What is Cheetah?
Cheetah operates as a specialized restaurant supply application designed to streamline the procurement process for food service establishments. By providing a digital interface for daily supply management, the company addresses critical inefficiencies in traditional wholesale distribution. Since its inception in 2015, Cheetah has evolved from a nascent startup into a vital infrastructure partner for thousands of restaurants, enabling them to manage inventory and supply logistics with unprecedented ease and affordability. The company's platform serves as a centralized hub for business operations, effectively bridging the gap between suppliers and restaurant operators through technology-driven logistics.
How much funding has Cheetah raised?
Cheetah has raised a total of $141.9M across 5 funding rounds:
Series A
$29.9M
Debt
$2M
Series B
$36M
Series C
$60M
Other Financing Round
$14M
Series A (2018): $29.9M with participation from ICONIQ Capital, Floodgate, Hanaco Venture Capital, and AltaIR Capital
Debt (2020): $2M led by PPP
Series B (2020): $36M supported by Floodgate Fund, Hanaco, Eclipse Ventures, and ICONIQ Capital
Series C (2022): $60M featuring Manna Tree Partners
Other Financing Round (2024): $14M, investors not publicly disclosed
Key Investors in Cheetah
Floodgate Fund
Floodgate Fund is a venture capital firm that specializes in early stage investments in technology companies, focusing on supporting extraordinary founders at the pre-seed and seed stages.
Hanaco Ventures
Hanaco Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on supporting founders with big ideas, emphasizing decisive action and collaboration with entrepreneurs at various stages of growth.
Manna Tree Partners
Manna Tree Partners is an investment company based in Vail, Colorado, focused on improving human health and wellness through strategic investments in sectors experiencing shifts in consumer preferences.
What's next for Cheetah?
With the support of its latest capital injection, Cheetah is well-positioned to scale its enterprise-level operations and expand its footprint within the food tech ecosystem. The company is expected to leverage these resources to enhance its supply chain automation capabilities and deepen its market penetration. As the restaurant industry continues to prioritize digital transformation, Cheetah's focus on operational reliability and cost-effective procurement will likely remain a core driver of its long-term growth strategy. The firm is poised to capitalize on shifting consumer preferences and the increasing demand for digitized, transparent supply chain solutions.
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