# Cala

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

- Industry: Food
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.eatcala.com
- Total disclosed funding: $6.4M
- Latest round: Seed (Oct 7, 2021)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Cala operates a chain of restaurants in Paris, offering a delightful dining experience with a focus on quality cuisine and innovative services, including delivery and a mobile app for convenience.Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, US, Cala specializes in providing a restaurant experience complemented by modern service options. The founders, Massimiliano Darone and Nicolas Barboni, established the company as a direct response to evolving dining preferences. The latest funding round, a Seed round which took place in October 2021, raised EUR 5.5 million, with Backed VC leading the investment. Cala has participated in a total of 2 deals, with the most recent deal occurring on October 7, 2021.Cala operates a chain of five restaurants located in Paris, focusing on providing a delightful dining experience characterized by quality cuisine. The primary offerings are a diverse menu of carefully crafted dishes designed to cater to various tastes, emphasizing fresh ingredients and flavor. In addition to in-house dining, Cala offers a convenient delivery service, making meals accessible to customers in nearly all areas of Paris, enhancing their customer reach. The company also provides an innovative mobile application that allows users to place orders for pickup, streamlining the meal acquisition process. Targeting both individual consumers and local food enthusiasts, Cala aims to create a vibrant dining atmosphere while also addressing the convenience needs of those preferring to dine at home.Cala generates revenue through direct consumer transactions primarily focused on in-restaurant dining and food delivery services. Customers place orders for meals either on-site at the restaurants or through the Cala mobile application, which enables efficient order management and pickup. The revenue model is structured around direct sales to consumers, with customers paying for each meal ordered without a subscription or membership service. The business’s pricing strategy aligns with the quality of the food provided, appealing to the local market of Parisian diners and food delivery users. By also partnering with delivery platforms like UberEats and Deliveroo, Cala extends its reach and enhances revenue opportunities through increased order volume from online channels.In October 2021, Cala raised EUR 5.5 million in Seed funding, with plans to utilize these funds for expanding its workforce across engineering, product, and operations teams. This investment aims to support upcoming product launches and improve operational efficiency. As Cala develops new menu offerings and explores the potential for further expansions, the company is poised to enhance its presence in the Paris market and possibly other regions in the future.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Oct 7, 2021, $6.4M — Kima Ventures, Acequia Capital, Backed VC, Quiet Ventures, Possible Ventures

## Investors

- Kima Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kima-ventures) — Seed
- Acequia Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/acequia-capital) — Seed
- Backed VC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/backed-vc) — Seed
- Quiet Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/quiet-ventures) — Seed
- Possible Ventures — Seed