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The Nest
The Nest is a restaurant located in Schenectady, New York, offering southern comfort cuisine. Opened by its founders in early 2020, the establishment serves dishes such as shrimp and grits, crispy chicken, and biscuits.
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The Nest at a glance
The Nest is a restaurants company headquartered in United States. Its most recent funding round, Series A, raised $22.5M in August 2025. Xcout tracks 4 named people at The Nest, including Justin Tran (Executive Chef).
The Nest leadership
- Justin TranExecutive Chef
- Devin ZiemannOwners
- Kaytrin ZiemannOwners
- Emily CulverGeneral Manager
The Nest funding rounds
Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | $22.5M | 6 named |
Who invested in each round, lead investors, valuations and the co-investor graph — open the full funding history →
Investors
The Nest competitors
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More on The Nest in Xcout Intel
- 4 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
- 1 funding round with the investors in each, and who they co-invest with
- The full competitor set, tracking, exports and API access