EatWith is a company.
EatWith has raised $8.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at EatWith.
EatWith has raised $8.0M in total across 1 funding round.
EatWith has raised $8.0M in total across 1 funding round.
EatWith's investors include Accel, AirAngels, Aleph VC, Alt Capital, Breakpoint Capital, Catapult Capital, F2 Capital, FJ Labs, Flex Capital, Forerunner Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Greylock.
Key people at EatWith.
Eatwith is a global peer-to-peer marketplace platform founded in 2014 that connects travelers and food enthusiasts with local hosts for authentic, immersive dining experiences such as dinner parties, cooking classes, and food tours in private homes.[1][2][3] It serves tourists seeking cultural connections and locals passionate about sharing cuisine, solving the problem of superficial travel by fostering meaningful interactions through shared meals, with over 25,000 hosts and 500,000 guests across 130+ countries.[1][7] The platform curates high-quality hosts to ensure diverse, authentic experiences, operating on a commission-based model where hosts manage bookings and receive payments post-event.[1][4]
Eatwith was co-founded in 2014 by Camille Rumani (COO) and Jean-Michel Petit during a trip abroad where they felt disconnected from local cultures despite being in bustling cities.[2] Starting as VizEat, the idea emerged from a desire to bridge travelers and locals via intimate food gatherings; Rumani, who learned to code in her apartment, grew it into the world's largest culinary experiences platform with a team of 45 across six cities.[2] Early traction came from hand-selecting passionate home cooks as hosts, evolving into a community emphasizing cultural exchange and now including sustainability initiatives like the Eco-Hero program.[1][2][6]
Eatwith rides the wave of experiential travel and the sharing economy, capitalizing on post-pandemic demand for authentic, local interactions over mass tourism amid rising cultural curiosity and sustainability focus.[1][3][6] Timing aligns with platforms like Airbnb Experiences, but Eatwith's food-centric niche influences the ecosystem by reviving hospitality's essence—fostering global communities through cuisine in an era of digital disconnection.[2][3] Market forces like eco-conscious travelers and urban foodie trends favor its expansion, positioning it as a leader in immersive social dining that bridges cultures in 130+ countries.[1][7]
Eatwith is poised to deepen its global footprint by enhancing features like personalized recommendations and eco-initiatives, potentially integrating AI for matching or virtual tastings to attract hybrid travelers.[3][6] Trends in sustainable, community-driven tourism will propel growth, evolving its influence from a dining connector to a broader cultural exchange hub—reinforcing its mission that shared food builds lifelong bridges.[2][3] As the platform scales, expect stronger emphasis on host empowerment and immersive tech, sustaining its edge in authentic culinary discovery.
EatWith has raised $8.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $8.0M Series A in September 2014.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2014 | $8.0M Series A | Accel, AirAngels, Aleph VC, Alt Capital, Breakpoint Capital, Catapult Capital, F2 Capital, FJ Labs, Flex Capital, Forerunner Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Greylock, Polychain Capital, Akshay Kothari, Ben Lin, Ben Porterfield, Bobby Lo, Dan Martell, Dylan Field, Haroon Mokhtarzada, Larry Braitman, Lawrence Braitman |
