Seated

Seated

Restaurant reservation platform with rewards

Overview

Seated helps urban diners earn rewards by dining at local restaurants. It is a restaurant reservation platform that partners with over 2,000 handpicked eateries in major U.S. cities such as New York, Boston, Dallas, and Atlanta. Users can make reservations or walk in, upload their receipts, and receive up to 30% back in rewards within 24 hours. These rewards can be redeemed for instant credit at brands like Amazon, Uber, and Starbucks. The platform generates revenue by earning commissions from restaurants for reservations made through the app and by using transaction data to verify eligible purchases and ensure reward accuracy. This data is also shared with participating merchants to validate transactions. Seated aims to combine a seamless dining experience with financial incentives while supporting local businesses.

About Seated

Simplify's Rating
Why Seated is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consumer Software

Fintech

Financial Services

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$61.1M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • Seated expanded to 12 cities by January 2025, including Seattle, Phoenix, and Denver.
  • Its 2026 app and FAQ updates show active product investment and support.
  • Gift-card partners like Amazon, Uber, Starbucks, and Target strengthen redemption appeal.

What critics are saying

  • Rewards expire after 30 days, forcing constant engagement and repeat dining.
  • Seated depends on card-linked tracking and activations; any network breakup kills attribution.
  • Rewards Network powers competitors like Bilt and AAdvantage Dining, compressing Seated's moat.

What makes Seated unique

  • Seated now verifies visits through linked cards, eliminating receipt uploads.
  • It combines restaurant discovery, activations, and rewards in one dining loop.
  • Its merchant pitch is zero-upfront-cost occupancy filling for restaurants.

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Funding

Total Funding

$61.1M

Meets

Industry Average

Funded Over

5 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Company Match

Stock Options

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Parental Leave

Meal Benefits

Wellness Program

Gym Membership

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-3%

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