Investors
Investors
Did you know there are over 80,000 Mexican restaurants in the U.S.—and most still rely on paper, WhatsApp, or have no marketing team at all?
Did you know there are over 80,000 Mexican restaurants in the U.S.—and most still rely on paper, WhatsApp, or have no marketing team at all?
Who We Are
Who We Are
Who We Are
Ilakesh was built to change that
Ilakesh was built to change that
IIlakesh is an AI-first platform providing marketing, administrative automation, and supplier connections for restaurants.
IIlakesh is an AI-first platform providing marketing, administrative automation, and supplier connections for restaurants.
IIlakesh is an AI-first platform providing marketing, administrative automation, and supplier connections for restaurants.
We’re a B2B ecosystem designed to help Mexican restaurants in the U.S. grow, digitize their operations, and connect with trusted vendors — all while staying true to their culture.
We’re a B2B ecosystem designed to help Mexican restaurants in the U.S. grow, digitize their operations, and connect with trusted vendors — all while staying true to their culture.
We’re a B2B ecosystem designed to help Mexican restaurants in the U.S. grow, digitize their operations, and connect with trusted vendors — all while staying true to their culture.
We combine artificial intelligence, local flavor, and smart execution to elevate one of the most beloved cuisines in the world.
We combine artificial intelligence, local flavor, and smart execution to elevate one of the most beloved cuisines in the world.
We combine artificial intelligence, local flavor, and smart execution to elevate one of the most beloved cuisines in the world.
What We Do
What We Do
Problem
Problem
Over 80,000 Mexican restaurants in the U.S., most lacking digital tools or marketing support.
Over 80,000 Mexican restaurants in the U.S., most lacking digital tools or marketing support.
Over 80,000 Mexican restaurants in the U.S., most lacking digital tools or marketing support.
Rising operational costs and inefficient workflows.
Rising operational costs and inefficient workflows.
Rising operational costs and inefficient workflows.
No tailored solution that speaks their language, context, or cultural identity.
No tailored solution that speaks their language, context, or cultural identity.
No tailored solution that speaks their language, context, or cultural identity.
Solution
We created Ilakesh, an all-in-one platform that offers:
We created Ilakesh, an all-in-one platform that offers:
MARKET PLACE
A specialized marketplace for services and products tailored to Mexican restaurants.
A specialized marketplace for services and products tailored to Mexican restaurants.
KETSY
An AI-powered virtual assistant (Ketsy) that builds data-driven marketing strategies, automates repetitive tasks, and connects users with relevant providers.
An AI-powered virtual assistant (Ketsy) that builds data-driven marketing strategies, automates repetitive tasks, and connects users with relevant providers.
Solution
We created Ilakesh, an all-in-one platform that offers:
MARKET PLACE
A specialized marketplace for services and products tailored to Mexican restaurants.
KETSY
An AI-powered virtual assistant (Ketsy) that builds data-driven marketing strategies, automates repetitive tasks, and connects users with relevant providers.
Who We Are
Who We Are
Who We Are
Product Overview – Ketsy AI
Product Overview – Ketsy AI
Designs high-impact campaigns based on goals, budget, and timing
Designs high-impact campaigns based on goals, budget, and timing
Designs high-impact campaigns based on goals, budget, and timing
Matches restaurants with vetted marketplace vendors
Matches restaurants with vetted marketplace vendors
Matches restaurants with vetted marketplace vendors
Assigns and tracks tasks to ensure execution — no marketing team needed
Assigns and tracks tasks to ensure execution — no marketing team needed
Assigns and tracks tasks to ensure execution — no marketing team needed
Plans and coordinates branded events with the right partners
Plans and coordinates branded events with the right partners
Plans and coordinates branded events with the right partners
Target
Target
Target
Market Size
Market Size
Ilakesh is tapping into a combined opportunity of over $75 billion USD in culturally rooted industries — Mexican restaurants, tequila, and mezcal — all underserved by smart, AI-powered platforms. We’re not just building software; we’re connecting tradition, technology, and untapped value.
Ilakesh is tapping into a combined opportunity of over $75 billion USD in culturally rooted industries — Mexican restaurants, tequila, and mezcal — all underserved by smart, AI-powered platforms. We’re not just building software; we’re connecting tradition, technology, and untapped value.
80,000+ locations nationwide
This represents one of the largest culturally driven food segments in the U.S., yet it remains underserved by technology. Most operate without automation, marketing tools, or supplier networks.
80,000+ locations nationwide
This represents one of the largest culturally driven food segments in the U.S., yet it remains underserved by technology. Most operate without automation, marketing tools, or supplier networks.
80,000+ locations nationwide
This represents one of the largest culturally driven food segments in the U.S., yet it remains underserved by technology. Most operate without automation, marketing tools, or supplier networks.
$60+ Billion USD annually
Mexican restaurants make up nearly 10% of all restaurants in the U.S., contributing tens of billions to the economy. The need for digital tools, automation, and marketing strategy is massive — and growing.
$60+ Billion USD annually
Mexican restaurants make up nearly 10% of all restaurants in the U.S., contributing tens of billions to the economy. The need for digital tools, automation, and marketing strategy is massive — and growing.
$60+ Billion USD annually
Mexican restaurants make up nearly 10% of all restaurants in the U.S., contributing tens of billions to the economy. The need for digital tools, automation, and marketing strategy is massive — and growing.
$16 Billion USD combined (2024)
Tequila is the fastest-growing spirits category in the U.S., and mezcal is rapidly gaining popularity in the premium and craft cocktail space. Together, they create a powerful cultural and economic force aligned with Mexican cuisine.
$16 Billion USD combined (2024)
Tequila is the fastest-growing spirits category in the U.S., and mezcal is rapidly gaining popularity in the premium and craft cocktail space. Together, they create a powerful cultural and economic force aligned with Mexican cuisine.
$16 Billion USD combined (2024)
Tequila is the fastest-growing spirits category in the U.S., and mezcal is rapidly gaining popularity in the premium and craft cocktail space. Together, they create a powerful cultural and economic force aligned with Mexican cuisine.
Projections
Projections
Projections
Market Affirmation
Market Affirmation
Market Affirmation
IIlakesh is attracting restaurants, service providers, and tequila brands — all united by one goal: celebrating Mexican culture in the U.S.
Paying restaurant clients using our AI tools
Paying restaurant clients using our AI tools
Paying restaurant clients using our AI tools
Creative providers joining our marketplace
Creative providers joining our marketplace
Creative providers joining our marketplace
Tequila brands showing partnership interest
Tequila brands showing partnership interest
Tequila brands showing partnership interest
Business Model
Business Model
(April - September)
(April - September)
🧠 SaaS for Restaurants
🧠 SaaS for Restaurants
💸 Marketplace Commission
💸 Marketplace Commission
🚀 Premium for Providers
🚀 Premium for Providers
Monthly subscription plans give restaurants access to Ketsy AI, marketing automations, seasonal strategies and data-driven recommendations. It’s a scalable, recurring revenue model tailored to their size and needs.
Monthly subscription plans give restaurants access to Ketsy AI, marketing automations, seasonal strategies and data-driven recommendations. It’s a scalable, recurring revenue model tailored to their size and needs.
We take a commission on every product or service booked through the platform — from photographers and designers to mariachis and decor. The more campaigns launched, the more volume we generate.
We take a commission on every product or service booked through the platform — from photographers and designers to mariachis and decor. The more campaigns launched, the more volume we generate.
Service providers can pay to be featured, get access to exclusive events, be prioritized by Ketsy, and receive support in branding and promotion. This not only helps them grow — it strengthens the entire Ilakesh ecosystem.
Service providers can pay to be featured, get access to exclusive events, be prioritized by Ketsy, and receive support in branding and promotion. This not only helps them grow — it strengthens the entire Ilakesh ecosystem.
Competitive Advantage
Competitive Advantage
Innovation-Driven
We deliver tools that restaurants didn't know they needed — faster, smarter, and built for their reality.
Innovation-Driven
We deliver tools that restaurants didn't know they needed — faster, smarter, and built for their reality.
Innovation-Driven
We deliver tools that restaurants didn't know they needed — faster, smarter, and built for their reality.
Community-Rooted
We grow by empowering others. Strong relationships with chefs, creators, and cultural allies are our foundation.
Community-Rooted
We grow by empowering others. Strong relationships with chefs, creators, and cultural allies are our foundation.
Community-Rooted
We grow by empowering others. Strong relationships with chefs, creators, and cultural allies are our foundation.
Purpose-Focused
We’re not building for everyone — we’re building for those who share our mission: to elevate Mexican culture through smart, simple, impactful technology.
Purpose-Focused
We’re not building for everyone — we’re building for those who share our mission: to elevate Mexican culture through smart, simple, impactful technology.
Purpose-Focused
We’re not building for everyone — we’re building for those who share our mission: to elevate Mexican culture through smart, simple, impactful technology.
Join The Project
Join The Project
Join The Project
Funding Ask
We are raising $100,000 USD in seed capital to accelerate growth and validate product-market fit.
We are raising $100,000 USD in seed capital to accelerate growth and validate product-market fit.
We are raising $100,000 USD in seed capital to accelerate growth and validate product-market fit.
AI Development (40%)
To expand Ketsy's capabilities and automation features.
Platform & UX Optimization (15%)
To improve the user journey, interface, and marketplace experience.
Marketing & Customer Acquisition (35%)
To launch campaigns, content, and activations in NYC and LA.
Operations, Events & Legal (10%)
Mexican restaurants in the U.S. represent a growing industry with high demand for digitization.
Expansion Plan
(April - September)
(April - September)
(April - September)
MONTHS 1-2
MONTHS 3–4
MONTHS 5–6
🔹 Finalize core AI functions (Ketsy v1)
🔹 Launch customer acquisition in NYC
🔹 Onboard first premium providers to the marketplace
🔹 Finalize core AI functions (Ketsy v1)
🔹 Launch customer acquisition in NYC
🔹 Onboard first premium providers to the marketplace
🔹 Run pilot campaigns and events with restaurants and tequila/mezcal brands
🔹 Launch educational content via La M3rca
🔹 Start operations in Los Angeles
🔹 Run pilot campaigns and events with restaurants and tequila or mezcal brands
🔹 Launch educational content via La M3rca
🔹 Start operations in Los Angeles
🔹 Run pilot campaigns and events with restaurants and tequila/mezcal brands
🔹 Launch educational content via La M3rca
🔹 Start operations in Los Angeles
🔹 Expand to additional cities: Chicago, Houston, San Diego
🔹 Launch national subscription plans
🔹 Prepare next fundraising round based on tractio
🔹 Expand to additional cities: Chicago, Houston, San Diego
🔹 Launch national subscription plans
🔹 Prepare next fundraising round based on tractio
Investors
Investors
Investors
🚀 Join the Movement
lakesh is where culture meets code.
We’re not just helping restaurants — we’re building the infrastructure for the next generation of Latino-owned businesses.
From taquerías in Brooklyn to mezcal brands in Oaxaca,
we’re connecting the dots with AI, creativity, and real-world traction.
👉 Get in now — or wish you had.
lakesh is where culture meets code.
We’re not just helping restaurants — we’re building the infrastructure for the next generation of Latino-owned businesses.
From taquerías in Brooklyn to mezcal brands in Oaxaca,
we’re connecting the dots with AI, creativity, and real-world traction.
👉 Get in now — or wish you had.
lakesh is where culture meets code.
We’re not just helping restaurants — we’re building the infrastructure for the next generation of Latino-owned businesses.
From taquerías in Brooklyn to mezcal brands in Oaxaca,
we’re connecting the dots with AI, creativity, and real-world traction.
👉 Get in now — or wish you had.