# Miso Robotics

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/miso-robotics

- Industry: Industrial Machinery
- Headquarters: Pasadena, US
- Website: www.misorobotics.com
- Total disclosed funding: $3M
- Latest round: Seed (Jun 13, 2017)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Miso Robotics, Inc., based in the US, develops advanced kitchen automation solutions for the food service industry, enhancing efficiency and consistency through innovative robotic technology.Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Pasadena, California, Miso Robotics, Inc. specializes in kitchen automation technologies. The company has engaged in ten funding deals, with the latest venture funding round occurring on August 16, 2023, raising USD 0.55 mn. The founders, Buck Jordan and Rob Anderson, along with CEO Rich Hull, have leveraged their expertise to drive the company's focus on robotics in food preparation.Miso Robotics specializes in developing kitchen automation solutions, particularly through its flagship product, Flippy, a robotic kitchen assistant designed to enhance operational efficiency in the food service industry. Flippy automates various cooking tasks such as grilling, frying, and flipping, addressing labor shortages and helping restaurants maintain consistency and quality in food preparation. Additionally, Miso Robotics offers the Flippy Fry Station, which focuses on frying processes, and Miso Kitchen AI, a suite of intelligent automation tools tailored for kitchen operations. The company serves clients in the restaurant sector, including notable chains like White Castle, and focuses on markets across the United States and internationally, with deployments in various fast-food and casual dining establishments.Miso Robotics generates revenue primarily through partnerships and direct sales of its robotic kitchen solutions to food service operators. The business model includes strategic partnerships where clients invest in Miso's technology to enhance their kitchen capabilities. Transactions may involve one-time equipment sales like Flippy, along with potential subscription services for software updates and support. Pricing structures are customized based on client needs, ensuring alignment with their operational requirements. Recent collaborations, such as with Ecolab, highlight the company's strategy of integrating technology with industry leaders to foster growth and efficiency in the restaurant sector.In August 2023, Miso Robotics, Inc. raised USD 0.55 mn in venture funding as part of a larger USD 1.25 mn round. The funding will support the development of new products and expansion into new geographic markets. The company is focusing on designing innovative kitchen automation tools to meet the evolving needs of the food service industry. Plans include penetrating international markets and enhancing existing product lines to capture a broader customer base.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jun 13, 2017, $3M — Acacia Research Corporation, Match Robotics VC

## Investors

- Acacia Research Corporation (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/acacia-research-corporation) — Seed
- Match Robotics VC — Seed