Botrista

Botrista, Inc. is a San Francisco-based foodservice technology company founded in 2017 by former Tesla engineer Sean Hsu. The company operates in 42 U.S. states and focuses on helping restaurants enhance their beverage offerings through automation and data-driven solutions. With $74.66 million in total funding, Botrista combines patented technology with global ingredient sourcing to streamline craft beverage production. Botrista offers a turnkey beverage platform that includes DrinkBot automation, which produces customizable drinks in under 20 seconds. The company utilizes data analytics to optimize menus and refine over 2,000 recipes across various categories. Their product lineup features energy drinks, premium iced teas, healthy refreshers, coffee and milk tea, and dessert beverages. Botrista emphasizes ingredient quality by using purees and natural fruit juices, ensuring richer flavors and operational simplicity for restaurant partners. This approach allows for rapid recipe updates to align with consumer trends, ultimately driving increased sales and customer visits.