inKind is a revolutionary financial technology company that's reshaping how restaurants access capital and how diners experience rewards. The company operates a dual-sided marketplace platform that provides low-cost, debt-free funding to restaurants by purchasing food and beverage credit up front at a discount, then reselling this credit to consumers through a mobile app where diners earn up to 20% cash back on every meal. This innovative model eliminates predatory loans that have long plagued the restaurant industry, replacing them with a sustainable financing mechanism that helps restaurants grow while giving consumers meaningful savings at thousands of top-rated venues nationwide.
Since its founding in Austin, Texas, inKind has grown into the largest consumer marketplace of its kind, deploying over $600 million in capital to more than 6,000 restaurants across 44 states. The platform now serves over 4 million users and partners with renowned restaurant groups including MINA Group, Union Square Hospitality, Noble 33, and José Andrés Group, as well as award-winning independent establishments. Backed by prominent investors including Jay-Z's MarcyPen Capital Partners, Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang, and all four members of Metallica, inKind continues to expand its mission of empowering restaurants with the funding they need to thrive while connecting consumers with exceptional dining experiences that reward their loyalty.
