Aniai Secures $12M in Pre-Series A Funding to Expand Robotic Kitchen Solutions and Launch Manufacturing Facility.
Aniai is at the forefront of integrating robotics into the kitchen, enhancing productivity, and reducing labor intensity.
Company Name: Aniai
Location: NYC
Sector: Robotic Kitchen Solutions
Funding Details: Raised $12M in Pre-Series A funding, led by InterVest, with participation from SV Investment, Ignite Innovation, and existing investor Capstone Partners.
Purpose of Investment: To launch the first dedicated manufacturing facility, Factory One, in South Korea for stable production and supply chain management of Alpha Grill, and support North American and global expansion.
Leadership: CEO Gunpil Hwang
Product: Aniai's flagship product, Alpha Grill, is a robotic cooking solution for hamburgers, capable of cooking up to eight patties simultaneously or 200 patties per hour. It aims to streamline restaurant operations by automating repetitive cooking tasks.
About Company: Aniai is at the forefront of integrating robotics into the kitchen, enhancing productivity, and reducing labor intensity. The company's focus on automation and AI software aims to revolutionize the cooking process for fast-food industries.
Future Goals:
- Production Ramp-Up: To meet current and future demands with the new manufacturing facility.
- Robotic Solutions Enhancement: To introduce advanced cloud-based AI software to improve Alpha Grill's capabilities.
CEO’s Vision: Gunpil Hwang emphasizes Aniai's commitment to enhancing kitchen productivity through robotics and automation. The upcoming AI software upgrade for Alpha Grill signifies a step towards optimizing operational efficiency for Aniai's clients.