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Hotplate

Hotplate

Private
San Francisco, CaliforniaConsumer & Commercehttps://hotplate.com

Last Round

Seed

Feb 4, 2022

Est. Valuation

$2.14M

Total Funding Raised

$3M

Company Overview

Hotplate is a restaurant software company that provides an online ordering platform for independent chefs and bakers to manage storefronts, inventory, and customer communications.

Sector

Consumer & Commerce

Verticals

E-commerce, Vertical SaaS, Creator Economy, Point-of-Sale, Digital Payments

Business Model

B2B2C

Customer Profile

Payment Processing Fee, Freemium

AI Layer

Non-AI

Keywords

online ordering platformpre-order managementfood business softwarefood dropsghost kitchen softwarecloud kitchen softwareonline storefrontcottage food business softwarefood creator toolsorder managementpop-up softwareautomated prep listsSMS marketinginventory managementtransactional pricing

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Hotplate Comparables

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Hotplate Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
SeedFeb 4, 2022
AcceleratorAug 1, 2020

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Ben Klenk

Co-Founder CEO

Founding Team

Hotplate Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Hotplate investors
InvestorRounds
Roach CapitalSeed
Wave CapitalSeed
PropellerSeed
Y CombinatorSeed, Accelerator
Ripple Impact InvestmentsSeed

Market signals

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  • Feb 4, 2022

    $2.85M raised from Propeller, Roach Capital, and Wave Capital.

  • Aug 1, 2020

    $150K round led by Y Combinator

Hotplate Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Hotplate a public or private company?

Hotplate is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Hotplate?

Hotplate is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Hotplate's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

How much is Hotplate worth (valuation)?

Hotplate's valuation is estimated at $2.1M based on funding round data.

Can I buy Hotplate stock?

Hotplate shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was Hotplate's last funding round?

Hotplate's most recent funding round was Seed on February 4, 2022.

Who are the main investors in Hotplate?

Key investors in Hotplate include Y Combinator.

Will Hotplate IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Hotplate.

How can I track Hotplate secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Employee Range16
Year Founded2020
Last FundingFeb 4, 2022

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