Blackbird Labs Raises $24 Million Series A Round From a16z, Amex Ventures and More to Help Transform the Way Restaurants Approach Diner Loyalty
NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Blackbird Labs, a hospitality technology company whose platform helps restaurants directly connect and reward their guests, as well as incentivize these customers to return, announced it has raised a $24 Million Series A round. The round was led by a16z, with participation from Amex Ventures and Bolt by QED, as well as the company's previous seed investors like Union Square Ventures, Shine, Variant, plus leading restaurant groups: Quality Branded, Rustic Canyon Family, Souvla and Brooks Reitz. The new funding will help Blackbird scale operations as it meets an ever growing need from leading restaurants across the country for an all new solution that will help them drive customer loyalty and create new revenue streams.
- Loyalty and connectivity are the next frontier and we're excited to be leading on this path forward.
- Adding incredible investors like a16z, Amex Ventures and Bolt by QED will be crucial to us achieving our goals."
- In just a few short months, Blackbird has struck a chord with over 80 leading restaurants in the industry, with 22 restaurants already live.
- All of these restaurants have chosen the platform for its ease of use and ability to help them better understand their customers.