In a move that reflects growing investor confidence in AI-powered SaaS platforms, OptiPro AI, a Bengaluru-based startup focused on restaurant operations automation, has secured fresh funding to fuel its nationwide expansion. The funding round was led by undisclosed institutional investors, with participation from a mix of angel backers and early-stage venture capitalists.

While the exact amount remains undisclosed, sources close to the matter suggest the capital infusion is aimed at scaling the company's presence across major Indian metros and Tier 2 cities, enhancing its AI capabilities, and expanding its product engineering and customer success teams.

Founded in 2021, OptiPro AI has carved a niche for itself in the food and hospitality tech segment by offering a comprehensive AI-driven SaaS solution that optimizes restaurant operations—from order flow and kitchen productivity to inventory, supply chain, and staff scheduling.

Focus on Operational Efficiency

OptiPro AI’s core value proposition lies in using artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to help restaurants reduce costs, increase table turnover, and improve customer satisfaction. Its flagship offering includes real-time demand forecasting, intelligent menu engineering, and automated procurement recommendations based on past sales and supplier metrics.

“India’s $70 billion food service industry is at a turning point,” said one of the investors on condition of anonymity. “With rising inflation, thinning margins, and increasing customer expectations, restaurants need more than point-of-sale systems—they need intelligence layered across operations, and that's what OptiPro AI delivers.”

The startup claims that its platform has helped early clients cut operational inefficiencies by up to 30% and reduce food wastage by 20% within the first three months of deployment.

Restaurant Tech on the Rise

The funding comes at a time when India’s restaurant-tech ecosystem is witnessing heightened activity. The post-pandemic boom in cloud kitchens and digital-first dining has opened doors for platforms that can streamline backend operations while integrating with third-party delivery apps, payment platforms, and CRMs.

OptiPro AI competes in a space that includes players like Petpooja, Posist, and UrbanPiper, but differentiates itself with a full-stack AI engine that adapts to outlet-specific constraints such as seating capacity, kitchen bandwidth, and local sourcing challenges.

The startup's growth trajectory has been largely organic so far, with minimal reliance on paid marketing. According to company insiders, most of its client wins have come through referrals and word-of-mouth, underlining the tangible business value its platform delivers.

Expansion Plans & Hiring

With the latest funding, OptiPro AI plans to double its engineering headcount and set up satellite support teams in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Pune. The company also aims to invest in localized AI models to account for regional cuisines, festival spikes, and supplier diversity.

“Our next milestone is to onboard 5,000 restaurants by mid-2026,” said a senior executive from the company. “This round gives us the runway to aggressively scale both tech and talent while staying customer-centric.”

While the company is currently focused on the Indian market, discussions are reportedly underway to pilot its solution in Southeast Asia through strategic partnerships, especially in Indonesia and Thailand, where organized food retail is gaining traction.

A Sign of Continued Investor Faith in SaaS + AI

The OptiPro AI funding follows a broader trend of venture capitalists doubling down on vertical SaaS solutions powered by AI—especially those that demonstrate clear operational ROI. The fundraising also comes on the heels of SharpSellAI’s ₹30 crore Series A round, reflecting renewed investor interest in automation-driven enterprise software.

As Indian restaurants face mounting cost pressures and evolving customer behaviors, solutions like OptiPro AI are poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of intelligent, data-first kitchens.