FineDine, an AI-powered guest experience platform, has successfully closed its pre-Series A bridge funding round, raising $1 million.
Led by Arya VC, this investment will enable FineDine to expand its sales department, enhance product capabilities, and accelerate growth in the enterprise market.
Advancing AI-Powered Guest Experience & Digital Marketing
Over the past year, FineDine has introduced new features, including reservation management, CRM, and AI-driven digital marketing tools. The company is also expanding its service portfolio for enterprise and large-scale brands with:
- A customer experience platform for hotel clients
- Multi-branch and brand management tools for chain businesses
Sanem Tatlıdil Özal, General Partner at Arya VC, expressed excitement about supporting FineDine’s growth, stating:
“We are thrilled to contribute to FineDine’s mission of reshaping customer experience with solutions tailored for restaurants and hotels. We look forward to being part of their journey!”
FineDine: Transforming the Future of Restaurants & Hotels
FineDine is an AI-powered guest experience platform designed to enhance end-to-end customer interactions for restaurants and hotels. The company simplifies operational processes for its clients with solutions such as:
- QR-based digital menus
- Online ordering & seamless payment processes
- Reservation management & customer engagement tools
In 2024, FineDine expanded its CRM capabilities and introduced automated social media campaign management tools, further strengthening its appeal to large restaurant chains and hospitality enterprises.
Today, FineDine serves over 3,000 clients across 75 countries, collaborating with renowned brands such as:
- JNcQUOI
- Nusr-Et
- Dream Group
- Rixos
- Emaar Group’s Merassi
- BTA-TAV Aviation
- Historic Aida Café Chain
- The Land of Legends
FineDine’s Vision for Scalable Growth
FineDine CEO & Co-Founder Duygu Kutluoğlu highlighted the company’s commitment to empowering hospitality businesses, stating:
“Our goal is to help restaurants and hotels grow while creating unforgettable experiences for their guests. With this investment, we aim to accelerate the development of enterprise solutions tailored to large-scale businesses.”
Scaling Innovation & Strategic Growth
As part of its growth strategy, FineDine has appointed Korhan Erçin as a strategic advisor. Erçin, a former executive at Yemeksepeti, AloTech, and VeriPark, currently mentors startups at Endeavor Türkiye. His expertise will support FineDine’s accelerated expansion.
With this investment, FineDine plans to expand its product capabilities, seize strategic opportunities, and meet the evolving needs of the restaurant and hospitality industries.
