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Ohanafy has raised $2.8M across 1 funding round.
Key people at Ohanafy.
Ohanafy has raised $2.8M in total across 1 funding round.
Ohanafy develops an all-in-one software platform specifically designed for the beverage industry, built upon the Salesforce ecosystem. This comprehensive solution integrates critical business functions, including route accounting, customer relationship management, retail execution, analytics, order management, warehousing, and e-commerce, offering a unified operational framework for its users. The platform's technical approach leverages Salesforce to provide a robust, scalable system that addresses the unique demands of beverage businesses.
The company was founded by a team of industry veterans who identified a significant pain point within the beverage sector: the prevalence of disconnected systems hindering growth and efficiency. While a specific founding year is not explicitly stated, this deep understanding of operational challenges led to the creation of a purpose-built, integrated solution. Ian Padrick serves as the Chief Executive Officer, leading the company's strategic direction.
Ohanafy serves the entire beverage ecosystem, including suppliers, distributors, and retailers, aiming to connect all tiers through its singular platform. The company’s vision is to redefine how these businesses operate by streamlining complex processes, enhancing data visibility, and fostering stronger industry relationships. It empowers customers to achieve greater efficiency and sustainable growth.
Key people at Ohanafy.
Ohanafy has raised $2.8M in total across 1 funding round.
Ohanafy's investors include Cape Fear Ventures.
Ohanafy has raised $2.8M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $2.8M Seed in June 2023.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2023 | $2.8M Seed | Cape Fear Ventures | — | Announced |
Ohanafy is a technology company building AI-powered software tailored for the beverage industry, serving suppliers, distributors, bottlers, and retailers.[1][2][5] Its platform, powered by Salesforce, unifies sales, inventory, payments, route accounting, CRM, retail execution, analytics, warehousing, ecommerce, and AI-driven insights to automate manual tasks, reduce costs, accelerate growth, and enable data-driven decisions.[1][2][5] Ohanafy solves complex operational challenges in the three-tier beverage system—connecting producers, distributors, and retailers—by streamlining compliance, inventory management, and B2B connectivity, with proven ROI through efficiency gains and performance improvements.[1][2][3]
The company emphasizes customer success, trust via transparency, innovation through teamwork, and community impact, including Salesforce's Pledge 1% for local initiatives like beach cleanups.[1] With over 620 G2 reviews and integrations like the Distribution Hub for supply chain connectivity, Ohanafy demonstrates strong growth momentum in a niche market.[1][3]
Ohanafy emerged as a specialist in beverage industry software, focusing on transforming operations for an "incredible industry" through relentless problem-solving.[1] While specific founding year and founders are not detailed in available sources, the company positions itself as a next-generation builder on Salesforce, the world's #1 platform, leveraging its security and scalability for beverage-specific needs.[2] Early traction stems from products like Artifact, a finished optimization protocol for startups and enterprises, enabling rapid deployment and sustainable growth from day one for new beverage brands managing sales, inventory, and compliance.[2]
Pivotal moments include launching the Distribution Hub to revolutionize B2B retail connectivity in the supply chain and expanding AI capabilities for real-time insights.[3][5] The team's passion, highlighted by employees like Mackenzie Fenn praising boundary-pushing tech, underscores a culture of initiative and impact.[1]
Ohanafy rides the wave of AI-driven supply chain optimization in the beverage sector, a $1.5+ trillion market fragmented by regulatory three-tier systems (producers → distributors → retailers).[1][2] Timing aligns with post-pandemic demand for digital transformation—automating legacy manual processes amid labor shortages, rising costs, and e-commerce growth in alcohol/beverages.[2][5] Market forces like real-time analytics needs and B2B connectivity gaps favor Ohanafy, as its Salesforce backbone taps enterprise scalability while niche focus outpaces generalists.[1][3]
It influences the ecosystem by bridging tiers with tools like Hubs and AI, enabling smaller brands to scale like enterprises and fostering data-powered decisions that boost industry-wide efficiency.[2][3]
Ohanafy is poised to dominate beverage tech as AI matures, expanding from core ops to predictive analytics and full three-tier unification.[2][5] Trends like regulatory tech (compliance automation) and sustainable growth (via Artifact protocols) will propel it, especially with Salesforce's innovation pipeline.[1][2] Its influence may evolve into an industry standard, powering more startups and incumbents—cementing its role as the transformative force for beverage's digital future, much like its mission to make "the future of beverage run on AI."[1][2]
