Kutlerri.ai Secures $4 Million to Transform Restaurant Sales with AI Technology
Kutlerri.ai, a startup based in Houston and Bhubaneswar, has successfully raised $4 million from Narahari Investments in Houston. This fresh funding is intended for enhancing its AI Catering Sales Agent, launching three additional AI agents that are currently in beta testing, and developing a mobile-first self-service application tailored for restaurant operators, as stated in a recent press release.
Kutlerri.ai: Revolutionising Restaurant Operations
Founded in December of the previous year by Kiran Rana and Payal Tripathy, Kutlerri.ai is creating innovative AI agents designed to assist restaurants in boosting sales, managing costs, and increasing overall profitability. The startup operates on a performance-linked pricing model, charging clients based on the extra revenue generated or savings achieved, rather than imposing fixed subscription fees.
Current Client Base and Operations
The startup has successfully onboarded more than ten customers in the United States. Product development and engineering are primarily conducted in Bhubaneswar, with an additional office in Houston. The founding team also includes Ankit Narain and Rishabh Srivastav.
Innovative AI Catering Sales Agent
The first commercial offering, the AI Catering Sales Agent, identifies prospective catering clients within a 30-mile radius, reaching out via emails, texts, and phone calls. This tool assists restaurants in converting inquiries into actual orders. This product was developed in collaboration with RASA, a five-location fast-casual restaurant group located in the Washington DC area. Kutlerri.ai claims that the agent enabled RASA to generate an impressive $450,000 in additional catering revenue over ten months—exceeding the amount spent on the service by over tenfold—without needing to hire more sales staff.
Future Expansion Plans
Kutlerri.ai currently offers one commercially available product, has three agents in beta testing, and is developing two more. The company is eager to grow its teams and roll out additional products. While the US is its primary market focus, Kutlerri.ai is actively exploring opportunities in India and other regions.