TableGrabber, a startup currently being incubated in the Microsoft Accelerator for Windows Azure (India), has been selected for the seventh batch of Start-Up Chile, an accelerator run by the Govt of Chile. TableGrabber is among the 100 startups which were selected from 1570 applications received from startups in more than 28 countries. The 24-week program from July, 2013 till 31st Jan, 2014 will provide each of the selected startups with $40,000 (Rs 22 Lakh) of equity-free seed capital, a one-year resident visa to all team members as well as a comfortable workspace that they would share with entrepreneurs from all over the world.
Founded by graduates from Cornell, Harvard, & MIT, TableGrabber is India’s first “real-time” online restaurant reservation system, which is revolutionizing the dining experience. Similar to airlines, hotels, and movies, diners can now get confirmed table reservations and book tables at their favorite restaurants absolutely free in a simple and convenient manner. What’s more, diners can also avail of exclusive deals and offers by making a reservation through TableGrabber.
TableGrabber’s reservation system provides real time update of table availability to diners, which makes it really convenient for them to make reservations on the fly and takes away the pain of having to call or wait with your guests outside the restaurant. To make this happen, TableGrabber provides restaurants with a cloud-based reservation system, which restaurants use to efficiently manage their reservations, guest lists, and optimize their revenues. The system is simple and easy to use and is designed to replace the existing pen & paper booking process that is currently used at most restaurants. The system also provides the restaurant managers an easy to use tool to promote special events, deals, and any other offers that they would like to extend to their diners. The system is not only a boon for diners, but it’s also an effective tool for restaurants to fill empty tables, streamline costs, maximize revenues, and garner a loyal customer base.
Commenting on the achievement, Pawan Marwaha, Chief Grabber and Co-Founder, TableGrabber, said: “We are super excited. Few months back, we joined the Microsoft Accelerator for Windows Azure program and have immensely benefitted from it. Access to world class mentors, opportunity to connect with VCs, investors and partners, as well as early customer validation are some of the key benefits of being associated with this program, and that has definitely accelerated our progress and helped us get selected to Start-Up Chile.”
“The process was quite stringent. All applications were evaluated by Silicon Valley experts and a Chilean Innovation board that focused on global mindsets and worldwide potential. Being part of the Microsoft Accelerator definitely helped us achieve both,” Pawan added.
About Start-Up Chile
Start-Up Chile is a program created by the Chilean Government that seeks to attract early-phase, high-potential entrepreneurs to bootstrap their startups using Chile as a platform to go global. The program offers its participants a global network in order to achieve this. During the six months, participants must establish themselves in Chile, for which they receive a one-year work visa and USD$40k. The objective, besides developing their startups, is to create and foster networks with the local entrepreneurship ecosystem. The end objective is to position Chile as the innovation and entrepreneurship hub of Latin America.
About TableGrabber
TableGrabber is India’s first “real-time” online restaurant reservation system, which is revolutionizing the dining experience. Similar to airlines, hotels, and movies, diners can now get confirmed table reservations and book tables at their favorite restaurants absolutely free in a simple and convenient manner. What’s more, diners can also avail of exclusive deals and offers by making a reservation through TableGrabber. TableGrabber is currently offering its services in Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai.
Founded by graduates from Cornell, Harvard, & MIT, TableGrabber is India’s first “real-time” online restaurant reservation system, which is revolutionizing the dining experience. Similar to airlines, hotels, and movies, diners can now get confirmed table reservations and book tables at their favorite restaurants absolutely free in a simple and convenient manner. What’s more, diners can also avail of exclusive deals and offers by making a reservation through TableGrabber.
TableGrabber’s reservation system provides real time update of table availability to diners, which makes it really convenient for them to make reservations on the fly and takes away the pain of having to call or wait with your guests outside the restaurant. To make this happen, TableGrabber provides restaurants with a cloud-based reservation system, which restaurants use to efficiently manage their reservations, guest lists, and optimize their revenues. The system is simple and easy to use and is designed to replace the existing pen & paper booking process that is currently used at most restaurants. The system also provides the restaurant managers an easy to use tool to promote special events, deals, and any other offers that they would like to extend to their diners. The system is not only a boon for diners, but it’s also an effective tool for restaurants to fill empty tables, streamline costs, maximize revenues, and garner a loyal customer base.
Commenting on the achievement, Pawan Marwaha, Chief Grabber and Co-Founder, TableGrabber, said: “We are super excited. Few months back, we joined the Microsoft Accelerator for Windows Azure program and have immensely benefitted from it. Access to world class mentors, opportunity to connect with VCs, investors and partners, as well as early customer validation are some of the key benefits of being associated with this program, and that has definitely accelerated our progress and helped us get selected to Start-Up Chile.”
“The process was quite stringent. All applications were evaluated by Silicon Valley experts and a Chilean Innovation board that focused on global mindsets and worldwide potential. Being part of the Microsoft Accelerator definitely helped us achieve both,” Pawan added.
About Start-Up Chile
Start-Up Chile is a program created by the Chilean Government that seeks to attract early-phase, high-potential entrepreneurs to bootstrap their startups using Chile as a platform to go global. The program offers its participants a global network in order to achieve this. During the six months, participants must establish themselves in Chile, for which they receive a one-year work visa and USD$40k. The objective, besides developing their startups, is to create and foster networks with the local entrepreneurship ecosystem. The end objective is to position Chile as the innovation and entrepreneurship hub of Latin America.
About TableGrabber
TableGrabber is India’s first “real-time” online restaurant reservation system, which is revolutionizing the dining experience. Similar to airlines, hotels, and movies, diners can now get confirmed table reservations and book tables at their favorite restaurants absolutely free in a simple and convenient manner. What’s more, diners can also avail of exclusive deals and offers by making a reservation through TableGrabber. TableGrabber is currently offering its services in Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai.
