Bestie Bite’s €1.5M raise puts video reviews into hospitality discovery

Discovery is becoming more visual, even for where people eat and go out. Bestie Bite’s funding shows how hospitality reviews are moving closer to short-form video culture.

What happened

Bestie Bite raised €1.5 million to expand its video review app in the US. The company focuses on authentic video reviews for hospitality discovery, helping users explore restaurants and venues through user-generated clips.

Why it matters

Traditional reviews can feel static, anonymous or hard to trust. Video gives users more context around atmosphere, food, service and real experiences, while giving hospitality businesses a more engaging discovery channel.

The bigger picture

Media & Entertainment is increasingly blending with commerce and local discovery. Short-form video is becoming not just entertainment, but a layer for how people decide what to buy, visit and experience.