# Kitchen United

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/kitchen-united

- Industry: Business Support Services
- Headquarters: Pasadena, US
- Website: www.kitchenunited.com
- Total disclosed funding: $150M
- Latest round: Series C (Jul 25, 2022)
- Investors on record: 16

## About

Kitchen United Inc. provides innovative kitchen solutions enabling restaurants to operate efficiently in shared kitchen environments, reducing overhead costs and enhancing access to delivery and takeout services.Founded in 2017 in Pasadena, US, Kitchen United Inc. specializes in shared kitchen solutions that empower restaurants to expand their operations without traditional overhead. The company has raised a total of USD 100.00 mn across three funding rounds, with the latest being a Series C in July 2022, backed by investors including Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. and B. Riley Venture Capital. The firm is co-founded by Arpit Agrawal, Emmanuel Gonzalez, Harry Tsao, Jacob Parry, and Robin Soo, with Michael Montagano currently serving as CEO.Kitchen United specializes in providing kitchen solutions tailored for the food service industry. Their platform allows restaurants to operate in a shared kitchen, significantly lowering costs typically associated with traditional establishments. This offering facilitates access to kitchen space for diverse clients, from established restaurants to new food entrepreneurs aiming to reach delivery and takeout markets across urban areas in the United States.Kitchen United's revenue model is primarily based on kitchen rental services, structured as B2B partnerships with restaurant clients. Revenue streams include flat monthly fees for kitchen space and variable costs based on usage, aimed at meeting the operational needs of clients. In addition to kitchen rentals, the company may provide ancillary services such as marketing support and operational guidance tailored to individual client requirements.In July 2022, Kitchen United raised USD 100.00 mn in Series C funding to facilitate expansion into key markets, including Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, and Texas. This funding will support the company’s growth strategy by enhancing its operational capabilities and expanding its footprint in these high-demand regions.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jul 25, 2022, $100M — DivcoWest, Phillips Edison & Company, RXR, GV, Burger King, The Kroger Co., Simon Associés, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., Cali Group, The HAVI Group, LP, Fidelity Investments Canada ULC, Rich Products Ventures, General Global Capital, BRC Group Holdings, GoldenArc Capital
- Series B, Sep 19, 2019, $40M — DivcoWest, RXR, GV, G Squared, Fidelity Investments Canada ULC
- Series A, Oct 8, 2018, $10M — GV

## Investors

- GV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gv) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- DivcoWest — Series B, Series C
- RXR (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rxr) — Series B, Series C
- G Squared (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/g-squared) — Series B
- Fidelity Investments Canada ULC — Series B, Series C
- Phillips Edison & Company — Series C
- Burger King — Series C
- The Kroger Co. — Series C
- Simon Associés — Series C
- Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. — Series C
- Cali Group — Series C
- The HAVI Group, LP — Series C
- Rich Products Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rich-products-ventures) — Series C
- General Global Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/general-global-capital) — Series C
- BRC Group Holdings (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/brc-group-holdings) — Series C
- GoldenArc Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/goldenarc-capital) — Series C