and consistency that’s earned us a passionate following. More than a meal, Starbird leaves you feeling good—every bite, every visit.

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