Eniai, a robotic kitchen startup, has secured $4 million in pre-Series A funding from Korea Development Bank to accelerate its entry into the U.S. market.

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Eniai, a South Korean startup specializing in robotic kitchen solutions, has successfully secured $4 million in pre-Series A funding from the Korea Development Bank (KDB). This funding round increases the company's total investments to $19 million. With this capital, Eniai plans to accelerate its entry into the U.S. market.

Based in New York, Eniai is rapidly expanding the commercialization of its cooking robot, 'Alpha Grill'. The device is currently operational in a burger restaurant, The Filling Station (TFS), and a Korean wrap specialty restaurant, The SSam, while also undergoing pilot tests with global fast-food corporations.

Industry Overview in South Korea

The South Korean food and beverage industry is noted for its rapid technological advancements, particularly in the integration of automation and AI. With rising labor costs and a growing demand for consistent food quality, the need fo

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KDB (Korea Development Bank)

invested in

Eniai

in 2023

in a Pre-Seed Stage deal

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Transaction Size: $4M

Equity Value: $19M

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