Arc
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About
Arc is an AI-powered drive-thru platform for quick-service restaurant (QSR) operators that aims to give chains the ability to manage their drive-thru with the precision of a digital channel 12. Co-founders Mike MacLennan and Ali Hussain are Square and Cash App veterans (Block alumni) 12.
The company is partnering with two major chicken brands, is live in multiple locations, and reports delivering a 3-7% lift in average ticket and 5-10% improvement in order accuracy 1.
Note: Several distinct startups use the name “Arc.” This profile (slug arc-qsr) refers specifically to the a16z-backed AI drive-thru platform announced in May 2026.
Funding History
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead | Co-investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 | Seed | $10.76M | Andreessen Horowitz | Adverb Ventures, Broadway Restaurant Group, United Talent Agency, Sarah Friar (OpenAI CFO), Saumil Mehta (Ticketmaster President) 12 |
What Investors Say
“We’ve followed voice AI for the drive-thru closely. It’s one of the most valuable channels in the local economy, and the team that can actually deliver in real operating conditions will define the category. Mike and Ali bring the right combination of experience building category-defining technology at Block and a clear understanding of what restaurant operators need.”
What Founders Say
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Sources
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“Arc, AI Drive-Thru Platform for QSR Operators, Raises $10.76 Million Seed Led by Andreessen Horowitz,” RestaurantNews.com, May 26, 2026. https://www.restaurantnews.com/arc-ai-drive-thru-platform-seed-funding-andreessen-horowitz-052626/↩↩↩↩↩
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“Exclusive: The next wave of AI drive-thrus is here—and a16z and Arc think it finally works,” Fortune, May 26, 2026. https://fortune.com/2026/05/26/ai-drive-thru-a16z-arc-taco-bell-mcdonalds-fast-food/↩↩↩↩