Which YC batch was Avocado in?

Avocado was in Y Combinator's Winter 2021 batch (W21).

Is Avocado still active?

Y Combinator lists Avocado as active.

Where is Avocado based?

Avocado lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.

Avocado: YC W21 company, active

Founders

Not read from YC yet; the weekly run fills these in.

Same space

Competitors

Closest in what they build, same category.

Forge RewardsW24Starbucks app for restaurantsShared: restaurant techActive
PrestoS10Digital meets physical for big chain restaurantsShared: restaurant techPublic
MarbleS26The autonomous back-of-house for restaurants.Shared: restaurant techActive

Adjacent

Overlapping tags, a different niche.

haddockW22AI agents to run restaurant operationsShared: fintech, ai assistantActive
Butter SystemsS13Replacing the paper restaurant menu with an interactive experience at…Shared: restaurant techInactive
Mipos.devS19Api that let you connect all the restaurant tech services in LatamShared: restaurant techInactive
Parrot Software 🦜S20The operating system for restaurants in LatAm.Shared: fintechActive
SantéS23All-in-one POS for liquor storesShared: fintechActive

Also from W21 in AI

Batchmates in Winter 2021.

About Avocado

Avocado is a modern point-of-sale system for restaurants, powered by a built-in AI agent. More than just a POS, Avocado combines order management, KDS, kiosks, and online ordering in one platform - and lets restaurants control everything with simple voice or text commands. Want to change your menu, check your sales, or optimize pricing? Just ask. Avocado’s AI understands your business and takes action instantly, freeing up owners and staff to focus on what matters most: great food and service.

San Francisco, CA, USA