SEEK co-founder joins $6m funding round for hospitality tech platform Ordermentum

“The company’s growth opportunity is amazing and while we are in a tumultuous time for the industry, it’s clear that the path to recovery involves rethinking how we manage our cafés, bars and restaurants.

“Ordermentum’s platform, industry expertise and deep connections will be vital ingredients to that recovery and I’m excited to help them on that journey.”

Ordermentum co-founder and CEO Adam Theobald said his company had been working closely with venues and suppliers impacted by lockdowns and restrictions during the pandemic period, helping digitise processes, improve contactless ordering and to minimise waste due to restrictions being implemented at short notice.

“As the first point of contact between venues and suppliers, we’ve been in a unique position to see first-hand the impact the pandemic has had on venues around Australia through their ordering behaviours,” Theobald said.

“The most recent round of restrictions paints a gloomy picture, and while we’ve unfortunately seen many businesses shut their doors during this period, we’re encouraged by how quickly the industry has bounced back following previous lockdowns.

“We’re preparing for the next phase of growth for Ordermentum to help venues and suppliers connect, recover and work better together. I’m excited to have the expertise of Matt Rockman, who has founded and scaled businesses across Australia, to help us reach that goal.”