Blackbird Raises $50M to Revolutionize Restaurant Loyalty with Blockchain-Powered Payments
Blackbird Labs secures $50M to expand its blockchain-based restaurant payment and loyalty platform, Blackbird Club.
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Blackbird Raises $50M to Revolutionize Restaurant Loyalty with Blockchain-Powered Payments
I've long admired how technology can bridge gaps in traditional industries, and Blackbird Labs is a stellar example. Founded by Ben Leventhal, a serial entrepreneur known for Resy and Eater, Blackbird is taking a bold leap into the restaurant tech space. With $50 million in fresh funding, the startup is positioning itself as a game-changer in loyalty and payment systems—powered by blockchain. Image:Google A New Spin on Loyalty: Meet the Blackbird Club What excites me most about Blackbird is its plan to launch the Blackbird Club, a cross-restaurant points service that could redefine customer engagement. Imagine earning and redeeming points across a wide network of eateries—that’s exactly what they’re building. With over 1,000 restaurants already on board, including hotspots in New York, San Francisco, and even Charleston, the momentum is real. Why Charleston, you might ask? According to Leventhal, it's a surprisingly vibrant food scene and an ideal test market—much like how Meta u…
