LANCH funding news – Berlin-based FoodTech Startup LANCH Secures €26 Million in Series A Round Funding

Nono Konopka, CEO and Co-Founder of LANCH, expressed his excitement: “Our new funding round marks a significant milestone for LANCH and our mission to continue redefining the food-tech industry. In a short time, weʼve demonstrated that our Growth OS for Next-Gen Food Brands works – with a strong presence in retail and the rapid expansion of our stores. With the support of our investors, we can further accelerate our vision of creating innovative brands that transform the way people experience food.“

It now has over 100 employees and has helped creators like German rapper Luciano grow his restaurant chain, “Loco Chicken,” to 10 stores and 350 delivery locations across Germany. In just 14 months, “Loco Chicken” became a popular brand in over 100 German cities and is available on delivery platforms like Wolt, UberEats, and Lieferando.

It's first brand, “Happy Slice” pizza, was created with YouTubers Knossi and Trymacs. They opened 70 virtual delivery locations in Germany and sold almost 30,000 pizzas during the launch weekend in June 2023.

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It noticed gaps in the supermarket market and launched new snack products, making their brand available in more places. Their first packaged product, “Happy Chips,” is a line of potato chips with 5 flavors. Launched in September 2024, they’re now available in over 10,000 supermarkets and many more stores.

A brand awareness study in November 2024 showed that more than 50% of people who often order food online recognized LANCH’s “Loco Chicken” brand, just 13 months after it was launched.

Frederic Court, Founder and Investor at Felix Capital, commented: “We are thrilled to double down on our investment in LANCH, a company which represents our vision to back founders empowering consumers with new ways of living. In a short space of time, Nono and his team have reimagined the way we think about food, brands and creativity. The companyʼs exceptional traction is a testament to its ability to make emotional and cultural connections with consumers, in a lasting way. We are proud to support this exciting new chapter of growth for LANCH.“

The new funding will help LANCH expand its stores nationwide, bring in franchise partners and virtual kitchens, and launch new food and retail products. The company will also keep improving its own software platform for better operations.

David Fischer, Partner at HV Capital said, “LANCH is reshaping the food-tech landscape with a unique blend of technology, brand-building, and operational excellence. Their rapid growth proves that the next generation of food brands will be built differently, and weʼre excited to support them in this journey since day oneˮ,.

About LANCH

At LANCH, they provide food service operators with everything they need to make delivery food exciting again. They're creating the world’s largest virtual food market by teaming up with today’s top stars to build high-quality food brands.