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Hostie Raises USD 12M Series A to Power Restaurant Hospitality

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July 8, 2026

Hostie Raises USD 12M Series A to Power Restaurant Hospitality

Hostie, the AI-powered virtual concierge for restaurants, announced a USD 12 million Series A funding round led by Obvious Ventures, with participation from Gradient, Scribble Ventures, Burst Capital, and Behind Genius Ventures. The round brings total funding to USD 16 million and includes investments from prominent Bay Area restaurant operators.

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