Bar Necci

Bar Necci lands $7M seed round backed by Bessemer, Box Group, and BAM Ventures

New York-based Bar Necci, a company that offers virtual hospitality experiences through an "operating system for dinner," has just closed a $7 million seed funding round.

The round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with additional participation from BoxGroup and BAM Ventures.

Bar Necci was founded in 2020 by Brendan Costello, Chris Golda, and Matias Pritzker with the aim of modernizing the culinary entertainment industry. The company's platform allows users to customize and book virtual cooking classes, cocktail-making classes, and other food-related experiences from a network of vetted and trained chefs, bartenders, and culinary experts. Many Bar Necci experiences are interactive and focus on cuisines and cultures from various corners of the world. Experiences take place over video chat via the Bar Necci website and classes are typically held in small groups.

The seed funding will be used to further develop Bar Necci's platform and expand its team. The company also plans to use the funds to grow its network of chefs and mixologists and to develop new content and experiences. In 2022, the company plans to offer experiences that include cooking with celebrity chefs and immersive travel experiences.

Bar Necci has already gained traction with both consumers and businesses. The company has partnered with major brands such as American Express, Diageo, and Nestle to offer branded virtual hospitality experiences to their customers and employees. Bar Necci has also been featured in major media outlets such as The New York Times, Forbes, and Bloomberg.

The seed funding round is a major milestone for Bar Necci. The funding will allow the company to continue to grow and innovate, and to bring its unique brand of virtual hospitality to a wider audience.