Wilkinson Baking Company Raises $3m Seed Round to Accelerate Growth

October 21, 2022 Wilkinson Baking Company

Wilkinson Baking Company, creator of the world’s first fully-automated commercial bread baking robot, announced the close of its fully subscribed $3.0m seed round. The round was led by prominent Washington investor Ken Peterson of Columbia Ventures Corporation (“CVC”), along with Rich Product Ventures (“RPV”). Several angel investors also participated. Funds will primarily be used to build and deploy additional BreadBots.

Wilkinson Baking Company Hires New CEO to Lead Growth Pivot

April 29, 2022 Wilkinson Baking Company

Wilkinson Baking Company, creator of the world’s first fully-automated commercial bread baking robot, announced Monday the appointment of Paul Rhynard as Chief Executive Officer. Rhynard will lead the company through an explosive phase of growth, set the strategy and execution plan for the company, and work closely with investment partners and clients. Based in Seattle, Rhynard brings significant experience driving strategy and growth for clients while at McKinsey & Co., Joshua Green Corporation, and, most recently, as Chief Strategy Officer at Russell Investments.

Breadbot Baking Machines Debut In North Idaho

September 3, 2020 Taylor Viydo, KREM

The machines from Wilkinson Baking Company make fresh loaves of bread in full view of customers.

BreadBot Debuts at the Consumer Electronics Show

January 7, 2019 Wilkinson Baking Company

The Wilkinson Baking Company, a family-owned business that is transforming the world of baking one loaf at a time by pioneering a first-of-its-kind, fully automated breadmaking machine, is unveiling The BreadBot at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Conference-goers will be able to experience how The BreadBot, a machine that goes to from flour to loaf all on its own, harnesses the marvels of modern technology to take us back to the old world with its artisan bread that is tasty and nutritious.