Loop AI raises $14 M in Series A round led by Nyca Partners
Loop AI's enterprise AI platform focuses on back-office operations of restaurants and retail businesses. The fresh capital will be used to expand the company's product offerings and increase headcount across its offices in New York, San Francisco, Tampa, and Bengaluru.
Loop AI, an enterprise AI platform focused on back-office operations of restaurants and retail businesses, has raised $14 million in a Series A funding round led by Nyca Partners.
The round also saw participation from Gokul Rajaram, Base10, Afore Capital, Converge, Alumni Ventures, Data Tech Fund, John Pepper, 9Yards Capital and Operators Studio. Osama Bedier, investment partner at Nyca Partners and a former executive at Google and GoDaddy, will join Loop AI’s board as part of the investment.
The company plans to use the fresh capital to expand its product offerings and increase headcount across its offices in New York, San Francisco, Tampa, and Bengaluru. Loop AI says since 2024 it has grown 6X to support thousands of restaurants.
Loop AI's platform is designed to help restaurant operators manage delivery as a scalable revenue channel while maintaining margins comparable to in-store dining, using automated and agent-driven workflows across operations.
“Loop sits at the intersection of several transformative trends in the restaurant industry, including the rise of AI, a growing focus on customer experience and the drive for greater operational efficiency. These will be essential pillars shaping the future of dining,” said Bedier.
The restaurant industry is increasingly shaped by off-premise consumption. As of 2025, the US food delivery market was estimated at $140 billion, with delivery accounting for around 10% of the market. Industry projections suggest delivery could grow to a $1 trillion market with a 30% share by 2035.
“Delivery is the new drive-thru, and it is poised to fuel the next decade of growth for the restaurant industry. As consumer behaviour continues to shift towards takeout and delivery, our mission to make delivery more profitable for restaurant operators has never been more vital,” said Anand Tumuluru, Co-founder and CEO of Loop AI.
“We are incredibly grateful for the support from both new and returning investors in our Series A raise. Their backing empowers us to continue equipping restaurants with the essential tools they need to thrive amid shifting consumer preferences and industry dynamics.”
“Loop AI has become an essential technology driving the explosive growth of our delivery segment,” said Robert Linder, CFO of California-based casual dining chain Lazy Dog. “By harnessing its powerful capabilities, we’re able to meet customers where they are and scale our delivery strategy with greater efficiency and precision.”
“Over the past several years, Loop has helped us look at third-party delivery as a profitable growth channel,” said Aaron Noveshen, Founder of The Culinary Edge and CEO of fast-casual brand Starbird. “Loop’s technology has deepened our insights into customer behaviour and preferences, helping us refine the way we serve them."
Edited by Swetha Kannan