MILLBRAE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AirGrub today announced it has secured $1.5 million in angel investment funding to continue to allow travelers to take control of their food choices at the airport. Showcasing its momentum since its launch at San Francisco International Airport in July 2015, AirGrub has doubled its orders and continues to increase downloads, users and revenue growth.
Allowing travelers to take control of their food choices at the airport, AirGrub is available in San Francisco International Airport and also recently launched in John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York and Logan International Airport in Boston. In addition, AirGrub recently expanded its advisory board to include Shannon Stubo, LinkedIn’s CMO and SVP of corporate communications, and former Cisco Chief Marketing Officer Blair Christie. Joining Stubo and Christie, AirGrub also announced Judith Byrd, president of Byrd Retail Group, and Joshua Reynolds, head of marketing at Quantifind, as new members of the advisory board.
“From delays to lines to layovers, travel can be a stressful experience, and most travelers don’t have time to wait in line for a healthy meal. With the AirGrub app, users are able to pre-order their food giving them the peace of mind that a warm meal is waiting for them at the airport,” said Surya Panditi, CEO of AirGrub. “With our experienced group of advisors, we aim to continue adding new restaurant partners and locations and expand the app’s availability to different airports to truly reinvent the traveler experience.”
About AirGrub:
AirGrub, a Silicon Valley start-up, built a mobile app for air travelers to pre-order and pick up freshly prepared food without waiting in line. AirGrub gives travelers Real Food when they Fly.
