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§ Venture Capital · Calle Ebro, 1 Sevilla, Andalucía 41012, ES
Habichuelas con dulce: Dominican culinary tradition, a sweet bean dish enjoyed during Holy Week and Easter, passed down through generations.
Habichuelas is a food technology startup based in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, focused on leveraging AI to modernize and optimize traditional Caribbean culinary practices for commercial kitchens and home cooks alike. The company has successfully raised $3.5 million in seed funding, primarily from lead investors such as Caribe Ventures and AngelList, to develop its proprietary platform that analyzes ingredient availability and consumer preferences. Their AI-powered system currently serves over 150,000 active users, including local restaurant chains like El Conuco and La Casita, helping them streamline ingredient sourcing, reduce waste, and ensure recipe consistency across multiple locations. With a dedicated team of 28 employees, Habichuelas aims to expand its innovative solutions across the wider Caribbean and Latin American markets, fostering culinary preservation through technology. The organization was founded in 2021 by Dr. Sofia Ramirez and Miguel Santos.
Habichuelas has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $240K Other Equity in Motoreto in October 2020.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2020 | Motoreto | $240K Other Equity | — | TOM Horsey, B4motion, Cupido Capital |