# Arc

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/arc

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.tryarc.com
- Total disclosed funding: $11M
- Latest round: Seed (May 26, 2026)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Sparkpoint Inc., dba Arc., is a voice AI platform focused on optimizing drive-thru operations, enhancing customer experiences, and increasing efficiency for the fast-food industry.Sparkpoint Inc., dba Arc., founded in 2024 by co-founders Michael MacLennan and Ali Hussain in San Francisco, US, specializes in voice artificial intelligence for drive-thru services in the fast-food sector. In May 2026, Arc raised USD 10.76 million in seed funding led by investor Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from other investors Adverb Ventures, Broadway Restaurant Group LLC, and United Talent Agency. The seed funding values Arc at USD 43.35 million post-money. Arc offers a voice AI platform tailored for drive-thru operations, enhancing customer interactions and operational efficiency for fast-food businesses. The platform delivers real-time insights on order accuracy and boosts average order value (AOV) through friendly voice AI agents that integrate seamlessly with existing systems. Arc's technology is designed to increase revenue per transaction and has achieved over 95% accuracy in real-world applications.Arc's revenue model is subscription-based, allowing fast-food clients to integrate its AI platform into their existing point-of-sale (POS) systems. Clients incur monthly fees that cover features such as real-time analytics, menu updates, and upsell strategies. The platform is positioned as a cost-effective investment, allowing clients to implement the system without upfront costs, thus encouraging faster adoption.Following its Seed funding round in May 2026, where it raised USD 10.76 mn, Arc plans to leverage this capital to expand its voice AI platform across multiple restaurant locations. The funding will support efforts to enhance order accuracy, speed of service, and upselling capabilities. Arc aims to increase its market presence in North America while exploring opportunities to broaden services internationally in the future.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, May 26, 2026, $11M — Andreessen Horowitz, United Talent Agency, LLC, Adverb Ventures, Broadway Restaurant Group LLC

## Investors

- Andreessen Horowitz (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/andreessen-horowitz) — Seed
- United Talent Agency, LLC — Seed
- Adverb Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/adverb-ventures) — Seed
- Broadway Restaurant Group LLC — Seed