Winnow is a technology company.
Winnow has raised $10.0M across 1 funding round.
Winnow has raised $10.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Winnow has raised $10.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Winnow's investors include ArcTern Ventures.
Winnow is a UK-based technology company specializing in AI-driven solutions to reduce food waste in commercial kitchens. Their flagship product, Winnow Vision, uses computer vision and machine learning to automatically track and analyze food waste, enabling chefs and kitchen staff to cut waste by up to 50%, save costs, and reduce environmental impact. Serving hotels, restaurants, catering companies, and corporate kitchens worldwide, Winnow has demonstrated strong growth with deployments in over 90 countries and significant savings reported by clients such as IKEA and Compass Group[1][2][4].
Founded by entrepreneurs with a vision to tackle food waste, Winnow emerged from the recognition that food waste is difficult to measure and manage effectively. Early traction came from proving the technology’s ability to deliver rapid ROI—often exceeding 200% within the first year—and helping large hospitality operators achieve substantial sustainability milestones. This success has positioned Winnow as a leader in commercial kitchen sustainability technology[1][2][5].
Winnow rides the growing global trend toward sustainability and resource efficiency, particularly in the hospitality sector where food waste is a major environmental and economic issue. The timing is critical as regulatory pressures, consumer awareness, and corporate ESG commitments increase demand for measurable sustainability solutions. Winnow’s technology leverages advances in AI and IoT to provide scalable, actionable insights, influencing the broader ecosystem by setting new standards for operational efficiency and environmental responsibility in food service[1][2][4].
Looking ahead, Winnow is poised to expand its impact by deepening integrations with kitchen operations and broadening its data analytics capabilities to further optimize food procurement and menu planning. Trends such as increased regulatory focus on food waste, rising sustainability commitments from hospitality groups, and advances in AI will shape Winnow’s journey. Its influence is likely to grow as it helps kitchens worldwide transition to more sustainable, profitable models, reinforcing its role as a key enabler of the circular economy in food service[1][2][4].
Winnow has raised $10.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $10.0M Series C in June 2023.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2023 | $10.0M Series C | ArcTern Ventures |