# Bookalokal

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.bookalokal.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.2M
- Latest round: Seed (Jan 25, 2015)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Bookalokal Inc. is a platform that connects hosts and guests for unique culinary experiences, facilitating social interaction and cultural exchange through home-cooked meals and communal dining events.Founded in 2012 in New York, US, Bookalokal Inc. specializes in uniting hosts with guests for dining experiences. The company, led by CEO and founder Evelyn White, has engaged in four deals with the most recent funding round occurring on January 25, 2015. The company raised USD 0.20 mn in Seed funding from Prosper Capital, marking its total amount raised at USD 0.20 mn.Bookalokal.com specializes in facilitating unique dining experiences through its platform, which connects hosts with guests for culinary events. The core offering allows individuals to host meals in their homes or other venues, providing a space for social interaction and cultural exchange. This service targets food enthusiasts, travelers seeking local experiences, and anyone interested in a communal dining atmosphere. By emphasizing the personal touch of home-cooked meals, the platform aims to solve the challenges of finding authentic dining options in unfamiliar locations. The company serves a diverse clientele, including both hosts who want to share their culinary skills and guests desiring new gastronomic experiences. Geographically, Bookalokal.com operates in several markets across Europe and North America, catering to urban areas with a rich tapestry of culinary diversity.The revenue model for Bookalokal.com is primarily based on transaction fees from the dining experiences facilitated through its platform. Hosts set prices for their meals, and the company retains a percentage of the fee for each booking made by guests. This transaction structure positions Bookalokal.com as a marketplace that connects hosts and diners directly, functioning on a model similar to that of other shared economy platforms. Flagship offerings include curated dining experiences that reflect local culture and cuisine, which are often promoted to enhance visibility. The pricing plans vary according to the nature of the event and the host’s offerings, enabling hosts to craft unique experiences that align with guest preferences. This model promotes a sustainable ecosystem where hosts can earn income while providing guests with memorable dining experiences.In January 2015, Bookalokal Inc. raised USD 0.20 mn in Seed funding from Prosper Capital. The recent funding will be utilized to enhance technology and user experience on the platform, supporting the development of new features that streamline meal bookings. The company aims to expand into additional markets in Europe and North America by late 2016, further increasing its reach to culinary enthusiasts.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jan 25, 2015, $0.2M — Prosper Capital
- Seed, Jan 6, 2014, $0M — Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator

## Investors

- Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/entrepreneurs-roundtable-accelerator) — Seed
- Prosper Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/prosper-capital) — Seed