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Overview
Blackbird Labs builds a B2B loyalty and membership platform for restaurants to deepen direct connections with their guests. Restaurants integrate the platform to offer benefits such as VIP perks, tiered status, guaranteed reservations, access to secret menus, and invitations to exclusive events. Guests earn and redeem rewards through dining at partner venues, with the platform tracking loyalty and engagement. Unlike generic rewards apps, Blackbird Labs focuses on restaurant-branded relationships and operates as a tech layer that fits into a restaurant’s existing operations and CRM. The company’s goal is to shift how restaurants think about diner loyalty by increasing repeat visits and value from every guest, using a scalable platform that supports tiered programs and exclusive experiences.
About Blackbird Labs
Industries
Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$85M
Headquarters
Cupertino, California
Founded
2017
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $50M funding from Spark Capital values Blackbird at $124M.
- 1,000 restaurants already use platform across New York, San Francisco, Charleston.
- Partnerships with Quality Branded and Rustic Canyon drive adoption.
What critics are saying
- Resy-Amex ecosystem blocks cross-restaurant portability, eroding share.
- SEC deems Flynet unregistered security, forcing shutdown in 6-12 months.
- OpenTable VIP program undercuts Blackbird's 1,000 restaurants with 50,000.
What makes Blackbird Labs unique
- Flynet layer-3 blockchain eliminates payment intermediaries for restaurants.
- Blackbird Club enables cross-restaurant loyalty points portability.
- App serves as diner wallet for $FLY tokens and direct messaging.
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Funding
Total Funding
$85M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
3 Rounds
Andreessen HorowitzIndustry standards
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Stock Options
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 0%1 year growth
↑ 7%2 year growth
↑ 6%Blackbird Labs, founded by Ben Leventhal, has raised $50 million for its blockchain-based payment and loyalty app for restaurants. The platform, already used by 1,000 restaurants, plans to launch a cross-restaurant points service called Blackbird Club and expand beyond New York, San Francisco, and Charleston. The funding round is led by Spark Capital, with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Amex Ventures, and Andreessen Horowitz. Blackbird's last valuation was approximately $124 million.
Blackbird Labs has raised $50 million for its new startup, which combines payments, loyalty, and blockchain technology to help restaurants enhance customer loyalty and increase repeat business.
Discover how Blackbird's Flynet mainnet enhances restaurant payments through a layer-3 blockchain solution, eliminating intermediaries and lowering transaction costs while rewarding diners and partners.
A co-founder of Resy and Eater is trying to bring restaurants repeat business with Blackbird, his newest startup venture.
Web3 hospitality platform Blackbird has raised $11 million in a seed round co-led by Union Square Venture, Shine Capital and Multicoin Capital.
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About Blackbird Labs
Industries
Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$85M
Headquarters
Cupertino, California
Founded
2017
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