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Le Fourgon is a technology company.
Le Fourgon has raised $20.4M across 2 funding rounds.
Le Fourgon has raised $20.4M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Le Fourgon is a delivery service specializing in the delivery of deposit-return products, focusing on sustainability and reducing waste by reusing containers.
Le Fourgon has raised $20.4M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Le Fourgon's investors include ID4 Ventures.
Le Fourgon is a French sustainable delivery startup founded in 2021 that provides same-day home delivery of consigned beverages, household goods, pasta, rice, and beauty products in reusable packaging via electric vans.[1][3][6] It serves eco-conscious consumers seeking zero-waste options, solving the problem of single-use plastic pollution by enabling container returns, washing, and reuse up to 40 times without upfront deposit charges if returned within 60 days.[1][3] The company has raised approximately $22-29M total, including a €10M Series A in 2023-2024, achieved profitability, and grown to over 80,000 French customers with 30 million+ containers reused; it recently expanded to Belgium.[1][2][3][4][5]
Le Fourgon was founded in 2021 in Marquette-lez-Lille (also noted as Wambrechies), France, as a response to plastic waste in beverage and household goods distribution.[1][2][7] While specific founders are not detailed in available sources, the company emerged amid rising demand for circular economy solutions, starting with consigned drinks like milk, water, beers, wine, juices, and sodas delivered in returnable glass bottles and containers.[1][2][5] Early traction came quickly: it secured €4.5M in initial funding in 2022, followed by €3M crowdfunding and a €10M Series A led by Id4 Ventures, Teampact, La Poste Ventures (via XAnge), and business angels, fueling operational scaling.[4][5] Pivotal moments include partnerships like Nestlé's 2024 trial for KitKat and Lion chocolates in reusable steel tins, and its profitable entry into Belgium via Liège in 2024-2025, backed by Noshaq.[1][3]
Le Fourgon rides the wave of circular economy and sustainability trends in food & beverage e-commerce, where reusable packaging combats EU plastic regulations and consumer demand for zero-waste options.[1][3][4][5] Timing aligns with post-2020 green tech boom, accelerated by funding for climate food tech and deposit-return schemes like France's EncoRe projects.[1][4] Market forces favoring it include rising electric vehicle adoption, local sourcing mandates, and investor interest in impact startups (e.g., €8.2M-€10M rounds in 2023-2025).[3][5] It influences the ecosystem by pioneering scalable reuse models, inspiring expansions like Belgium and potentially broader EU adoption, while reducing single-use plastics in a sector with 2,800+ innovative startups.[1][3]
Le Fourgon's profitability and cross-border push signal strong momentum toward 100% reusable packaging by 2025 end, with recent €8.2M funding enabling further scaling.[1][3][5] Upcoming trends like stricter EU reuse mandates and AI-optimized logistics will shape its path, potentially expanding product lines (e.g., more confectionery) and geographies. Its influence may evolve from French pioneer to pan-European leader in sustainable last-mile delivery, amplifying zero-waste norms as investor backing grows. This positions Le Fourgon as a key player in greening consumer goods distribution.[3][4][5]
Le Fourgon has raised $20.4M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $9.5M Series A Extension in January 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2025 | $9.5M Series A Extension | ID4 Ventures | |
| Nov 15, 2023 | $10.8M Series A | ID4 Ventures |