Zest raised $1.8 million in seed funding led by Alexis Ohanian and Steve Jang to fully launch its AI app, enhancing how users discover dining spots. The app personalizes dining recommendations using real transaction data.
Amount Raised
$1.8 Million
Round Type
Seed
Investors
Description
Zest, a startup that personalizes dining recommendations, has successfully launched its AI app after raising $1.8 million in seed funding. The investment was secured from Alexis Ohanian and Steve Jang. With over 100,000 visits post-launch, Zest links user transaction data to offer tailored suggestions. Future features will enhance user experience, making food discovery more personal.
Quick answer
Zest raised $1.8 Million in a Seed round, dated June 10, 2026. Investors: Alexis Ohanian and Steve Jang.
- How much did Zest raise?
- Zest raised $1.8 Million in a Seed round on June 10, 2026.
- Who invested in Zest?
- Alexis Ohanian and Steve Jang are named as investors in this round.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Food and Beverage and Software around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Zest that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Sensesbit raised $1.1M (Seed) on July 20, 2026.
- Innovorder raised $23M (Funding Round) on June 4, 2026.
- profitize raised $1.6M (Seed) on May 5, 2026.
- Novum Studio raised an undisclosed amount on July 24, 2026.
- BitInf raised an undisclosed amount (Angel) on July 24, 2026.
- Street Group raised an undisclosed amount on July 24, 2026.
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