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§ Private Profile · Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
AI-driven forecasting software provider for ultra-fresh food retail and service supply chains, automating ordering and reducing waste.
Based in Cologne, Germany, Foodforecast develops AI-driven demand and production forecasting software for ultra-fresh food supply chains. The company's SaaS platform automates ordering processes for bakeries, food-service providers, and retailers, reducing food waste by up to 30 percent while increasing sales by up to 11 percent. Operating across thousands of European stores, the software processes over 20 million automated orders annually and has prevented 8,826 tons of food waste alongside 10.2 million kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions. Foodforecast serves enterprise customers such as SSP Germany and has secured financial backing from venture capital firms including Scalehouse Capital, Future Food Fund II, and Blue Horizon Ventures. Following a €3 million equity round in 2024, the enterprise raised an €8 million Series A to expand its operations. The company was founded in 2018 by Justus Lauten and Jan Brormann.
Foodforecast has raised $12.9M across 2 funding rounds.
Foodforecast has raised $12.9M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Foodforecast has raised $12.9M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Foodforecast's investors include Thijs Gitmans, Aeronaut Invest, Future Food Fund, Silla Scheepens, Scalehouse Capital, Blue Horizon.
Foodforecast has raised $12.9M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $9.4M Series A in February 2026.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | $9.4M Series A | Thijs Gitmans | Aeronaut Invest, Future Food Fund | Announced |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $3.5M Venture Round | Silla Scheepens, Scalehouse Capital | Aeronaut Invest, Blue Horizon | Announced |