From Srinagar to a Global Stage: Kashmir-Born Gatoes Joins Qashier in Landmark Restaurant Tech Acquisition
Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) [India], August 13: In a moment being hailed as a defining milestone for Jammu & Kashmir’s startup ecosystem, homegrown restaurant technology platform Gatoes has been acquired by Qashier, a global leader in point-of-sale and restaurant management solutions. The deal marks one of the most significant startup exits to emerge from the region and underscores the growing global relevance of tech ventures built outside India’s traditional startup hubs.Founded by Jibran Gulzar, a Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia honoree, Gatoes set out to solve a problem familiar to restaurant owners everywhere: how to grow online orders without being squeezed by steep marketplace commissions. In a market long dominated by discount-driven aggregators, Gatoes...
