SMERKATO, a Hyderabad-based tech startup focused on streamlining the supply chain and operations for restaurants and food businesses, has joined FasterCapital's Acceleration program. The company has raised $70,000 in initial investments and is now seeking $2 million to scale its innovative platform, which aims to simplify procurement, improve customer management, and provide AI-powered insights to optimize restaurant operations.

"Smerkato is addressing a crucial gap in the restaurant industry by offering a one-stop solution for managing inventory, vendors, and customer experience,” said Bashar Hamood from FasterCapital. “Their AI-driven platform helps restaurants focus on what matters most—serving their customers—by simplifying backend operations. We are excited to support Smerkato in scaling their impact and improving restaurant supply chain management.”

Smerkato's platform offers restaurants and food businesses a comprehensive solution, enabling them to manage purchase orders, invoices, inventory, and customer loyalty—all in one place. By leveraging AI, the platform helps clients anticipate their needs, schedule purchases, and optimize inventory management, ultimately reducing waste and improving profitability.

“We are thrilled to join FasterCapital's Acceleration program,” said Tirumala Sekhar V, Founder and CEO of Smerkato. “Our vision is to transform the way restaurants and food chains manage their supply chains by making the process more transparent, efficient, and data-driven. With FasterCapital’s support, we are confident that we can scale our operations and bring real value to our customers.”
Smerkato's goal is to eliminate the inefficiencies in the food service supply chain by providing businesses with tools that enhance transparency and automate backend processes, allowing them to focus on improving the customer experience. The platform promises fast delivery, competitive pricing, and a simplified vendor management process, making it an invaluable tool for the food industry.