Hostie

San Francisco, California, USA · ≈31 employees · hostie.ai

Hostie is an AI-first virtual concierge platform tailored for independent restaurants and hospitality groups. Founded in 2024 by restaurant operators, the company is based in San Francisco, California, and serves clients across North America. Hostie's mission is to enhance guest engagement and streamline operations through intelligent automation, ensuring that all guest communications—calls, texts, emails, reservations, and takeout orders—are managed efficiently. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of features, including automated guest communication, operational automation for reservations and takeout orders, and mobile app integration for restaurant operators. Hostie seamlessly integrates with popular reservation and point-of-sale systems, allowing restaurants to improve service delivery without the need for additional staff. With a setup process that takes about 30 minutes and pricing starting at $199 per month, Hostie is designed to be accessible for restaurant operators looking to optimize their customer service. The company has garnered significant investor support, raising $4 million in seed funding from notable backers, including Gradient Ventures.