Kenya - Startup under 3 years old

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Infrastructure for the hospitality industry - the feastify is a revolutionary platform connecting passionate chefs, baristas, and mixologists with discerning clients seeking unforgettable at-home dining experiences.

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

Feastify is a mobile platform disrupting the dining & event curation experience in Africa, focusing on the premium "at-home" dining and event curation space. We connect discerning clients seeking unforgettable experiences with a curated marketplace of talented chefs, mixologists, and baristas and thus empowering talent by providing a platform to showcase their skills and secure gigs, making good money while catering to clients who crave restaurant-quality food without the restaurant hassle.

01.02 Quel est le problème principal que vous essayez de résoudre ?

The "at home" food industry service is broken. PROBLEM FOR CULINARY ARTIST Starting and operating a food brand/hotel is expensive and borderline impossible. 60% of food brands fail in their first year and 80% in their first five years PROBLEM WITH LUXURY HOTEL DINING 1. Expensive; cost incurred by restaurants e.g rent at premium place. 2. Inconvenient; food prepared is rarely fresh. 3. Depressing; Keeping an angled eye on your pocket budget. N/B $1bn+ food wasted in the African food service industry per year. A typical luxurious restaurant will see 6% of their food cost wasted due to operational inefficiencies. Again as energy prices increase, taxes, recession bites and staff cost increase, this will exacerbate problems.

01.03 Dites-nous quels sont les principaux avantages et/ou bénéfices de l'utilisation du produit/service fourni par votre startup (au moins 3).

1. low cost ; 40% less than the price of in-hotel dining. 2. Convenient ; food prepared from scratch with fresh ingredients. 3. Vibrant; food is prepared and served to your liking. 4. For culinary artist ; the feastify is the easiest ,cheapest and most efficient way to sell your culinary services to discerning clientele making good money by getting started in a week with KES 0 CapEx and Zero operational cost.

01.04 Veuillez décrire précisément à qui s'adresse le produit/service de votre startup. Quels sont les bénéficiaires visés ?

1. Discerning Clients Seeking Unforgettable "At-Home" Experiences (at home, travel or staycations); Busy professionals, families celebrating special occasions, or anyone who wants a restaurant-quality meal or drink without leaving their home, during their travel or their staycation home . 2.Passionate Chefs, Mixologists, and Baristas ; Skilled culinary professionals who want to showcase their talents, build a loyal clientele and secure consistent work beyond traditional restaurant settings making good money. The feastify benefits both clients and culinary professionals by creating a win-win situation. Clients gain access to a unique and convenient way to elevate their in-home dining experience and celebrations, while chefs gain exposure, flexibility, and increased income potential.

01.05 Quand votre entreprise a-t-elle été créée ?

21/04/2024

01.06 Vendez-vous déjà votre produit/service ?

Non

01.07 Combien y a-t-il de propriétaires de votre entreprise en plus de vous ?

0

01.08 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

0

01.09 Veuillez décrire le profil des autres propriétaires de votre startup (compétences, expérience, etc.).

I solely own the company.

01.10 Si vous avez un site web, une page sur les médias sociaux (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin...) ou une application, veuillez fournir le(s) lien(s) ici :

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-lenson-karani/

01.11 Quel est le secteur d'activité qui décrit le mieux votre entreprise ?

Autre : Food & Hospitality Tech

02.01.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Pas de pauvreté'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Our startup creates a platform for skilled individuals to showcase their talents and connect with paying clients, Feastify has the potential to be a powerful tool for poverty reduction, particularly within the culinary industry.

02.02.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Faim Zéro'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

The platform doesn't directly address food production, distribution channels, or access to affordable nutritious food for all, the feastify caters to a specific clientele seeking premium "at-home" experiences.

02.03.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Bonne Santé et Bien Être'

5

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

While the Feastify doesn't directly address core health issues, the platform has the potential to nudge users towards healthier choices by promoting variety and potentially fresher ingredients. However, its impact is limited by its target audience and lack of control over food preparation our culinary artist prepare everything to the clients liking with fresh organic and locally sourced ingredients

02.04.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Éducation de Qualité'

2

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

While Feastify doesn't directly address quality education, there could be potential for indirect contributions in the future through strategic partnerships. For example, Feastify could collaborate with culinary schools to provide internship or job opportunities for students on the platform thus impacting them with the right culinary skills

02.05.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Égalité entre les Sexes'

5

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

The platform looks forward to empower female, chefs, mixologists, and baristas by providing them with a platform to showcase their skills and secure gigs in a male dominated industry, potentially increasing their income and promoting financial independence this way the platform potentially challenge gender stereotypes.

02.06.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Eau Propre et Assainissement'

2

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

The feastify doesn't have any direct influence on building or maintaining water and sanitation infrastructure.

02.07.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Énergie Propre et Abordable'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Feastify doesn't have a direct influence on the type of energy used by chefs, mixologist or baristas, during events or within the food industry as a whole.

02.08.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Travail Décent et Croissance Économique'

6

02.08.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

The feastify contributes to decent work and economic growth by: 1. Creating income opportunities for skilled culinary professionals. 2. Promoting flexible work arrangements with good cancellation policies. 3. Encouraging skill development and fostering career advancement in the culinary industry.

02.09.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Industrie, Innovation et Infrastructure'

5

02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

The feastify fosters innovation within the hospitality industry by offering a new service model and catering to a growing demand for "at-home" experiences. However, its direct impact on infrastructure development is minimal.

02.10.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Réduction des Inégalités'

5

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

The "donate an experience" feature on our platform allows users to donate culinary experiences to children's homes or underserved communities, providing them with access to a unique and potentially enriching experience they might not otherwise have. This feature raises awareness about food insecurity and inequality within society, inspiring users to donate or get involved in other charitable initiatives other than food.

02.11.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Villes et Communautés Durables'

5

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

By encouraging "at-home" events, Feastify could lead to a slight decrease in car usage for restaurant dining, potentially reducing traffic congestion and related emissions in urban areas to add clients may choose chefs who source fresh organic ingredients locally, which could indirectly support local farmers' markets and sustainable agricultural practices.

02.12.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Consommation et Production Responsables'

5

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

By allowing clients to customize menus and portion sizes, the feastify could potentially reduce food waste compared to traditional restaurant dining with pre-set menus. also as mentioned above the startup encourages chefs to source ingredients locally, promoting sustainable agricultural practices and potentially reducing food production miles.

02.13.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Lutte contre les Changements Climatiques'

2

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

The Feastify focuses on "at-home" experience leading to a slight decrease in car usage compared to restaurant dining, but the overall impact on emissions reduction is likely minimal

02.14.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Sous-Marine'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

By promoting sustainable seafood choices among chefs and users, the platform could potentially contribute to life below water in a minor way probably in the future.

02.15.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Terrestre'

5

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

By allowing users to customize menus and portion sizes, our platform could potentially help reduce food waste compared to traditional restaurant dining with pre-set menus where alot of food waste is incurred . This can indirectly help conserve resources and reduce pressure on land use for food production.

02.16.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Paix, Justice et Institutions Efficaces'

5

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

By creating income opportunities for chefs, mixologists, and baristas, the platform contributes to economic stability within the culinary industry. Economic stability can indirectly lead to a more peaceful and just society.

02.17.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Parteneriats pour la Réalisation des Objectifs'

6

02.17.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

By promoting sustainable practices and social initiatives, the feastify opens doors to partnerships with organizations working towards similar goals in the food industry or the broader community or as well become a facilitator for broader sustainability efforts within the event catering industry.

06.01 Un grand nombre de clients utilisent déjà un produit/service très similaire au nôtre.

2

06.02 Notre produit/service représente un type de produit/service entièrement nouveau

2

06.03 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une nouvelle technologie

2

06.04 Notre produit/service est une amélioration d'un produit ou d'un service existant

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.05 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une extension d'une gamme de produits ou de services

4

06.06 Notre produit/service répond à une demande ou à un besoin qui n'a pas été satisfait par d'autres produits/services.

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.07 Notre produit/service est une nouvelle version d'un ancien produit/service

2

06.08 Justification

The platform addresses unmet needs in event planning by making it easier for clients to curate events and potentially support local businesses. The platform as well facilitates to skill based donations to charitable causes by allowing users to donate a culinary experience. Again we are using no new technology, but we forsee improvements in the coming future , for now we using APIs and the good IDEs

06.09 Analyse compétitive

Existing Event Planning Platforms: These platforms might offer some event catering services, but their focus might be broader e.g venue booking, entertainment etc The feastify focuses on selecting and promoting reputable culinary artist with diverse cuisines or specialties, ensuring a higher standard of quality for clients Freelance Marketplaces: Clients could find individual chefs through freelance platforms, but these platforms might lack the curation and quality assurance that our platform can potentially offer our platform also simplifies booking and communication between clients and chefs compared to traditional methods of who knows who to come cook for me. Also our platform focuses on social impact by allowing users to donate a culinary experience to the underserved communities

11.05 Menez-vous des actions au sein de votre communauté pour promouvoir le rôle des femmes entrepreneurs ?

Yes, i have actively contributed to female led idea stage startups through my product management skills( Business,UI/UX and tech) , i also actively encourage female to pursue their dreams and communicate on areas they need help and for sure i have actively came through for them