ChatFood, UAE’s foodtech, raises $3 million in a bridge round

by WAYA Staff - Jul 27, 2022

ChatFood, UAE-based omnichannel ordering and data-driven marketing platform, raised $3 million in a bridge round led by Antler with a reserved amount for key strategic Saudi partners.

The round also witnessed participation from family offices such as 6G Capital and existing investors such as Guillaume Pousaz’s Zinal Growth.

ChatFood will use the funds towards expanding operations to Saudi Arabia, as well as product development with the aim to unlock further efficiencies for restaurants, bars, hotels, and entertainment venues.

“We are looking forward to providing our services in Saudi Arabia as the market is set to witness phenomenal growth within the next four years, further strengthening ChatFood’s leading position in the GCC,” Benjamin Mouflard, ChatFood’s co-founder and CEO, said.

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