Founteyn Funding News -Dutch-based Founteyn Secures €13M In Series A Round

The investment comes from two global leaders in the water dispensing and beverage industries.

Dutch tech startup Founteyn, aiming to transform the multi-billion-dollar beverage industry, has raised most of its $20 million (approx. €17.39 million) funding round, with about $5 million (approx. €4.34 million) still open to new investors.

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The funding will help Founteyn speed up its plans to revolutionise beverage delivery in offices, SMEs, and the hospitality sector.

Founteyn’s patented capsule-based system serves high-quality hot, cold, still, or sparkling drinks in under 15 seconds. It also cuts packaging waste by over 80% and lowers the carbon footprint by 50% compared to traditional PET bottles and cans.

Founteyn’s capsule-based system keeps each drink’s essence separate and mixes it with water only at the time of consumption. This eliminates the need to transport water, reducing waste and emissions.

The result is a sleek, fully recyclable capsule that replaces bulky packaging while ensuring consistent quality across a wide range of premium drinks—all from a single platform.

As the global beverage industry faces increasing demand for sustainable solutions, especially in the away-from-home market, Founteyn stands at the crossroads of three fast-growing trends: on-demand drinks, smart dispensing technology, and premium beverage experiences.

Founteyn’s Series A round drew investment from two major global players in the water dispensing and beverage industries bringing not just funding but valuable strategic partnerships. This support confirms confidence in Founteyn’s technology and business model as the company moves toward commercial scale-up.

Boyd Mulder, CEO of Founteyn, says, “With our innovative technology and this latest investment, we’re accelerating our mission to create a new way for people to enjoy drinks. By just converting a very small percentage of the global total packaged soft drinks to our capsules-based beverages, Founteyn and its unique technology will already generate millions of servings a day, reducing packaging and carbon footprint in offices, small to medium enterprises and the hospitality sector.”

“However, we’re about more than just sustainability, as capsule-based beverages will not only create more value in the chain, but more importantly, enable office managers, employees and clientele to enjoy serving moments and beverages even more without compromises on taste, quality and convenience,” adds Mulder.

Founteyn aims to tap into the huge global soft drink market by shifting even a small share of packaged drink consumption to its capsule-based system.

Its technology can serve millions of drinks daily, offering a sustainable solution for businesses and the hospitality industry. With a simple “pop, brew and enjoy” process, the one-tap system provides a wide variety of beverage options—while ensuring consistent quality and convenience.

About Founteyn

Founded in 2015 as Apiqe, Founteyn is set to revolutionise how beverages are made, delivered, and consumed. The company’s approach improves enjoyment, choice, quality, and health, while also benefiting the environment. It also creates clear financial value for brands, distributors, retailers, and investors.