Miso Robotics, a Pasadena, CA-based robotics and intelligent automation company for the restaurant industry, received a multi-million dollar investment from water, hygiene and infection prevention company Ecolab (NYSE:ECL).
The exact amount of funding was not disclosed.
The investment will support Miso Robotics’ growth and innovation, as well as enable collaboration between the two companies to explore new opportunities to enhance food safety, hygiene, and efficiency in the food industry through automation and digital solutions.
Led by Buck Jordan, Chairman of the Board and Founder, Miso Robotics is the creator of Flippy, an autonomous robotic kitchen assistant that automates the fry station for QSR restaurants. Flippy can perform all the food preparation tasks at the fry station with speed and precision, while also promoting food safety and quality standards. Miso’s products leverage advanced computer vision technology, all developed to power back-of-house solutions for the restaurant industry.
Ecolab is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. The company delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use. Its solutions improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets. The company has annual sales of $14 billion, employs more than 47,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the world.
FinSMEs
19/05/2023