# TouchBistro

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Toronto, Canada
- Website: www.touchbistro.com
- Total disclosed funding: $210M
- Latest round: Series E (Sep 18, 2019)
- Investors on record: 17

## About

TouchBistro Inc., based in Canada, specializes in a cloud-based Point of Sale (POS) system tailored for the restaurant industry, facilitating efficient operations through integrated management features.Founded in 2011 in Toronto, Canada, TouchBistro Inc. provides a dedicated POS system designed for restaurants. The company has successfully raised CAD 150.000 mn in its LATEST ROUND of funding, held in November 2022, led by Francisco Partners. The founders, Alex Barrotti and Geordie Konrad, have established a technology that serves diverse clients, including full-service dining establishments and quick-service eateries.TouchBistro is primarily known for its cloud-based Point of Sale (POS) system designed specifically for restaurants. This comprehensive management platform integrates various functions essential for restaurant operations, including menu management, sales tracking, staff management, and reporting and analytics. The platform enables restaurant owners to streamline their front-of-house and back-of-house operations, thereby improving service speed and operational efficiency. TouchBistro targets a diverse clientele, which includes full-service restaurants, quick-service establishments, bars, and cafes across various geographical markets including North America, Europe, and Australia. By offering features such as tableside ordering, inventory management, and customer engagement tools, TouchBistro addresses critical pain points related to order accuracy, wait times, and overall guest satisfaction, making it an essential tool for modern restaurateurs.TouchBistro generates its revenue primarily through a subscription-based model for its POS system and related services. Clients, which range from independent restaurants to multi-unit chains, typically engage in annual or monthly subscriptions that grant access to the software, support, and additional features. Transaction structures include direct sales to business clients, providing a B2B service that caters specifically to the needs of the hospitality industry. TouchBistro's main offerings, such as its flagship POS system and various integrated solutions for payment processing and guest engagement, anchor its revenue model. The pricing structure varies based on the scope of features chosen by the client, reflecting the tailored solutions provided to enhance restaurant management and operational success.In November 2022, TouchBistro Inc. raised CAD 150.000 mn in growth capital funding from Francisco Partners. The company will use this funding to expand its product offerings, enhance its core services, and pursue strategic acquisitions aimed at supporting its business growth. Future plans include the launch of new products designed to improve restaurant efficiency and services, along with an ambitious goal of expanding into new markets across North America, Europe, and Australasia by 2024.

## Funding rounds

- Series E, Sep 18, 2019, $119M — RBC Capital Markets, Kensington Capital Partners, BDC Capital, OMERS, Barclays Bank, JP Morgan Asset Management, BMO Capital Markets, OMERS Ventures, Napier Park Global Capital
- Series D, Jun 14, 2018, $55M — BDC Capital, Relay Ventures, JP Morgan Asset Management, OMERS Ventures, Recruit Co., Ltd., Napier Park Global Capital
- Series C, May 31, 2017, $12M — Kensington Capital Partners, BDC Capital, Relay Ventures, Recruit Co., Ltd., Napier Park Global Capital
- Series B, Oct 13, 2016, $13M — Kensington Capital Partners, BDC Capital, Relay Ventures, Round13 Capital, Huff Capital
- Series A, Apr 14, 2015, $4.9M — Kensington Capital Partners, Relay Ventures, Orion Digital Corp., Framework Venture Partners, Just Eat Ventures
- Seed, Mar 24, 2014, $1.5M — Kensington Capital Partners, Walden VC
- Seed, Nov 14, 2013, $4.5M — Relay Ventures

## Investors

- Relay Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/relay-ventures) — Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
- Kensington Capital Partners — Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series E
- Walden VC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/walden-vc) — Seed
- Orion Digital Corp. (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/orion-digital-corp) — Series A
- Framework Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/framework-venture-partners) — Series A
- Just Eat Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/just-eat-ventures) — Series A
- BDC Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bdc-capital) — Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E
- Round13 Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/round13-capital) — Series B
- Huff Capital — Series B
- Recruit Co., Ltd. — Series C, Series D
- Napier Park Global Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/napier-park-global-capital) — Series C, Series D, Series E
- JP Morgan Asset Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jp-morgan-asset-management) — Series D, Series E
- OMERS Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/omers-ventures) — Series D, Series E
- RBC Capital Markets (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rbc-capital-markets) — Series E
- OMERS — Series E
- Barclays Bank — Series E
- BMO Capital Markets — Series E