# YPC Technologies

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/ypc-technologies

- Industry: Industrial Machinery
- Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
- Website: www.ypc-technologies.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.4M
- Latest round: Seed (Oct 20, 2020)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

YPC Technologies offers innovative solutions for culinary professionals, focusing on recipe management and meal planning to enhance cooking experiences for both individuals and businesses.Founded in 2016 in Montreal, Canada, YPC Technologies specializes in culinary technology. The founders, Camilo Quintero and Gunnar Grass, have previously been involved in other ventures. In October 2020, the company raised CAD 1.80 million in Seed funding from investors including Hike Ventures, Real Ventures, Toyota Ventures, and Uphill Capital, marking a significant development for their operations.YPC Technologies' flagship product, LinkToChefJasper, is a comprehensive platform designed for culinary professionals and enthusiasts. This service provides tools for recipe management and meal planning, allowing users to create, share, and discover recipes while managing culinary tasks. It targets a diverse audience, including culinary schools, restaurants, and food bloggers, primarily in North America and Europe, with features such as ingredient scaling and nutritional analysis.The company generates revenue through a subscription-based model for LinkToChefJasper, offering tiered access to premium features for individual users and businesses like restaurants and culinary institutions. Subscriptions are available on a monthly or annual basis, contributing to a steady revenue stream, while partnerships with culinary schools and food-related businesses may enhance revenue through collaborative offerings.YPC Technologies aims to leverage its recent funding of CAD 1.80 million raised in October 2020 to enhance LinkToChefJasper and explore the development of new features tailored to user feedback. The company is also planning to expand its market presence in Europe and Asia by mid-2022, seeking to tap into growing culinary technology demands. This strategic growth will be supported by improved marketing initiatives and product enhancements.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Oct 20, 2020, $1.4M — Real Ventures, Toyota Ventures, Hike Ventures, Uphill Capital

## Investors

- Real Ventures — Seed
- Toyota Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/toyota-ventures) — Seed
- Hike Ventures — Seed
- Uphill Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/uphill-capital) — Seed