QSR startup Tahina preps £2 million funding round for flagship London autonomous store

Tahina, a London-based FoodTech startup which combines autonomous retail with fresh, healthy meals, reports that it is working towards a £1.5 million to £2 million investment round (SEIS/EIS approved) to open its flagship London store and scale its cashierless technology.

Co-Founder Javier Troitino-Ramos says, “The traditional fast food model is under pressure. Costs are rising, and customers expect much more. Tahina is providing a clear way forward with our technology driven approach.”

Co-Founder Emilio Malik adds: “With our tech and production model, we’re confident in our ability to grow into a £100 million+ brand over the next decade. People want fresh, sustainable meals without the premium price tag or long wait times - that’s exactly where we thrive.”

Tahina plans to open 10+ locations over the next three years and expand its presence through Tahina Capsules - modular, autonomous food units for offices, universities, hospitals, and event venues. The company says that its aim is to hit £10 million in revenue and disrupt the £980 billion global fast food market.

RTIH AI in Retail Awards

Tahina is among the finalists at the first edition of RTIH’s AI in Retail Awards, sponsored by VenHub Global, 3D Cloud and EdTech Innovation Hub.

As we witness a digital transformation revolution across all channels, AI tools are reshaping the omnichannel game, from personalising customer experiences to optimising inventory, uncovering insights into consumer behaviour, and enhancing the human element of retailers' businesses.

With 2025 set to be the year when AI and especially gen AI shake off the ‘heavily hyped’ tag and become embedded in retail business processes, our newly launched awards celebrate global technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world and the resulting benefits for retailers, shoppers and employees.

Our 2025 winners will be those companies who not only recognise the potential of AI, but also make it usable in everyday work - resulting in more efficiency and innovation in all areas.

Winners will be announced at an evening event at The Barbican in Central London on Thursday, 29th January. This will kick off with a drinks reception in the stunning Conservatory, followed by a three course meal, and awards ceremony in the Garden Room.