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As U.S. VC funding cools off from its 2021 record, investors hold tight and keep their powder dry. Meanwhile, new success metrics, an M&A timeline, and five upcoming cloud trends for 2023 keep the tech world on its toes.

As venture debt takes center stage for startups in 2023, it may help break bad habits from the boom years. While some industries return to normal, others still face business disruptions. Ottonomy.IO reveals the Ottobot Yeti, positioning itself as a major player in the autonomous delivery market.

Southwest Airlines makes a comeback after a failure of epic proportions. Meanwhile, VCs name the top foodtech startups to watch in 2023, sparking excitement and anticipation for the year ahead.

Yum Brands heads into 2023 with confidence. New VCs remain unfazed by the foodtech falloff and continue to search for promising investments. Ovation founder shooting for a series A.

Goldman Sachs and Barclays are bullish on restaurant stocks, with BofA recommending Chipotle and Starbucks. Meanwhile, VCs and restaurant leaders share their predictions and biggest tech trends to watch for in 2023.

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Can the Labor Shortage Bring Out the Best in Restaurants? Technomic predicts surge in in-person dining for 2023, and Ovation partners with Incentivio to enhance the customer experience.

Larry H. Miller Companies acquire Swig, while Convive Brands unite three innovative concepts. Discover VROMO's new eBook, revealing how restaurants can implement self-delivery without hiring additional drivers.

October sees the lowest VC-backed funding rounds of the year, but restaurants continue to invest in back-of-house technology. In NYC's Midtown East, Monterey emerges as the standout new restaurant to try.

Hopper secures $96 million USD from Capital One, boosting its valuation to over $5 billion. However, the economic crash leads to thousands of tech layoffs, leaving many workers uncertain about their future.

Amidst growing skepticism, startups struggle to make instant groceries a viable option. CloudKitchens is cutting jobs. PepsiCo turns to startup collaborations for innovation, and Meez's culinary recipe tool secures an impressive $11.5mm funding round led by Craft Ventures.

A growth equity fund invests $10 million in a cookie shop, while Capital One unveils new airport lounges and hotel perks for its 'Premier Collection'. Hartbeat Ventures takes its first outside investment from J.P. Morgan, and Spendgo partners with next-gen POS system QU POS.