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Cheffy Robotics: Innovative Culinary Solutions

Sep 3, 2024

Cheffy Robotics Presentation Notes

Overview

  • Presenter: Assaf
  • Request: $500,000 for 4% equity
  • Product: Cheffy, an embedded robotic chef
  • Target Audience: Busy parents who want healthy meals but struggle with cooking

Key Features of Cheffy

  • Meal Planning: Cheffy assists with meal planning and cooking
  • Nutrition Tracking: Keeps track of nutritional information
  • Grocery Ordering: Automatically orders groceries needed for meals
  • User Interaction: Cheffy is controlled via an app, allowing customization of recipes
  • Ease of Use: Just a weekly restock of ingredients required

Demonstration of Cheffy

  • Sample Dishes:
    • Spanish Paella
    • Spicy Ratatouille
    • Tofu Tikka Masala
  • Customization: Users can specify servings and schedule cooking through the app
  • Cooking Process:
    • Cheffy dispenses and weighs ingredients to cook
    • Refrigeration module for fresh ingredients
    • Works with standard kitchen appliances, primarily induction stoves

Cost and Market Strategy

  • Pricing:
    • Value-engineered version: $9,500
    • Premium version: $40,000 - $50,000
  • Sales Status:
    • Currently pre-revenue, but have a $500,000 letter of intent from a kitchen remodeling company
  • Marketing Strategies:
    • Social media and organic marketing
    • Partnerships with builders, designers, and celebrity chefs

Manufacturing and Integration

  • Manufacturing Plans:
    • Raising funds for manufacturing
    • Cost to produce:
      • Materials: $1,500
      • Labor: $1,000
  • Technology:
    • Patents pending for the entire robotic system
    • Integration of off-the-shelf components with proprietary software

Investor Feedback

  • Concerns about execution and market adoption
  • Suggestions for licensing with established kitchen appliance brands
  • Importance of maintenance and customer service
  • Kevin "Mr. Wonderful" O'Leary makes an offer: $500,000 for 15% equity
  • Final deal made for 12% equity, sealing the partnership with Kevin O'Leary

Conclusion

  • Assaf expresses optimism about the partnership, believing it will open doors for Cheffy in the market
  • Emphasis on the unique offerings of Cheffy and potential for growth in the high-end kitchen market.