# Potato

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Issaquah, US
- Website: www.readysetpotato.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $4.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 15, 2025)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Potato develops advanced automated tools for research laboratories, enhancing scientific workflows through innovative literature-based methods and technology.Founded in 2023, Potato is a technology company that specializes in creating automated tools for research laboratories to improve their efficiency. The company has secured a total of 2 deals, with its most recent funding round being a Seed round on April 15, 2025, where it raised USD 4.5 mn led by Draper Associates, with participation from several other investors. The company operates out of Issaquah, US. The founder has experience in launching technology-driven enterprises, although specific details regarding prior ventures are not provided.Potato specializes in providing advanced automated tools designed for research laboratories, leveraging literature-based methods to enhance scientific workflows. Their core offerings include an automated paper review system, a lab protocol generator, and a chat-based software runner, all powered by a deep semantic understanding of open access literature. These tools streamline research and development processes, enabling scientists to focus on critical experimental questions and methodologies rather than time-consuming setup tasks. The company primarily caters to research labs across various geographical markets, including North America and Europe, where hundreds of labs utilize Potato's technology to optimize their research capabilities and foster innovation.Potato generates revenue through a subscription-based model, providing clients with access to its suite of automated research tools and services. Clients, mainly comprised of research institutions and laboratories, enter into agreements that grant them access to the platform's features, including the automated generation of protocols and literature reviews. This transactional structure allows for direct engagement with end users, facilitating a streamlined experience that enhances research efficiency. Specific pricing plans for individual products and services are not disclosed, but the subscription model encompasses various tiers, allowing customers to select the level of service that best meets their needs while promoting continual usage of Potato's innovative offerings.Potato plans to utilize the USD 4.5 mn raised in its Seed funding round to support ongoing research and development initiatives. The company aims to introduce new products that enhance its existing offerings, though specific release dates are not disclosed. Additionally, Potato is targeting expansion into new markets in Asia and Australia by 2026, aiming to establish a broader footprint in the global research community.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 15, 2025, $4.5M — Silicon Badia, Boost VC, Draper, Dolby Family Ventures, Alumni Ventures Group, Ensemble VC, Defined Capital, TheFounderVC

## Investors

- Silicon Badia (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/silicon-badia) — Seed
- Boost VC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/boost-vc) — Seed
- Draper (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/draper) — Seed
- Dolby Family Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dolby-family-ventures) — Seed
- Alumni Ventures Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alumni-ventures-group) — Seed
- Ensemble VC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ensemble-vc) — Seed
- Defined Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/defined-capital) — Seed
- TheFounderVC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/thefoundervc) — Seed