Fresco Secures €15 Million in Series C to Power the Future of AI-Driven Cooking.
Today, we’re thrilled to announce a major milestone in Fresco’s journey: we’ve closed a €15 million Series C funding round to accelerate the rollout of our AI-driven cooking and connected kitchen platform.
This investment marks a transformative moment as we scale our mission to bring intelligent, personalised cooking experiences to home cooks and appliance partners worldwide.
Fueling the Next Era of Smart Kitchen Innovation
€15M Series C Secured
This new funding round is backed by mission-aligned investors, including Samuel Dennigan (Strong Roots), Barry Napier (Cubic³), Tyler Hu (Arda), along with continued support from Middleby, ACT Venture Capital, AE Ventures, Morpheus Ventures, and Alsop Louie Partners, all believers in our vision to redefine the kitchen with AI at the core.
The global smart kitchen appliances market is projected to reach around USD 60 billion by 2030, yet many appliance brands still struggle to deliver truly personalized, connected experiences at scale. Fresco’s platform solves this challenge by unifying appliances, content, and AI into one seamless system.
What This Means for Fresco and Our Partners
With this investment, we will:
Accelerate the evolution of the Fresco AI Cooking Companion: a personalised, intelligent sous-chef that recommends recipes, guides users step-by-step in real time, and synchronises appliances for reliable outcomes.
Expand KitchenOS, our cross-brand smart kitchen operating system that connects ovens, hobs, multicookers, and more from different brands.
Grow global partnerships with leading appliance brands, enabling them to launch smarter, more engaging cooking experiences faster and at scale.
Already trusted by major brands including Panasonic, Instant Pot Brands, Viking, and Kenwood, amongst others, Fresco’s platform is moving beyond standalone smart appliances toward a truly connected, AI-powered kitchen ecosystem.
A Vision for Everyday Cooking
Our co-founder and CEO, Ben Harris, sums it up:
“Almost every part of daily life has been transformed by technology except the kitchen. Fresco connects all the pieces, making AI genuinely useful in the kitchen, personalising every cooking experience and helping people cook great meals effortlessly.”
This Series C isn’t just about funding, it’s about momentum. It’s about empowering appliance brands with the tools to delight consumers, and making smart, guided cooking the everyday norm for home cooks everywhere.
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