inKind

United States - Austin, Texas

• 19/02/2026
• Unknown
• $450,000,000

Founded in 2016, inKind’s mission is to support restaurants and connect consumers with experiences that enrich their everyday moments and commemorate their landmarks. In our eyes, Restaurants don’t just fill your belly, they teach you about culture, mark important milestones in your life and when done right, make you feel like part of a community. They are a vital thread in the fabric of life.

inKind was inspired by our experience running a restaurant incubator in Washington D.C. There, we learned what it meant to be good operators, while also designing and testing our latest tech, enhancing the experience for restaurateurs and customers. By identifying the ongoing challenges facing the F&B industry firsthand, we created a unique model to fund restaurant ventures.

Through this innovative approach, inKind provides funding to restaurants of all shapes and sizes who are looking to grow. As part of our model, we take credit in the restaurants we fund and from it, market and sell high-dollar gift cards to guests. These customers then interact, transact, and enjoy positive experiences at their favorite restaurants thanks to our dedicated team and inKind app. This flywheel allows inKind to grow, ensures the success of restaurant operators, and provides customers a way to support and discover great restaurants. For more information, visit inKind.com.

If you’re interested in a career and inKind, please visit inkind.com/careers for a full listing of available job roles.

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Johann MoonesingheFounder

United States - Austin, Texas

With over 15 years of experience in the restaurant and tech industries, I am passionate about creating innovative solutions that empower local restaurants and connect them with loyal customers. As the CEO and co-founder of inKind, I lead the largest local restaurant marketplace in the country, offering the best financing to restaurants and enabling them to attract high spend guests. I believe in supporting independent restaurant operators and helping them thrive in a competitive and challenging environment.

In addition to my role at inKind, I am also a restaurant owner and investor. I opened Ember, a live fire restaurant, in 2023 to showcase the benefits of using inKind financing and landlord funding instead of investors or debt. I also use Ember as a testing ground for new partnerships, products, and technologies that I can recommend to the 6,000+ restaurants in the inKind network.

Through my family office, I have invested in over 30 restaurants, dozens of early stage tech companies, and a few real estate projects. I love supporting entrepreneurs and being as helpful as possible to their growth and success.

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/moonesinghe/