Swirl.GO

Advantir Innovations, a Singapore-based food-tech company, is the creator of Swirl.GO, a countertop machine that provides soft-serve desserts from disposable capsules. The company was established in 2018 by Jeremy Tan, an alumnus of the National University of Singapore (NUS). The inspiration for Swirl.GO came from Tan's dissatisfaction with the quality of desserts from conventional soft-serve machines. Incubated by NUS Enterprise, the university's entrepreneurial division, Advantir Innovations aims to provide a convenient and high-quality dessert experience.

The Swirl.GO machine operates on a B2B model, targeting clients such as restaurants, hotels, convenience stores, and corporate offices. The business generates revenue through two primary models: a 'rent to purchase' option, where businesses rent the machine and purchase dessert pods separately, and a 'loan with purchase' model, where the machine is provided for free to businesses committing to a minimum monthly purchase of pods. The core of the product is its capsule-based system, similar to a Nespresso machine, which allows for the dispensing of various dessert types and flavors without cross-contamination or the need for cleaning between servings. The machine can produce ice cream, gelato, sorbet, and frozen yogurt from individual 'Swirl Pods', with plans to expand to smoothies and acai bowls.

A key feature of the Swirl.GO system is its variety and ease of use. The machine can serve over 100 flavors, a significant advantage over traditional machines that typically offer only one or two. The process, from inserting a pod to dispensing the dessert, takes less than a minute. Furthermore, the system is equipped with IoT and analytics capabilities, allowing businesses to monitor customer preferences and manage inventory effectively. In January 2021, Advantir Innovations secured a seven-figure seed funding round led by Raging Bull Investments, with participation from She1K, Expara Asia Ventures, Azerus, and several angel investors, to facilitate team growth and international expansion.

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