Zume vs Nala Robotics

Zume was a SoftBank-backed startup that began as a robot-powered pizza maker and pivoted to sustainable food packaging; it raised about $445 million at a $2.25 billion peak valuation before liquidating its assets in 2023.

AI-powered robotic chef that autonomously cooks multi-cuisine recipes, plus a line of automated fryer, sandwich, pizza, and dishwashing robots.