What is Plum?
Plum operates at the intersection of luxury hospitality and consumer hardware, offering the world's first appliance designed to serve wine exactly as the winemaker intended. By automating the preservation and dispensing process, the company addresses the logistical challenges of providing premium wine-by-the-glass in hotel rooms. Its market position is bolstered by deep-rooted partnerships with major hospitality chains, effectively turning in-room beverage service into a high-margin, seamless guest amenity that aligns with the standards of the world's most exclusive properties.
How much funding has Plum raised?
Plum has raised a total of $9.3M across 2 funding rounds:
Series A
$9M
Debt
$350K
Series A (2017): $9M with participation from Las Olas VC and Khosla Ventures
Debt (2020): $350K led by PPP
Key Investors in Plum
Las Olas VC
Las Olas Venture Capital is a venture capital firm that focuses on backing founders who are developing AI and software applications aimed at modernizing outdated business workflows.
Khosla Ventures
Khosla Ventures provides venture assistance and strategic advice to entrepreneurs working on breakthrough technologies across consumer, enterprise, and sustainable energy sectors.
PPP
Public-Private Partnership
What's next for Plum?
With the support of its latest capital infusion, Plum is well-positioned to scale its enterprise-level operations and deepen its penetration into the global hospitality market. The company's strategic roadmap likely involves expanding its footprint within existing hotel chains while potentially exploring new verticals that require high-end, automated beverage solutions. As the hospitality industry continues to prioritize contactless and premium in-room experiences, Plum's technology serves as a cornerstone for future-proofing beverage programs, ensuring that the company remains a leader in the intersection of hospitality innovation and automated service.
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