FoodLabs

FoodLabs is a venture studio and investor for startups with solutions to feed ten billion people by 2050 in a sustainable and healthy way. Founded in 2016, the Berlin-based investor is one of Europe's leading venture firms for food & ag. It has supported over 20 mission-driven teams to launch their ideas and put great concepts into practice. The portfolio covers the entire value chain - from agtech, alternative protein sources, water supply, food security, vertical farming, to food waste and carbon reduction.

Christian Guba

Principal

Till Hoelzer

Principal

Patrick Huber

Managing Director and General Partner

Mario Lebherz

Managing Director

Past deals in HoReCa

Pleez

Venture Round in 2024
Pleez, headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal, was founded in 2020 and specializes in restaurant management software that streamlines order processing through digital solutions. The company offers unique competitor data and machine learning-backed recommendations to help restaurants enhance their delivery offerings, including pricing, promotions, and menu composition. Additionally, Pleez provides AI-powered features such as the creation of delivery menu pictures and dish descriptions. By automating delivery channels, Pleez allows restaurants to focus on food preparation while efficiently managing their operations. The platform improves coordination among kitchen and service teams, ultimately enhancing the overall customer experience.

Torg

Seed Round in 2024
Torg operates a marketplace focused on the food and beverage sector, providing a comprehensive database of manufacturers and an intuitive software solution to streamline the sourcing process. The platform enables buyers, including retailers, food service wholesalers, brands, direct-to-consumer businesses, importers, and distributors, to easily locate and connect with suitable suppliers for their procurement needs. By simplifying the tendering process, Torg enhances the efficiency of sourcing in the food and beverage industry.

Pleez

Seed Round in 2022
Pleez, headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal, was founded in 2020 and specializes in restaurant management software that streamlines order processing through digital solutions. The company offers unique competitor data and machine learning-backed recommendations to help restaurants enhance their delivery offerings, including pricing, promotions, and menu composition. Additionally, Pleez provides AI-powered features such as the creation of delivery menu pictures and dish descriptions. By automating delivery channels, Pleez allows restaurants to focus on food preparation while efficiently managing their operations. The platform improves coordination among kitchen and service teams, ultimately enhancing the overall customer experience.

anna

Pre Seed Round in 2019
anna makes restaurant hiring a little easier. We're replacing e-mail as the standard hiring interface for the restaurant industry.

Keatz

Series B in 2019
Keatz GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, operates a virtual restaurant chain specializing in the delivery of fresh salads, juices, and other ready-to-eat snacks. Founded in 2015, the company emphasizes a fusion of indulgence and comfort in its contemporary dishes, ensuring that meals reach customers with the same quality they have when leaving the kitchen. Keatz's culinary team continuously explores new trends and techniques to enhance its offerings, aiming to establish itself as a trusted brand for on-demand fast-casual food delivery to households and offices. Deliveries are made using eco-friendly electric scooters, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainability while providing convenient dining options.

Keatz

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Keatz GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, operates a virtual restaurant chain specializing in the delivery of fresh salads, juices, and other ready-to-eat snacks. Founded in 2015, the company emphasizes a fusion of indulgence and comfort in its contemporary dishes, ensuring that meals reach customers with the same quality they have when leaving the kitchen. Keatz's culinary team continuously explores new trends and techniques to enhance its offerings, aiming to establish itself as a trusted brand for on-demand fast-casual food delivery to households and offices. Deliveries are made using eco-friendly electric scooters, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainability while providing convenient dining options.
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