What is Fresco?
Fresco operates as a sophisticated smart kitchen platform designed to accelerate the deployment of connected products for leading appliance brands. At its core, the company provides a unified digital architecture that bridges the gap between hardware manufacturers and the end-user experience. Through its KitchenOS and AI Cooking Companion, Fresco enables seamless device onboarding, cross-brand interoperability, and enhanced consumer engagement. With operational hubs in Dublin and Madrid, the firm serves a diverse international clientele, facilitating the transition toward a more intelligent, data-driven culinary environment. By standardizing the software layer for kitchen appliances, Fresco effectively lowers the barrier to entry for brands aiming to modernize their product portfolios.
How much funding has Fresco raised?
Fresco has raised a total of $37.5M across 2 funding rounds:
Unspecified
$20M
Series C
$17.5M
Unspecified (2022): $20M with participation from Vorwerk and Instant Brands
Series C (2025): $17.5M led by Middleby, Morpheus, and Alsop Louie Partners
Key Investors in Fresco
Middleby
Middleby Food Processing Group partners with industrial protein and bakery processors, providing the most advanced operations solutions. Global manufacturing, sales and support meet increasing demands for advanced technologies in food production.
Morpheus
Morpheus Ventures is a venture capital firm that partners with innovative entrepreneurs looking to disrupt traditional markets. Their mission revolves around fostering bold ideas and inspiring exceptional experiences.
Alsop Louie Partners
Alsop Louie Partners is an early-stage, risk-oriented technology venture capital firm based in San Francisco, focused on fostering accountable technologies for a better future through Venture Humanism.
What's next for Fresco?
With the successful closure of this major enterprise-level funding, Fresco is well-positioned to accelerate its global expansion and deepen its technological moat. The strategic focus will likely shift toward enhancing the AI capabilities of its cooking companion and expanding its partner ecosystem to include a broader array of commercial and residential appliance manufacturers. As the demand for integrated smart home ecosystems continues to rise, Fresco's ability to provide a scalable, brand-agnostic platform will be instrumental in defining the future of the connected kitchen. Investors are clearly betting on the company's capacity to serve as the foundational operating system for the next generation of intelligent home appliances.
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