Industry Snapshot 2.0

FoodTech and Food & Beverage

Hanno Hepke
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Hanno Hepke
01 Dec 20221 min read
With rising freight costs and food prices, uncertainty, war and inflation, FoodTech companies had to face down-rounds in 2022 and prove whether they still have the right product-market fit or not.

Who still managed to successfully raise financing in a difficult market environment? Who was active in M&A and what are the trends? We give an overview of selected transactions and some of the funding rounds on the German market in the last twelve months.

2022 turns out to be a transformational year for the FoodTech industry. As 2021 was a record year for FoodTech investments, investors in 2022 were pickier and more hesitant. But this development also initiated and motivated some booming areas in the FoodTech scene. Consumers demand for food that is not only good for their health, but also for the environment. While plant-based food has been a niche market in the past, a full choice of plant-based products can be found in any store today. Taste differences between animal meat and plant-based meat are being reduced more and more.

In addition, there is a growing demand for individualized nutrition solutions. This trend allows science and technology to evaluate what food is right for us, not only to manage weight, but also our overall health and wellness. Of course this requires a deep interconnection between food manufacturers with other disciplines like medical technology and tech companies.

Let's have a look at some of the financing rounds and M&A activity in this sector.

New deals are ongoing, and we are involved in many of these. FoodTech is a very dynamic and promising industry. Stay tuned if it is of similar interest for you as well. Get in contact with us to share knowledge and shape the future landscape of this industry.

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