San Francisco‑based AI startup Hostie secured $12 million in Series A funding to grow its AI‑powered virtual concierge that handles calls, texts and reservations for restaurants.

San Francisco‑based AI startup Hostie has secured $12 million in Series A funding to scale its virtual concierge platform for restaurants.

Funding round details

The Series A round was led by a group of venture capital firms, with participation from existing investors. The capital will be used to enhance the AI‑driven service that manages calls, texts and reservation requests for dining establishments.

What Hostie's virtual concierge does

Hostie's platform leverages natural language processing to interpret customer inquiries and automate responses, allowing restaurants to handle high volumes of reservation traffic without additional staff. The system integrates with existing point‑of‑sale and reservation software, streamlining operations.

Growth plans

With the new funding, Hostie aims to expand its sales team, accelerate product development, and enter new geographic markets. The company also plans to add features such as multilingual support and advanced analytics for restaurant managers.

  • Hire additional AI engineers and sales personnel
  • Integrate with more restaurant management platforms
  • Launch multilingual concierge capabilities
  • Target expansion into major U.S. cities

Read the full report on the funding announcement here.