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Many consider matcha the natural alternative to coffee and energy drinks, yet high-quality products for on-the-go are still rare. With Prinzz Matcha, founder Sophie Prinz wants to change that. She talks with us about building a pure matcha brand, the upcoming national Edeka distribution, and the question of how a trend becomes a new beverage category.

In previous years, Munich-based restaurant startup Allo was able to secure financing. But the new Series A funding surpasses these. A real milestone for the startup founded in 2020.

Neuroblends develops functional drinks for the challenges of modern everyday life: more focus, targeted relaxation or good mood – all without sugar, alcohol or artificial additives. In an interview, the founders explain how they combine neuroscience and enjoyment and why their products are designed as simple everyday rituals.

Planet A Foods is partnering with Nestlé Deutschland. For the new product line of Choco Crossies, the corporation is using Choviva, the cocoa-free chocolate alternative. The partnership brings the ingredient into another well-known brand.

Foodji delivers fresh, healthy, and affordable food to companies throughout Germany. The team around founders Nicolas Luig, Oliver Friedmann, Moritz Munte, Felix Munte, and Daniel von Canal relies on smart food vending machines. The food offerings are tailored to employees’ wishes using AI. The platform behind the Munich-based company collects and analyzes user behavior and adapts the food offerings accordingly. Felix Munte, co-founder and CEO of Foodji, explains more in this interview. First published on: April 14, 2025

Hydro Lion is bringing a functional electrolyte drink to market designed to make recovery easier everywhere – after sports, when partying, or the morning after. Instead of caffeine, the Munich startup relies on a balanced formula of sodium, chloride, magnesium, and potassium. The result is a drink that the founders have always been looking for.

Precision Labs from Munich raises over four million euros in seed capital. Prominent investors from business and elite sports support the foodtech company with its milk alternative and the development of cow-free products.

Nutri United secures €8.5 million and continues expanding its buy-and-build strategy in the food sector. In addition to capital, the investors bring extensive experience from entrepreneurship, food, and technology.

The Munich foodtech startup Planet A Foods is launching a long-term partnership with Barry Callebaut. The collaboration aims to develop sustainable chocolate alternatives without cocoa based on regionally sourced raw materials.

Munich-based foodtech Precision is rethinking milk – with an innovative formula for plant-based products that tastes like cow’s milk, froths perfectly, and is healthier and more sustainable at the same time. Behind the idea are experienced founders with a vision: conscious enjoyment without compromise.

Munich startup Planet A Foods partners with Deutsche Bahn: ChoViva will be included as part of Treets Vegan Crunchy Corn in long-distance trains.

The Munich startup Ciao Coffee receives mid-six-figure financing, with Better Ventures among the investors. With sustainable, functional iced coffee without beans, the team aims to establish a new beverage category.