# Brava Home

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/brava-home

- Industry: Consumer Products
- Headquarters: Redwood City, US
- Website: www.brava.com
- Total disclosed funding: $36M
- Latest round: Series B (May 17, 2017)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Brava Home Inc. is a technology-driven company specializing in innovative cooking appliances that enhance home culinary experiences, focusing on precision cooking through advanced light-based technology.Brava Home Inc. was founded in 2015 in Redwood City, US, with the goal of revolutionizing home cooking. The company was co-founded by John Pleasants and Thomas Cheng, who have prior entrepreneurial experience. Brava has completed three investment deals, with the latest funding round, Series B, raising USD 24.00 mn on November 20, 2019. The round was led by TPG and included participation from Cowboy Ventures, DGNL Ventures, Lead Edge Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Next Coast Ventures. In November 2019, The Middleby Corporation acquired Brava Home Inc., although the financial terms of this acquisition were not disclosed.Brava Home specializes in the Brava Oven, an innovative cooking appliance that uses light-based technology to cook food efficiently and precisely. The Brava Oven features three independent cooking zones, enabling simultaneous preparation of multiple dishes. It serves various cooking methods, including searing, baking, and air frying, while consolidating the functions of several kitchen appliances into a compact unit. Brava's primary market is the United States, with expansions into select international markets, targeting home cooks seeking convenience and healthier cooking options.Brava Home generates revenue primarily through direct-to-consumer sales of the Brava Oven and related accessories. Customers purchase these products directly from the Brava website, where promotional discounts for bundled purchases are offered. The company also provides subscription services and app features that enhance user experience with access to numerous automatic recipe programs. Brava emphasizes customer satisfaction through a worry-free return policy and a one-year limited warranty on its products.Looking ahead, Brava Home plans to introduce new products designed to further enhance the cooking experience, although specific release dates have not been disclosed. The company is also focusing on expanding its reach into additional international markets. The recent Series B funding of USD 24.00 mn will support these growth initiatives, facilitating the development of new products and market expansion. Following its acquisition by The Middleby Corporation, Brava will leverage the resources and expertise of its parent company for future growth.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, May 17, 2017, $24M — Lightspeed Venture Partners, TPG, Lead Edge Capital, Cowboy Ventures, Next Coast Ventures, DGNL Ventures
- Series A, Sep 20, 2016, $12M — True Ventures

## Investors

- True Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/true-ventures) — Series A
- Lightspeed Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lightspeed-venture-partners) — Series B
- TPG (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tpg) — Series B
- Lead Edge Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lead-edge-capital) — Series B
- Cowboy Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cowboy-ventures) — Series B
- Next Coast Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/next-coast-ventures) — Series B
- DGNL Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dgnl-ventures) — Series B