Sesame

United States - New York, NY

• 16/12/2020
• Pre-Seed
• $3,400,000

We believe that humans thrive when a community is connected, and that businesses play a critical role in bringing people together. By empowering these businesses to maximize their success, our communities will flourish.
We exist to strengthen communities.

Sesame is launching in September 2021 in New York City. Sesame is a mission-driven delivery marketplace created by restaurants, for restaurants. With a zero commission and open customer data model, Sesame’s goal is to support and collaborate with restaurant industry leaders by offering sustainable ways to manage their business, regain control of customer relationships and make more money. For the consumer, Sesame’s minimal, fixed service fee, user-friendly platform, loyalty program and ongoing giveback partnership with City Harvest ensures that restaurant lovers can support their favorite spots with ease while creating a more equitable delivery experience for all.

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Joshua MorganFounder

United States - New York, New York

Since 2013, Josh has been a partner at Aurify Brands, where he’s helped to grow Aurify into the largest independent restaurant owner-operator in New York City. Aurify currently has 120 restaurant locations across six brands including Melt Shop, Little Beet, Little Beet Table, Fields Good Chicken, Le Pain Quotidien and Five Guys.

Drawing on his 20+ years of industry experience, Josh founded Sesame in 2021. With Sesame, Josh aims to create a more sustainable and equitable way for restaurants to manage their off-premise businesses, while ensuring that the restaurant industry we love can improve for the betterment of all.

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshandrewmorgan/