$12 million for The Cloud to enable restaurant owners to boost kitchen utilisation

☁️ Meet The Cloud! A UAE-based cloud kitchen specialising in boosting kitchen utilisation for restaurant owners through partnerships with external food delivery companies. 

They've just secured $12 million as part of their latest Series B funding round. 

• Founded in 2019 by Kamil Rogalinski and George Karam, The Cloud currently boasts a global portfolio of 200 locations spanning over 7 countries and 91 cities. 

💰 Investor lowdown: This funding round was led by MENA Moonshots, alongside debt financing from Aluna Partners. The Cloud have also acquired the UK-based food tech startup KBOX highlighting their quest to expand into the UK, Europe and beyond. 

• They're aiming to raise $30 million in this round. Ambitious right? So far, their total funding stands at $22 million.

🧩 Food delivery puzzle

The global food delivery market is growing - big time, with expectations it will exceed $200 billion by 2025. 

So what issues are restaurants facing?

Underused kitchen spaces, the complexity of handling multiple delivery platforms, and the challenge of expanding food brands without incurring huge startup costs.

📝 A recipe for efficiency

This is where The Cloud steps in with their Smart Delivery Operating System (SDOS) which centralises delivery program management, enabling restaurants to maximise kitchen space and reduce operational costs. 

• The platform allows restaurants to connect with over 28 food delivery services, effectively eliminating the hassle of dealing with various orders and platforms. 

🍳 Why choose a cloud kitchen? 

A cloud kitchen is a delivery-only cooking space which means much lower startup costs when compared to traditional restaurants​​. There’s no need to splash out on front-of-house operations, extensive floor space and high rents. 

With 1000+ kitchens and 30 + brands already on board, The Cloud offers a streamlined, budget-friendly way into the restaurant business.

• They claim to have virtual food brands up and running in as short as a month with their cloud kitchen model!

🔮 Flashforward

With this funding, The Cloud is going to expand its cloud kitchen model into Lithuania, Belgium, the Netherlands, and the UK.

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