CHEQ
Facts
- HQ
- Seattle, Washington
- Sectors
- Mobile ordering, Food service, Stadium services, Delivery, Social gifting
Founder Institute Relaunches Seattle Accelerator with Local Leadership and In-Person Programs Starting March 2024
Founder Institute is relaunching its Seattle chapter with local leadership led by tech veteran Aniket Naravanekar to revive in-person mentorship, events, and funding opportunities for startups. The first new cohort starts in March, with a launch event scheduled for December 12.
Seattle Startups CookShelf, Dripwave, Skillsheet, and Mayura AI Innovate Digital Recipes, AI Marketing, Recruiting, and AI Agents in 2024
Seattle startups CookShelf, Dripwave, Skillsheet, and Mayura AI are innovating in digital recipes, AI-powered email marketing, recruiting, and AI agents. These early-stage companies, founded mainly in 2024, focus on enhancing workflows in cooking, marketing, and talent management.
Matt Hulett Steps Down as PetMed Express CEO; Sandra Campos Named Successor; Seattle Startups Avante, OfferUp Add Execs
Matt Hulett is stepping down as CEO and president of PetMed Express, with Sandra Campos named as his replacement. Additionally, several executives joined or were promoted at Seattle-area startups Avante, OfferUp, and New York-based Sisense.
Seattle Point-of-Sale Startup CHEQ Acquired by Philadelphia's Cantaloupe
Seattle-based point-of-sale startup CHEQ, known for servicing sports venues and the Bite of Seattle festival, was acquired by Philadelphia-area self-service retail tech company Cantaloupe. Founded in 2021 and backed by $8 million in funding, CHEQ's software aims to enhance sales and reduce wait times through mobile and kiosk solutions.
Bite of Seattle Attendees Complain About Seattle Startup CHEQ's Mobile Ordering App Causing Delays and Errors
At the Bite of Seattle food festival, attendees criticized the Seattle startup CHEQ's mandatory mobile ordering app for its glitches, double charges, and longer wait times, despite the company promoting it as a tool for efficiency. While some users found the app convenient, many expressed frustration over user-unfriendliness and limited accessibility.
Seattle Startup CHEQ Revives Bite of Seattle Food Festival July 21-23 with Mobile Ordering Technology After 3-Year Hiatus
The Bite of Seattle food festival returns July 21-23 after a 3-year hiatus, now owned by Seattle startup CHEQ, which integrates mobile ordering to enhance event efficiency. The festival features over 100 food vendors, 50 musical acts including Sir Mix-a-Lot, and expects around 500,000 attendees.
Seattle Startup Cheq Raises $8M to Expand Stadium and Restaurant Mobile Ordering with Social Gifting Feature
Seattle-area startup Cheq raised $8 million to expand its mobile ordering and social gifting platform used in stadiums and restaurants, aiming to boost vendor sales and enhance customer experience. The platform supports vendors like the Miami Dolphins and University of Washington, with over 100,000 monthly users and an average 28% sales increase per order.
OfferUp appoints Melinda Starbird as first chief people and diversity officer; Steve Hobbs named Washington secretary of state; Convoy engineering VP Tim Prouty moves to Headway
OfferUp named Melinda Starbird as its first chief people and diversity officer; she previously held senior HR roles at Auth0, Avanade, Whitepages and Hiya. The brief also reports Washington Gov. Inslee appointed State Senator Steve Hobbs as secretary of state effective Nov. 22, and Convoy VP of engineering Tim Prouty left to become VP of engineering at mental-health platform Headway.
