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Makr Shakr

Makr Shakr is an Italian robotics company specializing in advanced robotic bartenders and baristas. The company develops interactive robotic systems like Toni, Veloce, Compatto, and Compatto Veloce that mix cocktails, coffee, and drinks via app-based crowdsourced recipes. Users design drinks on mobile devices, while dual/single-arm robots perform precise actions like shaking, stirring, and garnishing, displayed on screens for entertainment.
Deployed in luxury venues, cruises (e.g., nine Royal Caribbean ships), airports (Changi), clubs, and events worldwide.

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COUNTRY

Italy

FUNDING STAGE

Private Equity Financing

KEY OFFERINGS

  • Toni: Toni is Makr Shakr's flagship robotic bartender with dual arms that prepare, shake, stir, and serve cocktails at up to 80+ drinks per hour.​​ Designed for luxury venues, it handles infinite recipes using various spirits, featuring coordinated dance-like movements for an engaging experience. It's the master mixologist, already deployed in high-end spots worldwide like Royal Caribbean cruises

  • Compatto: Compatto, meaning "compact" in Italian, is Makr Shakr's smaller single-arm bartender robot optimized for tight spaces.​ It produces up to 50 drinks per hour, handling both alcoholic cocktails and coffee drinks with precision.​ Ideal for diverse hospitality markets, it offers a smaller footprint while maintaining reliable performance

  • Compatto Veloce: Compatto Veloce combines compact design with high speed, powered by an advanced ABB cobot for back-of-house efficiency. It delivers 100 drinks per hour in optimized, stainless steel dimensions perfect for small dynamic spaces.​ Fully collaborative and hygienic, it's built for precision cocktail prep without queues

  • Veloce: Veloce is Makr Shakr's speed-focused dual-arm robot, mixing up to 250 drinks per hour using Magic Bottles for rapid dispensing.​ Featuring 16 delivery spots, real-time screens, and integrated ice, it's ideal for high-traffic dance clubs and events. A Guinness contender for fastest bartender, it pours precisely in 15 seconds per drink

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COUNTRY

Italy

FUNDING STAGE

Private Equity Financing

KEY OFFERINGS

  • Toni: Toni is Makr Shakr's flagship robotic bartender with dual arms that prepare, shake, stir, and serve cocktails at up to 80+ drinks per hour.​​ Designed for luxury venues, it handles infinite recipes using various spirits, featuring coordinated dance-like movements for an engaging experience. It's the master mixologist, already deployed in high-end spots worldwide like Royal Caribbean cruises

  • Compatto: Compatto, meaning "compact" in Italian, is Makr Shakr's smaller single-arm bartender robot optimized for tight spaces.​ It produces up to 50 drinks per hour, handling both alcoholic cocktails and coffee drinks with precision.​ Ideal for diverse hospitality markets, it offers a smaller footprint while maintaining reliable performance

  • Compatto Veloce: Compatto Veloce combines compact design with high speed, powered by an advanced ABB cobot for back-of-house efficiency. It delivers 100 drinks per hour in optimized, stainless steel dimensions perfect for small dynamic spaces.​ Fully collaborative and hygienic, it's built for precision cocktail prep without queues

  • Veloce: Veloce is Makr Shakr's speed-focused dual-arm robot, mixing up to 250 drinks per hour using Magic Bottles for rapid dispensing.​ Featuring 16 delivery spots, real-time screens, and integrated ice, it's ideal for high-traffic dance clubs and events. A Guinness contender for fastest bartender, it pours precisely in 15 seconds per drink

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  • 2022, Singapore Changi Airport (Terminals 2 & 3), Toni:
    Use case:
    Ideal for luxury hotels, airports (e.g., Changi), and cruise ships seeking premium experiences. Consistent 80+ drinks/hour from 158 bottles with theatrical dual-arm mixing, reducing staffing needs while creating interactive, app-driven tastings that boost sales and engagement.​
    Problems: High-traffic duty-free areas faced long queues, staffing challenges, and inconsistent service amid Changi's innovative passenger expectations.
    What it did: Two Toni units mixed 80+ customized cocktails/mocktails per hour from 158 bottles using dual arms for shaking/stirring, with QR codes for free tastings to boost spirits sales and engagement

  • 2023, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (UAE), Toni Compatto:

    Use case: Suited for events (e.g., Abu Dhabi Finance Week) and smaller venues like boutique bars or duty-free spots. Helps with: Delivers 50+ coffee/cocktails/hour in compact single-arm setup, solving space constraints and day-night versatility with precise, 24/7 service amid labor shortages.
    Problems: Event organizers needed to seamlessly blend day-time Arabic coffee service with evening cocktails/mocktails for 10,000 diverse global attendees, facing challenges in versatile, high-volume drink transitions.​
    What it did: The single-arm Toni Compatto served up to 60 drinks/hour via app-controlled, crowdsourced recipes, fusing coffee craftsmanship with cocktail innovation to support panels, jazz, DJ sets, and networking

  • Veloce Use case: Ideal for high-volume nightclubs, festivals, and cruise ships during peak hours. Helps with: Cuts long queues by serving 250+ cocktails/hour in 15 seconds each, easing labor shortages while maintaining precision and boosting throughput in crowded venues.​

  • Compatto Veloce Use case: Suited for compact back-of-house or small dynamic spaces like pop-up bars and boutique hotels. Helps with: Delivers 100 drinks/hour with reducing waste/hygiene risks and enabling 24/7 service where space and speed collide



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  • 2022, Singapore Changi Airport (Terminals 2 & 3), Toni:
    Use case:
    Ideal for luxury hotels, airports (e.g., Changi), and cruise ships seeking premium experiences. Consistent 80+ drinks/hour from 158 bottles with theatrical dual-arm mixing, reducing staffing needs while creating interactive, app-driven tastings that boost sales and engagement.​
    Problems: High-traffic duty-free areas faced long queues, staffing challenges, and inconsistent service amid Changi's innovative passenger expectations.
    What it did: Two Toni units mixed 80+ customized cocktails/mocktails per hour from 158 bottles using dual arms for shaking/stirring, with QR codes for free tastings to boost spirits sales and engagement

  • 2023, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (UAE), Toni Compatto:

    Use case: Suited for events (e.g., Abu Dhabi Finance Week) and smaller venues like boutique bars or duty-free spots. Helps with: Delivers 50+ coffee/cocktails/hour in compact single-arm setup, solving space constraints and day-night versatility with precise, 24/7 service amid labor shortages.
    Problems: Event organizers needed to seamlessly blend day-time Arabic coffee service with evening cocktails/mocktails for 10,000 diverse global attendees, facing challenges in versatile, high-volume drink transitions.​
    What it did: The single-arm Toni Compatto served up to 60 drinks/hour via app-controlled, crowdsourced recipes, fusing coffee craftsmanship with cocktail innovation to support panels, jazz, DJ sets, and networking

  • Veloce Use case: Ideal for high-volume nightclubs, festivals, and cruise ships during peak hours. Helps with: Cuts long queues by serving 250+ cocktails/hour in 15 seconds each, easing labor shortages while maintaining precision and boosting throughput in crowded venues.​

  • Compatto Veloce Use case: Suited for compact back-of-house or small dynamic spaces like pop-up bars and boutique hotels. Helps with: Delivers 100 drinks/hour with reducing waste/hygiene risks and enabling 24/7 service where space and speed collide