# Taster

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

- Industry: Travel & Leisure
- Headquarters: Paris, France
- Website: www.taster.com
- Total disclosed funding: $50M
- Latest round: Series B (Apr 29, 2021)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Taster SAS is a quick-service dining company focused on innovative digital food brands that deliver fresh and flavorful meals. It collaborates with creators to offer unique food experiences that cater to diverse dietary preferences.Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Paris, France, Taster SAS specializes in creating digital food brands. The company has undergone strategic pivots to enhance its offerings. The founder, Anton Soulier, is known for his entrepreneurial background. As of April 2021, Taster SAS completed a SERIES B financing round, raising USD 37.00 mn led by Octopus Investments, with participation from investors including Battery Ventures, Heartcore Capital, LocalGlobe, and Rakuten Capital. The company has raised a total of USD 37.00 mn through 4 deals, with the most recent deal occurring on 2021-04-29.Taster operates in the quick-service dining sector, focusing on innovative digital food brands designed to deliver fresh and flavorful meals to consumers. The company collaborates with various creators to develop unique food experiences, resulting in a diverse portfolio that includes brands such as Out Fry, Spud Bros, and Dirty Vegan Burgers. These brands cater to a wide range of dietary preferences and tastes, offering items that appeal to traditional and contemporary palates. Taster's products are available across multiple European markets, including the United Kingdom, Belgium, and the Netherlands, where they aim to redefine the fast food experience through quality and creativity. By leveraging partnerships with creators, Taster enhances its menu offerings, ensuring that each dish reflects a blend of culinary expertise and individual vision.In the most recent fiscal year of 2023, Taster generated revenue of USD 32.06 mn and reported an EBITDA of USD 763,345.90.Following the SERIES B funding round in April 2021, Taster SAS plans to utilize the raised USD 37.00 mn to expand its presence across its existing markets while driving into new cities. The company aims to be operational in 40 cities by the end of 2021 and support the launch of at least two new consumer brands.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Apr 29, 2021, $37M — Battery Ventures, Heartcore Capital, Rakuten Capital, LocalGlobe, Octopus Investments
- Series A, Jun 26, 2019, $8M — Battery Ventures, Heartcore Capital, Global Founders Capital, LocalGlobe
- Seed, Jun 27, 2018, $4.1M — Heartcore Capital, Global Founders Capital, LocalGlobe
- Seed, Sep 1, 2017, $1M — Kima Ventures, LocalGlobe

## Investors

- Kima Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kima-ventures) — Seed
- LocalGlobe (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/localglobe) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Heartcore Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/heartcore-capital) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Global Founders Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-founders-capital) — Seed, Series A
- Battery Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/battery-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Rakuten Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rakuten-capital) — Series B
- Octopus Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/octopus-investments) — Series B